From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Fri Oct  1 00:04:44 2010
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:04:44 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Oil Pressure Control]
Message-ID: <4CA579FC.6050800@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>

FWIW  I have never been able to accept that the crude Healey (all BMC 
for that matter) 'pressure relief' valve, opens and closes that many 
times per second to manage the oil pressure we see at the gauge. The 
seat and valve are too poor a fit to be a positive seal and it  does not 
remain shut until a certain pressure is reached.  The volume of oil that 
flows thro a restriction, ie bearings and spray holes etc varies with 
tempreture, engine speed and general condition and bearing clearences.

May I suggest that our 'relief valves' are flow control valves and apart 
from when the engine is stopped, the valve is never in the closed 
position and thus providing a positive shut-off. The spring/valve 
manages pressure by controlling the volume of oil allowed to by-pass 
into the sump.If you inspect a valve it usually is a loose fit in the 
bore and shows signs of having wear on opposite sides at the two ends, 
an indication that it spends most of its life rocking back and foward in 
its bore. Usually most of the oil supplied from the pump should be far 
in excess of the volume that can circulate thro the engine and therefore 
is continuously being by-passed back into the sump (pan).

Most hydraulic system start-ups require ALL air to be bled before 
commissioning.

Therefore it is most likely the weak spring tension that is allowing too 
much oil to by-pass when pressures are insufficient with the engine in 
GOOD condition.
I drove my BN.4 on my honeymoon with 15 psi on cold start up, 12 psi hot 
and used it as an every day work transport from Dec. to April when a 
re-build was in order.

Are there any hydraulic engineers out there?  I am just a simple working 
man.

Joe

From healeyguy at aol.com  Fri Oct  1 00:35:15 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:35:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CD2F49F16AB2BD-1AE4-7400@webmail-m011.sysops.aol.com>

Rick
I don't have an M bonnet to check the louvers but I have a six cylinder bonnet
that is already louvered. Has three rows of three inch wide louvers unlike the
two rows on the M. Been in the loft for a while but still in good shape.
Suspect someone was trying to get rid of excess engine compartment heat years
ago.
Aloha
Perry






-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com>
To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Sep 30, 2010 2:44 pm
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers


I'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4. I'd like to
ave them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the dimensions
f these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk to somebody
ho does this work.
hanks
ick Swain '59 BN4
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Oct  1 01:48:11 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:48:11 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <3971C922A34840A6B442A2AE7E9246FA@LeonardPCPC>
References: <3971C922A34840A6B442A2AE7E9246FA@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <4CA5923B.5040300@chello.nl>

  The oil gauge oscillating may depends on the design of the oil pump. 
If there is a slight variation in the output pressure you may see some 
vibration at low revs. Another source of a vibrating gauge may be the 
pressure relief valve "chattering". Even considerable play in a single 
rod bearing may cause it at low revs.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Fri Oct  1 04:29:03 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:29:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CA5B7EF.6020600@earthlink.net>

See ebay item 230530440752 for a non original louvered 100 M bonnet.

Rick Swain wrote:
> I'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4. I'd like to
> have them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the dimensions
> of these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk to somebody
> who does this work.
> Thanks
> Rick Swain '59 BN4
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct  1 05:07:02 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 07:07:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
References: <3971C922A34840A6B442A2AE7E9246FA@LeonardPCPC>
	<4CA5923B.5040300@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <001601cb6158$c6a835c0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

For those that have a pants leg leak,  you may want to change the leathery 
Oring that seals the tube and
gauge.  They do dry out and get brittle.

Mark


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From jbrown5093 at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 07:15:42 2010
From: jbrown5093 at yahoo.com (jim brown)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 06:15:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
Message-ID: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I seem to remember that there are 2 different oil pressure relief valves 
available. They are different in their profile on the bullet end of the piston 
with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper. Fitting the wrong one 
will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that correct?

Jim Brown

From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Oct  1 07:35:39 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 06:35:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny
Message-ID: <47854FA291B94C1ABB4AD9E278674881@TRACY>

The Reverend's Wife Tells About Her Day:





The other day, I went to the local religious bookstore where I saw a "Honk
If You Love Jesus" bumper sticker. I bought it and put it on the back bumper
of my car, and I'm really glad I did. What an uplifting experience followed!



            I was stopped at the light of a busy intersection, just lost in
thought about the Lord, and didn't notice that the light had changed. That
bumper sticker really worked! I found lots of people who love Jesus. Why,
the guy behind me started to honk like crazy. He must really love the Lord,
because pretty soon he leaned out his window and yelled "Jesus Christ!!" as
loud as he could. It was like a football game, with him shouting "Go Jesus
Christ, Go!!!" .  Everyone else started honking too, so I leaned out my
window and waved and smiled to all those loving people. There must have been
a guy from Florida back there because I could hear him yelling something
about a sunny beach, and I saw him waving in a funny way with only his
middle finger stuck up in the air. I had recently asked my two kids what
that meant. They kind of squirmed, looked at each other, giggled, and told
me that it was the Hawaiian good luck sign. So I leaned out the window and
gave him the good luck sign back.



            A couple of the people were so caught up in the joy of the
moment that they got out of their cars and were walking towards me. I bet
they wanted to pray, but just then I noticed that the light had changed, and
I stepped on the gas. It's a good thing I did, because I was the only car to
get across the intersection. I looked back at them standing there. I leaned
out the window, gave them a big smile, and held up the Hawaiian good luck
sign as I drove awayPraise the Lord for such wonderful folks!

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Oct  1 07:40:21 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:40:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brake hose bracket
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20100930202730.01fff330@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20100930202730.01fff330@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ACAD50708B664FD295CDC4A02B898C78@LIFEBOOK>

Painted black..

Rich

--------------------------------------------------
From: "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 11:29 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Brake hose bracket

> Is the brake hose bracket, mounted on the rear of the brake rotor dust 
> cover, painted or zinc plated?
>
> TIA,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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From healey at hunterbane.com  Fri Oct  1 08:13:22 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:13:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Oil Pressure Control]
In-Reply-To: <4CA579FC.6050800@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
References: <4CA579FC.6050800@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <616A49C0-8430-4506-9F55-4F69413A99E3@hunterbane.com>

After all this discussion, I looked to find a graphic that would help  
to explain this and I simply searched google for "Healey 3000 oil  
pressure relief" and found this informative article:

  http://www.carolinahealeys.com/Technical/Engine/oil%20pressure%20diagnostics.htm

So, for those that are still stumped: your homework assignment is to  
read the above.  Test on Monday.

Olin


On Oct 1, 2010, at 2:04 AM, Joe and Lenore Armour wrote:

> FWIW  I have never been able to accept that the crude Healey (all  
> BMC for that matter) 'pressure relief' valve, opens and closes that  
> many times per second to manage the oil pressure we see at the  
> gauge. The seat and valve are too poor a fit to be a positive seal  
> and it  does not remain shut until a certain pressure is reached.   
> The volume of oil that flows thro a restriction, ie bearings and  
> spray holes etc varies with tempreture, engine speed and general  
> condition and bearing clearences.
>
> May I suggest that our 'relief valves' are flow control valves and  
> apart from when the engine is stopped, the valve is never in the  
> closed position and thus providing a positive shut-off. The spring/ 
> valve manages pressure by controlling the volume of oil allowed to  
> by-pass into the sump.If you inspect a valve it usually is a loose  
> fit in the bore and shows signs of having wear on opposite sides at  
> the two ends, an indication that it spends most of its life rocking  
> back and foward in its bore. Usually most of the oil supplied from  
> the pump should be far in excess of the volume that can circulate  
> thro the engine and therefore is continuously being by-passed back  
> into the sump (pan).
>
> Most hydraulic system start-ups require ALL air to be bled before  
> commissioning.
>
> Therefore it is most likely the weak spring tension that is allowing  
> too much oil to by-pass when pressures are insufficient with the  
> engine in GOOD condition.
> I drove my BN.4 on my honeymoon with 15 psi on cold start up, 12 psi  
> hot and used it as an every day work transport from Dec. to April  
> when a re-build was in order.
>
> Are there any hydraulic engineers out there?  I am just a simple  
> working man.
>
> Joe
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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Fri Oct  1 09:07:12 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 01:07:12 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Oil Pressure Control]
In-Reply-To: <4CA579FC.6050800@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
References: <4CA579FC.6050800@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <9D1A603C-1040-4847-AE14-9CCF5E026FEE@gmail.com>

Ok. I'll post my oil pressure figures. With a bled valve.
The black and white car is due for an oil nad filter change anyway.
Weather permitting.
Me

Sent from my iPhone

On 01/10/2010, at 4:04 PM, Joe and Lenore Armour <sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au 
 > wrote:

> FWIW  I have never been able to accept that the crude Healey (all  
> BMC for that matter) 'pressure relief' valve, opens and closes that  
> many times per second to manage the oil pressure we see at the  
> gauge. The seat and valve are too poor a fit to be a positive seal  
> and it  does not remain shut until a certain pressure is reached.   
> The volume of oil that flows thro a restriction, ie bearings and  
> spray holes etc varies with tempreture, engine speed and general  
> condition and bearing clearences.
>
> May I suggest that our 'relief valves' are flow control valves and  
> apart from when the engine is stopped, the valve is never in the  
> closed position and thus providing a positive shut-off. The spring/ 
> valve manages pressure by controlling the volume of oil allowed to  
> by-pass into the sump.If you inspect a valve it usually is a loose  
> fit in the bore and shows signs of having wear on opposite sides at  
> the two ends, an indication that it spends most of its life rocking  
> back and foward in its bore. Usually most of the oil supplied from  
> the pump should be far in excess of the volume that can circulate  
> thro the engine and therefore is continuously being by-passed back  
> into the sump (pan).
>
> Most hydraulic system start-ups require ALL air to be bled before  
> commissioning.
>
> Therefore it is most likely the weak spring tension that is allowing  
> too much oil to by-pass when pressures are insufficient with the  
> engine in GOOD condition

From jbrown5093 at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 09:19:10 2010
From: jbrown5093 at yahoo.com (jim brown)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:19:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Oil Pressure Control]
In-Reply-To: <9D1A603C-1040-4847-AE14-9CCF5E026FEE@gmail.com>
References: <4CA579FC.6050800@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
	<9D1A603C-1040-4847-AE14-9CCF5E026FEE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <252492.63356.qm@web58603.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

For what it's worth many cars have used a similar system like Porsche (944s and 
others). They did have a "fix" after many locked up resulting in no pressure. 
The piston looks almost identical to the Healey valves.




________________________________
From: Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com>
To: Joe and Lenore Armour <sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
Cc: Healey <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, October 1, 2010 11:07:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Fwd: Oil Pressure Control]

Ok. I'll post my oil pressure figures. With a bled valve.
The black and white car is due for an oil nad filter change anyway.
Weather permitting.
Me

Sent from my iPhone

On 01/10/2010, at 4:04 PM, Joe and Lenore Armour 
<sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au> wrote:

> FWIW  I have never been able to accept that the crude Healey (all BMC for that 
>matter) 'pressure relief' valve, opens and closes that many times per second to 
>manage the oil pressure we see at the gauge. The seat and valve are too poor a 
>fit to be a positive seal and it  does not remain shut until a certain pressure 
>is reached.  The volume of oil that flows thro a restriction, ie bearings and 
>spray holes etc varies with tempreture, engine speed and general condition and 
>bearing clearences.
> 
> May I suggest that our 'relief valves' are flow control valves and apart from 
>when the engine is stopped, the valve is never in the closed position and thus 
>providing a positive shut-off. The spring/valve manages pressure by controlling 
>the volume of oil allowed to by-pass into the sump.If you inspect a valve it 
>usually is a loose fit in the bore and shows signs of having wear on opposite 
>sides at the two ends, an indication that it spends most of its life rocking 
>back and foward in its bore. Usually most of the oil supplied from the pump 
>should be far in excess of the volume that can circulate thro the engine and 
>therefore is continuously being by-passed back into the sump (pan).
> 
> Most hydraulic system start-ups require ALL air to be bled before 
>commissioning.
> 
> Therefore it is most likely the weak spring tension that is allowing too much 
>oil to by-pass when pressures are insufficient with the engine in GOOD condition
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct  1 09:30:34 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:30:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
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there should be no air in the pipe to the gauge. However a little air  
in the line i have not had one cause the gauge to pulsate.

  There is a very small hole in the adaptor on the block this it  
there to stop the pulsations of the oil pump.



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct  1 09:34:09 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:34:09 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <72EBB884-5CDF-4E95-8DA1-B5FF954A56D8@sbcglobal.net>

One warning about louvers in the hood of a Healey. The hot air will  
be pulled out from under the hood and will then go up over the  
windshield and hit you in the face.
I do have a couple of used hoods that already have louvers in them if  
you are interested.





David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Sep 30, 2010, at 5:44 PM, Rick Swain wrote:

> I'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4.  
> I'd like to
> have them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the  
> dimensions
> of these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk  
> to somebody
> who does this work.
> Thanks
> Rick Swain '59 BN4
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct  1 09:38:57 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:38:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A58F0744-82AB-427B-96BF-A92A75012BF5@sbcglobal.net>

The releif valve springs changed when the oil pumps changed from the  
internal rotor type to the later gear type.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 1, 2010, at 6:15 AM, jim brown wrote:

> I seem to remember that there are 2 different oil pressure relief  
> valves
> available. They are different in their profile on the bullet end of  
> the piston
> with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper. Fitting  
> the wrong one
> will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that correct?
>
> Jim Brown
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From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 10:49:15 2010
From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:49:15 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <270699.13104.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Rick,
 
I personally like the look of louvers and enjoy engine smell coming over the
folded down windscreen.  
 
When you get close to this, let me know I will send pictures and/or cut out
shapes from an original. Meanwhile simple measurements follow:
 
length 5 inches
opening 1/4 inches
width 3/4 inches
 
These seem to be standard hot rod louvers circa 1950's. Start with a slit of 5
inches and press it open 1/4 inches. The arcs form from streching the metal.
 
Both measurements taken from the outside of the arc and from the top of the
opening. All louvers are identical. Measurements are taken from a factory
100-M hood using a serialized boxwood ruler made in England ;-)
 
Do listen to David when he tells of dirt on your windscreen. Somethings are
best kept inside the engine compartment. as you will immediately know of any
oil or coolant leaks.  Never happened to me, but a sudden amount of coolant or
oil on your windshield would be a driving hazard.
 
Should you get past the above statement, consider that the louvers weaken the
metal surface. After some miles, expect metal fatigue to crack the metal. No
big deal with either point, just letting you know what to expect.
 
Best Regards,
 
Jim LeBlanc
1956 100-M (Factory)

--- On Thu, 9/30/10, Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 5:44 PM


I'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4. I'd like to
have them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the dimensions
of these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk to
somebody
who does this work.
Thanks
Rick Swain '59 BN4
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From bighealey3k at aim.com  Fri Oct  1 12:02:51 2010
From: bighealey3k at aim.com (bighealey3k at aim.com)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:02:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <72EBB884-5CDF-4E95-8DA1-B5FF954A56D8@sbcglobal.net>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
	<72EBB884-5CDF-4E95-8DA1-B5FF954A56D8@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <8CD2FA9FFCD575D-D20-7FD@Webmail-d103.sysops.aol.com>

And when it rains, you could have your ignition shorted out by water drowning
the distributor and coil high tension leads.

Larry
'67 BJ8






-----Original Message-----
From: David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
To: Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com>
Cc: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 11:34 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers


One warning about louvers in the hood of a Healey. The hot air will
e pulled out from under the hood and will then go up over the
indshield and hit you in the face.
 do have a couple of used hoods that already have louvers in them if
ou are interested.


David Nock
ritish Car Specialists
tockton Ca 95205
09-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com


On Sep 30, 2010, at 5:44 PM, Rick Swain wrote:
> I'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4.
 I'd like to
 have them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the
 dimensions
 of these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk
 to somebody
 who does this work.
 Thanks
 Rick Swain '59 BN4
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 12:10:40 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:10:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <8CD2EFFDE30825D-1498-7781@Webmail-m112.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <357367.47012.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sorry - I disagree.  No air should be in the guage oil line - by design.













Robert N. Blair
  Yellow 65BJ8
  RNBmail at yahoo.com

 



--- On Thu, 9/30/10, warthodson at aol.com <warthodson at aol.com> wrote:


From: warthodson at aol.com <warthodson at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
To: coudesluijs at chello.nl, rnbmail at yahoo.com
Cc: Mark at autox.team.net, healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 2:45 PM



I agree. And as I recall 6 cylinder Healeys had two different oil pump
designs. Perhaps one design produces bigger pulsations.
Gary Hodson





-----Original Message-----
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: Robert Blair <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
Cc: Mark at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, Sep 30, 2010 3:59 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve


  I disagree. In a braking system the transmission of force/pressure has
to be instant and precise so no volume of air to compress can be allowed
as that would take to much travel from the brake pedal. The brake force
in relation to the force applied to the pedal would not change, although
you will never reach a decent force as the brake pedal cannot travel far
enough. In a pressure gauge it does not matter how much oil flows in the
line, there is plenty of it so with or without the air it will always
indicate the same pressure: the pressure the oil pump is delivering or
rather the opening pressure of the relief valve.
However I can imagine that without air in the line the gauge may vibrate
depending on the design of the oil pump.
Kees Oudesluijs.
NL

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 12:12:36 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:12:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <3971C922A34840A6B442A2AE7E9246FA@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <141167.6102.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Len, I do not know, but I would suspect it to be a 'problem' within the guage
mechanism - not pulsating oil pressure in the line or lack of air in the
line.

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Thu, 9/30/10, Len and/or Marge Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> From: Len and/or Marge Hartnett <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
> To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 4:28 PM
> So - why does the oil gauge
> oscillate?  Mine has only done it periodically - maybe
> once every six months or a year.  The rest of the time
> it is steady. I don't know if there is air in the line or
> not.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair"
> <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
> > To: <sbyers at ec.rr.com>;
> <healeys at autox.team.net>;
> <bighealey3k at aim.com>;
> "MarkLaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:03 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
> >
> >
> >>
> >> David Nock - You run a big Healey shop - when you
> replace and oil guage - do
> >> you ensure there is a certain amount of air in the
> guage oil line to the guage
> >> to dampen the needle - I dont think so ..... there
> is no air in my oil line -
> >> and no oscillating needle.
> >>
> >> Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 12:16:18 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:16:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <4CA5258C.7080004@htcnet.org>
Message-ID: <242337.50169.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

John, Makes some sense - when the nut is loose, there is a 'variable leak' in
the line pressure, and so you would expect the needle to vary.

A tight line with no leakes means a constant fluid pressure at the guage [as
delivered by the pump at a given rpm] and hence a constant guage reading.

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Thu, 9/30/10, John Vrugtman <javrugtman at htcnet.org> wrote:

> From: John Vrugtman <javrugtman at htcnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 5:04 PM
>  My oil gauge oscillates when the
> connection is loose and I get these little spots of oil on
> my pants.  Tighten it up and it's smooth again.
>
> John
> 64/66 BJ8
>
> On 9/30/2010 7:28 PM, Len and/or Marge Hartnett wrote:
> > So - why does the oil gauge oscillate?  Mine has
> only done it periodically - maybe once every six months or a
> year.  The rest of the time it is steady. I don't know
> if there is air in the line or not.
> >
> > (The Other) Len
> > Vacaville, CA, USA
> > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair"
> <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
> >> To: <sbyers at ec.rr.com>;
> <healeys at autox.team.net>;
> <bighealey3k at aim.com>;
> "MarkLaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
> >> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:03 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>> David Nock - You run a big Healey shop - when
> you replace and oil guage - do
> >>> you ensure there is a certain amount of air in
> the guage oil line to the guage
> >>> to dampen the needle - I dont think so .....
> there is no air in my oil line -
> >>> and no oscillating needle.
> >>>
> >>> Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct  1 12:18:38 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 18:18:38 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <72EBB884-5CDF-4E95-8DA1-B5FF954A56D8@sbcglobal.net>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>,
	<72EBB884-5CDF-4E95-8DA1-B5FF954A56D8@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w5734DBC84BF3EB61C67C40B8690@phx.gbl>

Ah, the smell of warm motor oil.
'I love the smell of warm motor oil in the morning.'( plagiarized and amended
from 'apocalypse now' )

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: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
>
> One warning about louvers in the hood of a Healey. The hot air will
> be pulled out from under the hood and will then go up over the
> windshield and hit you in the face.
>
> David Nock

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct  1 12:23:17 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 18:23:17 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <270699.13104.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>,
	<270699.13104.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1614C1D3215721D893FD9B8690@phx.gbl>

It's not a die?  I had a guy show me a die that he said was for Healey
louvers.

Robert D
> Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:49:15 -0700
> From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com
>
> Rick,
>
> I personally like the look of louvers and enjoy engine smell coming over
the
> folded down windscreen.
>
> When you get close to this, let me know I will send pictures and/or cut out
> shapes from an original. Meanwhile simple measurements follow:
>
> length 5 inches
> opening 1/4 inches
> width 3/4 inches
>
> These seem to be standard hot rod louvers circa 1950's. Start with a slit of
5
> inches and press it open 1/4 inches. The arcs form from streching the
metal.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Jim LeBlanc
> 1956 100-M (Factory)

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Oct  1 12:27:39 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:27:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <357367.47012.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <357367.47012.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CA6281B.60907@comcast.net>

  Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ...

I guess this means the Bourdon tube that drives the indicator on the gauge needs to be pre-filled with oil as well--I 
doubt 'bleeding the line' removes the gas (air) that's in the Bourdon tube.  You'd need a small syringe to get the oil 
past the orifice in the back of the gauge.

Just askin'.


bs



On 10/1/2010 11:10 AM, Robert Blair wrote:
> Sorry - I disagree.  No air should be in the guage oil line - by design.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert N. Blair
>    Yellow 65BJ8
>    RNBmail at yahoo.com
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct  1 12:29:59 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 18:29:59 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <012601cb60ff$dd7a5520$986eff60$@rr.com>
References: <204224.39293.qm@web37901.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CA4FA19.80507@chello.nl>,
	<8CD2EFFDE30825D-1498-7781@Webmail-m112.sysops.aol.com>,
	<93981F85D4524A17A665BEE6DA29B6F9@LIFEBOOK>,
	<012601cb60ff$dd7a5520$986eff60$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w359A213CEF75466148DBFB8690@phx.gbl>

Great!  Now we have to figure out what the types are and which type we are and
whether or not we have the right gauges for out "type"!!!

I've heard there are two types of people: those who let off air and those who
lie ...  ;)

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: sbyers at ec.rr.com
>
> Isn't it odd and interesting how the designers of Healeys and their
> component parts were able to get them to behave one way for one person, and
> the opposite way for another person?
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA

From rpschauss at gmail.com  Fri Oct  1 12:34:37 2010
From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:34:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <4CA6281B.60907@comcast.net>
References: <357367.47012.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4CA6281B.60907@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinrZxQA1xuWTxPJtjbGGGab+R9R51Uyri4=gjA-@mail.gmail.com>

Just to add a bit of empirical data to this theoretical discussion,
when I reinstalled my rebuilt engine 12 years
ago, I did not bleed the line.  The guage has always reasonable readings.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 2:27 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
>  Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ...
>
> I guess this means the Bourdon tube that drives the indicator on the gauge
> needs to be pre-filled with oil as well--I doubt 'bleeding the line'
removes
> the gas (air) that's in the Bourdon tube.  You'd need a small syringe to
get
> the oil past the orifice in the back of the gauge.
>
> Just askin'.
>
>
> bs

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 12:36:03 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:36:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <320119.23142.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Jim, It may - my opinion.....

The system pressure, as read by the guage, depends basically on three things.
1. the condition of the bearings etc/ie resistance to oil flow.  2.  the
quality of the 'seal' of the bypass valve ie the exact shape of the bullet
nose and the matching shape of the block machining at the point of seating.
and 3.  the strength of the relief spring ie its ability to resist the
pressure being offered by the pump - and only retract when pressure reaches
60psi.  Below 60psi, oil may not escape via the relief valve and is all
therefore directed to the bearings et al for final escape back to the sump.

If the bullet seating is almost perfect the guage pressure will be deterimed
by the lesser of the bearing condition resistance or the relief spring
resistance.  Both bad bearings or a weak spring will produce a 'effective oil
system pressure leak' downstream from the pump, and result is a lower net
pressure at the guage.

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Fri, 10/1/10, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Friday, October 1, 2010, 6:15 AM
> I seem to remember that there are 2
> different oil pressure relief valves
> available. They are different in their profile on the
> bullet end of the piston
> with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper.
> Fitting the wrong one
> will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that
> correct?
>
> Jim Brown
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From gmandas at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 12:44:35 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:44:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] HellOOoo
Message-ID: <448424.74200.qm@web56102.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I was impressed by the shear volume. Let's say dogs and cats average 20 lbs. each.  So 40Billion dogs and cats is then 800 Billion lbs. and that's water.  A hurricane contains 800 Billion lbs of water, in mid-air.  OMG!!! 

Greg
65BJ8

Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity. 


On Sep 30, 2010, at 9:30 PM, "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Yep,  sounded too much like babble filler to me so I had to turn it off. Didn't think that was
really something that I needed to know at 7:15 in the morning.  Needed some good driven music
instead.  Glad I missed it now that I know what it was about.

However that is one of my favorite talk radio stations.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Mandas" <gmandas at yahoo.com>
To: "Austin Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] HellOOoo


List,

Thank y'all for responding to my little sever check.  I was getting fidgety.
Healey List Withdrawal, you know.

For all of you at home, Hope you are warm and dry. It's raining buckets here
in CT.

For all of you not at home, What are you doing answering Healey email at work,
Hmmmmmmm?

And Randy, I wish I were there.  What a lovely thing to be doing....

Greg

Off-Off Subject:  Did you hear the NPR report where the weather guy said if
you were to weigh a hurricane it would weight the equivalent of 20 Billion
cats and 20 Billion Dogs?  Scheez!

Happy Healey-ing!


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From healeyguy at aol.com  Fri Oct  1 12:57:44 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:57:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <270699.13104.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CD2FB1AAA30D3F-10B0-154C@Webmail-m105.sysops.aol.com>

Actually the cut (slit) in the metal is made by pressing the die into the
panel. Its all one operation.
Aloha
Perry






-----Original Message-----
From: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc at yahoo.com>
To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>; Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com>
Sent: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 6:49 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers


Rick,

 personally like the look of louvers and enjoy engine smell coming over the
olded down windscreen.

hen you get close to this, let me know I will send pictures and/or cut out
hapes from an original. Meanwhile simple measurements follow:

ength 5 inches
pening 1/4 inches
idth 3/4 inches

hese seem to be standard hot rod louvers circa 1950's. Start with a slit of 5
nches and press it open 1/4 inches. The arcs form from streching the metal.

oth measurements taken from the outside of the arc and from the top of the
pening. All louvers are identical. Measurements are taken from a factory
00-M hood using a serialized boxwood ruler made in England ;-)

o listen to David when he tells of dirt on your windscreen. Somethings are
est kept inside the engine compartment. as you will immediately know of any
il or coolant leaks.  Never happened to me, but a sudden amount of coolant or
il on your windshield would be a driving hazard.

hould you get past the above statement, consider that the louvers weaken the
etal surface. After some miles, expect metal fatigue to crack the metal. No
ig deal with either point, just letting you know what to expect.

est Regards,

im LeBlanc
956 100-M (Factory)
--- On Thu, 9/30/10, Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com> wrote:

rom: Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com>
ubject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
o: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
ate: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 5:44 PM

'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4. I'd like to
ave them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the dimensions
f these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk to
omebody
ho does this work.
hanks
ick Swain '59 BN4
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Oct  1 13:08:13 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:08:13 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <4CA6281B.60907@comcast.net>
References: <357367.47012.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4CA6281B.60907@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4CA6319D.8090506@chello.nl>

  Good one.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Fri Oct  1 13:30:44 2010
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:30:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <201010010834109.SM01192@wavecable.net>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
	<201010010834109.SM01192@wavecable.net>
Message-ID: <A7A49EB59C974766AE51A59286473CD6@JerryPC>

I have louvers on my 100 6 which has a 3000 engine.   I don't notice any hot 
air coming over the windshield.  I also don't notice the car running any 
cooler than my BJ8.   My feet still get hot and the leak through the drivers 
door is the main source of heat.   If you have a coolant leak, you will 
notice it right away with the louvers, it will spray the windshield.

Other reasons  not to have it done:
1.  The hood is harder to wax
2.  I think it does not look as good as a bare hood.

Jerry
BN4
BJ8 

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Fri Oct  1 13:37:47 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:37:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <A7A49EB59C974766AE51A59286473CD6@JerryPC>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
	<201010010834109.SM01192@wavecable.net>
	<A7A49EB59C974766AE51A59286473CD6@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <00c601cb61a0$2183d2a0$648b77e0$@verizon.net>

Especially if your hood is one of the ones with the crease in it like mine.

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 Jerry Costanzo
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 3:31 PM
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers

I have louvers on my 100 6 which has a 3000 engine.   I don't notice any hot

air coming over the windshield.  I also don't notice the car running any
cooler than my BJ8.   My feet still get hot and the leak through the drivers

door is the main source of heat.   If you have a coolant leak, you will
notice it right away with the louvers, it will spray the windshield.

Other reasons  not to have it done:
1.  The hood is harder to wax
2.  I think it does not look as good as a bare hood.

Jerry
BN4
BJ8

From ynotink at msn.com  Fri Oct  1 13:40:38 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:40:38 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <72EBB884-5CDF-4E95-8DA1-B5FF954A56D8@sbcglobal.net>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>,
	<72EBB884-5CDF-4E95-8DA1-B5FF954A56D8@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W30E33A26A44E668032C40A5690@phx.gbl>

The bonnets on the sixes were provided a scoop of questionable utility, mostly
to clear the radiator and for aesthetic reasons. The problem With louvering
the six cylinder bonnet, or so I've read, is that the scoop and the louvers
will tend to fight each other and air that stagnates against the windscreen
will counterflow into the bonnet louvers. The fender louvers are more
effective because they discharge hot air into a low pressure area.

Bill Lawrence

> From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:34:09 -0700
> To: rjswain at hotmail.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
>
> One warning about louvers in the hood of a Healey. The hot air will
> be pulled out from under the hood and will then go up over the
> windshield and hit you in the face.
> I do have a couple of used hoods that already have louvers in them if
> you are interested.
>
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Sep 30, 2010, at 5:44 PM, Rick Swain wrote:
>
> > I'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4.
> > I'd like to
> > have them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the
> > dimensions
> > of these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk
> > to somebody
> > who does this work.
> > Thanks
> > Rick Swain '59 BN4
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct  1 13:40:58 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:40:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikVFVL1n05PgvA4S_Twwtqe4de1O=zgVa3Xk79L@mail.gmail.com>
References: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<A58F0744-82AB-427B-96BF-A92A75012BF5@sbcglobal.net>
	<AANLkTikVFVL1n05PgvA4S_Twwtqe4de1O=zgVa3Xk79L@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6E3B1847-7083-4000-84AB-3F275F3C81B5@sbcglobal.net>

The valves do not change what changes is the spring length and coils

Rotor type pump
   spring length  2.562   coils  13  spring diameter	.484  Oil  
pressure 25-30 at idle  55-60 at 3000 rpm

Gear Type
    Spring length 2.687  coils  13   Spring Diameter .484  Oil  
pressure 20 at 600 rpm  50 at 3000 rpm




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 1, 2010, at 11:10 AM, ANDREA VILLA wrote:

> David
> Tis is one interesting remark-
> recently there are disponible from various suppliers this new oil  
> pump type
> OIL PUMP - HIGH CAPACITY (ROTOR TYPE) - 6 CYL.STD.CRANK
> I haven't no see changeand or option for the Regulation valve  
> anyway from the suppliersrs
> I have the normal or standard Regulation valve in my Rebuilding engine
> How you think abouth this mariage
> Cheers
> Andrea
>
> 2010/10/1 David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> The releif valve springs changed when the oil pumps changed from the
> internal rotor type to the later gear type.
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Oct 1, 2010, at 6:15 AM, jim brown wrote:
>
> > I seem to remember that there are 2 different oil pressure relief
> > valves
> > available. They are different in their profile on the bullet end of
> > the piston
> > with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper. Fitting
> > the wrong one
> > will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that correct?
> >
> > Jim Brown
> > _______________________________________________
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From mandmschneider at comcast.net  Fri Oct  1 13:58:12 2010
From: mandmschneider at comcast.net (Mark Schneider)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:58:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
Message-ID: <24E54302-7EDE-411E-95A0-6EE42E1F955C@comcast.net>

Listers,

I am shopping for tires for my BJ8.  I have 72 spoke Dayton wire  
wheels, 5"	rims on the car.  I am considering purchasing a set of  
Bridgestone Potenza, model RE960as Pole Position tires.  This tire has  
a  "directional" tread.  I have heard some negative comments regarding  
directional tires on our cars, eg., these tires tend to track groves  
worn in the road bed from studded tires or other heavy uses.  This can  
be serious enough to be aggravating. I am seeking input on the  
experience of other listers.  Thanks for any input.

Marks 3
'66 BJ8

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Fri Oct  1 14:24:08 2010
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:24:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
Message-ID: <003801cb61a6$99fc1110$6601a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

<   the scoop and the louvers
will tend to fight each other and air that stagnates against the windscreen
will counterflow into the bonnet louvers  >

The MGA's body designers put oval air vents into the hood just forward of the
windshield to -logically- let out hot engine compartment air, but aerodynamic
testing showed later that the vents actually pulled air IN, because of an
unexpected air flow over the top of the hood, and curling against the base of
the windshield.

Best,
Peter

From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  1 14:27:15 2010
From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:27:15 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w1614C1D3215721D893FD9B8690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <410632.74503.qm@web53006.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

If I were doing this, and I have no intentions of doing so, I would look for a
die. First I would find somebody who does this for hot rods. My metal guy does
this work and would do the job cheaper than finding/making a die.
 
Thanks for your input
 
JIm LeBlanc
1956 100-M

--- On Fri, 10/1/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:


From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010, 11:23 AM


It's not a die?  I had a guy show me a die that he said was for Healey
louvers.

Robert D
> Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:49:15 -0700
> From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com
>
> Rick,
>
> I personally like the look of louvers and enjoy engine smell coming over
the
> folded down windscreen.
>
> When you get close to this, let me know I will send pictures and/or cut out
> shapes from an original. Meanwhile simple measurements follow:
>
> length 5 inches
> opening 1/4 inches
> width 3/4 inches
>
> These seem to be standard hot rod louvers circa 1950's. Start with a slit
of
5
> inches and press it open 1/4 inches. The arcs form from streching the
metal.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Jim LeBlanc
> 1956 100-M (Factory)
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From bighealey3k at aim.com  Fri Oct  1 14:44:32 2010
From: bighealey3k at aim.com (bighealey3k at aim.com)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:44:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <A7A49EB59C974766AE51A59286473CD6@JerryPC>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl><201010010834109.SM01192@wavecable.net>
	<A7A49EB59C974766AE51A59286473CD6@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <8CD2FC095DD5583-140C-3C77@webmail-d071.sysops.aol.com>

3. And it will make a neat cheese grater.

Larry
'67 BJ8






-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Costanzo <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Sent: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 3:30 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers


I have louvers on my 100 6 which has a 3000 engine. I don't notice any hot air
coming over the windshield. I also don't notice the car running any cooler
than my BJ8. My feet still get hot and the leak through the drivers door is
the main source of heat. If you have a coolant leak, you will notice it right
away with the louvers, it will spray the windshield.

Other reasons not to have it done:
1. The hood is harder to wax
2. I think it does not look as good as a bare hood.

Jerry
BN4
BJ8 _______________________________________________
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From ruvino at ripnet.com  Fri Oct  1 15:07:58 2010
From: ruvino at ripnet.com (Dr. C. Rubino)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 17:07:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <003801cb61a6$99fc1110$6601a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
References: <003801cb61a6$99fc1110$6601a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
Message-ID: <FE1E8E1D16E240369521CC4396031A22@HPp6520f>

Well Peter if that was the case  with Healeys why did I get oil on my 
windscreen the other day.

I have had louvers (custom) in my hood BN-4 Longbridge with center crease 
for 10 years. On two occasions when I had replaced the gasket on my valve 
cover and hadn\t tightened things down enough, obviously I had oil spray in 
the engine compartment and of course because of the louvers, on the wind 
screen. The beauty of this is that without the louvers I would not have 
known what was happening until my oil pressure disappeared or I parked to 
find a puddle of oil.

No I wasn't blinded as it was easy to identify the first tiny drops that 
appeared which alerted me to pull over and check what was going on. I am 
convinced they assist in cooling down the engine compartment as well, and 
boy they look great!

Carl
1957 BN-4 Longbridge body, 3000 engine

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Peter Svilans" <peter.svilans at rogers.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 4:24 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers

> <   the scoop and the louvers
> will tend to fight each other and air that stagnates against the 
> windscreen
> will counterflow into the bonnet louvers  >
>
> The MGA's body designers put oval air vents into the hood just forward of 
> the
> windshield to -logically- let out hot engine compartment air, but 
> aerodynamic
> testing showed later that the vents actually pulled air IN, because of an
> unexpected air flow over the top of the hood, and curling against the base 
> of
> the windshield.
>
> Best,
> Peter
> _______________________________________________
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From scvc70 at epix.net  Fri Oct  1 15:32:11 2010
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 17:32:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
References: <410632.74503.qm@web53006.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F3DFB32704F04CCAA9F5990A91050259@computer624080>

According to my partner, an old-time (1950s) hot-rodder, there are two basic 
styles of hood louvers.  When looked at from the open side, one style is 
flat across the top and the other style has a continuous arc (the latter are 
generally much shorter than the 5" that Jim says are on his factory M) -- so 
be sure the die being used is the same style as the original 100M louvers.


Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim LeBlanc" <jim_leblanc at yahoo.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Robert Duquette" 
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers


> If I were doing this, and I have no intentions of doing so, I would look 
> for a
> die. First I would find somebody who does this for hot rods. My metal guy 
> does
> this work and would do the job cheaper than finding/making a die.
>
> Thanks for your input
>
> JIm LeBlanc
> 1956 100-M

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Fri Oct  1 16:00:20 2010
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 18:00:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
Message-ID: <001801cb61b4$0ab59130$6601a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

I'm not making broad statement about all louvered hoods, Carl, just that air
flow through and over a car is more complicated and individualized than one
would think.   The MGA is just an example of an interesting local flow
situation.  Why did the BMC Competitions people opt for fender side vents on
their highly stressed rally cars instead of louvered bonnets ? No doubt there
was a flypress available in the shop to louver the hell out of anything.

Peter

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Fri Oct  1 16:02:50 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:02:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w359A213CEF75466148DBFB8690@phx.gbl>
References: <204224.39293.qm@web37901.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CA4FA19.80507@chello.nl>,
	<8CD2EFFDE30825D-1498-7781@Webmail-m112.sysops.aol.com>,
	<93981F85D4524A17A665BEE6DA29B6F9@LIFEBOOK>,
	<012601cb60ff$dd7a5520$986eff60$@rr.com>
	<BAY147-w359A213CEF75466148DBFB8690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CA65A8A.7030807@earthlink.net>

Actually, there are 10 types of people - those that understand binary 
and those that don't.

Bob
3000 MkI registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

Robert Duquette wrote:
> Great!  Now we have to figure out what the types are and which type we are and
> whether or not we have the right gauges for out "type"!!!
> 
> I've heard there are two types of people: those who let off air and those who
> lie ...  ;)
> 
> 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 racarbon at verizon.net  Fri Oct  1 16:12:02 2010
From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:12:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
Message-ID: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>

Hi All,



To contribute to the confusion, I decided to replace my original oil feed flex
tube with a new one I had purchased a while ago from Victoria British.  As
with most replacements, this unit was far less substantial and I was tempted
to reinstall the 47-year old original.  When extracting the original, I
inadvertently de-installed the adapter fitting attached to the engine and
noted the very small orifice through which the oil would flow.  Based upon
this very small passage, I am lead to think that this orifice is the mechanism
that the engineers intended to buffer out the pulsations to secure a steady
gauge reading.  Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube going
to the pressure gauge for a true reading.



When starting the engine prior to bleed the air from the tube, the gauge gave
a stead reading of 20 lbs @ about 2500 RPMs using 20W50 cold.  After bleeding
the air, the gauge read 60 lbs @ about 2500 RPMs with an almost unperceivable
needle vibration that I expect will probably disappear after a full run
(possibly a very slight amount of air past the coupling and within the
gauge).



Ray (64BJ8P1)

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Oct  1 16:17:22 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:17:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimCnOHVRP1ZM6jA1Vk91ae57Xj+tyWo7_Gw1mC8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <204224.39293.qm@web37901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4CA4FA19.80507@chello.nl>
	<8CD2EFFDE30825D-1498-7781@Webmail-m112.sysops.aol.com>
	<93981F85D4524A17A665BEE6DA29B6F9@LIFEBOOK>
	<012601cb60ff$dd7a5520$986eff60$@rr.com>
	<BAY147-w359A213CEF75466148DBFB8690@phx.gbl>
	<4CA65A8A.7030807@earthlink.net>
	<AANLkTimCnOHVRP1ZM6jA1Vk91ae57Xj+tyWo7_Gw1mC8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikzVNbdYBcvwuDXjO7ih3ZJjY+mwEnNfdf5G5Nw@mail.gmail.com>

Fellow geeks.unite!

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 1, 2010 3:02 PM, "Bob Haskell" <rchaskell at earthlink.net> wrote:

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Fri Oct  1 16:56:15 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:56:15 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>
References: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>
Message-ID: <BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>

It is and was duly pointed out by David Nock earlier.
Dave..the other


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-----





To contribute to the confusion, I decided to replace my original oil feed
flex
tube with a new one I had purchased a while ago from Victoria British.  As
with most replacements, this unit was far less substantial and I was tempted
to reinstall the 47-year old original.  When extracting the original, I
inadvertently de-installed the adapter fitting attached to the engine and
noted the very small orifice through which the oil would flow.  Based upon
this very small passage, I am lead to think that this orifice is the
mechanism
that the engineers intended to buffer out the pulsations to secure a steady
gauge reading.  Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct  1 17:08:58 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 23:08:58 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <8CD2FC095DD5583-140C-3C77@webmail-d071.sysops.aol.com>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl><201010010834109.SM01192@wavecable.net>,
	<A7A49EB59C974766AE51A59286473CD6@JerryPC>,
	<8CD2FC095DD5583-140C-3C77@webmail-d071.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w299F23102290EEB5440435B8690@phx.gbl>

So, you're saying to wear your seatbelt?



> To: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net; healeys at Autox.Team.Net
>
> 3. And it will make a neat cheese grater.
>
> Larry
> '67 BJ8

From bj7ah at acanac.net  Fri Oct  1 17:25:49 2010
From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:25:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>
References: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>
	<BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>
Message-ID: <4D13F1FA451B4606BF188CD80E6FCF9F@HPLT>

?
Hi Guys
          I have added a few pictures on HEALEY TECH at this web address

                http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey
                                Bob 1963 BJ7
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 6:56 PM
To: "'Ray Carbone'" <racarbon at verizon.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve

> It is and was duly pointed out by David Nock earlier.
> Dave..the other
>
>
> 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-----
>
>
>
>
>
> To contribute to the confusion, I decided to replace my original oil feed
> flex
> tube with a new one I had purchased a while ago from Victoria British.  As
> with most replacements, this unit was far less substantial and I was 
> tempted
> to reinstall the 47-year old original.  When extracting the original, I
> inadvertently de-installed the adapter fitting attached to the engine and
> noted the very small orifice through which the oil would flow.  Based upon
> this very small passage, I am lead to think that this orifice is the
> mechanism
> that the engineers intended to buffer out the pulsations to secure a 
> steady
> gauge reading.  Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube
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From quenty at ntelos.net  Fri Oct  1 17:32:15 2010
From: quenty at ntelos.net (Quentin Schweninger)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:32:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <4CA65A8A.7030807@earthlink.net>
References: <204224.39293.qm@web37901.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4CA4FA19.80507@chello.nl>,
	<8CD2EFFDE30825D-1498-7781@Webmail-m112.sysops.aol.com>,
	<93981F85D4524A17A665BEE6DA29B6F9@LIFEBOOK>,
	<012601cb60ff$dd7a5520$986eff60$@rr.com>
	<BAY147-w359A213CEF75466148DBFB8690@phx.gbl>
	<4CA65A8A.7030807@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <95D309A0-B048-45AA-B8F5-1ED77DEB1D22@ntelos.net>

Well said. And there are 8 types that don't understand octal
On Oct 1, 2010, at 6:02 PM, Bob Haskell wrote:

Actually, there are 10 types of people - those that understand binary  
and those that don't.

Bob
3000 MkI registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

Robert Duquette wrote:
> Great!  Now we have to figure out what the types are and which type  
> we are and
> whether or not we have the right gauges for out "type"!!!
> I've heard there are two types of people: those who let off air and  
> those who
> lie ...  ;)
> 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
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From racarbon at verizon.net  Fri Oct  1 18:09:52 2010
From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone)
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:09:52 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
Message-ID: <D56472E3548B49C881734FA7B32D2F84@rac>

Hi Dave,

 Sorry, must have missed Dave Nock's response.  I guess my thoughts and 
experience just enforce Dave's comment.

 All the best,

 Ray
 ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
> To: "'Ray Carbone'" <racarbon at verizon.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 6:56 PM
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
>
>
>> It is and was duly pointed out by David Nock earlier.
>> Dave..the other
>>
>>
>> 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-----
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> To contribute to the confusion, I decided to replace my original oil feed
>> flex
>> tube with a new one I had purchased a while ago from Victoria British. 
>> As
>> with most replacements, this unit was far less substantial and I was 
>> tempted
>> to reinstall the 47-year old original.  When extracting the original, I
>> inadvertently de-installed the adapter fitting attached to the engine and
>> noted the very small orifice through which the oil would flow.  Based 
>> upon
>> this very small passage, I am lead to think that this orifice is the
>> mechanism
>> that the engineers intended to buffer out the pulsations to secure a 
>> steady
>> gauge reading.  Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Oct  1 20:25:35 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 22:25:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>
References: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>
	<BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>
Message-ID: <002501cb61d9$18a9cd90$49fd68b0$@rr.com>

Pascal's Law states that any increase in pressure in a closed system of
incompressible fluid results in an identical increase in pressure at >>every
point<< in the fluid.  Thus, the small hole in the fitting has nothing to do
with changing the pressure in the system because the pressure will be the
same at any given moment from the oil pump to the gauge. It does not
"dampen" pressure pulses.  Pulses are transmitted equally >>everywhere<<
simultaneously in the closed system. 

If all you need to make the gauge work is oil pressure and not oil flow,
then by Pascal's Law the pressure will transfer through a small hole just as
well as through a large one.  However, a small hole in the fitting would
limit the amount of oil lost through it should the flexible line/hard
line/gauge spring a leak because it does present a restriction to flow.  


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 Dave Porter
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 6:56 PM
To: 'Ray Carbone'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve

It is and was duly pointed out by David Nock earlier.
Dave..the other

-----Original Message-----
To contribute to the confusion, I decided to replace my original oil feed
flex
tube with a new one I had purchased a while ago from Victoria British.  As
with most replacements, this unit was far less substantial and I was tempted
to reinstall the 47-year old original.  When extracting the original, I
inadvertently de-installed the adapter fitting attached to the engine and
noted the very small orifice through which the oil would flow.  Based upon
this very small passage, I am lead to think that this orifice is the
mechanism
that the engineers intended to buffer out the pulsations to secure a steady
gauge reading.  Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube 

From ynotink at msn.com  Fri Oct  1 20:49:15 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 02:49:15 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <002501cb61d9$18a9cd90$49fd68b0$@rr.com>
References: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>,
	<BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>,
	<002501cb61d9$18a9cd90$49fd68b0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W1909E0543F1A4552500F63A56A0@phx.gbl>

But a pressure pulse will be characterized be the conversion of the static
pressure to a velocity pressure. The orifice retards the passage of the
velocity wave and thus damps the pulse.

Bill Lawrence

> From: sbyers at ec.rr.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 22:25:35 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
>
> Pascal's Law states that any increase in pressure in a closed system of
> incompressible fluid results in an identical increase in pressure at
>>every
> point<< in the fluid.  Thus, the small hole in the fitting has nothing to
do
> with changing the pressure in the system because the pressure will be the
> same at any given moment from the oil pump to the gauge. It does not
> "dampen" pressure pulses.  Pulses are transmitted equally >>everywhere<<
> simultaneously in the closed system.
>
> If all you need to make the gauge work is oil pressure and not oil flow,
> then by Pascal's Law the pressure will transfer through a small hole just
as
> well as through a large one.  However, a small hole in the fitting would
> limit the amount of oil lost through it should the flexible line/hard
> line/gauge spring a leak because it does present a restriction to flow.
>
>
> 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 Dave Porter
> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 6:56 PM
> To: 'Ray Carbone'; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
>
> It is and was duly pointed out by David Nock earlier.
> Dave..the other
>
> -----Original Message-----
> To contribute to the confusion, I decided to replace my original oil feed
> flex
> tube with a new one I had purchased a while ago from Victoria British.  As
> with most replacements, this unit was far less substantial and I was
tempted
> to reinstall the 47-year old original.  When extracting the original, I
> inadvertently de-installed the adapter fitting attached to the engine and
> noted the very small orifice through which the oil would flow.  Based upon
> this very small passage, I am lead to think that this orifice is the
> mechanism
> that the engineers intended to buffer out the pulsations to secure a steady
> gauge reading.  Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube
> _______________________________________________
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Fri Oct  1 21:04:07 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:04:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?healey_oil_pressure?=
Message-ID: <20101002030407.16733.qmail@server278.com>

way back in history, i read an article called "There is a free lunch" by a guy named dave something in the old "Chatter" healey magazine.  it said you could increase your oil pressure by replacing the spring in the relief valve.  i bit and replaced mine.  absolutely no change.  might have worked for him, but not for me.    hjim

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct  2 02:03:24 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:03:24 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <002501cb61d9$18a9cd90$49fd68b0$@rr.com>
References: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>
	<BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>
	<002501cb61d9$18a9cd90$49fd68b0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CA6E74C.1080804@chello.nl>

  True, but you forget the presence of air, whether in the gauge or 
gauge and tube, which means the oil is moving through the small orifice 
(compressing the air) and thus damped, leading to a (nearly) steady 
reading of the gauge.
Kees Oudesluijs

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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct  2 04:25:53 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 06:25:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
Message-ID: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

I returned to the exhaust installer guys last week to check over my system one
more
time to find a leak.  I even gave them the go ahead to remove and reinstall
the hole
system if necessary.   After checking over the entire unit they again claimed
that the
system was tight and had no leaks.  However there were many complaints from
the other
workers about how rich the exhaust smelled.   So the conclusion was that what
I am smelling
is  very rich exhaust fumes and not an exhaust leak.

The car is a 60 BT7, rebuilt eng., all new components, or (rebuilt with new
parts) .
HD6 carbs.

So here we go.    Since I have had the car on the road, (4 months)  the carbs
have run flawlessly.    The choke is operating correctly, the idle is great,
and no dieseling, yae.
But it is in running on the rich side which is noticeable from the fumes that
emanate from my
clothes after driving for a while.

I have HD 6 carbs, (w/ the normal choke set up) which I will try to lean out
in the next couple of weeks.   I will turn back the jet screw a quarter turn
each time and then test drive awhile,  in order to achieve my acceptable
leaner mixer.

Here are a few points that I have .

- I no longer have the intake manifold drip tubes installed.
They have been sealed off.     Could this be a source of my overly rich
exhaust?

- Could the fumes coming from the valve cover and going into the carb filter
be a source of the
fumes?

- Are the HD 6 carbs known to run rich and that is why they switched to
different carbs later on?

- Should I just leave things alone and drive it with a gas mask on my head?

Any suggestions appreciated.

Mark

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 05:13:23 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:13:23 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
In-Reply-To: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimm_RVh3o-BPEz+Sozh-guwJDnFz8+Pbw-R1bzp@mail.gmail.com>

Mark -

Tune your car. Follow the manual - it gives you avery good step by
step instruction on tuning carbs.  I usually can tune carbs in less
than 30 min.  Do the listen test or use a Uni-syn for balancing.  All
quite easy.

Alan

On 10/2/10, Mark LaPierre <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I returned to the exhaust installer guys last week to check over my system
> one
> more
> time to find a leak.  I even gave them the go ahead to remove and reinstall
> the hole
> system if necessary.   After checking over the entire unit they again
> claimed
> that the
> system was tight and had no leaks.  However there were many complaints from
> the other
> workers about how rich the exhaust smelled.   So the conclusion was that
> what
> I am smelling
> is  very rich exhaust fumes and not an exhaust leak.
>
> The car is a 60 BT7, rebuilt eng., all new components, or (rebuilt with new
> parts) .
> HD6 carbs.
>
> So here we go.    Since I have had the car on the road, (4 months)  the
> carbs
> have run flawlessly.    The choke is operating correctly, the idle is great,
> and no dieseling, yae.
> But it is in running on the rich side which is noticeable from the fumes
> that
> emanate from my
> clothes after driving for a while.
>
> I have HD 6 carbs, (w/ the normal choke set up) which I will try to lean out
> in the next couple of weeks.   I will turn back the jet screw a quarter turn
> each time and then test drive awhile,  in order to achieve my acceptable
> leaner mixer.
>
> Here are a few points that I have .
>
> - I no longer have the intake manifold drip tubes installed.
> They have been sealed off.     Could this be a source of my overly rich
> exhaust?
>
> - Could the fumes coming from the valve cover and going into the carb filter
> be a source of the
> fumes?
>
> - Are the HD 6 carbs known to run rich and that is why they switched to
> different carbs later on?
>
> - Should I just leave things alone and drive it with a gas mask on my head?
>
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>
> Mark
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct  2 05:22:51 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:22:51 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
In-Reply-To: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <4CA7160B.1090505@chello.nl>

  Op 2-10-2010 12:25, Mark LaPierre schreef:
> - I no longer have the intake manifold drip tubes installed.
> They have been sealed off.     Could this be a source of my overly rich
> exhaust?
>
This could well be the case specially in part throttle cases. The drip 
tubes leak a small amount of air leaning out the mixture which is 
probably compensated for by the needle taper shape causing a richer 
mixture when the tubes are blocked.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Sat Oct  2 05:47:56 2010
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (lists)
Date: 2 Oct 2010 13:47:56 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] =?utf-8?q?Running_Pretty_Rich?=
Message-ID: <MYFA_SERVER_IIgCKVg000026dd@www.erp-3.net>

I'd recommend to set the carbs leaner to compensate for Rich's exhaust fumes.

Eric

... So the conclusion was that what
I am smelling
is  very rich exhaust fumes and not an exhaust leak.
...
I have HD 6 carbs, (w/ the normal choke set up) which I will try to lean out
in the next couple of weeks.   I will turn back the jet screw a quarter turn
each time and then test drive awhile,  in order to achieve my acceptable
leaner mixer.
... 
Any suggestions appreciated.

Mark
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 06:29:43 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 06:29:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W1909E0543F1A4552500F63A56A0@phx.gbl>
References: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>,
	<BC9E687454C744D4869777CCB7A97EBF@oscar>,
	<002501cb61d9$18a9cd90$49fd68b0$@rr.com>
	<BAY144-W1909E0543F1A4552500F63A56A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CB4315E10FEA4270A99DA1BD8733877B@oscar>

Two good answers.. we report, you decide ;~)

frogeye at porterscustom.com


But a pressure pulse will be characterized be the conversion of the static
pressure to a velocity pressure. The orifice retards the passage of the
velocity wave and thus damps the pulse.

Bill Lawrence

>
> Pascal's Law states that any increase in pressure in a closed system of
> incompressible fluid results in an identical increase in pressure at
>>every
> point<< in the fluid.  Thus, the small hole in the fitting has nothing to
do
> with changing the pressure in the system because the pressure will be the
> same at any given moment from the oil pump to the gauge. It does not
> "dampen" pressure pulses.  Pulses are transmitted equally >>everywhere<<
> simultaneously in the closed system.
>
> If all you need to make the gauge work is oil pressure and not oil flow,
> then by Pascal's Law the pressure will transfer through a small hole just
as
> well as through a large one.  However, a small hole in the fitting would
> limit the amount of oil lost through it should the flexible line/hard
> line/gauge spring a leak because it does present a restriction to flow.

From healey at hunterbane.com  Sat Oct  2 06:33:40 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 08:33:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
In-Reply-To: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <6A46D50E-B73F-4E41-8C28-27BBC456B6BC@hunterbane.com>

Not experienced with the dip tubes, but I would say put it it like it  
was.  And if you do not have access to a gas analyzer, get one.  They  
are the most accurate for achieving stoichiometry.  Using the manual  
and the rule of thumbs will get you real close.

>
> - Could the fumes coming from the valve cover and going into the  
> carb filter
> be a source of the
> fumes?

No, the carbs are at a lower pressure and thus are inhaling the fumes  
for you.


>
> - Are the HD 6 carbs known to run rich and that is why they switched  
> to
> different carbs later on?

All carbs will run rich if not properly adjusted
>
> - Should I just leave things alone and drive it with a gas mask on  
> my head?


I hear the peripheral vision is not so great and could be a safety  
hazard.

>
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>
> Mark
> _______________________________________________
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 06:50:43 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 06:50:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
In-Reply-To: <6A46D50E-B73F-4E41-8C28-27BBC456B6BC@hunterbane.com>
References: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<6A46D50E-B73F-4E41-8C28-27BBC456B6BC@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <3A64EEE9B38D44D59067D3DC03705D68@oscar>

For ~$329 you can add a real time meter to measure air fuel ratios
WWW.ngksparkplugs.com   with the AFX Monitor or (drum roll please)  one can
for FREE unscrew their spark plugs and look at the color and condition of
the plugs. Many after market car manuals have a page of pictures that
describe all sorts of maladies based on spark plug appearances.. just saying
that more than one way to skin a cat.
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 Olin Brimberry
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:34 AM
To: Mark LaPierre
Cc: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich

Not experienced with the dip tubes, but I would say put it it like it  
was.  And if you do not have access to a gas analyzer, get one.  They  
are the most accurate for achieving stoichiometry.  Using the manual  
and the rule of thumbs will get you real close.

>
> - Could the fumes coming from the valve cover and going into the  
> carb filter
> be a source of the
> fumes?

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct  2 07:07:13 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:07:13 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
In-Reply-To: <3A64EEE9B38D44D59067D3DC03705D68@oscar>
References: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<6A46D50E-B73F-4E41-8C28-27BBC456B6BC@hunterbane.com>
	<3A64EEE9B38D44D59067D3DC03705D68@oscar>
Message-ID: <4CA72E81.1080203@chello.nl>

  Colortunes, sparkplugs with a clear insulator so you can see the color 
of the combustion, are way cheaper and work very well with SU's.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct  2 07:11:18 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 09:11:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
References: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
	<AANLkTimm_RVh3o-BPEz+Sozh-guwJDnFz8+Pbw-R1bzp@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601cb6233$4dc2b050$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

Been there, done that.  Thought I had everything dialed in but  it appears 
to be too rich.  Now time
to fine tweak I guess.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 7:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich


> Mark -
>
> Tune your car. Follow the manual - it gives you avery good step by
> step instruction on tuning carbs.  I usually can tune carbs in less
> than 30 min.  Do the listen test or use a Uni-syn for balancing.  All
> quite easy.
>
> Alan

From warthodson at aol.com  Sat Oct  2 08:20:35 2010
From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:20:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>
References: <ED04E0A9533349A18D081CACAF8528DD@rac>
Message-ID: <8CD30541D6057A4-1628-A4EB@webmail-d095.sysops.aol.com>

Are you suggesting that because there is a small orfice at the block, air must
be bled fron the tube? Why?
Given enought time oil will pass thru the orfice & compress the air until
equilibriam is reached & the gage will read the same pressure with or without
air in the line.
Gary


Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube going
o the pressure gauge for a true reading
n the line







-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Carbone <racarbon at verizon.net>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 5:12 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve


Hi All,

To contribute to the confusion, I decided to replace my original oil feed
flex
ube with a new one I had purchased a while ago from Victoria British.  As
ith most replacements, this unit was far less substantial and I was tempted
o reinstall the 47-year old original.  When extracting the original, I
nadvertently de-installed the adapter fitting attached to the engine and
oted the very small orifice through which the oil would flow.  Based upon
his very small passage, I am lead to think that this orifice is the mechanism
hat the engineers intended to buffer out the pulsations to secure a steady
auge reading.  Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube going
o the pressure gauge for a true reading.

When starting the engine prior to bleed the air from the tube, the gauge gave
 stead reading of 20 lbs @ about 2500 RPMs using 20W50 cold.  After bleeding
he air, the gauge read 60 lbs @ about 2500 RPMs with an almost unperceivable
eedle vibration that I expect will probably disappear after a full run
possibly a very slight amount of air past the coupling and within the
auge).

Ray (64BJ8P1)
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 08:33:43 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 08:33:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich
In-Reply-To: <3A64EEE9B38D44D59067D3DC03705D68@oscar>
References: <000e01cb621c$31c91860$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q><6A46D50E-B73F-4E41-8C28-27BBC456B6BC@hunterbane.com>
	<3A64EEE9B38D44D59067D3DC03705D68@oscar>
Message-ID: <5DECABD052F34B8CA2185CC14FE9E43D@oscar>

For new readers we can cover some old ground here but it's in the archives
(link below)
The mixture setting on your SU's is for the idle running speed. The needles
and jet bodies that are installed were calibrated by the factory to give the
"best" results over the widest operating conditions the car might
experience.

 Most of you want to have your engine `"purr like a kitten" when you're
sitting at the traffic light or just showing it off to friends. The only way
to really know how efficient it is running is to do a semi exhaustive
listing of fuel consumption, conditions, speeds, etc. just like the factory
did when selecting the needles. Drive the car at 65MPH for a spell, shut off
engine, coast to a stop, pull plugs and examine. Install a new taper and
repeat process until your performance and fuel consumption are where you
want them. A real PITA..
 Kees wants you to use colortune, fine for idle and if you have the correct
needles probably good enough for the use these cars generally see. If you
really want to know what's happening you need the real time monitoring I
mentioned from NGK and other manufactures.
 There is a sort of "contest" that these FAQ sessions turn into which, I
think is unfortunate. It is certainly convenient to type a question and wait
for a response. There are a gazillion sources of info available and about
the same number of opinions from all of us...
 Google Bosch Automotive Handbook. Add to reading list. Amazon, Powell's
Books, etc..
Dave


frogeye at porterscustom.com

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Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
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From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Sat Oct  2 08:40:36 2010
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 10:40:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
Message-ID: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>

I've noticed that the usual supliers don't offer some of the leaf 
spring components, such as the special central pin/bolt that goes 
through the middle, or the "clamps" along the length. I plan to keep 
my springs, but wanted to separate them and clean them up, and need 
to replace some of these bits.
Anyone know of a source?
Stephen, BJ8

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 08:55:02 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 08:55:02 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  oil pressure relief valve
Message-ID: <AD5AA76DD9164E83AFA47FFEF4176096@oscar>

To: 'warthodson at aol.com'; 'racarbon at verizon.net'; 'healeys at autox.team.net'
Subject: RE: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve

When a crankshaft spins and an oil pump pumps and splashing and squirting
result, tiny bubbles (see Don Ho) are introduced into the pressurized flow
of oil. Some even migrate to the gauge. NO! cried the audience, but alas its
true..

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

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 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
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Are you suggesting that because there is a small orfice at the block, air
must
be bled fron the tube? Why?
Given enought time oil will pass thru the orfice & compress the air until
equilibriam is reached & the gage will read the same pressure with or
without
air in the line.
Gary


Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube going
o the pressure gauge for a true reading
n the line

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct  2 09:00:24 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:00:24 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf springs
In-Reply-To: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>
References: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>
Message-ID: <4CA74908.1070402@chello.nl>

  Mentioning the rear springs, I have a simple question:
Are there single leaf parabolic springs available for the big Healey, as 
e.g. for the Series Land Rovers and several Fords?
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sat Oct  2 09:50:47 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 08:50:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
Message-ID: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>

My BJ8 is now running at 160 to 165 degrees. She use to run at 185. Some one
has suggested it may cause a problem for my exhaust valves. Car runs very
well. (interior not hot which is nice). This all seemed to happen when I had
the dizzy rebuilt and was told to advance the timing until I got a ping then
back off a few degrees. I ended up  set at 22 degrees (until I moved it back
to 19 this morning but got not increase in temperature and still runs great.)n
Should I be concerned. My wife in enjoying the cooler feet. ( I'm still
running with the original 4 blade using water wetter and 50/50 antifreeze).
Rich Kahn

From willig at wtnet.de  Sat Oct  2 10:05:54 2010
From: willig at wtnet.de (T+ B Willig)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:05:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Oil leaking from tacho drive on my BN2
Message-ID: <002c01cb624b$b18d5550$14a7fff0$@de>

Hello,

 

I found out that the left side on my 100's engine is covered with oil. It
seems to seep out of the knurled end of the tacho cable. Should there be a
gasket inside?

 

Regards

 

Thomas Willig

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Oct  2 10:27:00 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:27:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Oil leaking from tacho drive on my BN2
In-Reply-To: <002c01cb624b$b18d5550$14a7fff0$@de>
Message-ID: <1125031541.2274545.1286036820200.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

The BN2 came with an O-ring and a retaining ring that seals around the tach cable--if yours is original the O-ring is probably brittle and not sealing. IIRC, there is also a gasket that goes under the threaded cap. BCS sells a nifty, spring-loaded honest-to-god seal that replaces the O-ring and retainer. We installed this in our BN2 and have not seen any leakage (but all I've been able to do is drive the bodyless chasssis and drivetrain up and down a side road). Call BCS and they'll set you up. 

You might also be leaking from the gasket that goes under the tach drive housing--these are tough to find, but maybe BCS can help out there, too. 

Also, I think you have to remove the tappet covers to get the tach drive off--you may want to order new gaskets for those as well. 


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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T+ B Willig" <willig at wtnet.de> 
To: healeys at autox.team.net 
Sent: Saturday, October 2, 2010 9:05:54 AM 
Subject: [Healeys] Oil leaking from tacho drive on my BN2 

Hello, 



I found out that the left side on my 100's engine is covered with oil. It 
seems to seep out of the knurled end of the tacho cable. Should there be a 
gasket inside? 



Regards 



Thomas Willig 
_______________________________________________ 

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Sat Oct  2 10:29:26 2010
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (Paul Spam Account)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 09:29:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <cf9c86889fc47.4ca6fb76@shaw.ca>

Is it burning rich?

----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010 8:51 am
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
To: healeys at autox.team.net

> My BJ8 is now running at 160 to 165 degrees. She use to run at 
> 185. Some one
> has suggested it may cause a problem for my exhaust valves. Car 
> runs very
> well. (interior not hot which is nice). This all seemed to 
> happen when I had
> the dizzy rebuilt and was told to advance the timing until I got 
> a ping then
> back off a few degrees. I ended up  set at 22 degrees 
> (until I moved it back
> to 19 this morning but got not increase in temperature and still 
> runs great.)n
> Should I be concerned. My wife in enjoying the cooler feet. ( 
> I'm still
> running with the original 4 blade using water wetter and 50/50 
> antifreeze).Rich Kahn
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From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Sat Oct  2 10:33:56 2010
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 12:33:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
Message-ID: <a06200701c8cd0efe3e5a@[192.168.1.101]>

Hi all,

Thanks for the advice concerning my leaf springs...much appreciated.
Stephen BJ8

From jagwarman at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 10:41:19 2010
From: jagwarman at gmail.com (Frederich Ficke)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 12:41:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] running rich
Message-ID: <AANLkTikhmvEwqNsLLi5Gb8LWLMMGMUQckX8GksOYe1u7@mail.gmail.com>

I like to test in different ways such as . Take the car for a drive and warm
it up on the highway if you can pull in to your garage after the drive
without to many stop and starts you will see a good reflection of your
richness by how your spark plugs look.
I adjust to where they run just slightly tan on the electrode on the highway
but they will run slightly richer around town just due to stop and starts.
that"s the best way to get even running . if there is a drastic change from
color in around town driving to highway driving then you have other issues
with the SU's like loose throttle shafts  . hope this helps

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  2 11:01:51 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 10:01:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  oil pressure relief valve - great.
In-Reply-To: <AD5AA76DD9164E83AFA47FFEF4176096@oscar>
Message-ID: <602075.10748.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What a great thread this has been ....

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Sat, 10/2/10, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:

> From: Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] FW:  oil pressure relief valve
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 7:55 AM
> To: 'warthodson at aol.com';
> 'racarbon at verizon.net';
> 'healeys at autox.team.net'
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
>
> When a crankshaft spins and an oil pump pumps and splashing
> and squirting
> result, tiny bubbles (see Don Ho) are introduced into the
> pressurized flow
> of oil. Some even migrate to the gauge. NO! cried the
> audience, but alas its
> true..
>
> 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/
>
>
>
>
> Are you suggesting that because there is a small orfice at
> the block, air
> must
> be bled fron the tube? Why?
> Given enought time oil will pass thru the orfice &
> compress the air until
> equilibriam is reached & the gage will read the same
> pressure with or
> without
> air in the line.
> Gary
>
>
> Should this be the case, air must be bled from the tube
> going
> o the pressure gauge for a true reading
> n the line
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct  2 11:38:08 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:38:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <AD5AA76DD9164E83AFA47FFEF4176096@oscar>
References: <AD5AA76DD9164E83AFA47FFEF4176096@oscar>
Message-ID: <4CA76E00.5070305@justbrits.com>

  << *Some even migrate to the gauge. NO! cried 
the audience, *>>

No SH*T Sherlock !?!

I for one [1] am NOT in "that" "crowd" !!
That said, I AM    ROTFLMAO    as this entire 
thread !!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"Let's make a mountain out of a mole hill", CRIED 
the audience !!!

"NO", cried one Member, "Let's see if we can make 
this the LONGEST single subject thread that AutoX 
Lists have ever had !"

"NO", cried another Member, "Let's see if we can 
annihilate the
"K.I.S.S. Rule"!!".

Yet another cried, "You ALL are WRONG, what we 
need to be doing
is re-manufacturing a 45 year old car and it's 
mechanical systems !!".

Another loudly cried, "You are all STILL wrong.  
We need to design
and implement an internet Poll, locate FREE 
web-hosting & design a site to incorporate the 
Poll and let the (Chicago style voting acceptable) 
results give us the Final Answer !!".

Anon

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 11:42:10 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 10:42:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] ROTFLMAO was:Re:  FW: oil pressure relief valve
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=80zSijGysz2DGwe6MDjOLwFpjG_81cF_c2p4+@mail.gmail.com>

ROTFLMAO<http://www.acronymfinder.com/Rolling-On-the-Floor-Laughing-My-Ass-Off-(ROTFLMAO).html>


Rolling On the Floor Laughing My Ass Off.

Had to look it up again
On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

>  << *Some even migrate to the gauge. NO! cried the audience, *>>
>
> No SH*T Sherlock !?!
>
> I for one [1] am NOT in "that" "crowd" !!
> That said, I AM    ROTFLMAO    as this entire thread !!!!
>

-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
   _______                                  _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______)
         (_________________________)

From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  2 11:45:39 2010
From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 10:45:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Oil leaking from tacho drive on my BN2
In-Reply-To: <002c01cb624b$b18d5550$14a7fff0$@de>
Message-ID: <486137.43846.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Thomas,
 
I just pulled the tach drive out of my spare engine. Using Moss part numbers
and approximate measurements:
 
520-440 oil seal (5/16 i.d 11/16 o.d. and 1/4 tall)
324-585 n/a must be a standard fiber washer 3/4 i.d. and 1" o.d.
 
Start by removing the tach drive with a US 1 inch socket (after removing the
cable). The oil seal comes out with a paint can opener (like a bent
screwdriver) and is behind a 11/16 steel ring 835-610. While apart, clean and
lube the cable.
 
Once the oil seal permits oil to get past it, there is nothing that will keep
oil from working its way up the cable. I hear oil sometimes works its way up
into the passenger compartment. Every oil change I throw in a can of ATF to
help keep rubber seals soft.
 
>From what I am seeing you likely need to remove intake and exhaust manifolds.
You might do this job from under the car.
 
My car is on jack stands for an annual chassis cleaning and inspection. If I
should discover that you can do this job from under the car, I will write
back. Weather permitting I will have the car at the Camarillo Ranch car show
tomorrow, Sun 10/3.
 
Best Regards,
 
Jim LeBlanc
1956 100-M

--- On Sat, 10/2/10, T+ B Willig <willig at wtnet.de> wrote:


From: T+ B Willig <willig at wtnet.de>
Subject: [Healeys] Oil leaking from tacho drive on my BN2
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 9:05 AM


Hello,



I found out that the left side on my 100's engine is covered with oil. It
seems to seep out of the knurled end of the tacho cable. Should there be a
gasket inside?



Regards



Thomas Willig
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct  2 11:42:23 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:42:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
In-Reply-To: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>
References: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101002104045.01ff9800@pop.att.yahoo.com>

For the clamp screws try:

http://www.boltdepot.com/product.aspx?cc=10&cs=21&cm=6&cd=350At

The web site shows zinc plated and stainless steel. I have not 
ordered from them but I intend too.

John

10:40 AM 10/2/2010 -0400, Stephen Hutchings wrote:
>I've noticed that the usual supliers don't offer some of the leaf 
>spring components.....
>Anyone know of a source?
>Stephen, BJ8

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 11:56:34 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 11:56:34 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C1BE51EEAC214797921ADDD50840E258@oscar>

Rich,
 Healeys, due to a big thick and heavy cast iron block and head are
notorious for masking detonation noise (pinging). I can't remember exactly
what the number of total advance that the Austin engine will handle is, but
if you start at 19 and run the car for long periods at around 3000RPM you
ARE exceeding the total advance and you will eventually destroy your
pistons.
 If you set it at 6-8 degrees at 750RPM and it idles well, then it will run
just as good as it does now with TOO MUCH advance.
 Just saying that who ever told you to set your timing that way is dead
wrong. The manuals were written to keep folks from making dumb mistakes when
tuning their cars. 
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

cars:
 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

blog: http://porterbikes.com/


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Richard Kahn
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:51 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.

My BJ8 is now running at 160 to 165 degrees. She use to run at 185. Some one
has suggested it may cause a problem for my exhaust valves. Car runs very
well. (interior not hot which is nice). This all seemed to happen when I had
the dizzy rebuilt and was told to advance the timing until I got a ping then
back off a few degrees. I ended up  set at 22 degrees (until I moved it back
to 19 this morning but got not increase in temperature and still runs
great.)n
Should I be concerned. My wife in enjoying the cooler feet. ( I'm still
running with the original 4 blade using water wetter and 50/50 antifreeze).
Rich Kahn
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From charlieoc at comcast.net  Sat Oct  2 13:45:50 2010
From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:45:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
Message-ID: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>

Any recommendations on a carrier to transport my Austin Healey from North
Florida to Central Texas?

 

Charlie O'Connors

Havana, Florida

From raymead at comcast.net  Sat Oct  2 13:54:14 2010
From: raymead at comcast.net (raymead at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:54:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <1072469607.157522.1286049192805.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1362852837.157556.1286049254439.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

HI CHarlie



I've used a LOT of shippers - from now till they bury me in my Healey I will
only be using InterCity..............



good luck,

ray




----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie O'Connors" <charlieoc at comcast.net>
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, October 2, 2010 3:45:50 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey

Any recommendations on a carrier to transport my Austin Healey from North
Florida to Central Texas?

B 

Charlie O'Connors

Havana, Florida
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From pieters at pt.lu  Sat Oct  2 13:55:50 2010
From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 21:55:50 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
Message-ID: <AC3FB8F2-6EE2-47E7-BA48-9B38BEED5650@pt.lu>

I'd be happy to drive it for you :)
Pieter
On 02/10/2010, at 9:45 PM, Charlie O'Connors wrote:

> Any recommendations on a carrier to transport my Austin Healey from North
> Florida to Central Texas?
>
>
>
> Charlie O'Connors
>
> Havana, Florida
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From jbrown5093 at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  2 14:26:21 2010
From: jbrown5093 at yahoo.com (jim brown)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 13:26:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <AC3FB8F2-6EE2-47E7-BA48-9B38BEED5650@pt.lu>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
	<AC3FB8F2-6EE2-47E7-BA48-9B38BEED5650@pt.lu>
Message-ID: <737486.7993.qm@web58602.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I had a very good experience shipping 2 Healey's 2 years ago. Used to be 
Passport but they were and are now a division of FedEx (believe it or not). 
Clean beautiful truck, driver that knew how to start both and load them, and 
pick up and deliver on time with several calls along the way. 


Jim Brown




________________________________

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 14:38:02 2010
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 13:38:02 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <737486.7993.qm@web58602.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
	<AC3FB8F2-6EE2-47E7-BA48-9B38BEED5650@pt.lu>
	<737486.7993.qm@web58602.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikqwgKjCFSj_-qQe+utFOsE8-4BtDjq_MHBddHc@mail.gmail.com>

they are now Passport again.
used them for LA to Montana (GTTS) ; to Chicago; AZ etc
call
Mike Goforth
1.314.548.4990
tell him I sent you.
ron rader



On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 1:26 PM, jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I had a very good experience shipping 2 Healey's 2 years ago. Used to be
> Passport but they were and are now a division of FedEx (believe it or not).
> Clean beautiful truck, driver that knew how to start both and load them,
and
> pick up and deliver on time with several calls along the way.
>
>
> Jim Brown
>
>
>
>
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 14:49:10 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:49:10 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <737486.7993.qm@web58602.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net><AC3FB8F2-6EE2-47E7-BA48-9B38BEED5650@pt.lu>
	<737486.7993.qm@web58602.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C1912581FCFF47558B132E889A8FE4BA@oscar>

Greg Clark 928-460-0820 

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 jim brown
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 2:26 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey

I had a very good experience shipping 2 Healey's 2 years ago. Used to be 
Passport but they were and are now a division of FedEx (believe it or not). 
Clean beautiful truck, driver that knew how to start both and load them, and

pick up and deliver on time with several calls along the way. 


Jim Brown

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct  2 14:59:23 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 20:59:23 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
Message-ID: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>

Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as aluminum
'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg




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 frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 15:04:22 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:04:22 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar>

It broke in that fashion because the spacing was incorrect with the gen end
plates..
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 Robert Duquette
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 2:59 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...

Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original part to
a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 15:13:50 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:13:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=W8jRFGrK-=2H1yCiHpHntFVdkXy+FhpR_cBOw@mail.gmail.com>

Mines beeb on 35 years, the first 10 it was driven hard. Nary a crack

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 2, 2010 1:59 PM, "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:
> Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?
>
> I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
> see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
> 'heavy duty' ones. It seems strange to me that this would break in this
> manner, so I'm asking ... Normally, I would prefer a used original part to
a
> repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
> again.
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg
>
>
>
>
> 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
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sat Oct  2 15:18:55 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:18:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <cf9c86889fc47.4ca6fb76@shaw.ca>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>,
	<cf9c86889fc47.4ca6fb76@shaw.ca>
Message-ID: <COL121-W545538DDB18D404B55B2C8A46A0@phx.gbl>

I pulled the plugs and the were an even dry brown/tan.
Thanks
Rich Kahn

Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 09:29:26 -0700
From: britishcars at shaw.ca
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com
CC: healeys at autox.team.net

Is it burning rich?

----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010 8:51 am
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
To: healeys at autox.team.net

> My BJ8 is now running at 160 to 165 degrees. She use to run at
> 185. Some one
> has suggested it may cause a problem for my exhaust valves. Car
> runs very
> well. (interior not hot which is nice). This all seemed to
> happen when I had
> the dizzy rebuilt and was told to advance the timing until I got
> a ping then
> back off a few degrees. I ended up  set at 22 degrees
> (until I moved it back
> to 19 this morning but got not increase in temperature and still
> runs great.)n
> Should I be concerned. My wife in enjoying the cooler feet. (
> I'm still
> running with the original 4 blade using water wetter and 50/50
> antifreeze).Rich Kahn
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  2 15:24:06 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:24:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <441657.36905.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Obviously, you are a hoon.  Google it!

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 10/2/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 4:59 PM

Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg




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
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From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat Oct  2 15:36:38 2010
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:36:38 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Running_Pretty_Rich?=
Message-ID: <20101002213638.6630.qmail@hoster902.com>

Mark LaPierre wrote:
>>>
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 06:25:53 -0400
From: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich


- I no longer have the intake manifold drip tubes installed.
They have been sealed off.     Could this be a source of my overly rich
exhaust?
<<<

Mark,
First you need to return it to stock - the manifold drain pipes are there for a reason - factory engineers don't get paid to reduce the profit margin by putting unnecessary parts on a car!

I've had good results using a dial caliper to adjust the main jet drop. Take the carb domes off and measure the jet drop for both jets. For instance if one is .055" down and the other is .045" down, use the mixture screws to adjust both to .050".
Both should be less than .090" down - it it's more than that you're into serious richness territory.

Check each jet needle to make sure the shoulder is flush with the under surface of the carb piston.

Also make sure your choke is returning both jets to the uppermost position when the choke is all the way in.


-- 
Steve Gerow
Altadena, CA
BN6

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct  2 15:54:03 2010
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:54:03 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000001cb627c$54aa1310$fdfe3930$@net>

Robert,
 
I saw a break just like that a few years ago when that mounting bolt was
used to connect an engine hoist.
 
Ron
 
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 3:59 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
 
Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?
 
I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original part to
a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.
 
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg
 
 
 
 
Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sat Oct  2 16:02:52 2010
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:02:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Leaf_spring_parts?=
Message-ID: <20101002220252.24822.qmail@hoster902.com>

Stephen,
The central bolt, referred to as a 'toe bolt' in the Moss catalog can be made from a 1/4" bolt of the desired length. If the bolt head is too large for the hole in the axle 'shoe', you can turn it down by chucking it in an electric drill and using a file to round it off until it fits. 
The straps can be made from flat steel either 3/4" x 1/8" or 1/2" x 1/8".

Steve Gerow
Altadena, CA USA
BN6

Stephen Hutchings wrote:
>>>From: Stephen Hutchings <s.hutchings at rogers.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
To: healeys at autox.team.net

I've noticed that the usual supliers don't offer some of the leaf
spring components, such as the special central pin/bolt that goes
through the middle, or the "clamps" along the length. I plan to keep
my springs, but wanted to separate them and clean them up, and need
to replace some of these bits.
Anyone know of a source?
Stephen, BJ8

<<<

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Oct  2 16:06:40 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:06:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
In-Reply-To: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>
References: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>
Message-ID: <3E4B7A283462477DAF9E68CE4DD6AFD2@LIFEBOOK>

Steve,

Folks don't usually take apart and replace just some of the bits. Usually 
it's a case of completely new springs. 45 years of stress, weight and sag 
will usually take their toll on your original springs. Some fellows have 
gone to great lengths to restore and re-arch their springs, often spending 
more than the cost of new springs to do so. Depending on re-arching methods, 
this can be a shot in the dark in trying to get near to original settings 
without the car sitting too high, too low, or being too stiff or too soft.
Just some factors to consider...

Rich

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Stephen Hutchings" <s.hutchings at rogers.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:40 AM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts

> I've noticed that the usual supliers don't offer some of the leaf spring 
> components, such as the special central pin/bolt that goes through the 
> middle, or the "clamps" along the length. I plan to keep my springs, but 
> wanted to separate them and clean them up, and need to replace some of 
> these bits.
> Anyone know of a source?
> Stephen, BJ8
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From linwoodrose at mac.com  Sat Oct  2 16:11:40 2010
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:11:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Parts order from Tom's Import Toy Sales
Message-ID: <FF124D85-85EC-465F-AC89-50220BC21998@mac.com>

Tom,
Just received my stainless water pipe and rear tow hooks. Both items exceeded all expectations! I think I will be ordering a few more of your goodies. Nicely done. Thank you.

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 14, 2010, at 10:26 PM, Tom's Import Toy Sales <tomsimport at ipinc.net> 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct  2 16:16:32 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 22:16:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w622B343F25950D652A3BA3B86A0@phx.gbl>

So, what would be off?  Should there be a spacer at one end?

Robert




> From: frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> It broke in that fashion because the spacing was incorrect with the gen end
> plates..
> dave

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct  2 16:25:54 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 22:25:54 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <000001cb627c$54aa1310$fdfe3930$@net>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<000001cb627c$54aa1310$fdfe3930$@net>
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That makes sense!


It seemed odd to me that the bracket cracked in a manner opposite to the force
that should be normally exerted upon it.


Robert








From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:54:03 -0500






Robert,

I saw a break just like that a few years ago when that mounting bolt was used
to connect an engine hoist.

Ron

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 3:59 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...

Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg




Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct  2 16:31:12 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:31:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
	<D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar>
Message-ID: <4CA7B2B0.3080402@justbrits.com>

  << On 10/2/2010 4:04 PM, Dave Porter wrote:
It broke in that fashion because the spacing was 
incorrect with the gen end plates.. >>

And/or [which I have seen] Dave, pulleys NOT 
square to 'pulley plane'.

Inorder to get the genny to work the guy elongated 
front bracket hole to inboard side ?!?  REALLY 
'odd' lookin' and plain as day
when I popped to bonnet<G><G> !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From greylinn at ozemail.com.au  Sat Oct  2 16:39:28 2010
From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter & Veronica)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:39:28 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
In-Reply-To: <20101002220252.24822.qmail@hoster902.com>
References: <20101002220252.24822.qmail@hoster902.com>
Message-ID: <CBC69E205807455C912866AC437B48CE@Notebook>

Hi Steves

I used socket head (Allen key) type bolts which already have a round head, 
with a short piece of tube under the head when I found it wasn't quite long 
enough for good location of the spring

Cheers

Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 8:02 AM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts

> Stephen,
> The central bolt, referred to as a 'toe bolt' in the Moss catalog can be 
> made from a 1/4" bolt of the desired length. If the bolt head is too large 
> for the hole in the axle 'shoe', you can turn it down by chucking it in an 
> electric drill and using a file to round it off until it fits.
> The straps can be made from flat steel either 3/4" x 1/8" or 1/2" x 1/8".
>
> Steve Gerow
> Altadena, CA USA
> BN6
>
> Stephen Hutchings wrote:
>>>>From: Stephen Hutchings <s.hutchings at rogers.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>
> I've noticed that the usual supliers don't offer some of the leaf
> spring components, such as the special central pin/bolt that goes
> through the middle, or the "clamps" along the length. I plan to keep
> my springs, but wanted to separate them and clean them up, and need
> to replace some of these bits.
> Anyone know of a source?
> Stephen, BJ8

From lawrence.swift at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 17:00:21 2010
From: lawrence.swift at gmail.com (Team.net)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:00:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000001cb6285$979cf710$c6d6e530$@com>

The oil pressure in my 59 BT7 is below standard due, I just discovered, to
the stripped banjo bolt on the 4th (from the front) rocker arm pedestal.
The oil spurts out from the top of the pedestal quite vigorously.  Short of
purchasing a new pedestal and bush and rebuilding the entire arm, are there
any other fixes?

Thanks,

Larry Swift

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of jim brown
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 9:16 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve

I seem to remember that there are 2 different oil pressure relief valves 
available. They are different in their profile on the bullet end of the
piston 
with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper. Fitting the wrong
one 
will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that correct?

Jim Brown
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct  2 17:06:12 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:06:12 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CA7BAE4.80405@chello.nl>

  If you think the engine is running to cool fit a hotter thermostat.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 17:37:25 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 07:37:25 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <000001cb6285$979cf710$c6d6e530$@com>
References: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<000001cb6285$979cf710$c6d6e530$@com>
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Not sure if that's a BSP or BSF thread, if so you can probably
helicoil it, but that still requires disassembly.

Alan

On 10/3/10, Team.net <lawrence.swift at gmail.com> wrote:
> The oil pressure in my 59 BT7 is below standard due, I just discovered, to
> the stripped banjo bolt on the 4th (from the front) rocker arm pedestal.
> The oil spurts out from the top of the pedestal quite vigorously.  Short of
> purchasing a new pedestal and bush and rebuilding the entire arm, are there
> any other fixes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry Swift
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of jim brown
> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 9:16 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
>
> I seem to remember that there are 2 different oil pressure relief valves
> available. They are different in their profile on the bullet end of the
> piston
> with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper. Fitting the wrong
> one
> will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that correct?
>
> Jim Brown
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct  2 17:56:10 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:56:10 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
Message-ID: <4CA7C69A.6050601@justbrits.com>

  Charlie:

<< Any recommendations on a carrier to transport 
my Austin Healey from
North Florida to Central Texas? >>

Right now My pick WOULD be:
InterCity - have seen, inspected & watched a 
"shuffle"
un-load/load/re-load.  Chaps KNEW what they were 
doing; were
extremely careful & diligent !!
Passport - it is a 2nd pick as I have NOT seen nor 
watched them
in action since some SMART chap bought from 
FedEx.  ONLY
reason that FedEx got the Co. to begin with was  
MONEY and NOT
having to WORK.  Bob Pass [as I understand] just 
GAVE the kids the Co. and IIRC they sold it in 
just a tad less then a year for above reasons.  
PRIOR to that monkey business they were #1 -
PERIOD !!!  And saw/used/saw IN action - TOP BANANA !!
No 3rd - sorry <G> !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3  DMH !!

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 18:18:58 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:18:58 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w622B343F25950D652A3BA3B86A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar>
	<BAY147-w622B343F25950D652A3BA3B86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8883F921B1F242C883327305CFF91EE7@oscar>

Yes. Cast iron does not bend. First check pulley to pulley alignment for
parallelism them shim the gaps between bracket and generator. Do not over
tighten the big fat original belt on the 4 cyl. 
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:17 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...

So, what would be off?  Should there be a spacer at one end?

Robert




> From: frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> It broke in that fashion because the spacing was incorrect with the gen
end
> plates..
> dave
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 18:25:53 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:25:53 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <000001cb6285$979cf710$c6d6e530$@com>
References: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<000001cb6285$979cf710$c6d6e530$@com>
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Not really. That fitting is NOT tapped perpendicular to the head. It is
frequently cross threaded for that reason and being aluminum is probably
ruined. Replace it and note the angle of the tapped hole!
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

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 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Team.net
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 5:00 PM
To: 'jim brown'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] pressure relief valve

The oil pressure in my 59 BT7 is below standard due, I just discovered, to
the stripped banjo bolt on the 4th (from the front) rocker arm pedestal.
The oil spurts out from the top of the pedestal quite vigorously.  Short of
purchasing a new pedestal and bush and rebuilding the entire arm, are there
any other fixes?

Thanks,

Larry Swift

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of jim brown
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 9:16 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve

I seem to remember that there are 2 different oil pressure relief valves 
available. They are different in their profile on the bullet end of the
piston 
with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper. Fitting the wrong
one 
will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that correct?

Jim Brown
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sat Oct  2 18:29:09 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:29:09 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <8883F921B1F242C883327305CFF91EE7@oscar>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar><BAY147-w622B343F25950D652A3BA3B86A0@phx.gbl>
	<8883F921B1F242C883327305CFF91EE7@oscar>
Message-ID: <7D3FB036142240ADA509FE8129AD671C@oscar>

..should more aptly say.. do not over TENSION the big fat belt...

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dave Porter
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:19 PM
To: 'Robert Duquette'; 'Healeys'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...

Yes. Cast iron does not bend. First check pulley to pulley alignment for
parallelism them shim the gaps between bracket and generator. Do not over
tighten the big fat original belt on the 4 cyl. 
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 Robert Duquette
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:17 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...

So, what would be off?  Should there be a spacer at one end?

Robert




> From: frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> It broke in that fashion because the spacing was incorrect with the gen
end
> plates..
> dave
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct  2 18:49:29 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 00:49:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <8883F921B1F242C883327305CFF91EE7@oscar>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<D40F8161D7134D81B6B8D13E238CCF48@oscar>
	<BAY147-w622B343F25950D652A3BA3B86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<8883F921B1F242C883327305CFF91EE7@oscar>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1115756C0362618F36EAB3B86B0@phx.gbl>

This crack/break is old; not recent.  ( it's as rusty in the crack as outside.
)  I only discovered it because I loosened the adjusting bracket nut, and then
the other generator bolt ... and it opened up.  I loosened the other generator
bolt after the picture was taken and it closed back up.  The belt wasn't
"tight".  I could easily turn the fan by hand without turning the belt.



I would think ( there's that thinkin' again :) ) that if the belt were out of
whack, then there would have been a shiney spot due to a fore and aft movement
at different rpms??



How precise does one have to be on the parallelism?  And what is a good way to
measure that other than eyeball?

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada




> From: frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Yes. Cast iron does not bend. First check pulley to pulley alignment for
> parallelism them shim the gaps between bracket and generator. Do not over
> tighten the big fat original belt on the 4 cyl.
> dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> So, what would be off? Should there be a spacer at one end?
>
> Robert
>
> > From: frogeye at porterscustom.com
> >
> > It broke in that fashion because the spacing was incorrect with the gen
> end plates..
> > dave

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Oct  2 18:56:02 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 00:56:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <391297164.2287787.1286067362119.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Our BN2/100M's generator bracket was stress cracked in the same way /location on both 'ears.' We welded up the cracks and it's holding so far. It is my understanding this is a known failure point on the BN1/2s. That's why Denis Welch sells a plastic(?) replacement--it better absorbs the vibrations. 

Yours could be welded, probably with several passes with a MIG. You'd want to bevel the edges of the crack, and make sure you got the alignment correct. But, then again, it might just be easier to order a new one--last I checked they're about $80US. 

bs 

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



Are the generator brackets prone to breaking? 

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I 
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as aluminum 
'heavy duty' ones. It seems strange to me that this would break in this 
manner, so I'm asking ... Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a 
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this 
again. 

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg 




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 msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat Oct  2 19:04:51 2010
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 21:04:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZ==w=hix3JRt50Q+rhr=YiNMm2wCPZOmMtfPf@mail.gmail.com>
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	<000001cb6285$979cf710$c6d6e530$@com>
	<AANLkTikZ==w=hix3JRt50Q+rhr=YiNMm2wCPZOmMtfPf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimWUazonyYGEP-0kOXhGH8wd+MDPctBFmUTNHyg@mail.gmail.com>

Actually I don't think it is either.
The thread is 3/8" x 28 T.P.I. whereas BSF is 3/8" x 24 T.P.I. I was able to
buy a tap for it many years ago after discovering that 3/8" x 24 just would
not do the job!!
Why on earth they used such a fine thread in aluminum I have no idea but I
guess someone had a "better idea".

Michael Salter

On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 7:37 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Not sure if that's a BSP or BSF thread, if so you can probably
> helicoil it, but that still requires disassembly.
>
> Alan
>
> On 10/3/10, Team.net <lawrence.swift at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The oil pressure in my 59 BT7 is below standard due, I just discovered,
> to
> > the stripped banjo bolt on the 4th (from the front) rocker arm pedestal.
> > The oil spurts out from the top of the pedestal quite vigorously.  Short
> of
> > purchasing a new pedestal and bush and rebuilding the entire arm, are
> there
> > any other fixes?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Larry Swift
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:
> healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of jim brown
> > Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 9:16 AM
> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
> >
> > I seem to remember that there are 2 different oil pressure relief valves
> > available. They are different in their profile on the bullet end of the
> > piston
> > with one having a shoulder and not being a smooth taper. Fitting the
> wrong
> > one
> > will change the pressure at which oil is by passed. Is that correct?
> >
> > Jim Brown

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct  2 19:15:06 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 01:15:06 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <441657.36905.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<441657.36905.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w7D81640069455BFBC0390B86B0@phx.gbl>

:)  I don't think I'm obvious, though I may appear to be so.

Google what? "hoon", "it" ;) , or "Austin-Healey 100 4 broken dynamo bracket"?

I googled ( that's a verb? ) "hoon" and found:

Hoon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand, to refer to a
young person who engages in loutish, anti-social behaviour. In particular, it
is ...

( I'm not young. :) )

Urban Dictionary: hoon
1. To travel at speed in a confined area, or do burnouts on a public road in
traffic .. 2. To show off in a dagerous manner, mostly with a vehicle ...



From: healeyrick at yahoo.com

Obviously, you are a hoon. Google it!

Rick

Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 10/2/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:



From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 4:59 PM



Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
'heavy duty' ones. It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ... Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg




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
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From healey100m at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 19:43:40 2010
From: healey100m at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 20:43:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <4CA7BAE4.80405@chello.nl>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
	<4CA7BAE4.80405@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <64454588-89DF-427F-BB21-7D680329C020@gmail.com>

What are the dangers of running too cool?

 I've got a Nock's 160 degree sleeved thermostat in now as I'm running thru
the southwest with temps well into the 90's.

BJ8 is running 160 - 170 degrees.

Randy



On Oct 2, 2010, at 6:06 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

>  If you think the engine is running to cool fit a hotter thermostat.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of
coudesluijs.vcf]
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From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Sat Oct  2 19:44:35 2010
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 11:44:35 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimWUazonyYGEP-0kOXhGH8wd+MDPctBFmUTNHyg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <183260.81887.qm@web58606.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<000001cb6285$979cf710$c6d6e530$@com>
	<AANLkTikZ==w=hix3JRt50Q+rhr=YiNMm2wCPZOmMtfPf@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimWUazonyYGEP-0kOXhGH8wd+MDPctBFmUTNHyg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001cb629c$893e68e0$9bbb3aa0$@net.au>

Actually the thread is 1/8 NPT-27 tpi ,which tap is usually supplied in most
kits which is fairly close to the 3/8x28tpi. Why this is in these kits is
beyond me, but it is there!
John Rowe
Qld Australia
BN1 BT7

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Michael Salter
Sent: Sunday, 3 October 2010 11:05 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] pressure relief valve

Actually I don't think it is either.
The thread is 3/8" x 28 T.P.I. whereas BSF is 3/8" x 24 T.P.I. I was able to
buy a tap for it many years ago after discovering that 3/8" x 24 just would
not do the job!!
Why on earth they used such a fine thread in aluminum I have no idea but I
guess someone had a "better idea".

Michael Salter

From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Sat Oct  2 19:47:56 2010
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (Gilbert Gauthier)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 21:47:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <78AA47E3-9136-431A-AF53-83FC08A7FD0C@cgocable.ca>

I was looking at the picture that you join with your message and we
can see that there is a lot of rust in your engine compartment. It
could be the cause.......of the breaking.

gilbert
Le 10-10-02 ` 16:59, Robert Duquette a icrit :

> Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?
>
> I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear
> and I
> see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well
> as aluminum
> 'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in
> this
> manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original
> part to a
> repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like
> this
> again.
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg
>
>
>
>
> 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
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From rjh.co at tx.rr.com  Sat Oct  2 20:06:54 2010
From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 21:06:54 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Oil pressure line fitting
Message-ID: <00b501cb629f$a6cc2570$f4647050$@tx.rr.com>

Mike Salter is correct.  The thread is 3/8" x 28 tpi. In the engine block.

3/8' x 24 is BSF (British) and UNF (US) fine thread for a machine
screw/bolt;
3/8" x 24 is also used in brake line fittings for the tube nut which
requires a 7/16" line wrench.
3/8" x 27 tpi is 1/8" NPT (US) - National Pipe Thread and is tapered
3/8" x 28 tpi is 1/8" BSP (British) - British Straight (or standard) Pipe
and is not tapered.  You should use a copper washer with the fitting.

Many owners force in the wrong NPT nipple into the block, which results in
oil weeping from the fitting.

Best regards,
Jim Hockert

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct  2 20:58:57 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:58:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <C1BE51EEAC214797921ADDD50840E258@oscar>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
	<C1BE51EEAC214797921ADDD50840E258@oscar>
Message-ID: <4CA7F171.5020809@justbrits.com>

  << On 10/2/2010 12:56 PM, Dave Porter wrote:

The manuals were written to keep folks from making 
dumb mistakes when
tuning their cars. >>

Fallacy Dave, Fallacy !!  AND you ARE making a 
HUGE ASSUMPTION !!!

It is plainly apparent that Listers don't even 
know the location of the tome
you are referring to much less how to open it.  It 
is FAR easier to jump on the net,
ask a question and get 50 OPINIONS even if the 
OPINION does not fit the
subject <G> !!

And even if one [1] reply IS 'correct' it must not 
be due to the other 49 being
"correct", right ??  Of course it is/is not.  Flip 
a coin - oops landed on the edge
<VBEG> !!

Must be 'more fun'; no drudgery [reading] involved 
!!  LMAO !!

Sad.  And a lost 'art'.

Ed

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct  2 21:20:47 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:20:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] A-arm bushing measurement
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101002201830.01ffc548@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Does anyone know the depth or measurement of the A-arm bushing from 
face to face?

I suspect I have the wrong bushings because there is too much space 
to close up when I tighten the castle nut.

Thank you,
John Spaur
'62 BT7

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sat Oct  2 22:28:36 2010
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 21:28:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <4CA7C69A.6050601@justbrits.com>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
	<4CA7C69A.6050601@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim5Z_QAXUNW5Qh8oNOAC_0Eg=c-WOaWMpRsgqnM@mail.gmail.com>

in Sept we sent 8 cars to Montana. 6 from SoCal and two from AZ.
the third year with passport.
very careful  drivers.
ron

On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
>  Charlie:
>
> << Any recommendations on a carrier to transport my Austin Healey from
> North Florida to Central Texas? >>
>
> Right now My pick WOULD be:
> InterCity - have seen, inspected & watched a "shuffle"
> un-load/load/re-load.  Chaps KNEW what they were doing; were
> extremely careful & diligent !!
> Passport - it is a 2nd pick as I have NOT seen nor watched them
> in action since some SMART chap bought from FedEx.  ONLY
> reason that FedEx got the Co. to begin with was  MONEY and NOT
> having to WORK.  Bob Pass [as I understand] just GAVE the kids the Co. and
> IIRC they sold it in just a tad less then a year for above reasons.  PRIOR
> to that monkey business they were #1 -
> PERIOD !!!  And saw/used/saw IN action - TOP BANANA !!
> No 3rd - sorry <G> !!
>
> Ed
> '67 BJ-7
> [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH BJ 7    ]
> Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a LOT of
> Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of BN-3  DMH !!
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sat Oct  2 22:42:19 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 21:42:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <C1BE51EEAC214797921ADDD50840E258@oscar>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>,
	<C1BE51EEAC214797921ADDD50840E258@oscar>
Message-ID: <COL121-W645698B40E928ABDCBC3A3A46B0@phx.gbl>

I was told this by the highly respected dizzy re-builder who probably rebuilt
most of those rebuilt for people  on this list.  I have adjusted it back to 16
with no change in temps or performance. The
books say 15 degrees at 600 RPM.

> From: frogeye at porterscustom.com
> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
> Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 11:56:34 -0600
>
> Rich,
>  Healeys, due to a big thick and heavy cast iron block and head are
> notorious for masking detonation noise (pinging). I can't remember exactly
> what the number of total advance that the Austin engine will handle is, but
> if you start at 19 and run the car for long periods at around 3000RPM you
> ARE exceeding the total advance and you will eventually destroy your
> pistons.
>  If you set it at 6-8 degrees at 750RPM and it idles well, then it will run
> just as good as it does now with TOO MUCH advance.
>  Just saying that who ever told you to set your timing that way is dead
> wrong. The manuals were written to keep folks from making dumb mistakes
when
> tuning their cars.
> dave
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2  1959 AN5
> Porter Custom Bicycles
>
> cars:
>  www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
> gallery:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
>
> blog: http://porterbikes.com/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Richard Kahn
> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:51 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
>
> My BJ8 is now running at 160 to 165 degrees. She use to run at 185. Some
one
> has suggested it may cause a problem for my exhaust valves. Car runs very
> well. (interior not hot which is nice). This all seemed to happen when I
had
> the dizzy rebuilt and was told to advance the timing until I got a ping
then
> back off a few degrees. I ended up  set at 22 degrees (until I moved it
back
> to 19 this morning but got not increase in temperature and still runs
> great.)n
> Should I be concerned. My wife in enjoying the cooler feet. ( I'm still
> running with the original 4 blade using water wetter and 50/50 antifreeze).
> Rich Kahn
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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 00:56:01 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:56:01 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W645698B40E928ABDCBC3A3A46B0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>,
	<C1BE51EEAC214797921ADDD50840E258@oscar>
	<COL121-W645698B40E928ABDCBC3A3A46B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B7965A93-BC18-4C29-93A0-F0CFDCFE6935@gmail.com>

There is a huge ignition static advance anomaly between the factory  
specs for a BJ8 and every earlier 12 port 3000.
The closest explanation for this i can offer is that the later 12 port  
heads are machined incorrectly by the factory where the spark plugs  
screw in. If anyone on the list has a bare later 12 port head, you can  
confirm this. A fully screwed in spark plus will not screw all the way  
into the combustion chamber.
It screws in all the way on every other westlake designed head ive  
ever seen  There are a few threads still exposed in the head on the  
late 12 port heads. Meaning the plug has to fire earlier because it is  
further away.
I thought this issue was the reason for the bizzare amount of static  
advance on a bj8, but apparently the same late model head is used on  
pre BJ8 cars.
Either way, a total of 34 - 36 total advance "all in" at 3,000 -3,500  
rpm is correct for all bmc c series engines. How you achieve it is up  
to you (I.e combination of static advance plus distributor advance)
I have very little advance in my distributor compared to a std BJ8  
(changed the distributor cam, and no vacuum advance)
Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com.
Sent from my iPhone

On 03/10/2010, at 3:42 PM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I was told this by the highly respected dizzy re-builder who  
> probably rebuilt
> most of those rebuilt for people  on this list.  I have adjusted it  
> back to 16
> with no change in temps or performance. The
> books say 15 degrees at 600 RPM.
>
>> From: frogeye at porterscustom.com
>> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
>> Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 11:56:34 -0600
>>
>> Rich,
>> Healeys, due to a big thick and heavy cast iron block and head are
>> notorious for masking detonation noise (pinging). I can't remember  
>> exactly
>> what the number of total advance that the Austin engine will handle  
>> is, but
>> if you start at 19 and run the car for long periods at around  
>> 3000RPM you
>> ARE exceeding the total advance and you will eventually destroy your
>> pistons.
>> If you set it at 6-8 degrees at 750RPM and it idles well, then it  
>> will run
>> just as good as it does now with TOO MUCH advance.
>> Just saying that who ever told you to set your timing that way is  
>> dead
>> wrong. The manuals were written to keep folks from making dumb  
>> mistakes
> when
>> tuning their cars.
>> dave

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Oct  3 02:44:53 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 10:44:53 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <64454588-89DF-427F-BB21-7D680329C020@gmail.com>
References: <COL121-W2905F5C9170D18E1A493DEA46A0@phx.gbl>
	<4CA7BAE4.80405@chello.nl>
	<64454588-89DF-427F-BB21-7D680329C020@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CA84285.10500@chello.nl>

  Theoretical:
A cool engine generally runs less efficient as fuel droplets from the 
carbs evaporate to a lesser extent in the manifold/head leading to 
incomplete combustion, carbon build up on the head and pistons and a 
higher CO content of the exhaust gasses.
Water and fuel evaporate less quickly from the engine oil. Maybe less 
efficient removal/absorbtion of dirt and contaminants by the engine oil 
leading to sludge forming.

Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sun Oct  3 01:48:00 2010
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:48:00 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2UyjEuDwUDqMFwsR@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Robert

Yes and the problem started back on the Austin 16 around 1947. This 
bracket was strengthened twice with a strip welded along the generator 
side. First a light strip and then a thicker one as we know today.

Belt alignment and not being too tight are important issues that others 
have mentioned but the other problem is due to poor or worn belts that 
do not run smooth and set up vibration in the generator that eventually 
causes metal fatigue in the bracket.

My experience, for what it is worth, is that with a good belt correctly 
aligned and fitted will not have problems and alternative brackets are 
unnecessary.

Regards

>Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?
>
>I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
>see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as aluminum
>'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in this
>manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
>repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
>again.
>
>http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg
>
>
>
>
>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
>_______________________________________________
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-- 
John Harper

From cleona44 at hotmail.com  Sun Oct  3 06:52:47 2010
From: cleona44 at hotmail.com (Jim Lesher)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:52:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Anyone going to Hershey?
Message-ID: <SNT133-w439FE815BD26220405FC0EC56B0@phx.gbl>

I will be at Hershey later in the week - Thurs to Sat - depending on the
weather
Chocolate Field, row C4Z, spaces 1 to 7 - items for sale - include:

new trunk liner kit , black - BN4 & BT7 - $125
used - 100 - doors,wind- screen frame, BN2 trans & overdrive, and other
assorted items, starters, generators
used - 100-six - doors, shrouds - front and rear, bumpers, knock offs,
Longbridge locking door handles, and other assorted items

I have quite a few literature items - S piece - original and repos, S - disc
brake booklet, as shown in Emerson's book,  M booklet,
owners - handbooks, parts books, and shop manuals - all models
healey thru to sprite items - factory press release photos

let me know what you need and I might have it

jim

charlie's low mileage 3000 is truly a good looking original car - I saw it
last year in the car corral at Hershey

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct  3 08:04:56 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 14:04:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <B7965A93-BC18-4C29-93A0-F0CFDCFE6935@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <51088168.2296493.1286114696833.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Vewwwwwy interesting. 

re: " A fully screwed in spark plus will not screw all the way into the combustion chamber." 

If I am interpreting this correctly, this means the plug is not fully seated in the plug hole. Is that correct? If so, you'd probably have leakage around the plug threads; i.e. the copper gasket would not be crushed and hence would not seal. All the plug gaskets I have removed appear to have been crushed. Or, does this just mean the plug threads are too short? 

Also, would a hotter plug compensate somewhat for this? 

bs 

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


There is a huge ignition static advance anomaly between the factory 
specs for a BJ8 and every earlier 12 port 3000. 
The closest explanation for this i can offer is that the later 12 port 
heads are machined incorrectly by the factory where the spark plugs 
screw in. If anyone on the list has a bare later 12 port head, you can 
confirm this. A fully screwed in spark plus will not screw all the way 
into the combustion chamber. 
It screws in all the way on every other westlake designed head ive 
ever seen There are a few threads still exposed in the head on the 
late 12 port heads. Meaning the plug has to fire earlier because it is 
further away. 
I thought this issue was the reason for the bizzare amount of static 
advance on a bj8, but apparently the same late model head is used on 
pre BJ8 cars. 
Either way, a total of 34 - 36 total advance "all in" at 3,000 -3,500 
rpm is correct for all bmc c series engines. How you achieve it is up 
to you (I.e combination of static advance plus distributor advance) 
I have very little advance in my distributor compared to a std BJ8 
(changed the distributor cam, and no vacuum advance) 
Chris 
www.myaustinhealey.com. 

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Oct  3 08:18:33 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:18:33 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Engine temps too low.
Message-ID: <CAFA156ECDB249BFAB63EEED34D0BFCB@oscar>

Correction; total is 42, I added the extra 5 for the strobe.my bad.  Chris
Dimmick notes 36 degrees total, which is probably plenty with the change of
fuel octane's today compared to when the engines were produced. In any
event, too much total is bad and often you will not hear predetonation

 

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: Dave Porter [mailto:frogeye at porterscustom.com] 
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 8:10 AM
To: 'Richard Kahn'; 'healeys at autox.team.net'
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.

 

Richard,

 15 degrees BTDC with a strobe light is OK for BJ8's and BJ7's at 600 rpm.
Other models are 5-6 degrees @600rpm.

BJ8 gets 7.5 more at 850 rpm; max centrifugal 19 at 3200 rpm and probably
another 5-6 adv. if the vacuum advance actually works on your car. So that's
about 47 degrees total that your engine can stand.

 So, run it up to 3200 point the light and dial up until the marks line up.
It should be NO more than the total allowable. If it is, subtract from the
initial setting, make sure you have the correct dist, the correct advance
curve, the correct vacuum unit, that TDC marks are correct.

 I'm sure if you ask your highly respected rebuilder (I do them too, BTW) he
will completely agree with what I just wrote, well to a degree so to speak.
(some times I can't myself)

Aside from the timing issue, the heat issue is not totally clear to me.
160-165 is not detrimental to the exhaust valves, but it does not promote
complete combustion and will decrease fuel mileage. Because of poor
combustion it could enhance carbon build up on the valves and pistons. 

 I suspect we are not getting the entire picture. Oversized radiator,
supplemental fan, oil cooler, no thermostat, recently rebuilt gauge, you
live at the North Pole..??

A range of 180-190F is where it's at for best performance. Right where the
factory put the gauge needle in the middle of gauge,

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 08:26:28 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 01:26:28 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <51088168.2296493.1286114696833.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <51088168.2296493.1286114696833.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <30077398-9274-4E59-A7C3-DD9E4ED0120F@gmail.com>

Bob, if you fully screw the plug into a late 12 port head on your  
bench, and the look at the combustion chamber, you'll see that  
although the plug is fully seated & sealed, there are still exposed  
head threads between the end of the plug and the chamber.
I.e. The plug doesn't protrude into the combustion chamber fully as  
per every westlake head design. Therefore it needs to be fired earlier
I'll try and take a pic.
Chris


Sent from my iPhone

On 04/10/2010, at 1:04 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> Vewwwwwy interesting.
>
> re: "A fully screwed in spark plus will not screw all the way  into  
> the combustion chamber."
>
> If I am interpreting this correctly, this means the plug is not  
> fully seated in the plug hole.  Is that correct?  If so, you'd  
> probably have leakage around the plug threads; i.e. the copper  
> gasket would not be crushed and hence would not seal.  All the plug  
> gaskets I have removed appear to have been crushed.  Or, does this  
> just mean the plug threads are too short?
>
> Also, would a hotter plug compensate somewhat for this?
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
> There is a huge ignition static advance anomaly between the factory
> specs for a BJ8 and every earlier 12 port 3000.
> The closest explanation for this i can offer is that the later 12 port
> heads are machined incorrectly by the factory where the spark plugs
> screw in. If anyone on the list has a bare later 12 port head, you can
> confirm this. A fully screwed in spark plus will not screw all the way
> into the combustion chamber.
> It screws in all the way on every other westlake designed head ive
> ever seen  There are a few threads still exposed in the head on the
> late 12 port heads. Meaning the plug has to fire earlier because it is
> further away.
> I thought this issue was the reason for the bizzare amount of static
> advance on a bj8, but apparently the same late model head is used on
> pre BJ8 cars.
> Either way, a total of 34 - 36 total advance "all in" at 3,000 -3,500
> rpm is correct for all bmc c series engines. How you achieve it is up
> to you (I.e combination of static advance plus distributor advance)
> I have very little advance in my distributor compared to a std BJ8
> (changed the distributor cam, and no vacuum advance)
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com.

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Oct  3 08:30:07 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:30:07 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Engine temps too low.
Message-ID: <525EA86784E04BDB875393C1B6D9C3CA@oscar>

Held by admin.. sorry

 

bject: RE: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.

 

Richard,

 15 degrees BTDC with a strobe light is OK for BJ8's and BJ7's at 600 rpm.
Other models are 5-6 degrees @600rpm.

BJ8 gets 7.5 more at 850 rpm; max centrifugal 19 at 3200 rpm and probably
another 5-6 adv. if the vacuum advance actually works on your car. So that's
about 47 degrees total that your engine can stand. Which sounds like too
much already. I remember  35 or 36 as total. Perhaps someone has that number
at hand?

 So, run it up to 3200 point the light and dial up until the marks line up.
It should be NO more than the total allowable. If it is, subtract from the
initial setting, make sure you have the correct dist, the correct advance
curve, the correct vacuum unit, that TDC marks are correct.

 I'm sure if you ask your highly respected rebuilder (I do them too, BTW) he
will completely agree with what I just wrote, well to a degree so to speak.
(some times I can't myself)

Aside from the timing issue, the heat issue is not totally clear to me.
160-165 is not detrimental to the exhaust valves, but it does not promote
complete combustion and will decrease fuel mileage. Because of poor
combustion it could enhance carbon build up on the valves and pistons. 

 I suspect we are not getting the entire picture. Oversized radiator,
supplemental fan, oil cooler, no thermostat, recently rebuilt gauge, you
live at the North Pole..??

A range of 180-190F is where it's at for best performance. Right where the
factory put the gauge needle in the middle of gauge,

 

 

 

From: Richard Kahn [mailto:tahoehealey at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:42 PM
To: frogeye at porterscustom.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.

 

I was told this by the highly respected dizzy re-builder who probably
rebuilt most of those rebuilt for people  on this list.  I have adjusted it
back to 16 with no change in temps or performance. The
books say 15 degrees at 600 RPM.

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Oct  3 08:32:16 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 08:32:16 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <30077398-9274-4E59-A7C3-DD9E4ED0120F@gmail.com>
References: <51088168.2296493.1286114696833.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<30077398-9274-4E59-A7C3-DD9E4ED0120F@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AA0CDEA015534F089CBD2A4E91A8A0D1@oscar>

...so are you using a longer reach plug and what are your findings?
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/


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Chris Dimmock
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 8:26 AM
To: Bob Spidell
Cc: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.

Bob, if you fully screw the plug into a late 12 port head on your  
bench, and the look at the combustion chamber, you'll see that  
although the plug is fully seated & sealed, there are still exposed  
head threads between the end of the plug and the chamber.
I.e. The plug doesn't protrude into the combustion chamber fully as  
per every westlake head design. Therefore it needs to be fired earlier
I'll try and take a pic.
Chris

From jim_leblanc at yahoo.com  Sun Oct  3 08:42:43 2010
From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com (Jim LeBlanc)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 07:42:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <184118.84220.qm@web53008.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Yes they are prone to breaking. On my 100-4 I tighten the front bolt to about
35 lbs. On the back bolt I use a lock nut, leaving it lightly tightened to
about 5 lbs torque. Loctite would also do the trick. This avoids stressing the
ears on the generator. Yes correct spacing and shim washers could also work
well. Easier to use a lock nut. Either the generator ears break or the engine
bracket does.
 
Best Regards,
 
Jim LeBlanc
1956 100-M

--- On Sat, 10/2/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:


From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 1:59 PM


Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
'heavy duty' ones.  It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ...  Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg




Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )


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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Oct  3 08:50:09 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 14:50:09 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <184118.84220.qm@web53008.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>,
	<184118.84220.qm@web53008.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w512D4ECD7D2704DD18AEE4B86B0@phx.gbl>

I guess I'm lucky it was the bracket. :)

Robert




Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 07:42:43 -0700
From: jim_leblanc at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
To: healeys at autox.team.net; robertduquette at sympatico.ca







Yes they are prone to breaking. On my 100-4 I tighten the front bolt to about
35 lbs. On the back bolt I use a lock nut, leaving it lightly tightened to
about 5 lbs torque. Loctite would also do the trick. This avoids stressing the
ears on the generator. Yes correct spacing and shim washers could also work
well. Easier to use a lock nut. Either the generator ears break or the engine
bracket does.





Best Regards,





Jim LeBlanc


1956 100-M

--- On Sat, 10/2/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:




From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 1:59 PM



Are the generator brackets prone to breaking?

I ask because I just discovered that mine is broken on the front ear and I
see, in a preliminary search, that used ones are available as well as
aluminum
'heavy duty' ones. It seems strange to me that this would break in this
manner, so I'm asking ... Normally, I would prefer a used original part to a
repro, for a part of this nature but not if it's going to break like this
again.

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 09:20:50 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 02:20:50 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
In-Reply-To: <AA0CDEA015534F089CBD2A4E91A8A0D1@oscar>
References: <51088168.2296493.1286114696833.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<30077398-9274-4E59-A7C3-DD9E4ED0120F@gmail.com>
	<AA0CDEA015534F089CBD2A4E91A8A0D1@oscar>
Message-ID: <59DA48C4-352F-4E5A-AD38-9F937513DEB1@gmail.com>

No Dave, I had the head machined, on the outside, where the plugs  
screw in.
So the plus now protrude into the chamber.
Chris


Sent from my iPhone

On 04/10/2010, at 1:32 AM, "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com>  
wrote:

> ...so are you using a longer reach plug and what are your findings?
> 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/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- 
> bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Chris Dimmock
> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 8:26 AM
> To: Bob Spidell
> Cc: healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
>
> Bob, if you fully screw the plug into a late 12 port head on your
> bench, and the look at the combustion chamber, you'll see that
> although the plug is fully seated & sealed, there are still exposed
> head threads between the end of the plug and the chamber.
> I.e. The plug doesn't protrude into the combustion chamber fully as
> per every westlake head design. Therefore it needs to be fired earlier
> I'll try and take a pic.
> Chris

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Oct  3 10:18:52 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 16:18:52 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w512D4ECD7D2704DD18AEE4B86B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<184118.84220.qm@web53008.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<BAY147-w512D4ECD7D2704DD18AEE4B86B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w65127D311A160B2B3A66EAB86B0@phx.gbl>

I really should stop looking ...

The generator pulley moves in/out ( with the shaft ) about a 1/16th of an
inch.  It also moves up/down enough to click, and strangely ( to me ) not
left/right.

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Oct  3 11:08:04 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:08:04 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Maybe this is my rattle ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w65127D311A160B2B3A66EAB86B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w15678630A1B29252A8CBFAB86A0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<184118.84220.qm@web53008.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<BAY147-w512D4ECD7D2704DD18AEE4B86B0@phx.gbl>
	<BAY147-w65127D311A160B2B3A66EAB86B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CA8B874.5050109@chello.nl>

  Time for a rebuild with new bearings/bushes and shims or a 
re-manufactured generator..
In the past I often have machined the spindle and end plate to take a 
ball bearing instead of a bush.
The bushes do wear as they are often overlooked with a service. They 
should be oiled regularly.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Oct  3 12:23:08 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 14:23:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Gauges
Message-ID: <20101003.112350.48.288035@mailpop06.dca.untd.com>

I have a Smiths oil pressure gauge 0 - 60 lbs/square inch part number -x
20908 (I think. Eyes a bit off). Comes with a NOS Speedograph tee piece.
Also, have two nice Smiths silver-faced auxiliary amp meters, AM 2300/00.
If interested, please contact me off the list. Thanks.

Doug
____________________________________________________________
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Earn Your Master's Degree in Human Resources Development - 100% Online
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct  3 12:23:31 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:23:31 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Re:  Brake hose bracket
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112150.01f2eb48@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Thanks to Rich and Perry for answering my question although Rich said 
painted and Perry said plated.

Because I have already painted them they will remain black!

John

>From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
>To: <healeys at autox.team.net>, "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake hose bracket
>Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:40:21 -0400
>
>Painted black..
>
>Rich

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct  3 12:27:40 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:27:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] A-arm bushing measurement
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101002201830.01ffc548@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101002201830.01ffc548@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112405.01ff4ca0@pop.att.yahoo.com>

The correct bushing measures close to 15/16".

I have some new bushing, supplied by a knowledgeable and respected 
source, that measure 1" but the profile is slightly different so they 
do not seat correctly.

John

At 08:20 PM 10/2/2010 -0700, you wrote:
>Does anyone know the depth or measurement of the A-arm bushing from 
>face to face?
>
>I suspect I have the wrong bushings because there is too much space 
>to close up when I tighten the castle nut.
>
>Thank you,
>John Spaur
>'62 BT7

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct  3 12:31:30 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:31:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112922.02048a60@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Has anyone used Tom's air hoses that are made from Poly-Butyl rubber 
with a steel wire core? Are they similar in appearance to the correct style?

http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=9&new=1

Thank you,
John Spaur
'62 BT7

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 12:36:02 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 11:36:02 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112922.02048a60@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112922.02048a60@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikz2eWKxBd2GFAD4sWaMkSqdwLJMu_uhkG8aLoo@mail.gmail.com>

I have them on my car, cant speak tp look, but the work great and as memory
serves more plyable

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 3, 2010 11:34 AM, "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Has anyone used Tom's air hoses that are made from Poly-Butyl rubber
> with a steel wire core? Are they similar in appearance to the correct
style?
>
> http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=9&new=1
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 12:37:18 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 11:37:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Re: Brake hose bracket
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112150.01f2eb48@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112150.01f2eb48@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikxthxj5C6YwigpAX1SXN_V8mpKR4+_HnmeEefx@mail.gmail.com>

Should black plated them to cover all bases. Joke here,
It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 3, 2010 11:32 AM, "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Thanks to Rich and Perry for answering my question although Rich said
> painted and Perry said plated.
>
> Because I have already painted them they will remain black!
>
> John
>
>>From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
>>To: <healeys at autox.team.net>, "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
>>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake hose bracket
>>Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:40:21 -0400
>>
>>Painted black..
>>
>>Rich
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun Oct  3 13:20:09 2010
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:20:09 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Leather stap bonnet aging?
Message-ID: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm>

I thought of hanging out the leather M strap for the bonnet for the winter
to see it age. Since it will rain and snow, I would imagine it will look
like an old belt, not like brand new one.

Anyone has any thoughts on this?

Tadek

From healey100m at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 13:31:15 2010
From: healey100m at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 14:31:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Texas Hill Country Run
Message-ID: <8DB6B1AE-B66D-4B02-9F40-64A7A021AE61@gmail.com>

Had a great 40+ mile run through the Texas Hill country @ speed this AM.

Empty roads, brisk temps and followed by 15 - 18 bikers.

"Lucile" (BJ8) set the pace and the bikers seemed happy to let us lead. When
we turned off they  all saluted with one finger up.

Fortunately it was the thumb!!!!  :-)

Great trip so far. I certainly encourage all to drive across the country. It
is beautiful and in a properly maintained Healey, even better!  :-)

Randy Hicks

PS: the widest part of TX is farther than NYC to Chicago!

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct  3 13:55:46 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 19:55:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Leather stap bonnet aging?
In-Reply-To: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm>
Message-ID: <583966209.2305895.1286135746586.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

My guess is it will get stiff and brittle and be even more inclined to damage your paint. 

Just a guess. 


bs 

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



I thought of hanging out the leather M strap for the bonnet for the winter 
to see it age. Since it will rain and snow, I would imagine it will look 
like an old belt, not like brand new one. 

Anyone has any thoughts on this? 

Tadek 

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct  3 14:19:28 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 13:19:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Leather stap bonnet aging?
In-Reply-To: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm>
References: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003131834.01fec4f8@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Get some saddle soap or leather conditioner to soften it after is 
becomes dry and brittle.

John

At 09:20 PM 10/3/2010 +0200, you wrote:
>I thought of hanging out the leather M strap for the bonnet for the winter
>to see it age. Since it will rain and snow, I would imagine it will look
>like an old belt, not like brand new one.
>
>Anyone has any thoughts on this?
>
>Tadek

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 15:10:29 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 14:10:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Leather stap bonnet aging?
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003131834.01fec4f8@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20101003131834.01fec4f8@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTima-YXS9-8PS0aSumXwdGiTVoCqy7FK3eQzqyhN@mail.gmail.com>

Tadek,

If your objective is to give that weathered look but also to keep it looking
good and water proof, try "Neatsfoot Oil"  which will darken and soften the
leather.  The original belts were a light colored leather so doing this
permanently darken the leather.

Another good product from my childhood is "Snow-Proof" which comes in a
brown tin can with black lettering.  I believe it's out of production but
I've found it on eBay recently.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Early-Shoe-Care-Tins-Snow-Proof-Co-Johnsons-Shine-/280567464910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41531fc3ce

Cheers,

Curt

On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 1:19 PM, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Get some saddle soap or leather conditioner to soften it after is becomes
> dry and brittle.
> John
>
>
> At 09:20 PM 10/3/2010 +0200, you wrote:
>
>> I thought of hanging out the leather M strap for the bonnet for the winter
>> to see it age. Since it will rain and snow, I would imagine it will look
>> like an old belt, not like brand new one.
>>
>> Anyone has any thoughts on this?
>>
>> Tadek
>>
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Oct  3 15:42:27 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:42:27 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Leather stap bonnet aging?
In-Reply-To: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm>
References: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm>
Message-ID: <4CA8F8C3.2060801@chello.nl>

  Just treat the new leather regularly with leather oil as used by horse 
riders to keep their reigns and other leather straps and saddles supple 
and strong. It will darken in color considerably.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From lawrence.swift at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 15:49:11 2010
From: lawrence.swift at gmail.com (Team.net)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:49:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikz2eWKxBd2GFAD4sWaMkSqdwLJMu_uhkG8aLoo@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112922.02048a60@pop.att.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikz2eWKxBd2GFAD4sWaMkSqdwLJMu_uhkG8aLoo@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001a01cb6344$d0d3d2a0$727b77e0$@com>

Yes, I have them.  What a pleasure to install as opposed to the paper.  And
virtually indestructible.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of I Erbs
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 2:36 PM
To: john spaur
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys

I have them on my car, cant speak tp look, but the work great and as memory
serves more plyable

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 3, 2010 11:34 AM, "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Has anyone used Tom's air hoses that are made from Poly-Butyl rubber
> with a steel wire core? Are they similar in appearance to the correct
style?
>
> http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=9&new=1
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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From rwil at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct  3 15:58:11 2010
From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (rwil at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 21:58:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Leather stap bonnet aging?
In-Reply-To: <4CA8F8C3.2060801@chello.nl>
References: <1AFDF2C99BAC4AC8B773D42B40A3638E@tm><4CA8F8C3.2060801@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <800150290-1286143093-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-678556808-@bda062.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

I think you mean neatsfoot oil, not saddle soap. 
-Roland
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

-----Original Message-----
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
Sender: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:42:27 
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz<tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leather stap bonnet aging?

  Just treat the new leather regularly with leather oil as used by horse 
riders to keep their reigns and other leather straps and saddles supple 
and strong. It will darken in color considerably.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Oct  3 16:41:17 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 18:41:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
Message-ID: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles -
With the addition of a BJ8 in Belgium disassembled for 20 years, chassis
38595, the BJ8 registry now has records for 7,500 cars worldwide (almost
42.5% of total production).
 
Happy Healeying to all!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Oct  3 16:52:42 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:52:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
In-Reply-To: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
References: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CA9093A.2010806@justbrits.com>

  CONGRATS, Steve !!

FANTASTIC work [and love <G>] !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 16:56:04 2010
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:56:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Texas Hill Country Run
Message-ID: <2BAB6E88-A5C4-48CA-9151-617E6204E274@gmail.com>

Had a great 40+ mile run through the Texas Hill Country @ speed this AM.

Empty roads, cool AM temps and followed by 15 - 18 bikers.

 "Lucile" (BJ8) set the pace and the bikers seemed happy to let us lead. When
we turned off they all saluted with one finger up as they passed.

Fortunately it was the thumb!!!!  :-)

Great trip so far. I certainly encourage all to drive across the country. It
is beautiful, and in a properly maintained and set-up Healey, even better!

 :-)

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

PS: the widest part of TX is farther than NYC to Chicago!

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Oct  3 18:18:59 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 20:18:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 Picture
Message-ID: <20101003.171948.1057.273967@mailpop11.dca.untd.com>

I have a mug I purchased some years back that has a pen and ink drawing
of a 100 that is signed by someone name Lawton. It appears to have a '79
copyright. Is anyone familiar with this drawing and know if it is
possible to obtain a copy? TIA.

Doug
____________________________________________________________
Moms Asked to Return to School
Grant Funding May Be Available to Those That Qualify.
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4ca91dce587efe3de1st06duc

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 18:31:06 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:31:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] need land rover in Indianapolis looked at for me
Message-ID: <AANLkTinDXobeMSrPtocyavnwsLh7b9v7FJkDKMxeBtG+@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone in Indianapolis, near Zip code is 46250 available to check out a Land
Rover for me?
contact off list. auction closes tomorrow.
eyera3 at gmail.com

-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
   _______                                  _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______)
         (_________________________)

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Oct  3 19:06:07 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:06:07 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 100/4 Picture
In-Reply-To: <20101003.171948.1057.273967@mailpop11.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101003.171948.1057.273967@mailpop11.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4CA9287F.7050107@justbrits.com>

  Doug, for some obscure reason my suggestion is 
to go to your AHCA
[maybe AHCUSA Resource Book] Membership Book and 
try one of
the Officers of Midwest AHC !!

Dim light bulb is telling me it was [divorced now] 
Member's Wives ?!?

Bob Brown, you recall ??  Jack Feldman ??  Off 
hand, can't think of another List Member from 
Midwest AHC that is here.

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Oct  3 20:51:54 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:51:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
In-Reply-To: <001a01cb6344$d0d3d2a0$727b77e0$@com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112922.02048a60@pop.att.yahoo.com><AANLkTikz2eWKxBd2GFAD4sWaMkSqdwLJMu_uhkG8aLoo@mail.gmail.com>
	<001a01cb6344$d0d3d2a0$727b77e0$@com>
Message-ID: <7E67E47BB51F4C14BF12A2C9870A37C5@LIFEBOOK>

But do they have insulating properties? The paper/thick foil and paper 
laminate is for a reason. You don't want the air coming through a hot engine 
compartment to pick up that heat and dump it into the cockpit area.

Rich

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Team.net" <lawrence.swift at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 5:49 PM
To: "'I Erbs'" <eyera3 at gmail.com>; "'john spaur'" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys

> Yes, I have them.  What a pleasure to install as opposed to the paper. 
> And
> virtually indestructible.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net 
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of I Erbs
> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 2:36 PM
> To: john spaur
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
>
> I have them on my car, cant speak tp look, but the work great and as 
> memory
> serves more plyable
>
> It's Erbs
> DIGS-4 Solutions
> Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
> On Oct 3, 2010 11:34 AM, "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Has anyone used Tom's air hoses that are made from Poly-Butyl rubber
>> with a steel wire core? Are they similar in appearance to the correct
> style?
>>
>> http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=9&new=1
>>
>> Thank you,
>> John Spaur
>> '62 BT7
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct  3 20:54:41 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 19:54:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
In-Reply-To: <7E67E47BB51F4C14BF12A2C9870A37C5@LIFEBOOK>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112922.02048a60@pop.att.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikz2eWKxBd2GFAD4sWaMkSqdwLJMu_uhkG8aLoo@mail.gmail.com>
	<001a01cb6344$d0d3d2a0$727b77e0$@com>
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I dont think it adds to heat. But hard to say with all the firewall leaks.
They will be sddressed when we but my car back together....

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 3, 2010 7:51 PM, "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:
> But do they have insulating properties? The paper/thick foil and paper
> laminate is for a reason. You don't want the air coming through a hot
engine
> compartment to pick up that heat and dump it into the cockpit area.
>
> Rich
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Team.net" <lawrence.swift at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 5:49 PM
> To: "'I Erbs'" <eyera3 at gmail.com>; "'john spaur'" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
>
>> Yes, I have them. What a pleasure to install as opposed to the paper.
>> And
>> virtually indestructible.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
>> On Behalf Of I Erbs
>> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 2:36 PM
>> To: john spaur
>> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
>>
>> I have them on my car, cant speak tp look, but the work great and as
>> memory
>> serves more plyable
>>
>> It's Erbs
>> DIGS-4 Solutions
>> Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
>> On Oct 3, 2010 11:34 AM, "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>> Has anyone used Tom's air hoses that are made from Poly-Butyl rubber
>>> with a steel wire core? Are they similar in appearance to the correct
>> style?
>>>
>>> http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=9&new=1
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> John Spaur
>>> '62 BT7
>>> _______________________________________________
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From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Sun Oct  3 22:21:39 2010
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 21:21:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts
In-Reply-To: <a06200700c8ccf3bafc1d@[192.168.1.101]>
Message-ID: <642498.60982.qm@web36707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I am restoring my springs for my BN2 as new ones currently available are reported to sag after 1-2 years.  I finished 1 spring about month ago and I am close to finish the second one.  At the same time I am also re-arching using the hotrodders method.

Following link was inspriring: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90824

If there's interest I can write up a little how-to, I took some pictures along the way.  But in short: I traced the spring arch on paper and measured the camber.  I needed about 1 1/8" more camber (arch)   I marked every 2 inch on the main spring with a chalk.  With the leaf spring on the vise opened 4" I started hammering on the marks centered inbetween the vise jaws and coming back hammering in between the marks.  Important to keep the force consistent, not too hard and hammer in the middle of the leaf as not to warp the spring.  I used ear plugs as these spring leafs are quite "musical".  If I had a shop press as in the above forum post I would have used it instead of hammering.

When 1 "corner" was not touching the vise I moved the hammering target a little in the direction of the side that was not touching the vise.  I avoided hammering in the middle of the spring where the bolt goes through.  

After each round I would hold the spring against the original trace and check progress and symmetry.  It was remarkable how fast the spring gained 1/4" of camber after just 1 round of hammering.   The hammering is the shorted part of the whole process, probably about 1.5 hours on the first spring and 1 hour on the second one.   Getting the bushes out was actually harder.  After that cleaning with a wire wheel, metal etch, priming, some sanding and painting.  I added teflon tape between the leaves, Steve Gerow helped me to a roll.  The clamps were cleaned up and re-used.  The whole process took about 1.5 days for the first spring and the second one will be under a day, I just need to paint and assemble it.

I know the proof is in the pudding and it will take a couple years before I can really say if it was worth it.  But after talking with practically all vendors and emails back and forth with Rich this seemed the only route.  I am very happy with how good the springs looked after this treatment.  My car will be on it's wheels in a couple weeks and hopefully under load in a couple months.  I'll know then if the ride height is what it needs to be.  If not, I now know how to tweak this.  And BTW, the original part # is still nicely visible stamped on the small leaf.

Bert

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 00:00:40 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:00:40 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim5Z_QAXUNW5Qh8oNOAC_0Eg=c-WOaWMpRsgqnM@mail.gmail.com>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
	<4CA7C69A.6050601@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTim5Z_QAXUNW5Qh8oNOAC_0Eg=c-WOaWMpRsgqnM@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin9MSTRNUSrhabsZBy6rOJj-hfN6Dj3HQq9ijpL@mail.gmail.com>

I happened to see this picture with Passport in the background.

Considering you could purchase the all 7,500 cars on the BJ8 registry with
the value of the rolling stock in the picture, it should give you confidence
in Passport.

http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=carGal&carID=1787&pgID=2&pID=644974

<http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=carGal&carID=1787&pgID=2&pID=644974>
Regards,

Alan

On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM, F Ronald Rader <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>wrote:

> in Sept we sent 8 cars to Montana. 6 from SoCal and two from AZ.
> the third year with passport.
> very careful  drivers.
> ron
>
> On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
> <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
> >  Charlie:
> >
> > << Any recommendations on a carrier to transport my Austin Healey from
> > North Florida to Central Texas? >>
> >
> > Right now My pick WOULD be:
> > InterCity - have seen, inspected & watched a "shuffle"
> > un-load/load/re-load.  Chaps KNEW what they were doing; were
> > extremely careful & diligent !!
> > Passport - it is a 2nd pick as I have NOT seen nor watched them
> > in action since some SMART chap bought from FedEx.  ONLY
> > reason that FedEx got the Co. to begin with was  MONEY and NOT
> > having to WORK.  Bob Pass [as I understand] just GAVE the kids the Co.
> and
> > IIRC they sold it in just a tad less then a year for above reasons.
>  PRIOR
> > to that monkey business they were #1 -
> > PERIOD !!!  And saw/used/saw IN action - TOP BANANA !!
> > No 3rd - sorry <G> !!
> >
> > Ed
> > '67 BJ-7
> > [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH BJ 7    ]
> > Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a LOT of
> > Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of BN-3  DMH !!
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 00:14:03 2010
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader)
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 23:14:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping my Healey
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin9MSTRNUSrhabsZBy6rOJj-hfN6Dj3HQq9ijpL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <03a201cb626a$6ae83790$40b8a6b0$@net>
	<4CA7C69A.6050601@justbrits.com>
	<AANLkTim5Z_QAXUNW5Qh8oNOAC_0Eg=c-WOaWMpRsgqnM@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTin9MSTRNUSrhabsZBy6rOJj-hfN6Dj3HQq9ijpL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimJ44uNN1J8Tr294fvp549MgHhaofY+=c3c+N-S@mail.gmail.com>

Insuring your own car is still your responsibility!

On Sunday, October 3, 2010, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> I happened to see this picture with Passport in the background.
> Considering you could purchase the all 7,500 cars on the BJ8 registry with
the value of the rolling stock in the picture, it should give you confidence
in Passport.
>
>
http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=carGal&carID=1787&pgID=2&pID=6
44974
>
>
 <http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=carGal&carID=1787&pgID=2&pID
=644974>Regards,
> Alan
>
> On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM, F Ronald Rader <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
wrote:
> in Sept we sent 8 cars to Montana. 6 from SoCal and two from AZ.
> the third year with passport.
> very careful  drivers.
> ron
>
> On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 4:56 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
> <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
>>  Charlie:
>>
>> << Any recommendations on a carrier to transport my Austin Healey from
>> North Florida to Central Texas? >>
>>
>> Right now My pick WOULD be:
>> InterCity - have seen, inspected & watched a "shuffle"
>> un-load/load/re-load.  Chaps KNEW what they were doing; were
>> extremely careful & diligent !!
>> Passport - it is a 2nd pick as I have NOT seen nor watched them
>> in action since some SMART chap bought from FedEx.  ONLY
>> reason that FedEx got the Co. to begin with was  MONEY and NOT
>> having to WORK.  Bob Pass [as I understand] just GAVE the kids the Co. and
>> IIRC they sold it in just a tad less then a year for above reasons.  PRIOR
>> to that monkey business they were #1 -
>> PERIOD !!!  And saw/used/saw IN action - TOP BANANA !!
>> No 3rd - sorry <G> !!
>>
>> Ed
>> '67 BJ-7
>> [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH BJ 7    ]
>> Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a LOT of
>> Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of BN-3  DMH !!
>> _______________________________________________
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From Paull at glasgows.co.uk  Mon Oct  4 02:24:44 2010
From: Paull at glasgows.co.uk (Paul Leeks)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 09:24:44 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] I've got my pressure back!
Message-ID: <86ACBC8750277041A4115960B570CD06A19373@glamail.glasgowsnet.co.uk>

Chaps



I am delighted to report that I have got my oil pressure back!



For the record ...

I checked the oil filter which was oily but clean.

I checked the oil pump sieve which was bit mucky.

I checked the oil pump which was as clean as a whistle.

I checked the oil pressure relief valve, and the cap was covered with little
bits of blown piston (see previous post).



All cleaned up and put back together and the new scores are:

55psi @ 4,000 rpm

50psi @ 3,000 rpm

40psi @ 2,000 rpm

25psi @ idle (700 rpm)



In addition, I have now lost the machine gun rat-a-tat under load (probably
the result of tappets previously running dry?)



So many thanks to absolutely everybody for all their help!



Paul Leeks

100/6 BN 4



PS

As everything now seems fine, I have decided to leave the oil gauge well
alone!

So, having set this one in motion, I'm afraid I can longer contribute to the
"to bleed or not to bleed" question

... sorry Ed :-)


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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 04:37:04 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 21:37:04 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  I've got my pressure back!
References: <B9812C30-C321-4741-AE91-FCE0BA80B6E8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2B7CE76B-4B30-4DA3-A29B-D267FCF72151@gmail.com>

> Excellent news Paul!
> I'd still bleed the guage line.
> Funny how these same oil pressure  issues occur AFTER a piston/ ring  
> blowup; and funny how the oil pressure relief valve is positioned  
> before the filter......
> There still could be crap in the line...
> ;-)
> Best
> Chris
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com>
>> Date: 30 September 2010 1:28:36 AM AEST
>> To: Paul Leeks <Paull at glasgows.co.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
>>
>
>> Hi Paul,
>> Ok. Possibly you have some rubbish from the blown piston stopping  
>> the oil pressure relief valve from sealing.
>> Undo the nut, remove the spring and valve. Look at the valve and  
>> see if it is sealing. A light gray circle like on an inlet valve  
>> seat.
>> Let me know.
>> Chris

>> On 30/09/2010, at 1:21 AM, "Paul Leeks" <Paull at glasgows.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Chris
>>> It was more of a partial (and amateur!) rebuild.  I blew a piston,  
>>> so removed the head, cleaned up, replaced the pistons and exhaust  
>>> valves and put it all
>>> back together (with the original bearings).  Not one for the  
>>> purist I suspect :-)
>>> Best wishes
>>> Paul
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com]
>>> Sent: 29 September 2010 16:07
>>> To: Paul Leeks
>>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve
>>>
>>> Hi Paul, What parts did you rebuild/ replace if you didn't remove  
>>> the
>>> oil pressure relief spring/ valve?
>
>>>
>>> On 30/09/2010, at 12:52 AM, "Paul Leeks" <Paull at glasgows.co.uk>  
>>> wrote: Robert
>>>> Yes, I had more oil pressure before the rebuild but I didn't  
>>>> touch (let alone
>>>> change) the oil pressure relief value/spring.  Now the pressure  
>>>> is low, so I suppose, if it is the OPRV, then it must be due to  
>>>> it becoming
>>>> blocked or
>>>> stuck rather than wear?
>>>>
>
> On 04/10/2010, at 7:24 PM, "Paul Leeks" <Paull at glasgows.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Chaps
>> I am delighted to report that I have got my oil pressure back!
>> For the record ...
>> I checked the oil filter which was oily but clean.
>> I checked the oil pump sieve which was bit mucky.
>> I checked the oil pump which was as clean as a whistle.
>> I checked the oil pressure relief valve, and the cap was covered  
>> with little bits of blown piston (see previous post).
>> All cleaned up and put back together and the new scores are:
>> 55psi @ 4,000 rpm
>> 50psi @ 3,000 rpm
>> 40psi @ 2,000 rpm
>> 25psi @ idle (700 rpm)
>> In addition, I have now lost the machine gun rat-a-tat under load  
>> (probably
>> the result of tappets previously running dry?
>> So many thanks to absolutely everybody for all their help!
>> Paul Leeks

From timwarduk at aol.com  Mon Oct  4 04:39:05 2010
From: timwarduk at aol.com (Tim Ward)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:39:05 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
Message-ID: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>

Hi List

Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put on
the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.

 

First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested to
me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that really
are sensitive and stay that way?

 

Many thanks

 

Tim

 

Tim Ward

Warwick House

12 Mill Road

Kislingbury

NN7 4BB

Tel: 07855 388 751

 

www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk

www.Shuttermagic.co.uk

www.kislingburyonline.co.uk/index.php

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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Mon Oct  4 05:07:59 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:07:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
References: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <022001cb63b4$68461e80$38d25b80$@verizon.net>

Why not just install a mechanical switch working on the brake pedal?

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 Tim Ward
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 6:39 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch

Hi List

Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put on
the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.



First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested to
me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that really
are sensitive and stay that way?



Many thanks



Tim

From Paull at glasgows.co.uk  Mon Oct  4 05:21:25 2010
From: Paull at glasgows.co.uk (Paul Leeks)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:21:25 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] I've got my pressure back!
Message-ID: <86ACBC8750277041A4115960B570CD06A1937F@glamail.glasgowsnet.co.uk>

Many thanks, Chris, for your valuable help on this.



To be honest, having got it right, I think I am going to leave it alone.

I have been bitten too many times by the 'one final tweak' that always seems
to result in disaster for me ...

I'm sure there are a few more amateurs on the list that can relate to this?
:-)



Cheers

Paul





-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com]
Sent: 04 October 2010 11:11
To: Paul Leeks
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] I've got my pressure back!



Excellent news Paul!

I'd still bleed the guage line.

Funny how these same oil pressure  issues occur AFTER a piston/ ring blowup;
and funny how the oil pressure relief valve is positioned before the
filter......

There still could be crap in the line...

;-)

Best

Chris


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From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 05:54:06 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 06:54:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
References: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimPcC=pa0n9pgnMGQyErCF9BL=1-6re2se2WVEj@mail.gmail.com>

hi tim,
consider changing to a mechanical switch.  i did so several years ago and
have had no problems since.
cheers,
jerry

On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 5:39 AM, Tim Ward <timwarduk at aol.com> wrote:

> Hi List
>
> Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
> Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
> so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put
> on
> the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.
>
>
>
> First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested
> to
> me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
> probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that really
> are sensitive and stay that way?
>
>
>
> Many thanks
>
>
>
> Tim
>
>
>
> Tim Ward
>
> Warwick House
>
> 12 Mill Road
>
> Kislingbury
>
> NN7 4BB
>
> Tel: 07855 388 751
>
>
>
> www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk
>
> www.Shuttermagic.co.uk
>
> www.kislingburyonline.co.uk/index.php
>
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-- 
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rowlett, tx

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Mon Oct  4 06:09:51 2010
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:09:51 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
References: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <KoIR$VDPQcqMFwZ$@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Tim

This subject has come up more than once before. It would appear that the 
units currently available are not up to the standard of the originals. I 
suggest that you try and find somebody who still has stock of the 
originals.

Regards

>Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
>Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
>so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put on
>the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.
>
>
>
>First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested to
>me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
>probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that really
>are sensitive and stay that way?
>
>
>
>Many thanks
>
>
>
>Tim
>
>
>
>Tim Ward
>
>Warwick House
>
>12 Mill Road
>
>Kislingbury
>
>NN7 4BB
>
>Tel: 07855 388 751
>
>
-- 
John Harper

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Oct  4 06:13:09 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:13:09 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
References: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <4CA9C4D5.9090903@chello.nl>

  I would say there are plenty of "modern" cars that can provide a 
suitable pressure switch. I am not sure about threads, that may be the 
only drawback. In the past I have used switches from SAABs which were 
plentiful on scrapyards over here not to long ago (or so it seems) for 
various other UK cars.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Oct  4 06:49:46 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 05:49:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <3DF57D216C3448DE962336E587874D88@TRACY>

Tim,

Try one from an early VW.

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 Tim Ward
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 3:39 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch

Hi List

Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put on
the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.



First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested to
me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that really
are sensitive and stay that way?



Many thanks



Tim



Tim Ward

Warwick House

12 Mill Road

Kislingbury

NN7 4BB

Tel: 07855 388 751



www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk

www.Shuttermagic.co.uk

www.kislingburyonline.co.uk/index.php

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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Oct  4 07:08:26 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:08:26 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <3DF57D216C3448DE962336E587874D88@TRACY>
References: <3DF57D216C3448DE962336E587874D88@TRACY>
Message-ID: <4CA9D1CA.2020204@chello.nl>

  Tracy,
What is early and which VW. They started building Beetles before 1940. 
In the sixties there were other larger air cooled cars based on a 
similar platform, van's in various guises from the early 50's, 
Golf/Rabbit from around 1975 etc.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Oct  4 07:18:36 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 07:18:36 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Leaf spring parts
Message-ID: <D1BED59CCE28489FB2E0D52B42354FAC@oscar>

Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 6:50 AM
To: 'Bert Van Brande'; 'healeys at autox.team.net'; 'Stephen Hutchings'
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts

Bert,
 I have no real expertise in metallurgy, especially with spring steel. In
most cases of hammering or bending one gets a condition of "work hardening".
This condition usually results in a premature yield failure of the material.
 I'm hoping someone else on our list can address this case in particular????
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

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 10:22 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net; Stephen Hutchings
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts

I am restoring my springs for my BN2 as new ones currently available are
reported to sag after 1-2 years.  I finished 1 spring about month ago and I
am close to finish the second one.  At the same time I am also re-arching
using the hotrodders method.

Following link was inspriring:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90824

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Oct  4 07:22:27 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 09:22:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
In-Reply-To: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
References: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <024E2F974BAB44F49AD29ED325316253@LIFEBOOK>

Steve,

That's a fantastic bit of news and a direct credit to your hard and 
dedication work over the years. Congratulations, and well done!

Rich Chrysler
Hundred Registrar

--------------------------------------------------
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 6:41 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone

> Hello, Healeyphiles -
> With the addition of a BJ8 in Belgium disassembled for 20 years, chassis
> 38595, the BJ8 registry now has records for 7,500 cars worldwide (almost
> 42.5% of total production).
>
> Happy Healeying to all!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 07:34:19 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 00:34:19 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <4CA9D1CA.2020204@chello.nl>
References: <3DF57D216C3448DE962336E587874D88@TRACY>
	<4CA9D1CA.2020204@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <5A0DF6FB-EFA5-4F63-AF65-89D8DAA94D81@gmail.com>

Aren't VW's all metric?
I went down this path a long time ago.
There was a song.....
"I've never met a UNF German?"
Just a joke!!!
Worked for Siemens!!
Lol
<big grin>
Metric. Not imperial
Chris

Sent from my iPhone

On 05/10/2010, at 12:08 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

>  Tracy,
> What is early and which VW. They started building Beetles before 1940.
> In the sixties there were other larger air cooled cars based on a
> similar platform, van's in various guises from the early 50's,
> Golf/Rabbit from around 1975 etc.

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Mon Oct  4 07:39:11 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:39:11 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <5A0DF6FB-EFA5-4F63-AF65-89D8DAA94D81@gmail.com>
References: <3DF57D216C3448DE962336E587874D88@TRACY>
	<4CA9D1CA.2020204@chello.nl>
	<5A0DF6FB-EFA5-4F63-AF65-89D8DAA94D81@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CA9D8FF.9050408@chello.nl>

  I would not be surprised to see some items like pipe unions on older 
VW cars with non-metric thread. Various other non UK European cars did.
Kees Oudesluijs

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 07:49:11 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 00:49:11 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
In-Reply-To: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
References: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <D5569707-67A3-43AB-8C2F-8FC6B22900D4@gmail.com>

Huge congratulations Steve!
Really well done.
Your dedication, tact, diplomacy and attitude to privacy just proves  
that people will provide details if they feel confident, and see value.
Your emails about colour etc are fantastic views of aggregated data.
And I do not mean any disrespect any other registrar.
I used to be one.
Steve has has my BJ8's detail for over 10 years.
The benefits far outweigh the "perceived" privacy issues!!!
  hris


Sent from my iPhone

On 04/10/2010, at 9:41 AM, "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> Hello, Healeyphiles -
> With the addition of a BJ8 in Belgium disassembled for 20 years,  
> chassis
> 38595, the BJ8 registry now has records for 7,500 cars worldwide  
> (almost
> 42.5% of total production).
>
> Happy Healeying to all!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Oct  4 07:53:25 2010
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 9:53:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
In-Reply-To: <024E2F974BAB44F49AD29ED325316253@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <20101004095325.SMK1M.86832.root@pamxwww05-z01>

Steve--I'm working on getting info on another one in the Pittsburgh area.  Will let you know as soon as I get it.

Congrats!!!

tom

---- Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote: 

=============
Steve,

That's a fantastic bit of news and a direct credit to your hard and 
dedication work over the years. Congratulations, and well done!

Rich Chrysler
Hundred Registrar

--------------------------------------------------
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 6:41 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone

> Hello, Healeyphiles -
> With the addition of a BJ8 in Belgium disassembled for 20 years, chassis
> 38595, the BJ8 registry now has records for 7,500 cars worldwide (almost
> 42.5% of total production).
>
> Happy Healeying to all!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From gmandas at yahoo.com  Mon Oct  4 07:56:55 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:56:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.-- #1 plug
In-Reply-To: <30077398-9274-4E59-A7C3-DD9E4ED0120F@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <582645.73348.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

The sofware (as in: non-automotive) engineer asks, "If #1 has to fire early
due to some difference between #1 and #2->#6 and you compensate for it,
wouldn't that mean #2->#6 are firing too early?

Greg
65BJ8

--- On Sun, 10/3/10, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine temps too low.
> To: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
> Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 10:26 AM
> Bob, if you fully screw the plug into
> a late 12 port head on your 
> bench, and the look at the combustion chamber, you'll see
> that 
> although the plug is fully seated & sealed, there are
> still exposed 
> head threads between the end of the plug and the chamber.
> I.e. The plug doesn't protrude into the combustion chamber
> fully as 
> per every westlake head design. Therefore it needs to be
> fired earlier
> I'll try and take a pic.
> Chris
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Mon Oct  4 08:19:50 2010
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 10:19:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
In-Reply-To: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
References: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS2255694816C5EF1303AAAB36C0@phx.gbl>

Steve,
Congratulations!  Your work on the registry is exemplary.
Gary B

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 08:43:01 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 22:43:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <4CA9D1CA.2020204@chello.nl>
References: <3DF57D216C3448DE962336E587874D88@TRACY>
	<4CA9D1CA.2020204@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimHMrcK0gkDGE3qrLUqwsPCqSfCVk_TNkhYKLYH@mail.gmail.com>

Tim -

Yes, just get them from an old pre-super beetle, 1960s vintage.  The
switches are the same.  You can also get them from SNG Barratt for late 50s
early 60s Jaguars... I've had good experience with their switches.  They are
identical to those on our Healeys.

Generally speaking I'd say the switches fail either from lack of use or old
brake fluid.  You may need to flush your system, or at least try to dive
your car three times a week or more.   they start failing when they sit too
long.

Keep a spare if you want, you can swap these on the road and if you switch
it out quickly there's no need to bleed the system.  The brake switch is on
the lowest part of the brake system for this very reason (i.e. for ease of
replacement w/o need to bleed).

Alan

On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 9:08 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

>  Tracy,
> What is early and which VW. They started building Beetles before 1940.
> In the sixties there were other larger air cooled cars based on a
> similar platform, van's in various guises from the early 50's,
> Golf/Rabbit from around 1975 etc.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Oct  4 08:43:36 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:43:36 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1590BEDD2DF2A89EEAE628B86C0@phx.gbl>

Maybe there's air in the line that needs to be bled out?( ducking and
running!!! :) )
This was on the spridgets list awhile back.  It seems to insinuate that there
is a Harley Davidson switch that will fit ( a spridget ) and work, even if you
are using DOT 5.
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:49:37 -0400> > The
newer Harley Davidson's are now using Dot 5 brake fluid, I don't know the>
year of bike when they switched. The H.D. uses the same hydraulic brake>
stoplight switch that will fit earlier spridgets, these new switches are>
suppose to be DOT. 5 proof, the cost here in Canada $26.00. The Hot Rod guys>
using DOT 5 brake fluid, are also using the H.D. stoplight switches in their>
cars, it will be interesting to see if they do last.> > Car Quest carries a
DOT 5 proof hydraulic brake stoplight switch part> 53-54615, made in Spain
$10.00

Robert D

> Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:09:51 +0100
> From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk
>
> Tim
>
> This subject has come up more than once before. It would appear that the
> units currently available are not up to the standard of the originals. I
> suggest that you try and find somebody who still has stock of the
> originals.
>
> Regards
>
> >Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
> >Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
> >so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put
on
> >the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.
> >
> >
> >
> >First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested
to
> >me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
> >probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that
really
> >are sensitive and stay that way?
> >
> >
> >
> >Many thanks
> >
> >
> >
> >Tim

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Oct  4 08:58:12 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 10:58:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch
In-Reply-To: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
References: <004401cb63b0$5f92ef10$1eb8cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <003f01cb63d4$91740ef0$b45c2cd0$@rr.com>

Tim, I got tired of replacing those brake pressure switches every couple of
years.  Rather than try to find a switch from another car that would work, I
decided just to replace the switch with an adjustable mechanical switch and
have had no problems since.  I don't know if this is the reason the pressure
switches fail, but the website of the place that had the mechanical switch
said that the problem is that the switch contacts get dirty or oxidized over
time, due to a lack of "wiping action" between them.  The mechanical switch
remedies that.
The switch I used is adjustable so that you can set it for the lights to
come on immediately, or with more pedal pressure.

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 Tim Ward
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 6:39 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 MkIII Stop Light Switch

Hi List

Since my car was restored in 1999 I have had a recurring problem with the
Stop Light Switch. A new one starts off fine but over time it deteriorates
so that the Brake Lights only come on when there is a lot of pressure put on
the brake peddle. Slight pressure does not make the lights come on.

 

First, any suggestions as to why this is happening? It has been suggested to
me that the switches made today just are not good enough. If this is the
probable issue does anyone have a source of Stop Light Switches that really
are sensitive and stay that way?

 

Many thanks

 

Tim

 

Tim Ward

Warwick House

12 Mill Road

Kislingbury

NN7 4BB

Tel: 07855 388 751

From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Mon Oct  4 09:05:56 2010
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 08:05:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Leaf spring parts
In-Reply-To: <D1BED59CCE28489FB2E0D52B42354FAC@oscar>
Message-ID: <463732.70196.qm@web36703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I definitely planned to keep an eye on the springs and report back as this whole process is a big question mark.  The hammering was not that hard/much, I just used a ball peen hammer.  So I hope the work hardening is not of consequence compared to the initial hardness of the springs, we'll see.  

The metalworking group didn't seem to have a issue with cold pressing/hammering:  http://groups.google.com/group/rec.crafts.metalworking/browse_thread/thread/5b616652a829b255

I read a lot on the hotrodder sites and there seem to be 2 schools of thoughts:  Cold arching (hammering,pressing) has it's fans reporting success on those forums vs. mostly commercial shops and their fans saying that the spring leafs need to be heat treated to erase memory effect.

Of course it's also human nature to report success more easily than failure or to place commercial interest first so the result of my research on the web is not very dependable (yet). 

to be continued...

Bert

From scvc70 at epix.net  Mon Oct  4 10:41:25 2010
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:41:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [VRG NewsGroup] Stolen Bugeye Alert
Message-ID: <4756679BD7AE4A2490549BC4B142E6A3@computer624080>

Passing this on-------------

Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA




----- Original Message -----
From: jeremy sale
To: CMSHG at yahoogroups.com ; VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com ; MGRacer53 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 12:25 PM
Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Stolen Bugeye Alert




PLEASE HELP LOCATE OR SPREAD THE WORD THAT DINO'S BUG EYE HAS BEEN STOLEN!

FORWARD THIS LINK TO PASS THE WORD ABOUT THE CAR TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS
POSSIBLE.



http://twr00.webs.com/stolenracecar.htm



Thanks, J.



Jeremy Sale

Editor

The Vintage Racer

Pit Signals

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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Oct  4 11:02:21 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:02:21 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] XK150
Message-ID: <7CAEF0E947474908B12B91413163DAAC@oscar>

I've started a new blog to follow a Jag restoration here
http://porterbikes.com/?p=618  if you're bored.

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 dcongleton at embarqmail.com  Mon Oct  4 11:11:06 2010
From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:11:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1F04B6ACAA694BCCBD2836CDDFD5151B@your4dacd0ea75>

Saw this item listed on eBay and remembered your post.  The "NOS" and the 
varying length louvers must really add to the value  :^)  so you might 
consider doing this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200526319883&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 8:44 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers


> I'm considering louvering (is that a word?) the bonnet on my BN4. I'd like 
> to
> have them look like the louvers on a 100M. Can anyone give me the 
> dimensions
> of these louvers? I just want to know what to look for when I talk to 
> somebody
> who does this work.
> Thanks
> Rick Swain '59 BN4

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Oct  4 11:48:04 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:48:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <1F04B6ACAA694BCCBD2836CDDFD5151B@your4dacd0ea75>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
	<1F04B6ACAA694BCCBD2836CDDFD5151B@your4dacd0ea75>
Message-ID: <4CAA1354.7010805@justbrits.com>

  Dallas,

<<The "NOS" and the varying length louvers must 
really add to the value  :^) >>

As I have a "3000" [BJ-7<G>] I found it VERY 
interesting that the bonnet is for a 3000 LeMans 
OR also correct for a 100-6 LeMans !!!

Say EditorGary, could you "clear up" this 
extremely rare Bonnets 'history' for us ??? Maybe 
Healey Rick has an opinion ??

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Oct  4 12:10:50 2010
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:10:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <4CAA1354.7010805@justbrits.com>
References: <SNT124-W11A914EC6E5E610ADFF678B5690@phx.gbl>
	<1F04B6ACAA694BCCBD2836CDDFD5151B@your4dacd0ea75>
	<4CAA1354.7010805@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <B57020BA-DDF6-448F-A3B7-54E7EF91D3CB@cox.net>

I can throw a couple pennies at this one.

The Bonnet may have been OS (Old Stock) and the louvres are N (new).  
This is evident as the press used to punch them is shown with the  
bonnet (which clearly shows a recent stripping job and odd louvres  
that never came from Warwick or Abington.

LeMans? can't help you there. 100 Six MM maybe, but louvered? nah.

Wilko

On Oct 4, 2010, at 10:48 AM, Shop at Just Brits wrote:

> Dallas,
>
> <<The "NOS" and the varying length louvers must really add to the  
> value  :^) >>
>
> As I have a "3000" [BJ-7<G>] I found it VERY interesting that the  
> bonnet is for a 3000 LeMans OR also correct for a 100-6 LeMans !!!
>
> Say EditorGary, could you "clear up" this extremely rare Bonnets  
> 'history' for us ??? Maybe Healey Rick has an opinion ??
>
> Ed
> '67 BJ-7
> [Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH BJ 7    ]
> Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a LOT of
> Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of BN-3 &  DMH !!
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Oct  4 12:28:00 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:28:00 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Murdering English
Message-ID: <60763A44923C448AACCDB5BF31AAD291@oscar>

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/

  _____  

 



The British too, can be notoriously hilarious when it comes to English
language.Murdering English is not anyone's Monopoly 

English Council Complaints From Around their Country,UK 
These are genuine clips from council complaint letters:
1 My bush is really overgrown round the front and my back passage has fungus
growing in it. 
2 He's got this huge tool that vibrates the whole house and I just can't
take it anymore. 
3 It's the dog mess that I find hard to swallow.
4 I want some repairs done to my cooker as it has backfired and burnt my
knob off. 
5 I wish to complain that my father hurt his ankle very badly when he put
his foot in the hole in his back passage.
6 And their 18 year old son is continually banging his balls against my
fence.
7 I wish to report that tiles are missing from the outside toilet roof. I
think it was bad wind the other night that blew them off. 
8   My lavatory seat is cracked, where do I stand? 
9 I am writing on behalf of my sink, which is coming away from the wall.
10. Will you please send someone to mend the garden path? My wife tripped
and fell on it yesterday and now she is pregnant. 
11.I request permission to remove my drawers in the kitchen. 
12. 50% of the walls are damp, 50% have crumbling plaster and 50% are plain
filthy.
13. I am still having problems with smoke in my new drawers.
14. The toilet is blocked and we cannot bath the children until it is
cleared.
15. Will you please send a man to look at my water, it is a funny colour and
not fit to drink. 
16. Our lavatory seat is broken in half and is now in three pieces.
17. I want to complain about the farmer across the road; every morning at
6am his cock wakes me up and its now getting too much for me. 
18.The man next door has as large erection in the back garden, which is
unsightly and dangerous.
19. Our kitchen floor is damp. We have two children and would like a third,
so please send someone round to do something about it. 
20.I am a single woman living in a downstairs flat and would you please do
something about the noise made by the man on top of me every night. 
21.Please send a man with the right tool to finish the job and satisfy my
wife.
22. I have had the clerk of works down on the floor six times but I still
have no satisfaction 

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Oct  4 13:03:04 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:03:04 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] apology   Murdering English
Message-ID: <885D364E2FD44D53BF9A575727C73285@oscar>

Apologies.. this was not meant for the "list" but is pretty harmless


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 healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Oct  4 13:56:53 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:56:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <4CAA1354.7010805@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <353242.90919.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Sure, I got an opinion.  It's not original, even for a works or competition
car, and it's way too expensive.  Interestingly, if I throw the seller 150
bones, I can get some tapered louvers for my Outlaw
Porsche:  http://tinyurl.com/22pjqqd  Nevertheless, I like the tapered look
and if you took an old hood to this guy, I bet you, too could have some
extremely rare LeMans louvers for a deceent price.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Mon, 10/4/10, Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, October 4, 2010, 1:48 PM

 Dallas,

<<The "NOS" and the varying length louvers must really add to the value  :^)
>>

As I have a "3000" [BJ-7<G>] I found it VERY interesting that the bonnet is
for a 3000 LeMans OR also correct for a 100-6 LeMans !!!

Say EditorGary, could you "clear up" this extremely rare Bonnets 'history' for
us ??? Maybe Healey Rick has an opinion ??

Ed

From fredwescoe at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 14:15:24 2010
From: fredwescoe at gmail.com (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 16:15:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal extensions
Message-ID: <AANLkTimo7Fh5mgL2Hp-khJW5n356goB4w5=1J+t9FQ+f@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,

From fredwescoe at gmail.com  Mon Oct  4 14:17:53 2010
From: fredwescoe at gmail.com (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 16:17:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,
Message-ID: <AANLkTikZWu7zNH4K7+mjL+7UaceuwSCRERizLpnJFtht@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,

There was a drawing posted showing the pedal extensions plates someone made
for their car.

I need to make 2 sets.

Would that individual please contact me off list.

TIA,

Fred
63 BJ7

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Mon Oct  4 14:43:25 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:43:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] apology   Murdering English
In-Reply-To: <885D364E2FD44D53BF9A575727C73285@oscar>
Message-ID: <746776.93413.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

But, Thank you anyway.  It's on it's way to other unsuspecting recipients.

Greg

--- On Mon, 10/4/10, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:

> From: Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] apology   Murdering English
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, October 4, 2010, 3:03 PM
> Apologies.. this was not meant for
> the "list" but is pretty harmless
>
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2  1959 AN5
> Porter Custom Bicycles

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Oct  4 14:48:11 2010
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 16:48:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] apology   Murdering English
In-Reply-To: <885D364E2FD44D53BF9A575727C73285@oscar>
Message-ID: <20101004164811.OF1OD.96367.root@pamxwww03-z01>

But funny Dave:)


---- Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote: 

=============
Apologies.. this was not meant for the "list" but is pretty harmless


frogeye at porterscustom.com

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Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Oct  4 16:20:18 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:20:18 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers
In-Reply-To: <353242.90919.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <353242.90919.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CAA5322.20808@justbrits.com>

  <<  On 10/4/2010 2:56 PM, HealeyRick wrote:*
I bet you, too could have some extremely rare 
LeMans louvers for a
deceent price. *>>

Is it safe to [YES, I know<G>] assume you KNOW 
that ain't
gonna EVER happen, Rick ??

LOL !!

After all, "Hortense" [my BJ-7] is NOT a "LeMans" 
!!! <VBEG> !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Oct  4 19:40:04 2010
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 21:40:04 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping
Message-ID: <11d911.fc19bec.39dbdbf4@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/2/10 3:03:33 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> 
> I had a very good experience shipping 2 Healey's 2 years ago. Used to be
> Passport but they were and are now a division of FedEx (believe it or 
> not).
> Clean beautiful truck, driver that knew how to start both and load them, 
> and
> pick up and deliver on time with several calls along the way.
> 

For what it's worth. FedEx has now sold Passport Transport to a private 
individual in St. Louis, a car collector who is well known within the 
Mercedes-Benz club. I'm doing an article on transporting cars   and in talking to one 
of their drivers last week, learned that all the drivers have stayed with 
the company, but the purchase has resulted in the company replacing a lot of 
its trailers with new equipment (drivers, of course, own their own 
tractors). I've used InterCity myself, but would probably go with either of these 
companies depending on available of a rig going the right way at the right 
time. (Since you're moving just one car, you'll have to fit your shipment into 
their schedule, when they've got a space available on an appropriate truck 
that's already carrying other cars, or have the car stored between legs of the 
journey in one of their regional warehouses.) 
In any case, my recommendation is that one of the large, established lines 
is your best bet, better than a small independent (never can tell about 
insurance and/or experience) and cheaper and safer than driving it yourself.

Gary

From healeyray at yahoo.com  Mon Oct  4 21:30:04 2010
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 20:30:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
Message-ID: <888891.60586.qm@web111406.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

List
   A technical question about windshield glass.  Is there more than one
manufacturer of windshield glass for 100s?  I am trying to cut down the glass
to make a shorter windshield.  I have tried the glass from Moss and it seems
to have some internal stress that makes it difficult to cut successfully.  I
am hoping that glass from a different manufacturer will work out better. 
Anyone have any ideas?
   The Moss windshields are perfectly fine, my problems are of my own making.
Regards
Ray Juncal

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Oct  4 22:44:04 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:44:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Shipping
In-Reply-To: <11d911.fc19bec.39dbdbf4@aol.com>
References: <11d911.fc19bec.39dbdbf4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4CAAAD14.7070507@justbrits.com>

> <<  For what it's worth. FedEx has now sold Passport Transport to a private
> individual in St. Louis, a car collector who is well known within the
> Mercedes-Benz club.>>

Thanks for the update Gary, and that is GREAT news 
for the Hobby/Industry !!

Ed

From cleona44 at hotmail.com  Mon Oct  4 23:17:29 2010
From: cleona44 at hotmail.com (Jim Lesher)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 01:17:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] NOS Amco AH 4 seater roadster convertible top in the box
Message-ID: <SNT133-w24B91165344F3F3F8DBBE9C56D0@phx.gbl>

I just discovered a 4 seater AH roadster NOS AMCO convertible top in the box,
with all the attachments, as I was loading for Hershey.
 If anyone has an interest, please contact me
jim

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 01:54:53 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock [Healey])
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 18:54:53 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat and
 timing issue
Message-ID: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>

Ok Guys - here is the follow up as promised re the spark plug seat issue on
the AEC960 cylinder head.

I've discussed this on and off for nearly 12 years - we discovered this
issue when I rebuilt my BJ8 in 1998

Yesterday, I pulled out 3 different westlake design cylinder heads - a
Sprite; a 100/4; and a 3000 - and using the SAME spark plug - took a few
pics....

Simply - the spark plugs on "some" 12 port 3000 cylinder heads don't go in
deep enough compared to any other westlake head design.

Which is just wrong....

Here is my take, with pictures....
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/aec960-healey-cylinder-head.html

Fire away.....

Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Oct  5 03:11:23 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:11:23 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CAAEBBB.1020504@chello.nl>

  Chris,
The plug concerned seems to be fitted more upright that the other two. 
If you machine the recess on the outside and the plug would sit deeper 
may be the plug can be hit by the piston?
Perhaps it may be better to remove some material and shape the area 
around the plug nose in a smooth cone.
Ok, you will loose some compression but gain in flame front.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 03:30:57 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 20:30:57 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <4CAAEBBB.1020504@chello.nl>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CAAEBBB.1020504@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <38B96A06-8A3C-46CD-96F6-13D909FA934C@gmail.com>

Hi Kees,
No the plug can't be hit by a flat top piston in a westlake design  
cylinder head unless the electrode is below the head face. Ie the head  
face is shaved very excessively.
A round flat top piston doesn't  generally go into the heart shaped  
westlake combustion chamber unless some else has broken!!
We machined around 100 thou off the spark plug seats 12 years ago on  
my BJ8
chris

Sent from my iPhone

On 05/10/2010, at 8:11 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> Chris,
> The plug concerned seems to be fitted more upright that the other  
> two. If you machine the recess on the outside and the plug would sit  
> deeper may be the plug can be hit by the piston?
> Perhaps it may be better to remove some material and shape the area  
> around the plug nose in a smooth cone.
> Ok, you will loose some compression but gain in flame front.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
> <coudesluijs.vcf>

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct  5 04:36:11 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 06:36:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101003112922.02048a60@pop.att.yahoo.com><AANLkTikz2eWKxBd2GFAD4sWaMkSqdwLJMu_uhkG8aLoo@mail.gmail.com><001a01cb6344$d0d3d2a0$727b77e0$@com>
	<7E67E47BB51F4C14BF12A2C9870A37C5@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <000401cb6479$21e72d10$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

We can always put the top down and roll down the windows.

Its a Healey Rich,   the only way to stay cool is the fact your driving a 
Healey and
that is Pretty Cool.  Other than that,  the heat is always on.

I was for ever fighting the drivers side paper tube in my Healey restoration 
and finally replaced it
with the Domar version(vinyl) from my MGA.  (another Cool but hot car).   So 
glad I made the change over cause I could finally get to the misc. nuts and 
bolts and other units that were hidden away.

>From a distance,  you can't tell the difference.

Its a good mod IMHO.

Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Team.net" <lawrence.swift at gmail.com>; "'I Erbs'" <eyera3 at gmail.com>; 
"'john spaur'" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 10:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys


> But do they have insulating properties? The paper/thick foil and paper 
> laminate is for a reason. You don't want the air coming through a hot 
> engine compartment to pick up that heat and dump it into the cockpit area.
>
> Rich
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Team.net" <lawrence.swift at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 5:49 PM
> To: "'I Erbs'" <eyera3 at gmail.com>; "'john spaur'" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fresh air hoses - Tom's Import Toys
>
>> Yes, I have them.  What a pleasure to install as opposed to the paper. 
>> And
>> virtually indestructible.
/Manage: 
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem at sbcglobal.net 

From Editorgary at aol.com  Tue Oct  5 06:00:04 2010
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:00:04 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] the Louver is not a museum
Message-ID: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/5/10 1:20:13 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> After all, "Hortense" [my BJ-7] is NOT a "LeMans"
> !!! <VBEG> !!
> 
> Ed
> 

But ready for LeMons, I'm absolutely certain.

100 LeMans, 100M, 100S, 100/6 MM, Sebring Sprite, 3000 for Sebring, but 
never, never, never 3000M.

Gary

From reinhart.rosner at aon.at  Tue Oct  5 06:27:16 2010
From: reinhart.rosner at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:27:16 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] NOS Amco AH 4 seater roadster convertible top in the
 box
In-Reply-To: <SNT133-w24B91165344F3F3F8DBBE9C56D0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT133-w24B91165344F3F3F8DBBE9C56D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAKiNhN3Os8FHqW69V0RD007CgAAAEAAAAK82Hx/C7kpNrCyVBjHVjOYBAAAAAA==@aon.at>

Anyone knowing about an available original hard top for a 2-seater?
Preferable in Europe. Does not need to be NOS. A friend of mine searches one
for his 3000 MK I.

Reinhart



Reinhart Rosner
55 AH 100 BN1
Vienna - Austria



-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
Im Auftrag von Jim Lesher
Gesendet: Dienstag, 05. Oktober 2010 07:17
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] NOS Amco AH 4 seater roadster convertible top in the box

I just discovered a 4 seater AH roadster NOS AMCO convertible top in the
box,
with all the attachments, as I was loading for Hershey.
 If anyone has an interest, please contact me
jim
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Oct  5 07:15:00 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 07:15:00 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E165FF59691242389DEA9606FFFF925A@oscar>

Chris,

This is interesting. I can't imagine who to ask about the behavior of flame
fronts vis a vie compressed versus non-compressed gases.

 I  was surprised last week when I added up the advance numbers for the BJ8
and it was like 47 degrees total, but there must be an explanation for it
when all of the other parameters among the distributer models are so
similar.

Just out of curiosity, did you experiment with long reach plugs or hogging
out the combustion chamber to achieve a flush insertion as well? I will be
discussing this with some other folks and need to cover the bases..

Thanks!

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: Chris Dimmock [Healey] [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 1:55 AM
To: Healeys; Shop at Just Brits; msalter at precisionsportscar.com;
frogeye at porterscustom.com; bspidell at comcast.net; racarbon at verizon.net
Subject: The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat and timing
issue

 

Ok Guys - here is the follow up as promised re the spark plug seat issue on
the AEC960 cylinder head.

I've discussed this on and off for nearly 12 years - we discovered this
issue when I rebuilt my BJ8 in 1998

Yesterday, I pulled out 3 different westlake design cylinder heads - a
Sprite; a 100/4; and a 3000 - and using the SAME spark plug - took a few
pics....

Simply - the spark plugs on "some" 12 port 3000 cylinder heads don't go in
deep enough compared to any other westlake head design.

Which is just wrong....

Here is my take, with pictures....
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/aec960-healey-cylinder-head.html 

Fire away.....

Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com 

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Oct  5 07:19:39 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 07:19:39 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] the Louver is not a museum
In-Reply-To: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com>
References: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com>
Message-ID: <6320A28D2B554466A8C964B0A4D91EAF@oscar>

We planned on a LeMons  (Albuquerque Turkey) race here this month, but were
unable to get enough entrants from the surrounding area (even though there
are plenty on the freeway everyday) to break even. Too bad, great fun for
all.
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 Editorgary at aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 6:00 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] the Louver is not a museum

In a message dated 10/5/10 1:20:13 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> After all, "Hortense" [my BJ-7] is NOT a "LeMans"
> !!! <VBEG> !!
> 
> Ed
> 

But ready for LeMons, I'm absolutely certain.

100 LeMans, 100M, 100S, 100/6 MM, Sebring Sprite, 3000 for Sebring, but 
never, never, never 3000M.

Gary
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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 07:29:34 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 00:29:34 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <E165FF59691242389DEA9606FFFF925A@oscar>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<E165FF59691242389DEA9606FFFF925A@oscar>
Message-ID: <BE22B558-B528-47AC-9BFA-1D199A1319AC@gmail.com>

Hi Dave,
No - once we discovered the issue - which was during the rebuild - we
just fixed the problem by machining the plug seats.
It is clearly a factory machining issue.
I'm hoping some other listers may have a 12 port head they can check.
I'm sure that not every Aec960 casting was machined wrongly. After all
- they got the machining on the 6 and 12 port 100/6 heads right, and
the a series heads, and the b series heads.......
Best
Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com

Sent from my iPhone

On 06/10/2010, at 12:15 AM, "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
wrote:

> Chris,
> This is interesting. I canbt imagine who to ask about the behavior o
> f flame fronts vis a vie compressed versus non-compressed gasesb&
>  I  was surprised last week when I added up the advance numbers for
> the BJ8 and it was like 47 degrees total, but there must be an
> explanation for it when all of the other parameters among the
> distributer models are so similar.
> Just out of curiosity, did you experiment with long reach plugs or
> hogging out the combustion chamber to achieve a flush insertion as
> well? I will be discussing this with some other folks and need to
> cover the bases..
> Thanks!
> 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: Chris Dimmock [Healey] [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 1:55 AM
> To: Healeys; Shop at Just Brits; msalter at precisionsportscar.com;
frogeye at porterscustom.com
> ; bspidell at comcast.net; racarbon at verizon.net
> Subject: The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat and
> timing issue
>
> Ok Guys - here is the follow up as promised re the spark plug seat
> issue on the AEC960 cylinder head.
>
> I've discussed this on and off for nearly 12 years - we discovered
> this issue when I rebuilt my BJ8 in 1998
>
> Yesterday, I pulled out 3 different westlake design cylinder heads -
> a Sprite; a 100/4; and a 3000 - and using the SAME spark plug - took
> a few pics....
>
> Simply - the spark plugs on "some" 12 port 3000 cylinder heads don't
> go in deep enough compared to any other westlake head design.
>
> Which is just wrong....
>
> Here is my take, with pictures....
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/aec960-healey-cylinder-head.html
>
> Fire away.....
>
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Oct  5 08:04:48 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:04:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] the Louver is not a museum
In-Reply-To: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com>
References: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4CAB3080.4050507@justbrits.com>

  << but never, never, never 3000M. >>

Ah geesh Gary, you ADDED a 'Model' for the eBay 
Seller !!

NOW he's got 3000M    AND    3000 Le Mans !!!!!

Oh the pain !!!!!

Anon

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Oct  5 08:22:28 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 07:22:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZWu7zNH4K7+mjL+7UaceuwSCRERizLpnJFtht@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D06C965A66E7467E96C62248C8E50378@TRACY>

Hey Fred I have a xerox copy if you cant find one.

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 Fred Wescoe
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 1:18 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,

Listers,

There was a drawing posted showing the pedal extensions plates someone made
for their car.

I need to make 2 sets.

Would that individual please contact me off list.

TIA,

Fred
63 BJ7
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From healey at hunterbane.com  Tue Oct  5 08:41:59 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:41:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
References: <0BD3F299-5871-4FBB-80B6-35F6A33DF4AE@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <633C6B3A-3E01-42A8-AF60-09D95246618C@hunterbane.com>

My previously held message below:

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Olin Brimberry <healey at hunterbane.com>
> Date: October 5, 2010 10:32:13 AM EDT
> To: Chris Dimmock [Healey] <austin.healey at gmail.com>
> Cc: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>, Shop at Just Brits <shop at justbrits.com 
> >, msalter at precisionsportscar.com, frogeye at porterscustom.com, bspidell at comcast.net 
> , racarbon at verizon.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark  
> plug seat and timing issue
>
> Chris as another data point for your great write up, the Mechanical  
> Service Spare Parts Manual indicates the part number for the BJ7 and  
> BJ8 cylinder heads to be AEC 2008 with no discrepancies for export/ 
> UK or any change by engine number.  AEC 960 is not a valid part  
> number for these two series.  Maybe that head is from an earlier  
> 3000 or it is a casting number?
>
> Olin
> On Oct 5, 2010, at 3:54 AM, Chris Dimmock [Healey] wrote:
>
>> Ok Guys - here is the follow up as promised re the spark plug seat  
>> issue on
>> the AEC960 cylinder head.
>>
>> I've discussed this on and off for nearly 12 years - we discovered  
>> this
>> issue when I rebuilt my BJ8 in 1998
>>
>> Yesterday, I pulled out 3 different westlake design cylinder heads  
>> - a
>> Sprite; a 100/4; and a 3000 - and using the SAME spark plug - took  
>> a few
>> pics....
>>
>> Simply - the spark plugs on "some" 12 port 3000 cylinder heads  
>> don't go in
>> deep enough compared to any other westlake head design.
>>
>> Which is just wrong....
>>
>> Here is my take, with pictures....
>> http://www.myaustinhealey.com/aec960-healey-cylinder-head.html
>>
>> Fire away.....
>>
>> Chris
>> www.myaustinhealey.com
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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Tue Oct  5 08:52:38 2010
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 07:52:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
In-Reply-To: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <919712.61344.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Congratulations Steve!B  The dedication and volunteer efforts you have
contributed to the Healey world is certainly appreciated.B  Well Done.
--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada;
B  b60 MkI BN7, b62 MkII BT7, b64 MkIII engine 29K/RU/H3917
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives

--- On Sun, 10/3/10, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote: << Hello,
Healeyphiles - With the addition of a BJ8 in Belgium disassembled for 20
years, chassis 38595, the BJ8 registry now has records for 7,500 cars
worldwide (almost 42.5% of total production). >>

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Oct  5 08:58:23 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:58:23 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <BE22B558-B528-47AC-9BFA-1D199A1319AC@gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<E165FF59691242389DEA9606FFFF925A@oscar>
	<BE22B558-B528-47AC-9BFA-1D199A1319AC@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1D113043019E4283AD8F82CDADA96AB2@oscar>

Chris,

 I just happen to have one of the AEC 960 heads with the "deep" recess you
cite. What I see is that the electrode is flush with the "roof" of the
chamber and the more or less heart shaped design has a slightly notched
(less girth) adjacent to each exhaust valve. I presume this initiates a
swirl like action as the mixture is compressed. I have no earthly idea which
direction it swirls, but I can only surmise that it approaches the electrode
tip from the intake side (right to left). This would probably benefit from
plug indexing.

 In other words, I'm still at a loss over whether your modification is
adding performance, which you haven't said much about. I'll continue to
investigate.

dave

  _____  

From: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com] 



 

Hi Dave,

No - once we discovered the issue - which was during the rebuild - we just
fixed the problem by machining the plug seats.  

It is clearly a factory machining issue. 

I'm hoping some other listers may have a 12 port head they can check. I'm
sure that not every Aec960 casting was machined wrongly. After all - they
got the machining on the 6 and 12 port 100/6 heads right, and the a series
heads, and the b series heads.......

Best

Chris


On 06/10/2010, at 12:15 AM, "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:

Chris,

This is interesting. I can't imagine who to ask about the behavior of flame
fronts vis a vie compressed versus non-compressed gases.

 I  was surprised last week when I added up the advance numbers for the BJ8
and it was like 47 degrees total, but there must be an explanation for it
when all of the other parameters among the distributer models are so
similar.

Just out of curiosity, did you experiment with long reach plugs or hogging
out the combustion chamber to achieve a flush insertion as well? I will be
discussing this with some other folks and need to cover the bases..

Thanks!

Dave 


  _____  


 

Ok Guys - here is the follow up as promised re the spark plug seat issue on
the AEC960 cylinder head.

I've discussed this on and off for nearly 12 years - we discovered this
issue when I rebuilt my BJ8 in 1998

Yesterday, I pulled out 3 different westlake design cylinder heads - a
Sprite; a 100/4; and a 3000 - and using the SAME spark plug - took a few
pics....

Simply - the spark plugs on "some" 12 port 3000 cylinder heads don't go in
deep enough compared to any other westlake head design.

Which is just wrong....

Here is my take, with pictures....
<http://www.myaustinhealey.com/aec960-healey-cylinder-head.html>
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/aec960-healey-cylinder-head.html 

Fire away.....

Chris
 <http://www.myaustinhealey.com>  

From raymead at comcast.net  Tue Oct  5 09:05:43 2010
From: raymead at comcast.net (raymead at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 15:05:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <888891.60586.qm@web111406.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <670115362.297517.1286291143002.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

ray



where you trying to cut it yourself, or were you having it done
professionally?



tks, ray




----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com>
To: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 4, 2010 11:30:04 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers

List
B B  A technical question about windshield glass. B Is there more than one
manufacturer of windshield glass for 100s? B I am trying to cut down the glass
to make a shorter windshield. B I have tried the glass from Moss and it seems
to have some internal stress that makes it difficult to cut successfully. B I
am hoping that glass from a different manufacturer will work out better.
Anyone have any ideas?
B B  The Moss windshields are perfectly fine, my problems are of my own
making.
Regards
Ray Juncal
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From Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com  Tue Oct  5 09:07:36 2010
From: Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:07:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B878B@PRGMBX07>

Can this relate to somewhat common failure of top ring lands on BJ8's?
Ken Freese
65 BJ8 (early 3000 block/head & BJ8 distributor & cam)

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Tue Oct  5 09:12:53 2010
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:12:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] the Louver is not a museum
In-Reply-To: <4CAB3080.4050507@justbrits.com>
References: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com> <4CAB3080.4050507@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <02A3D4A8-8062-4518-86D7-9FD9DA5E3A1C@cox.net>

But was it a real 3000 M or just a 3000 with the Le Mans parts  
installed later?

Wilko

On Oct 5, 2010, at 7:04 AM, Shop at Just Brits wrote:

> << but never, never, never 3000M. >>
>
> Ah geesh Gary, you ADDED a 'Model' for the eBay Seller !!
>
> NOW he's got 3000M    AND    3000 Le Mans !!!!!
>
> Oh the pain !!!!!
>
> Anon

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Oct  5 09:13:35 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 09:13:35 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B878B@PRGMBX07>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B878B@PRGMBX07>
Message-ID: <5DE90FE310964CF3B1817EBA36D3CD31@oscar>

Yes. Many owners are running with too much advance.

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs   2909 Arno NE
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
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-----Original Message-----
From: Freese, Ken [mailto:Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 9:08 AM
To: Chris Dimmock [Healey]; Healeys; Shop at Just Brits;
msalter at precisionsportscar.com; frogeye at porterscustom.com;
bspidell at comcast.net; racarbon at verizon.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
and timing issue

Can this relate to somewhat common failure of top ring lands on BJ8's? 
Ken Freese
65 BJ8 (early 3000 block/head & BJ8 distributor & cam)

From 55healey at comcast.net  Tue Oct  5 09:13:59 2010
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 08:13:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] NOS Amco AH 4 seater roadster convertible top in the
 box
In-Reply-To: <SNT133-w24B91165344F3F3F8DBBE9C56D0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT133-w24B91165344F3F3F8DBBE9C56D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B45D3BA2-726B-44C0-9B92-DF9331C6DB6D@comcast.net>

I have one on E-bay right now for a 100, closes in about 3 hours.

Hope I don't offend anyone with the ad.

Rob Westcott

On Oct 4, 2010, at 10:17 PM, Jim Lesher wrote:

> I just discovered a 4 seater AH roadster NOS AMCO convertible top in  
> the box,
> with all the attachments, as I was loading for Hershey.
> If anyone has an interest, please contact me
> jim

From prafe at aol.com  Tue Oct  5 09:22:15 2010
From: prafe at aol.com (Peter Williams)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:22:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] the Louver is not a museum
In-Reply-To: <02A3D4A8-8062-4518-86D7-9FD9DA5E3A1C@cox.net>
References: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com> <4CAB3080.4050507@justbrits.com>
	<02A3D4A8-8062-4518-86D7-9FD9DA5E3A1C@cox.net>
Message-ID: <8AED736F-9B83-4ECD-A9EF-C889A39389B6@aol.com>

You should check the 3000m registry for that









On Oct 5, 2010, at 11:12 AM, "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" <e-wilkins at cox.net>  
wrote:

> But was it a real 3000 M or just a 3000 with the Le Mans parts  
> installed later?
>
> Wilko
>
> On Oct 5, 2010, at 7:04 AM, Shop at Just Brits wrote:
>
>> << but never, never, never 3000M. >>
>>
>> Ah geesh Gary, you ADDED a 'Model' for the eBay Seller !!
>>
>> NOW he's got 3000M    AND    3000 Le Mans !!!!!
>>
>> Oh the pain !!!!!
>>
>> Anon
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From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Tue Oct  5 10:58:29 2010
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:58:29 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Oil pressure relief valve, moving along.
Message-ID: <000901cb64ae$890cb6b0$9b262410$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>

I'd noticed that my oil pressure was not too good, so I read the string (and
strings and strings) with considerable interest. Someone pointed the way to
an excellent article by Roger Moment, one of our Gurus who has reached the
Very Highest Levels. This article persuaded me that I would benefit from a
new oil pressure relief valve spring as my car's symptoms matched up with
some in the article and if Roger says "do it", I do it. (Spring costs
pennies and engine work/parts cost serious money, so all indications were
good).

 

My car is right hand drive and it has a servo, so access wasn't easy. The
nut is 1 and one eighth inch and came off easily enough with a ring spanner,
coming at it from below.

 

The new spring was longer, stiffer and fractionally heavier than the old
one. By "heavier" I mean it looked heavier and it weighed more. (Same width
and same number of spirals). I got the impression that the new spring was
identical to the old one, but with 50 or so years' less wear in it. Hope you
see what I mean.

 

The nut with new spring was a pig to get in the first half turn. No space
for tools (without removing servo and maybe oil filter etcetc) and my hands
are not what they were forty years ago. Age and arthritis. However, I'd
taken it to local garage to attempt it on a ramp. Garage had a Big Strong
Boy, very useful tool, who got it in for me. (Smaller hands, but younger and
stronger).

 

Result......well, I've got the figures on the old spring (pressure at which
temp and how many revs after 2, 5, 10 & 20 minutes) but I've not been able
to do it with the new spring yet.

BUT, I am 99% sure that I've gained about 10+psi all round. Maybe more. Fast
idle, warm engine, was around 60. So, it's all to the good.

 

Just thought I'd let you know how I benefitted from the accumulated wisdom.

 

Am going away until after the weekend and will tabulate the new figures when
I get back. If anyone wants them...

Simon

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Oct  5 11:04:23 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:04:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] the Louver is not a museum
In-Reply-To: <02A3D4A8-8062-4518-86D7-9FD9DA5E3A1C@cox.net>
References: <11698f.64856599.39dc6d44@aol.com> <4CAB3080.4050507@justbrits.com>
	<02A3D4A8-8062-4518-86D7-9FD9DA5E3A1C@cox.net>
Message-ID: <4CAB5A97.9000407@justbrits.com>

  << But was it a real 3000 M or just a 3000 with 
the Le Mans parts installed later?>>

But Wilko, wouldn't it be TWO [2] DIFFERENT Model 
Cars ??

Even Steve can't help us with THIS one !!! <F> !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Oct  5 11:17:48 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:17:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Oil pressure relief valve, moving along.
In-Reply-To: <000901cb64ae$890cb6b0$9b262410$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
References: <000901cb64ae$890cb6b0$9b262410$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <4CAB5DBC.7050707@justbrits.com>

  << The nut with new spring was a pig to get in 
the first half turn. >>

That is EXACTLY how you know it's correct, Simon !!
Some of the other LBCs can REALLY be a HUGE PITA  
to even
just get started !!!  BTDT !!!

If it goes in & nut turns easily it's wrong <VBG> !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Tue Oct  5 11:58:17 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:58:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Oil pressure relief valve, moving along.
In-Reply-To: <000901cb64ae$890cb6b0$9b262410$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
Message-ID: <720189.97944.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Simon - anxious to hear the result.

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Tue, 10/5/10, Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk> wrote:

> From: Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
> Subject: [Healeys] Oil pressure relief valve, moving along.
> To: "'Healey forum'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 9:58 AM
> I'd noticed that my oil pressure was
> not too good, so I read the string (and
> strings and strings) with considerable interest. Someone
> pointed the way to
> an excellent article by Roger Moment, one of our Gurus who
> has reached the
> Very Highest Levels. This article persuaded me that I would
> benefit from a
> new oil pressure relief valve spring as my car's symptoms
> matched up with
> some in the article and if Roger says "do it", I do it.
> (Spring costs
> pennies and engine work/parts cost serious money, so all
> indications were
> good).
>
>
>
> My car is right hand drive and it has a servo, so access
> wasn't easy. The
> nut is 1 and one eighth inch and came off easily enough
> with a ring spanner,
> coming at it from below.
>
>
>
> The new spring was longer, stiffer and fractionally heavier
> than the old
> one. By "heavier" I mean it looked heavier and it weighed
> more. (Same width
> and same number of spirals). I got the impression that the
> new spring was
> identical to the old one, but with 50 or so years' less
> wear in it. Hope you
> see what I mean.
>
>
>
> The nut with new spring was a pig to get in the first half
> turn. No space
> for tools (without removing servo and maybe oil filter
> etcetc) and my hands
> are not what they were forty years ago. Age and arthritis.
> However, I'd
> taken it to local garage to attempt it on a ramp. Garage
> had a Big Strong
> Boy, very useful tool, who got it in for me. (Smaller
> hands, but younger and
> stronger).
>
>
>
> Result......well, I've got the figures on the old spring
> (pressure at which
> temp and how many revs after 2, 5, 10 & 20 minutes) but
> I've not been able
> to do it with the new spring yet.
>
> BUT, I am 99% sure that I've gained about 10+psi all round.
> Maybe more. Fast
> idle, warm engine, was around 60. So, it's all to the
> good.
>
>
>
> Just thought I'd let you know how I benefitted from the
> accumulated wisdom.
>
>
>
> Am going away until after the weekend and will tabulate the
> new figures when
> I get back. If anyone wants them...
>
> Simon
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From healeyray at yahoo.com  Tue Oct  5 13:22:41 2010
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:22:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>
Message-ID: <449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Charlie
   I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
hot rod  parlance) because it looks so cool.  The posts and frame are finished
and I am trying to get the glass done.  I am using a serious glass fabricator
to do the work.  On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied glass
had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem unless
you try to cut it)  They suggested we try glass from a different manufacturer
as it may not have the same stress patterns.  So I'm looking for an alternate
glass manufacturer.  Any leads or information would be appreciated.
Regards
Ray Juncal

--- On Tue, 10/5/10, Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote:

From: Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
To: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 5:44 AM



 
 

    What is the intent? I think 
windscreen glass is hard to cut once
finished because of the laminates that keep 
the pieces from separating when
broken - could be wrong here!
 
    I bought a pile of Bugeye parts 
that had
a windscreen made of Lexan (sp?) which I believe is pretty tough 
material. I
gave it to a buddy that races on - he said it was to reduce weight. 
It was
really clear and the slight bend, such as with the 100, is not hard to
accomplish.
 
    Just a couple thoughts, 
regards,
 
        
               
                
                
                
        CB

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 13:43:04 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:43:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] co driver needed. Indiana to Portland, OR
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Ks+m8-+fFv7=grOOUvSo+4Bnb5339oW8aGmRz@mail.gmail.com>

Howdy,
 I just bought a 1979 Series 3 Land Rover, located 30 min. north of
Indianapolis,IN. I;m thinking of flying out and driving it back to Portland,
Oregon. Any one out there up for an adventure? Its about 36 hours of road
time.
Let me know if you want to see the Pacific Northwest? or any part of the
trip west.

-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 14:02:32 2010
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 22:02:32 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] co driver needed. Indiana to Portland, OR
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Ks+m8-+fFv7=grOOUvSo+4Bnb5339oW8aGmRz@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Ks+m8-+fFv7=grOOUvSo+4Bnb5339oW8aGmRz@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikkcu7c7vYfm39Mcxifnhb0V0McBYwRnts-YUBu@mail.gmail.com>

Well, Ira, I don't know that part of your beautiful country, so if you
insist....
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands

2010/10/5 I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>

> Howdy,
>  I just bought a 1979 Series 3 Land Rover, located 30 min. north of
> Indianapolis,IN. I;m thinking of flying out and driving it back to
> Portland,
> Oregon. Any one out there up for an adventure? Its about 36 hours of road
> time.
> Let me know if you want to see the Pacific Northwest? or any part of the
> trip west.
>
> --
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
>      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
>     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
>         (_________________________)
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From greylinn at ozemail.com.au  Tue Oct  5 14:09:31 2010
From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter & Veronica)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 06:09:31 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] co driver needed. Indiana to Portland, OR
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Ks+m8-+fFv7=grOOUvSo+4Bnb5339oW8aGmRz@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Ks+m8-+fFv7=grOOUvSo+4Bnb5339oW8aGmRz@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FF68B3C3119A4B84B22AC3208075F32D@Notebook>

Good onya Ira!

If I wasn't so far away I'd be there!

Cheers

Peter Linn
Landrover Series 3 SWB
Landrover Series 3 LWB
(oh and BN1 Ward Spl coupe, BN1 Holden V6)

--------------------------------------------------
From: "I Erbs" <eyera3 at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 5:43 AM
To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] co driver needed. Indiana to Portland, OR

> Howdy,
> I just bought a 1979 Series 3 Land Rover, located 30 min. north of
> Indianapolis,IN. I;m thinking of flying out and driving it back to 
> Portland,
> Oregon. Any one out there up for an adventure? Its about 36 hours of road
> time.
> Let me know if you want to see the Pacific Northwest? or any part of the
> trip west.
>
> -- 
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
>      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
>     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
>         (_________________________)
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/greylinn at ozemail.com.au

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Tue Oct  5 15:28:01 2010
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:28:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>,
	<449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W3AB43501E57D2D04C50E5BF6D0@phx.gbl>

Hi Ray,

Just a thought but Safelite auto glass makes their own windshields;  At least
that's what they told me when I had my wife's windshield replaced. Maybe they
can do a special for you.

Richard of KY
60 BN7


>> Charlie
> I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
> hot rod parlance) because it looks so cool. The posts and frame are
finished
> and I am trying to get the glass done. I am using a serious glass
fabricator
> to do the work. On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied
glass
> had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem
unless
> you try to cut it) They suggested we try glass from a different
manufacturer
> as it may not have the same stress patterns. So I'm looking for an
alternate
> glass manufacturer. Any leads or information would be appreciated.
> Regards
> Ray Juncal

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Tue Oct  5 15:32:06 2010
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:32:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>,
	<449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W20F1B6959094DBD75D1A29BF6D0@phx.gbl>

Hi Ray,

Just a thought but Safelite auto glass makes their own windshields;   At least
that's what they told me when I had my wife's windshield replaced. They are a
national chain I believe. Maybe they can do a special for you.

Richard of KY
60 BN7



>> Charlie
> I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
> hot rod parlance) because it looks so cool. The posts and frame are
finished
> and I am trying to get the glass done. I am using a serious glass
fabricator
> to do the work. On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied
glass
> had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem
unless
> you try to cut it) They suggested we try glass from a different
manufacturer
> as it may not have the same stress patterns. So I'm looking for an
alternate
> glass manufacturer. Any leads or information would be appreciated.
> Regards
> Ray Juncal

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct  5 16:03:22 2010
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ron Ray)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:03:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <BLU117-W3AB43501E57D2D04C50E5BF6D0@phx.gbl>
References: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>,
	<449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<BLU117-W3AB43501E57D2D04C50E5BF6D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000f01cb64d9$20a13df0$61e3b9d0$@net>

Richard,
 
I use to work at a Safelite plant back when I was in college.  The cost of
tooling up and making the molds necessary for one windshield would be
prohibitive.  Windshield glass is typically heat strengthened, and not
tempered.  So, it should be possible to cut each side of the laminated glass
using the correct glass cutter.  The cuts on each side of the windshield
would need to be aligned. 
 
I'd suggest to Ray that he take his windshield to a commercial glazier, one
that provides glass for buildings, and see if they can cut it for him.
 
Ron
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Richard Collins
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 4:28 PM
To: healeyray at yahoo.com; cbaustin at verizon.net
Cc: Webmeister
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
 
Hi Ray,
 
Just a thought but Safelite auto glass makes their own windshields;  At
least
that's what they told me when I had my wife's windshield replaced. Maybe
they
can do a special for you.
 
Richard of KY
60 BN7
 
 
>> Charlie
> I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
> hot rod parlance) because it looks so cool. The posts and frame are
finished
> and I am trying to get the glass done. I am using a serious glass
fabricator
> to do the work. On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied
glass
> had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem
unless
> you try to cut it) They suggested we try glass from a different
manufacturer
> as it may not have the same stress patterns. So I'm looking for an
alternate
> glass manufacturer. Any leads or information would be appreciated.
> Regards
> Ray Juncal
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From Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com  Tue Oct  5 16:23:37 2010
From: Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 15:23:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>
	<449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B8F64@PRGMBX07>

Ray,
You might just want to go with some plexiglass. It is cheap enough that you
can buy more when the wipers (if you are using them) scratch it. Plexiglass
was good enough for a 100S without side frames.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8
Ex 100S

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ray Juncal
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:23 PM
To: Charley Braum
Cc: List Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers

Charlie
   I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
hot rod  parlance) because it looks so cool.  The posts and frame are
finished
and I am trying to get the glass done.  I am using a serious glass fabricator
to do the work.  On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied
glass
had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem
unless
you try to cut it)  They suggested we try glass from a different manufacturer
as it may not have the same stress patterns.  So I'm looking for an alternate
glass manufacturer.  Any leads or information would be appreciated.
Regards
Ray Juncal

--- On Tue, 10/5/10, Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote:

From: Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
To: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 5:44 AM






    What is the intent? I think
windscreen glass is hard to cut once
finished because of the laminates that keep
the pieces from separating when
broken - could be wrong here!

    I bought a pile of Bugeye parts
that had
a windscreen made of Lexan (sp?) which I believe is pretty tough
material. I
gave it to a buddy that races on - he said it was to reduce weight.
It was
really clear and the slight bend, such as with the 100, is not hard to
accomplish.

    Just a couple thoughts,
regards,






        CB
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Oct  5 17:17:28 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 19:17:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BMC BJ7/BJ8 Parts Manual on CD
Message-ID: <00f701cb64e3$7af2aff0$70d80fd0$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
Does anyone know if the BJ7/BJ8 parts manual on CD is available anyplace?
Several years ago, John P. New of London, Ontario was producing these.  I
got one free by proof-reading sections of it for him, but I think eventually
he went into production with them.  Trying to help another Healeyphile get
one.
 
Thanks,
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue Oct  5 17:21:14 2010
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 19:21:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>
	<449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikFw2e_cNLSEwi_iciuPViGiHTrPBDNXg2kzRpK@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Ray,
I have in the past tried to shorten a laminated screen with unsatisfactory
results.
The last one I had done by a water jet cutter. Like cutting butter..
Michael Salter

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Tue Oct  5 17:57:27 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:57:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BMC BJ7/BJ8 Parts Manual on CD
In-Reply-To: <00f701cb64e3$7af2aff0$70d80fd0$@rr.com>
References: <00f701cb64e3$7af2aff0$70d80fd0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <014d01cb64e9$11439370$33caba50$@verizon.net>

There are several on eBay right now.

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 BJ8 Healeys
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 7:17 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BMC BJ7/BJ8 Parts Manual on CD

Hello, Healeyphiles -

Does anyone know if the BJ7/BJ8 parts manual on CD is available anyplace?
Several years ago, John P. New of London, Ontario was producing these.  I
got one free by proof-reading sections of it for him, but I think eventually
he went into production with them.  Trying to help another Healeyphile get
one.

Thanks,
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 18:04:24 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:04:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] no healey content, land rover listserv question
Message-ID: <AANLkTimiNPS8Y5yZTeHPwRO=ioNcSW3cnizEHeA_NPXY@mail.gmail.com>

I just checked team.net and there does not seem to be a Land Rover listserv
posted.
Does anyone have a link to such a list?
Anyone know the top speed of a 4cyl diesel land rover series III 109?
should be a long drive back home from Indiana.


-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Tue Oct  5 18:21:05 2010
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 20:21:05 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Thank You All
Message-ID: <1a966.5ae84a3a.39dd1af1@aol.com>

Just wanted to take the time to say thank you very much to all of you  
who've purchased my Bonneville DVD. Every comment I've received has been very  
positive and it seems the video has been enjoyed by many. Again I want to 
thank  you all and because of the response I have received, I will be doing 
this again  when Steve Pike brings the streamliner back to Bonneville in 2011. 
So be on the  look out for Bonneville Part 2 probably early 2012!
 
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598
_www.airtightproductions.com_ (http://www.airtightproductions.com)  

From jnew at hazelden.ca  Tue Oct  5 18:56:28 2010
From: jnew at hazelden.ca (John P. New)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 20:56:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BMC BJ7/BJ8 Parts Manual on CD
In-Reply-To: <00f701cb64e3$7af2aff0$70d80fd0$@rr.com>
References: <00f701cb64e3$7af2aff0$70d80fd0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <201010052056.30172.jnew@hazelden.ca>

Hi Steve,

Yes, I eventually did produce the BJ7/BJ8 Parts List, as well as the one for 
the BN7/BT7. I almost finished the CD for BN4/6, but ran out of steam; maybe 
if there is enough interest, I can finish it.

Your friend can go to my site, www.lbcdigital.com, and order one there as well 
as try out a demo version. I believe I still have some CDs in stock. If not, I 
can press some more.

John

On Tuesday, October 05, 2010 07:17:28 pm BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
> 
> Does anyone know if the BJ7/BJ8 parts manual on CD is available anyplace?
> Several years ago, John P. New of London, Ontario was producing these.  I
> got one free by proof-reading sections of it for him, but I think
> eventually he went into production with them.  Trying to help another
> Healeyphile get one.
> 
> Thanks,
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC
> _______________________________________________
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 19:16:10 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 18:16:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN1 Dash Color Combinations
Message-ID: <AANLkTimZqmP0hrmHt517=o58GGNiX8uq6yL=1g5kP6nq@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,

I'd like to hear from anyone who owns an original Carmine Red BN1 with a
body number under 1,000 regarding the original color/s of their dash and
instrument cluster.

Steven Kingsbury, BN1 #598 and Bill Barnett, BN1 #663 need NOT answer since
I know what their color combinations  were.  I'm trying to confirm that *
their* color combinations were the standard and not the exception.

Cheers,

Curt Arndt
AH Concours Committee

From healey at hunterbane.com  Tue Oct  5 19:33:17 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 21:33:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Need two brackets for seatbelts
Message-ID: <57F92C62-F33C-4F5F-A6F9-AA522A074413@hunterbane.com>

I am in the process of trying to install seatbelts and I need the  
brackets that go on the floor.  Anybody have any lying around with  
hardware?  Here is a picture.
http://picasaweb.google.com/OBrimberry/AustinHealey#5524738350336040834

Olin
3000MKII
Raleigh, NC

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Oct  5 19:50:07 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 21:50:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN1 Dash Color Combinations
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimZqmP0hrmHt517=o58GGNiX8uq6yL=1g5kP6nq@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimZqmP0hrmHt517=o58GGNiX8uq6yL=1g5kP6nq@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AAB52BD90CEB485BAB580586E42A2B4A@LIFEBOOK>

Curt,
I have Body 718 here and the main body colour was Carmine. The interior was 
black with orangey red piping, the 2 piece dash has the instrument cluster 
in Carmine but the rest of the dash panel is Old English White, and even 
upon the closest examination, this is original paint. I know OEW doesn't 
make any sense at all, but here it is.

Rich Chrysler
Hundred Registrar

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" <cnaarndt at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 9:16 PM
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Early BN1 Dash Color Combinations

> Listers,
>
> I'd like to hear from anyone who owns an original Carmine Red BN1 with a
> body number under 1,000 regarding the original color/s of their dash and
> instrument cluster.
>
> Steven Kingsbury, BN1 #598 and Bill Barnett, BN1 #663 need NOT answer 
> since
> I know what their color combinations  were.  I'm trying to confirm that *
> their* color combinations were the standard and not the exception.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt Arndt
> AH Concours Committee
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Tue Oct  5 20:02:20 2010
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 02:02:20 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <COL106-W629F99E1748E88CCCD5788C06E0@phx.gbl>

Chris - and the rest of the guys. This is the first I have heard of this spark
plug depth issue. This is now on my radar!!  So, I walked around my shop
tonight and checked a couple of engines. The AEC 960 is the casting/part
number on my original 3000 engine (circa 1959). It is also the same casting #
on my BJ8 cylinder head. I looked at one of my 100-6 heads and the casting #
is AEC 721. As far as I know, the only real difference between the 100-6 and
300 heads was the boss where the water temp bulb screwed into - hence a
different casting #. The chamber volume is the same.
I think that  what you have discovered is a factory machining issue. You
should not compare a BN1 and Sprite head with the AEC960. That's apples and
oranges. You need to compare a BJ8 head with an earlier AEC 960 head. Having
said that, I am not about to pull the head off my BJ8 motor to make any
comparisons.
Westlake designs have nothing to do with the spark plug depth. Westlake is
only responsible for the heart shaped designed of the combustion chamber.
I would really like to hear from others on the list that can confirm this
spark plug depth issue, because I am pretty sure that the castings are the
same - just different machining practices. Then again, I could be wrong.


Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 18:54:53 +1100
> From: austin.healey at gmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net; shop at justbrits.com;
msalter at precisionsportscar.com; frogeye at porterscustom.com;
bspidell at comcast.net; racarbon at verizon.net
> Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat and
timing issue
>
> Ok Guys - here is the follow up as promised re the spark plug seat issue on
> the AEC960 cylinder head.
>
> I've discussed this on and off for nearly 12 years - we discovered this
> issue when I rebuilt my BJ8 in 1998
>
> Yesterday, I pulled out 3 different westlake design cylinder heads - a
> Sprite; a 100/4; and a 3000 - and using the SAME spark plug - took a few
> pics....
>
> Simply - the spark plugs on "some" 12 port 3000 cylinder heads don't go in
> deep enough compared to any other westlake head design.
>
> Which is just wrong....
>
> Here is my take, with pictures....
> http://www.myaustinhealey.com/aec960-healey-cylinder-head.html
>
> Fire away.....
>
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Oct  5 21:17:51 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:17:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTineJpZwe6a=RWikq=j0EK+=X04fqSHiCOvmJ1jJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W629F99E1748E88CCCD5788C06E0@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTineJpZwe6a=RWikq=j0EK+=X04fqSHiCOvmJ1jJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CABEA5F.2030502@justbrits.com>

  << Yes - since been confirmed AEC960 is a 
casting number.
And yes - it's the machining >>

Richard, as I told Chris this early AM [for ME - 
LOL], I DO recall
this subject On List;  I'm thinking 6 - 7 years 
ago as it is NOT the first time here.

The pics DO "tell a tale" tho !!  I do find the 
subject quite interesting and I REALLY do wish I 
could recall the last
conversation about it<G> !!

And NO, I am NOT going "Archive diving" as I am 
falling asleep as
I type !!

Nite all !!

Ed

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Tue Oct  5 21:58:19 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:58:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Need two brackets for seatbelts
In-Reply-To: <57F92C62-F33C-4F5F-A6F9-AA522A074413@hunterbane.com>
References: <57F92C62-F33C-4F5F-A6F9-AA522A074413@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <4CABF3DB.4020503@earthlink.net>

Olin,

They're available from British Car Specialists.

Bob

Olin Brimberry wrote:
> I am in the process of trying to install seatbelts and I need the  
> brackets that go on the floor.  Anybody have any lying around with  
> hardware?  Here is a picture.
> http://picasaweb.google.com/OBrimberry/AustinHealey#5524738350336040834
> 
> Olin
> 3000MKII
> Raleigh, NC
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Tue Oct  5 22:10:06 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:10:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W629F99E1748E88CCCD5788C06E0@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W629F99E1748E88CCCD5788C06E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CABF69E.6070908@earthlink.net>

No need to pull the head, just remove a spark plug and measure the 
length of the (threaded) spark plug hole - counting threads would work. 
  'Incorrectly machined' heads will have a longer threaded hole.

Cheers,
Bob
3000 MkI registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

richard mayor wrote:
> Chris - and the rest of the guys. This is the first I have heard of this spark
> plug depth issue. This is now on my radar!!  So, I walked around my shop
> tonight and checked a couple of engines. The AEC 960 is the casting/part
> number on my original 3000 engine (circa 1959). It is also the same casting #
> on my BJ8 cylinder head. I looked at one of my 100-6 heads and the casting #
> is AEC 721. As far as I know, the only real difference between the 100-6 and
> 300 heads was the boss where the water temp bulb screwed into - hence a
> different casting #. The chamber volume is the same.
> I think that  what you have discovered is a factory machining issue. You
> should not compare a BN1 and Sprite head with the AEC960. That's apples and
> oranges. You need to compare a BJ8 head with an earlier AEC 960 head. Having
> said that, I am not about to pull the head off my BJ8 motor to make any
> comparisons.
> Westlake designs have nothing to do with the spark plug depth. Westlake is
> only responsible for the heart shaped designed of the combustion chamber.
> I would really like to hear from others on the list that can confirm this
> spark plug depth issue, because I am pretty sure that the castings are the
> same - just different machining practices. Then again, I could be wrong.
> 
> 
> Richard Mayor
> BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
> Portland, Oregon

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Tue Oct  5 22:16:15 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 21:16:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] no healey content, land rover listserv question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimiNPS8Y5yZTeHPwRO=ioNcSW3cnizEHeA_NPXY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimiNPS8Y5yZTeHPwRO=ioNcSW3cnizEHeA_NPXY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikFdm+8b5snLWE9FduTsJnG_An=EXfKQuMCWWpB@mail.gmail.com>

I don't know the exact numbers, but I believe the 0-60 time is dawn to dusk.
and I have heard that a top speed run requires a calendar watch.
[/tongue in cheek]
Rick

On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 5:04 PM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I just checked team.net and there does not seem to be a Land Rover
> listserv
> posted.
> Does anyone have a link to such a list?
> Anyone know the top speed of a 4cyl diesel land rover series III 109?
> should be a long drive back home from Indiana.
>
>
> --
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Oct  5 22:31:28 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:31:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTineJpZwe6a=RWikq=j0EK+=X04fqSHiCOvmJ1jJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W629F99E1748E88CCCD5788C06E0@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTineJpZwe6a=RWikq=j0EK+=X04fqSHiCOvmJ1jJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CABFBA0.9080706@comcast.net>

  On heads and castings ...

How much did Weslake contribute to the design of Austin-Healey heads?  Our BN2's head has 'Weslake' on the casting; 
presumably he contributed to the design.  Our machinist, who assembled the head, got really excited when he saw 'Weslake.'


bs



On 10/5/2010 8:04 PM, Chris Dimmock [Healey] wrote:
> Hi Richard,
>
> Yes - since been confirmed AEC960 is a casting number.  And yes - it's the machining
>
> And who or where the production AEC960 heads were machined, over a 6 year period - is anyones guess. But some are 
> definately WRONGLY machined.
>
> I totally agree Richard - its a machining issue, and relatively easily fixed.
>
> Richard - if you look at your AEC721 head - I'll bet you it is machined correctly. As are the earlier 100/6 "log" head.
>
> Harry Weslake's combustion chamber & port designs were subject of many patents - and the reason for including pics of 
> two other Harry Weslake designed chambers was to show that the production/ machining of the AEC960 heads I have is 
> just wrong - and I used exactly the SAME spark plug in all 3 pics.
>
> And if the plug is sitting down inside the plughole - that makes these AEC960 heads a lower compression than they were 
> originally designed to be.
>
> So as AEC960 head castings are used on all 3000's - from early MK1s to late BJ8 - as well as other austin/ wolseley 
> sedans - such as the 6/1100 mk2 - its really a case of trying to find whether they are all affected - or just some, or 
> a date range.
>
> But that's academic - the real issue is that I've finally had time to explain in pictures what I had tried to explain 
> on this list for the past 12 years in words i.e. (some? all?) of these heads are incorreectly machined.
>
> And Geoff Healey wouldn't have picked it up - the race cars and rally cars were running the alloy head based on the 
> AEC721 post the 100/6, and all 100/6 AEC 721 castings appear fine.
>
> If you want some understanding of how much Harry Weslake did for engines, design, bikes, cars and racing - and more 
> than just a heart shaped combustion chamber - you can start here 
> http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2010/03/harry-weslake-and-swirl.html or here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weslake
>
> I'm probably more academically interested in anyone who can find an AEC960 head that doesn't exhibit this issue (other 
> than the one on my black & white car, which we machined 12 years ago...)
>
> Chris
>
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From healeyray at yahoo.com  Tue Oct  5 23:11:44 2010
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 22:11:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B8F64@PRGMBX07>
Message-ID: <158305.65359.qm@web111411.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Ken
   Plex is my fall back position.  I hope I can get a good glass one but at
$200+ a shot there is a limit.
Ray

--- On Tue, 10/5/10, Freese, Ken <Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com> wrote:

From: Freese, Ken <Ken.Freese at Aerojet.com>
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
To: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com>, "Charley Braum"
<cbaustin at verizon.net>
Cc: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 3:23 PM

Ray,
You might just want to go with some plexiglass. It is cheap enough that you
can buy more when the wipers (if you are using them) scratch it. Plexiglass
was good enough for a 100S without side frames.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8
Ex 100S

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ray Juncal
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:23 PM
To: Charley Braum
Cc: List Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers

Charlie
   I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
hot rod  parlance) because it looks so cool.  The posts and frame are
finished
and I am trying to get the glass done.  I am using a serious glass fabricator
to do the work.  On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied
glass
had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem
unless
you try to cut it)  They suggested we try glass from a different manufacturer
as it may not have the same stress patterns.  So I'm looking for an alternate
glass manufacturer.  Any leads or information would be appreciated.
Regards
Ray Juncal

--- On Tue, 10/5/10, Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote:

From: Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
To: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 5:44 AM






    What is the intent? I think
windscreen glass is hard to cut once
finished because of the laminates that keep
the pieces from separating when
broken - could be wrong here!

    I bought a pile of Bugeye parts
that had
a windscreen made of Lexan (sp?) which I believe is pretty tough
material. I
gave it to a buddy that races on - he said it was to reduce weight.
It was
really clear and the slight bend, such as with the 100, is not hard to
accomplish.

    Just a couple thoughts,
regards,

       
               
               
               
               
        CB
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From healeyray at yahoo.com  Wed Oct  6 00:07:03 2010
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 23:07:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikFw2e_cNLSEwi_iciuPViGiHTrPBDNXg2kzRpK@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <800000.78359.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Michael
   How was that done?  The water-jet guy I talked with had a problem with the
curve in the glass.  His machine is a two axis and only wants to do flat
parts.  Did they get it done in one try?
Ray



--- On Tue, 10/5/10, Michael Salter <msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote:

From: Michael Salter <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
To: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Cc: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 4:21 PM

Hi Ray,
I have in the past tried to shorten a laminated screen with unsatisfactory
results.
The last one I had done by a water jet cutter. Like cutting butter..
Michael Salter








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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct  6 00:01:17 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:01:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] A-Frame bushing space measurement needed
In-Reply-To: <807950.46063.qm@web112505.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <807950.46063.qm@web112505.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101005225949.0206e470@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Thanks!
Two possible suppliers; I am not sure which one.
John

At 07:19 AM 10/4/2010 -0700, Patrick Yoas wrote:
>I have .901 on my measurement.
>My bushings came from Tom's Imports.

From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed Oct  6 00:35:19 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:35:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <4CABFBA0.9080706@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com><COL106-W629F99E1748E88CCCD5788C06E0@phx.gbl><AANLkTineJpZwe6a=RWikq=j0EK+=X04fqSHiCOvmJ1jJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CABFBA0.9080706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8CD3337C7C6CE4F-1CD8-9DE1@webmail-m080.sysops.aol.com>

Just went out to the garage to check accessible heads. The AEC 960 seems to
match what has been stated previously.  The electrode on a Champion 12Y plug
(3/4 inch thread, 1 inch including electrode) is pretty much flush with the
projected dome of the combustion chamber. The other head is a Westlake marked
AEC 666 (there is a reason this head didn't last long) that was used on the
integral intake 100-SIX. Admittedly the combustion chamber is different shape
with an interesting half moon cutout around the plug but the same plug does
project another 0.25 inch into the chamber.
Aloha
Perry

From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed Oct  6 01:14:39 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:14:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] A-Frame bushing space measurement needed
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101005225949.0206e470@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <807950.46063.qm@web112505.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20101005225949.0206e470@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CD333D46557814-1CD8-A3D8@webmail-m080.sysops.aol.com>

John
Just measured a set of original bushings (the ones that have more than just a
steel sleeve through the rubber) and they are just 0.875 long. Times two
equals 1.75 inches. The opening between the A-arm frame mount with bolt (pin
assembly) in place is 1.81 inches. Theoretically there is a slight gap between
the bushings when assembled using original parts. Suggest a slight trim with a
grinder to get the 0.901 bushings just a bit shorter. Easy to do.
Aloha
Perry






-----Original Message-----
From: john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, Oct 5, 2010 8:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] A-Frame bushing space measurement needed


Thanks!
Two possible suppliers; I am not sure which one.
John

At 07:19 AM 10/4/2010 -0700, Patrick Yoas wrote:
>I have .901 on my measurement.
>My bushings came from Tom's Imports.
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Oct  6 02:20:54 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:20:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] no healey content, land rover listserv question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimiNPS8Y5yZTeHPwRO=ioNcSW3cnizEHeA_NPXY@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimiNPS8Y5yZTeHPwRO=ioNcSW3cnizEHeA_NPXY@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CAC3166.6050501@chello.nl>

  To keep your sanity the max speed is about 50mph, a bit less for the 
diesel. With a squeeze the diesel may reach 60mph, the petrol version 
about 65mph. Lethal with these machines. You do need ear protection for 
long hauls, plus a big can of 20W50, a spare can of fuel, a decent 
supply of spare parts and a well equipped toolbox.
Prepare for the most uncomfortable ride you ever experienced in your 
life if you are over 6 ft tall.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
LR SIII SWB, petrol/LPG '74, converted to parabolic leaf springs, Koni's 
and front disc brakes.

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Wed Oct  6 03:09:01 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 20:09:01 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Shelby and the Pan Americana
In-Reply-To: <393804.90220.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <393804.90220.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4294C8D9CF564B538F1AB2E920D2ECD1@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

 

Many thanks to everyone who pointed me in the right direction for info on
Shelby and the 1954 Carrera Pan Americana.

 

There is a column in the next issue of our AH magazine and if anyone would
like a digital copy please let me know.

 

Hoo Roo

 

Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia

 

  _____  

From: J. Scott Morris [mailto:jstmorris at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, 29 September 2010 10:10 AM
To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shelby and the Pan Americana

 


Hello Patrick;  Here is my brief file on the '54 event.  Hope it helps.

--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling,
<http://mail.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif>  Murphy Lives

--- On Tue, 9/28/10, Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:


From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>
Subject: [Healeys] Shelby and the Pan Americana
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Received: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 6:17 PM

G'day



I recall reading the detail of the Carroll Shelby drive in the 1953 (or was
it 1954?) Carrera Pan American in a 100S. That when he hit a mile post and
rolled the car, breaking his arm.



Would anyone have that or something like it at their fingertips?



Hoo Roo



Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia
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From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Wed Oct  6 03:19:14 2010
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 11:19:14 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] co driver needed. Indiana to Portland, OR
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikQ4naNs22ueygAQH5Mmy8OZ7szJxNSeHe8cyaF@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Ks+m8-+fFv7=grOOUvSo+4Bnb5339oW8aGmRz@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikkcu7c7vYfm39Mcxifnhb0V0McBYwRnts-YUBu@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikQ4naNs22ueygAQH5Mmy8OZ7szJxNSeHe8cyaF@mail.gmail.com>
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Ira, the problem is, in my humble opinion, not a logistical but a financial
one!
Good luck with your laro (as the Duch nickname is)
Regards,
Jack

2010/10/5 I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>

> Jaap,
> Aren't you in the Netherlands? I see a logistical problem....
> Maybe I can take photos and send them to you.
> Ira
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Jaap Aeckerlin <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Well, Ira, I don't know that part of your beautiful country, so if you
>> insist....
>> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
>>
>> 2010/10/5 I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
>>
>>> Howdy,
>>>  I just bought a 1979 Series 3 Land Rover, located 30 min. north of
>>> Indianapolis,IN. I;m thinking of flying out and driving it back to
>>> Portland,
>>> Oregon. Any one out there up for an adventure? Its about 36 hours of road
>>> time.
>>> Let me know if you want to see the Pacific Northwest? or any part of the
>>> trip west.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Ira Erbs
>>> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
>>> IT CONSULTANTS
>>> Portland, OR
>>>      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
>>>     (______ \____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
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>>> Unsubscribe/Manage <http://www.team.net/forums%0AUnsubscribe/Manage>:
>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/j.aeckerlin at gmail.com
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
>       _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
>      (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
>          (_________________________)

From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Wed Oct  6 04:05:46 2010
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 05:05:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Thank You All
Message-ID: <AANLkTikTW-Kr6CBHQNesMFhtTXinOPoBwG+n-AJQe2iH@mail.gmail.com>

No Steve, it is the Healey community that should be thanking you for your
excellent work in bringing a major Healey event to those of us who couldn't
go.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who will be waiting for your next effort.

Thanks, and keep up the good work.

Jack

From sebring at hotkey.net.au  Wed Oct  6 05:32:49 2010
From: sebring at hotkey.net.au (Joe and Lenore Armour)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:32:49 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] The AEC960 Healey 3000 Cylinder Head spark plug seat
 and timing issue
In-Reply-To: <4CABFBA0.9080706@comcast.net>
References: <AANLkTikZ3e6f1ie+L9DxxFjb0m8w50nJMfPkc050bn7D@mail.gmail.com>
	<COL106-W629F99E1748E88CCCD5788C06E0@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTineJpZwe6a=RWikq=j0EK+=X04fqSHiCOvmJ1jJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CABFBA0.9080706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4CAC5E61.4030206@hotkey.net.au>

Bob Spidell wrote:

>  On heads and castings ...
>
> How much did Weslake contribute to the design of Austin-Healey heads?  
> Our BN2's head has 'Weslake' on the casting; presumably he contributed 
> to the design.  Our machinist, who assembled the head, got really 
> excited when he saw 'Weslake.'
>
>
> bs
>
Well I do not know if this counts but Harry had many,many patents in his 
name for the 'heart'shaped combustion chambers plus other design 
features relating to  cylinder heads, air flow and fuel 
mixing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also cross flow, semi downdraught heads for A-series engines which were 
fitted to 'works' Sprites and Minis with Lucas fuel injection and the 
USA's V.12 Gurney-Weslake formula 1 engine.

Is that enough so indicate the mans importance?

Joe

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Wed Oct  6 06:05:07 2010
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:05:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B8F64@PRGMBX07>
References: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>
	<449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B8F64@PRGMBX07>
Message-ID: <4CAC65F3.4010504@comcast.net>

Today, as in most everything else, some technological advances have been 
made since the days when the 100S was new.  Plexiglass is an acrylic, 
whereas a polycarbonate like Lexan may be better suited.  Lexan doesn't 
break as easily and can be coated to resist scratching, like the plastic 
eyeglasses.

Freese, Ken wrote:
> Ray,
> You might just want to go with some plexiglass. It is cheap enough that you
> can buy more when the wipers (if you are using them) scratch it. Plexiglass
> was good enough for a 100S without side frames.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> Ex 100S
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Ray Juncal
> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:23 PM
> To: Charley Braum
> Cc: List Healey
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
>
> Charlie
>    I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches (chopped in
> hot rod  parlance) because it looks so cool.  The posts and frame are
> finished
> and I am trying to get the glass done.  I am using a serious glass fabricator
> to do the work.  On the first try they discovered that the moss supplied
> glass
> had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a problem
> unless
> you try to cut it)  They suggested we try glass from a different manufacturer
> as it may not have the same stress patterns.  So I'm looking for an alternate
> glass manufacturer.  Any leads or information would be appreciated.
> Regards
> Ray Juncal
>
> --- On Tue, 10/5/10, Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> From: Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
> To: "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com>
> Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 5:44 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>     What is the intent? I think
> windscreen glass is hard to cut once
> finished because of the laminates that keep
> the pieces from separating when
> broken - could be wrong here!
>
>     I bought a pile of Bugeye parts
> that had
> a windscreen made of Lexan (sp?) which I believe is pretty tough
> material. I
> gave it to a buddy that races on - he said it was to reduce weight.
> It was
> really clear and the slight bend, such as with the 100, is not hard to
> accomplish.
>
>     Just a couple thoughts,
> regards,
>
>
>
>
>
>
>         CB
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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Wed Oct  6 07:10:11 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 00:10:11 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
In-Reply-To: <4CAC65F3.4010504@comcast.net>
References: <CB6C591C939649C5BF5E88EF74DA4FB2@universal1>
	<449020.70274.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<098E2B89EFCC1F40A63BBC6B403BFDDC088B8F64@PRGMBX07>
	<4CAC65F3.4010504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9AC45C65-25FE-4231-BBDA-8481AFE2B15F@gmail.com>

Ken and Charlie.
You are all correct.
Ray - Try a modern material.
These days, with the right guy, you can use a glass screen as a  
template. And a mold. For a one off.
And get a safer, and optically correct screen.
Next time you visit an optometrist, tell him why you want "glass"  
glasses.
Then listen.
I didn't get glass glasses for my first pair (yes, never previously  
had glasses) last week.
And think of the weight saving!!!
;-)
Chris

Sent from my iPhone

On 06/10/2010, at 11:05 PM, Charlie Baldwin <mgcharlie at comcast.net>  
wrote:

> Today, as in most everything else, some technological advances have  
> been
> made since the days when the 100S was new.  Plexiglass is an acrylic,
> whereas a polycarbonate like Lexan may be better suited.  Lexan  
> doesn't
> break as easily and can be coated to resist scratching, like the  
> plastic
> eyeglasses.
>
> Freese, Ken wrote:
>> Ray,
>> You might just want to go with some plexiglass. It is cheap enough  
>> that you
>> can buy more when the wipers (if you are using them) scratch it.  
>> Plexiglass
>> was good enough for a 100S without side frames.
>> Ken Freese
>> 65 BJ8
>> Ex 100S
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- 
>> bounces at autox.team.net]
>> On Behalf Of Ray Juncal
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:23 PM
>> To: Charley Braum
>> Cc: List Healey
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield glass makers
>>
>> Charlie
>>   I have an extra windshield that I am cutting down two inches  
>> (chopped in
>> hot rod  parlance) because it looks so cool.  The posts and frame are
>> finished
>> and I am trying to get the glass done.  I am using a serious glass  
>> fabricator
>> to do the work.  On the first try they discovered that the moss  
>> supplied
>> glass
>> had manufacturing stress built in that caused a failure. (not a  
>> problem
>> unless
>> you try to cut it)  They suggested we try glass from a different  
>> manufacturer
>> as it may not have the same stress patterns.  So I'm looking for an  
>> alternate
>> glass manufacturer.  Any leads or information would be appreciated.
>> Regards
>> Ray

From pennell at cox.net  Wed Oct  6 08:08:25 2010
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:08:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <57F92C62-F33C-4F5F-A6F9-AA522A074413@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <20101006100825.Z1QBO.2043401.imail@eastrmwml44>

Olin,

I believe I have a set of the orig belt attachments with eyes.  They are in poor shape as I remember and need cleaning up and plating.  I will send them for $20 including shipping.  Let me know.

Keith

---- Olin Brimberry <healey at hunterbane.com> wrote: 
> I am in the process of trying to install seatbelts and I need the  
> brackets that go on the floor.  Anybody have any lying around with  
> hardware?  Here is a picture.
> http://picasaweb.google.com/OBrimberry/AustinHealey#5524738350336040834
> 
> Olin
> 3000MKII
> Raleigh, NC
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct  6 09:56:02 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:56:02 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] A-Frame bushing space measurement needed
In-Reply-To: <8CD333D46557814-1CD8-A3D8@webmail-m080.sysops.aol.com>
References: <807950.46063.qm@web112505.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20101005225949.0206e470@pop.att.yahoo.com>
	<8CD333D46557814-1CD8-A3D8@webmail-m080.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101006085418.02001ad0@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Thanks Perry, this information is very helpful!

At 03:14 AM 10/6/2010 -0400, healeyguy at aol.com wrote:
>John
>Just measured a set of original bushings ...they are just 0.875 
>long.... Theoretically there is a slight gap between
>the bushings when assembled using original parts. Suggest a slight trim with a
>grinder to get the 0.901 bushings just a bit shorter. Easy to do.
>Aloha
>Perry

From rjswain at hotmail.com  Wed Oct  6 10:43:40 2010
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:43:40 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and another question
Message-ID: <SNT124-W27E25B165A9F71AB424A0EB56E0@phx.gbl>

Thanks everyone who took the time to comment on bonnet louvers for a 100-6. As
usual the responses were all over the place. It was suggested that hot air and
odours from the engine compartment will flow over the windscreen and into my
face. Someone with louvers said that the only time there was an odour problem
was when something was amiss (overflowing float bowl, leaking radiator hose)
in the engine compartment. Some people thought louvers look awful, others
really like their looks. I suppose it depends on the size, location and
pattern of the louvers. I got measurements for 100M louvers and a couple of
people who can do the work. Also got offers of already louvered bonnets. Lots
for me to mull over.
Now for another question about louvers. Can anyone tell me what the louvered
bonnets DHMC sold as an option for 100-6s looked like? No chance I suppose of
a photo.
Cheers
Rick Swain'59 BN4

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct  6 11:14:20 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:14:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and another question
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W27E25B165A9F71AB424A0EB56E0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W27E25B165A9F71AB424A0EB56E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinRH1dAhoHfmhLVHMgrTPxV27_Jyhee2B4sevA3@mail.gmail.com>

Bonnet louvers look great. Wing vents also look great, but remove more heat

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 6, 2010 10:08 AM, "Rick Swain" <rjswain at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks everyone who took the time to comment on bonnet louvers for a
100-6. As
> usual the responses were all over the place. It was suggested that hot air
and
> odours from the engine compartment will flow over the windscreen and into
my
> face. Someone with louvers said that the only time there was an odour
problem
> was when something was amiss (overflowing float bowl, leaking radiator
hose)
> in the engine compartment. Some people thought louvers look awful, others
> really like their looks. I suppose it depends on the size, location and
> pattern of the louvers. I got measurements for 100M louvers and a couple
of
> people who can do the work. Also got offers of already louvered bonnets.
Lots
> for me to mull over.
> Now for another question about louvers. Can anyone tell me what the
louvered
> bonnets DHMC sold as an option for 100-6s looked like? No chance I suppose
of
> a photo.
> Cheers
> Rick Swain'59 BN4
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct  6 11:36:35 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 17:36:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and another question
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W27E25B165A9F71AB424A0EB56E0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W27E25B165A9F71AB424A0EB56E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2867AC7D332EA085573D7EB86E0@phx.gbl>

'Odours' sounds kinda negative.  For the record, I said I liked the smell of
warm oil.  :)
Google finds me this repro being sold at AH
Spares:http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/BONNET,LOUVERED-aluminium-OBP255.as
px"This is an exact replica of the louvered bonnet fitted to most competition
Austin Healey 100/6s and 3000s. Designed to increase airflow in the engine
bay to assist in cooling."
From
ahead4healeys:http://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk/BONNET--LOUVERED---ALUMINIUM-id3
474.htmlThis one doesn't make any claims.  ( Better image though. )
Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> From: rjswain at hotmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:43:40 +0000
> Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and another question
>
> Thanks everyone who took the time to comment on bonnet louvers for a 100-6.
As
> usual the responses were all over the place. It was suggested that hot air
and
> odours from the engine compartment will flow over the windscreen and into
my
> face. Someone with louvers said that the only time there was an odour
problem
> was when something was amiss (overflowing float bowl, leaking radiator
hose)
> in the engine compartment. Some people thought louvers look awful, others
> really like their looks. I suppose it depends on the size, location and
> pattern of the louvers. I got measurements for 100M louvers and a couple of
> people who can do the work. Also got offers of already louvered bonnets.
Lots
> for me to mull over.
> Now for another question about louvers. Can anyone tell me what the
louvered
> bonnets DHMC sold as an option for 100-6s looked like? No chance I suppose
of
> a photo.
> Cheers
> Rick Swain'59 BN4

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct  6 12:01:35 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:01:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and another question
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w2867AC7D332EA085573D7EB86E0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W27E25B165A9F71AB424A0EB56E0@phx.gbl>,
	<BAY147-w2867AC7D332EA085573D7EB86E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w219122AA0B4D2527BC039AB86E0@phx.gbl>

I'll give that another shot ...

'Odours' sounds kinda negative. For the record, I said I liked the smell of
warm oil. :)

Google finds me this repro being sold at AH Spares:
http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/BONNET,LOUVERED-aluminium-OBP255.aspx
"This is an exact replica of the louvered bonnet fitted to most competition
 Austin Healey 100/6s and 3000s. Designed to increase airflow in the engine
 bay to assist in cooling."

>From ahead4healeys:
http://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk/BONNET--LOUVERED---ALUMINIUM-id3474.html
This one doesn't make any claims. ( Better image though. )


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


>> From: rjswain at hotmail.com
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:43:40 +0000
>> Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and another question
>>
>> Thanks everyone who took the time to comment on bonnet louvers for a
100-6.
> As
>> usual the responses were all over the place. It was suggested that hot air
> and
>> odours from the engine compartment will flow over the windscreen and into
> my
>> face. Someone with louvers said that the only time there was an odour
> problem
>> was when something was amiss (overflowing float bowl, leaking radiator
> hose)
>> in the engine compartment. Some people thought louvers look awful, others
>> really like their looks. I suppose it depends on the size, location and
>> pattern of the louvers. I got measurements for 100M louvers and a couple
of
>> people who can do the work. Also got offers of already louvered bonnets.
> Lots
>> for me to mull over.
>> Now for another question about louvers. Can anyone tell me what the
> louvered
>> bonnets DHMC sold as an option for 100-6s looked like? No chance I suppose
> of
>> a photo.
>> Cheers
>> Rick Swain'59 BN4

From racarbon at verizon.net  Wed Oct  6 12:24:10 2010
From: racarbon at verizon.net (Ray Carbone)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:24:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Needed - 3-point Seatbelts
Message-ID: <970D5308C76F40CCA025FC4C9EDA7E1B@rac>

Hi all,



As I understand, NJ requires 3-point seat belts for children 8-years to be
able to ride cars like my Healey.  Since my granddaughter is approaching that
age, I would like to find a source for 3-point belts with the proper fitting
for my BJ8s shoulder belt attachment.



For those unfamiliar with the BJ8 shoulder belt attachment, there are 2-bolts
on each side that extend through the rear wheel well and backseat side panel
that are capped by acorn nuts.  The shoulder attachment consists of a belt end
plate with 2-holes that are secured by these bolts.



Thanks and all the best,



Ray (64BH8P1)

From healey at hunterbane.com  Wed Oct  6 14:41:30 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:41:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Needed - 3-point Seatbelts
In-Reply-To: <970D5308C76F40CCA025FC4C9EDA7E1B@rac>
References: <970D5308C76F40CCA025FC4C9EDA7E1B@rac>
Message-ID: <4CACDEFA.4060201@hunterbane.com>

  Ray,

Here is a source of information on the MGAs I did not mention to you 
earlier.  As in the earlier email - same part numbers for seatbelts.

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/interior/int120.htm

Olin

On 10/6/2010 2:24 PM, Ray Carbone wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> As I understand, NJ requires 3-point seat belts for children 8-years to be
> able to ride cars like my Healey.  Since my granddaughter is approaching that
> age, I would like to find a source for 3-point belts with the proper fitting
> for my BJ8s shoulder belt attachment.
>
>
>
> For those unfamiliar with the BJ8 shoulder belt attachment, there are 2-bolts
> on each side that extend through the rear wheel well and backseat side panel
> that are capped by acorn nuts.  The shoulder attachment consists of a belt end
> plate with 2-holes that are secured by these bolts.
>
>
>
> Thanks and all the best,
>
>
>
> Ray (64BH8P1)

From healey at hunterbane.com  Wed Oct  6 19:17:05 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 21:17:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Need two brackets for seatbelts
In-Reply-To: <57F92C62-F33C-4F5F-A6F9-AA522A074413@hunterbane.com>
References: <57F92C62-F33C-4F5F-A6F9-AA522A074413@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <76D6556C-3740-4F23-9A80-3790CB00F776@hunterbane.com>

Update on the progress of the brackets:

John Sims kindly offered me an unused set (minus reinforcing plate) at  
a very reasonable price, which he has already put into the mail -  
Thanks John.  I will get a plate made up at work.

For those that may need a pair, Keith has a well used set and new ones  
can be purchased at British Car Specialties.  Thanks for all the  
suggestions.  BTW, I even got a call from Marion, whom I haven't  
spoken with in years and was able to catch up with him.

As a related side note, I was surprised to find that our cars from BT7  
on, have a center hole in the middle of the the two holes for the  
subject bracket.  So, I suppose this could be used for a single eye- 
bolt type fastener, but you will have all the stress at a single  
point.  For what I have seen, the ends of the belts that mount at this  
point, do not have the quick release lever to allow it to be attached  
to a closed loop, so you would have to figure how to attach it.

As an engineer, I like the two bolts with the reinforcing plate to  
better distribute the stresses.  In reality though, your body would  
have to take one hell of a force to bend/rip the floorpan for a single  
bolt application, unless your floorpans are rusty originals.

Olin
On Oct 5, 2010, at 9:33 PM, Olin Brimberry wrote:

> I am in the process of trying to install seatbelts and I need the
> brackets that go on the floor.  Anybody have any lying around with
> hardware?  Here is a picture.
> http://picasaweb.google.com/OBrimberry/ 
> AustinHealey#5524738350336040834
>
> Olin
> 3000MKII
> Raleigh, NC
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From ynotink at msn.com  Wed Oct  6 20:51:00 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 02:51:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] no healey content, land rover listserv question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikFdm+8b5snLWE9FduTsJnG_An=EXfKQuMCWWpB@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTimiNPS8Y5yZTeHPwRO=ioNcSW3cnizEHeA_NPXY@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTikFdm+8b5snLWE9FduTsJnG_An=EXfKQuMCWWpB@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W13EAC65F745FD070802456A56F0@phx.gbl>

I did a similar drive in a petrol powered series III 88. Fort Benning to
Sebring, FL and then to Albuquerque. A diesel 109 will probably be capable of
60 mph on the flat once it gets rolling. Downhill you can keep up pretty well.
Over the continental divide you may need to get out and drive stakes to check
your progress. Best practice is to avoid the interstates if possible. You will
be more comfortable on a good secondary road and your progress won't suffer
much. Take your time. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the view.
Have fun I did.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 21:16:15 -0700
> From: richard.ewald at gmail.com
> To: eyera3 at gmail.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] no healey content, land rover listserv question
>
> I don't know the exact numbers, but I believe the 0-60 time is dawn to
dusk.
> and I have heard that a top speed run requires a calendar watch.
> [/tongue in cheek]
> Rick
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 5:04 PM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I just checked team.net and there does not seem to be a Land Rover
> > listserv
> > posted.
> > Does anyone have a link to such a list?
> > Anyone know the top speed of a 4cyl diesel land rover series III 109?
> > should be a long drive back home from Indiana.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ira Erbs
> > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> > IT CONSULTANTS
> > Portland, OR
> >      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
> >     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
> >         (_________________________)
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 02:17:24 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 16:17:24 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
Message-ID: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>

All -

Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
 The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend to
be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
 This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
documented miles.

So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.


1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?


I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.

Thoughts?

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.

Alan

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 03:57:21 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 02:57:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ECB95845-E6C8-4F9F-8A54-92BCB2DA350D@gmail.com>

Some people like to piss on anothers parade. I usually say no, I like  
to push it every where I go for exercise.

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Oct 7, 2010, at 1:17 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on  
> my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel  
> lights.
> The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I  
> tend to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working  
> order.
> This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K  
> original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in  
> the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that  
> thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to  
> say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was  
> unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Oct  7 04:02:44 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:02:44 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CAD9AC4.80802@chello.nl>

  "Just admiring my lovely engine"?
Kees Oudesluijs

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Oct  7 04:39:02 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:39:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CADA346.2020106@justbrits.com>

  << I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just 
fine" but later was unsatisfied
with my response, >>

<quote from passerby>
some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does 
that thing run?"
</quote>
My usual reply [ "sweetly" <G> ]:

"Why of course she does and much better with more
reliability than the 'thing' you call a car.
Have a nice days & thanks for asking."

Reactions are varied but usually preceded by mouth 
opened
wide & NO audio.

<VBEG>

Ed

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 04:52:00 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:52:00 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D22EC7A8-115E-4CF0-A18E-EEBDE0D866CD@gmail.com>

I've never encountered that Alan
But if I did, I'd just say...
Me: Yeah mate. It runs just fine. As a matter of fact, I was just  
checking that my radiator wasn't blocked. And my grille wasn't  
stained. Can't you smell it???
Him: what do you mean?
Me: well this guy in a turbo WRX STI (insert appropriate modern car  
here) just shit himself when I went past him at about 140 mph at those  
esse bends  just down the road..... I've already cleaned the  
windscreen, but it was starting to run a little warm....
Have you got a high pressure hose?
:-)

Sent from my iPhone

On 07/10/2010, at 7:17 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on  
> my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel  
> lights.
> The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I  
> tend to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working  
> order.
> This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K  
> original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in  
> the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that  
> thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to  
> say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was  
> unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan

From bernard.johnsen at ngc.com  Thu Oct  7 05:16:57 2010
From: bernard.johnsen at ngc.com (Johnsen, Bernard F (AS))
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 06:16:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] EXTERNAL: Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF120058E2D51@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>

<snip>
3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
<snip>

I believe Dick O'Kane covered this in "How to Repair Your Foreign Car".
He listed some replies, like "Just checking the carburetor - the mileage
is down to 73 MPG and I usually get around 125".

- Bernie Johnsen, 1967 BJ8

From ei_timo415 at yahoo.com  Thu Oct  7 05:40:10 2010
From: ei_timo415 at yahoo.com (Roy Bowman)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 04:40:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and a (3rd) question
Message-ID: <41428.9500.qm@web110408.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

 
To try to put a finer point on Robert's comments, AH Spares claims,
 
'"This is an exact replica of the louvered bonnet fitted to most competition
Austin Healey 100/6s and 3000s. Designed to increase airflow in the engine
bay to assist in cooling."

I, like many of you, have had some interest in the Healey lore (as related to
the Marque's competition history), and I can't remember a single example of
a 6-cyl competition Big Healey that was outfitted with such a panel.  In fact,
I just again perused the book "Big Healeys in Competition" by Baggott looking
for one as well.  Maybe one of you out there can refresh my sometimes failing
memory with a page number where such an example is clearly evident.  Perhaps
their phrasing should have been, "This is an exact replica of the
louvered bonnet fitted, on those rare occasions, to competition Austin Healey
100/6s and 3000s."  Side vents in the front wings were prevalent, but "most
competition" 6 cyl cars seems to be blowing proverbial smoke thru their
louvered bonnet. 
 
Roy Bowman
Indianapolis, IN
BJ828985
 
         
 

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 05:28:50 2010
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 07:28:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikXQ15UrVXk5o8UHj5mkmKcWSfEYWdmqAbNcyEq@mail.gmail.com>

He's an axe. You're driving what he wants to drive, and that's his way
of saying so.

- Tom

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
>  The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend
to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
>  This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From ah3000me at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 05:28:50 2010
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 07:28:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikXQ15UrVXk5o8UHj5mkmKcWSfEYWdmqAbNcyEq@mail.gmail.com>

He's an axe. You're driving what he wants to drive, and that's his way
of saying so.

- Tom

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
>  The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend
to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
>  This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Thu Oct  7 06:20:33 2010
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:20:33 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and a (3rd) question
In-Reply-To: <41428.9500.qm@web110408.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <41428.9500.qm@web110408.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <50CCFFD1B9C6424389383F7A13A0344601214E14DDC7@HE101451.emea1.cds.t-internal.com>

Oh, there were many club racers ( competition Austin Healey 100/6s and 3000s)
around with louvered bonnets in the 70s and early 80s. That was needed, as the
surviving engines were a bit over their best days.

Its just marketing, don`t worry.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany


-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Roy Bowman
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 7. Oktober 2010 13:40
An: Healeys
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and a (3rd) question


To try to put a finer point on Robert's comments, AH Spares claims,

'"This is an exact replica of the louvered bonnet fitted to most . Designed to
increase airflow in the engine bay to assist in cooling."

I, like many of you, have had some interest in the Healey lore (as related to
the Marque's competition history), and I can't remember a single example of a
6-cyl competition Big Healey that was outfitted with such a panel.  In fact, I
just again perused the book "Big Healeys in Competition" by Baggott looking
for one as well.  Maybe one of you out there can refresh my sometimes failing
memory with a page number where such an example is clearly evident.  Perhaps
their phrasing should have been, "This is an exact replica of the louvered
bonnet fitted, on those rare occasions, to competition Austin Healey 100/6s
and 3000s."  Side vents in the front wings were prevalent, but "most
competition" 6 cyl cars seems to be blowing proverbial smoke thru their
louvered bonnet.

Roy Bowman
Indianapolis, IN
BJ828985

From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Thu Oct  7 06:47:19 2010
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:47:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C8D30F67.A9AF%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

"No, I have it towed wherever I go.  It costs me a fortune!"


Alan Seigristhealey.nut at gmail.com

> All -
> 
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
>  The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
>  This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
> documented miles.
> 
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
> 
> 
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
> 
> 
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
> 
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Oct  7 06:51:53 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:51:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikXQ15UrVXk5o8UHj5mkmKcWSfEYWdmqAbNcyEq@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikXQ15UrVXk5o8UHj5mkmKcWSfEYWdmqAbNcyEq@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <022201cb661e$6bbc0f90$43342eb0$@verizon.net>

Excuse me ladies on the list but it sounds a little like penis envy to me.
Those who don't have sometimes deride those who do have.

Some people are so stupid they don't realize how stupid they are.

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
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 7:29 AM
To: Alan Seigrist; Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent!

He's an axe. You're driving what he wants to drive, and that's his way of
saying so.

- Tom

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on
> my '59 Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel
lights.
>  The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I
> tend
to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working
order.
>  This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K
> original documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in
> the parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does
> that thing run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was
> unsatisfied with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet
up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Thu Oct  7 06:53:48 2010
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 8:53:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20101007085348.1C10U.297881.root@pamxwww02-z01>

Here's a good retort.  "Amazing you can still walk---with all that fat hanging off your body"   or  "where will you rice car be when it reaches the age of the one"?




---- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote: 

=============
All -

Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
 The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend to
be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
 This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
documented miles.

So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.


1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?


I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.

Thoughts?

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.

Alan
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From amalin at mac.com  Thu Oct  7 06:55:33 2010
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:55:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E22D1A1D-C9FF-4BE8-9F5E-22814368B942@mac.com>

You're lucky you were standing by the car.  If you weren't he may have keyed
it.

Al Malin





On Oct 7, 2010, at 4:17 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote:

> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
> The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
> This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Oct  7 07:27:23 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 09:27:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
Message-ID: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
Before the thread on the oil pressure relief valve gets too cold, I wanted
to provide some information I received via communication with an instrument
engineer at Autometer (http://www.autometer.com) concerning the function of
the restrictor hole in the oil gauge line and the advisability of "bleeding"
the air out of the line.
While this is unlikely to put this issue to bed for all time, I thought it
would be helpful to have the input from someone who is actually in the
business of designing instruments.
 
According to the engineer, restrictor holes are normally built into
high-pressure sensing gauges to prevent damage due to dumping pressure into
them all at once.  For the restrictor in the relatively low-pressure oil
line on Healeys, he says it would help to prevent the gauge from registering
varying oil pressures from the pump at low engine rpms.   As far as the need
to bleed air out of the line, he says it is not necessary.  As a matter of
fact, the line will "re-air" itself each time the engine is shut down due to
drain-back of the oil into the engine.  Combined with the lack of vacuum
relief, the restrictor hole will help to slow down the drain-back, but if
the car sits long enough some oil will drain and will be replaced with air.
At higher engine rpms, any air in the line acts just as a shock absorber and
will dampen pressure pulses from the pump.
 
Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct  7 07:47:04 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:47:04 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
Message-ID: <BAY147-w1021311D4505EAC45BB893B86F0@phx.gbl>

Sounds like he accomplished his goal of raining on your parade, if that was
his intention.  He may have just been teasing you though for driving a Jag
instead of a Healey! ;)
I had no idea what your car looked like, so I googled it and came up with
this:http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z1636/Jaguar-MK-IX.aspx
That's really nice!  ( even had laptop trays built in in the back seat area!!!
:) )

I guess there's at least 2 ways to go at this.
I think your reply was good, except perhaps for the "sheepishly" part.  Keep
the smile on your face and give an enthusiastic "Does it ever!  Just like a
dream come true!"

The other way, is to say "Yes, ... thanks!  They're not like the modern car
though, they require a bit of regular tinkering and maintenance.  Everyone
needs a hobby, I guess.  Keeps me out of trouble."  Perhaps he walks away
believing that he has made the right choice for him and you can feel good
about yourself for not lowering yourself to sniping back at him.  And, really
it hasn't changed your opinion of your car.  So, 2 people happy and the world
is a better place?

Don't let the sniping get to you.  You bought the car to please yourself, not
to please others.  I don't think the intention is to really PO the guy or
you'll just be extremely nervous next time you leave the car unattended in a
parking lot near there.

I once got told ( about my MG ) in a tone that sounded like "poor choice of
car buddy!" )  "I knew a guy with one of these.  He spent half of his time
with it fixing it!"  I replied honestly with a genuine smile and enthusiasm
"That's half the fun!"  And his expression turned to one of understanding and
he smiled.


----------------------------------------
> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
> The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
> This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer. 73K original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan
> _______________________________________________

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 07:47:12 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 06:47:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] EXTERNAL: Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF120058E2D51@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF120058E2D51@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimS5jw46KqLMFaXRO+-gmmMob0-ZdmCALZEbMi2@mail.gmail.com>

Lol

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 7, 2010 4:38 AM, "Johnsen, Bernard F (AS)" <bernard.johnsen at ngc.com>
wrote:
> <snip>
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
> <snip>
>
> I believe Dick O'Kane covered this in "How to Repair Your Foreign Car".
> He listed some replies, like "Just checking the carburetor - the mileage
> is down to 73 MPG and I usually get around 125".
>
> - Bernie Johnsen, 1967 BJ8
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 07:47:12 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 06:47:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] EXTERNAL: Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF120058E2D51@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF120058E2D51@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimS5jw46KqLMFaXRO+-gmmMob0-ZdmCALZEbMi2@mail.gmail.com>

Lol

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 7, 2010 4:38 AM, "Johnsen, Bernard F (AS)" <bernard.johnsen at ngc.com>
wrote:
> <snip>
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
> <snip>
>
> I believe Dick O'Kane covered this in "How to Repair Your Foreign Car".
> He listed some replies, like "Just checking the carburetor - the mileage
> is down to 73 MPG and I usually get around 125".
>
> - Bernie Johnsen, 1967 BJ8
> _______________________________________________
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Oct  7 08:17:36 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:17:36 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CADD680.4030108@chello.nl>

  And that is absolutely correct, although it may take years to drain 
the oil from the very narrow feed tube to the gauge if at all.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From dcongleton at embarqmail.com  Thu Oct  7 08:18:32 2010
From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 10:18:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <C7379ED422594AE0A2D75560328FEC64@your4dacd0ea75>

In true List protocol, I am going to jump in a with a related subject and 
probably further confuse the issue-

There has been some discussion recently of brake pressure switches, and the 
same principal applies here, but you would want the opposite result- that is 
no air pocket to compress and either slow the operation of the switch, or 
compress enough to not allow a stiff switch to operate.   So , a good 
practice is it to try and fill the switch with oil as much as possible 
before installation.

Dallas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:27 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve


> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> Before the thread on the oil pressure relief valve gets too cold, I wanted
> to provide some information I received via communication with an 
> instrument
> engineer at Autometer (http://www.autometer.com) concerning the function 
> of
> the restrictor hole in the oil gauge line and the advisability of 
> "bleeding"
> the air out of the line.
> While this is unlikely to put this issue to bed for all time, I thought it
> would be helpful to have the input from someone who is actually in the
> business of designing instruments.
>
> According to the engineer, restrictor holes are normally built into
> high-pressure sensing gauges to prevent damage due to dumping pressure 
> into
> them all at once.  For the restrictor in the relatively low-pressure oil
> line on Healeys, he says it would help to prevent the gauge from 
> registering
> varying oil pressures from the pump at low engine rpms.   As far as the 
> need
> to bleed air out of the line, he says it is not necessary.  As a matter of
> fact, the line will "re-air" itself each time the engine is shut down due 
> to
> drain-back of the oil into the engine.  Combined with the lack of vacuum
> relief, the restrictor hole will help to slow down the drain-back, but if
> the car sits long enough some oil will drain and will be replaced with 
> air.
> At higher engine rpms, any air in the line acts just as a shock absorber 
> and
> will dampen pressure pulses from the pump.
>
> Happy Healeying!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA

From twillig at ruda.de  Thu Oct  7 08:34:18 2010
From: twillig at ruda.de (Thomas Willig)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 16:34:18 +0200
Subject: [Healeys]  AH100 Mean bearing caps needed
Message-ID: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7DFBD01C@dw01.ruda.local>

I wrote in January:



>>>>Hi there,

some time ago I bought a motor block for a AH100 were the main bearing

caps were missing. I am thinking of using this block for a spare engine

and wonder if someone can help me with these caps. I am totally aware

that these caps have to be fitted to my block (line boring).  But it

think it is still worthwhile. Maybe someone from the list had a cracked

block and kept the caps...who knows<<<<<



I am still looking. Please help.



Best regards





Thomas Willig

From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Oct  7 08:44:51 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:44:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CADDCE3.4070105@comcast.net>

  I can only quibble with one thing: did he really say 'dampen?'

bs


On 10/7/2010 6:27 AM, BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> Before the thread on the oil pressure relief valve gets too cold, I wanted
> to provide some information I received via communication with an instrument
> engineer at Autometer (http://www.autometer.com) concerning the function of
> the restrictor hole in the oil gauge line and the advisability of "bleeding"
> the air out of the line.
> While this is unlikely to put this issue to bed for all time, I thought it
> would be helpful to have the input from someone who is actually in the
> business of designing instruments.
>
> According to the engineer, restrictor holes are normally built into
> high-pressure sensing gauges to prevent damage due to dumping pressure into
> them all at once.  For the restrictor in the relatively low-pressure oil
> line on Healeys, he says it would help to prevent the gauge from registering
> varying oil pressures from the pump at low engine rpms.   As far as the need
> to bleed air out of the line, he says it is not necessary.  As a matter of
> fact, the line will "re-air" itself each time the engine is shut down due to
> drain-back of the oil into the engine.  Combined with the lack of vacuum
> relief, the restrictor hole will help to slow down the drain-back, but if
> the car sits long enough some oil will drain and will be replaced with air.
> At higher engine rpms, any air in the line acts just as a shock absorber and
> will dampen pressure pulses from the pump.
>
> Happy Healeying!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
> _______________________________________________
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Oct  7 08:52:54 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:52:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <C7379ED422594AE0A2D75560328FEC64@your4dacd0ea75>
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
	<C7379ED422594AE0A2D75560328FEC64@your4dacd0ea75>
Message-ID: <4CADDEC6.30708@chello.nl>

  Two totally different situations/applications. With brakes you do not 
want any compressibility in the system as this will greatly increase the 
brake pedal travel to get the required pressure in the system, even 
beyond its reach, so you hit the floor without enough pressure for the 
brakes.
With the gauge, compressibility is not an issue as the oil can reach its 
pressure not hindered by the volume of its supply source like an MBC to 
gain its pressure.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Thu Oct  7 08:59:43 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 09:59:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <1a0901cb6630$47312ea0$d5938be0$@net>

Something to think about.
The illustration of the gear type oil pump in my shop manual shows 7 teeth,
thus 7 cavities between the gears per revolution.
At 1000 rpm the pump gears rotate at 500 rpm, that's 3,500 pulses per min.
or almost 60 pulses per second. 
I do not think the gauge can respond to this frequency. Even if it could you
could not see it. Tell me you can see the flicker of an
Incandescent household light bulb.

Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 8:27 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
Before the thread on the oil pressure relief valve gets too cold, I wanted
to provide some information I received via communication with an instrument
engineer at Autometer (http://www.autometer.com) concerning the function of
the restrictor hole in the oil gauge line and the advisability of "bleeding"
the air out of the line.
While this is unlikely to put this issue to bed for all time, I thought it
would be helpful to have the input from someone who is actually in the
business of designing instruments.
 
According to the engineer, restrictor holes are normally built into
high-pressure sensing gauges to prevent damage due to dumping pressure into
them all at once.  For the restrictor in the relatively low-pressure oil
line on Healeys, he says it would help to prevent the gauge from registering
varying oil pressures from the pump at low engine rpms.   As far as the need
to bleed air out of the line, he says it is not necessary.  As a matter of
fact, the line will "re-air" itself each time the engine is shut down due to
drain-back of the oil into the engine.  Combined with the lack of vacuum
relief, the restrictor hole will help to slow down the drain-back, but if
the car sits long enough some oil will drain and will be replaced with air.
At higher engine rpms, any air in the line acts just as a shock absorber and
will dampen pressure pulses from the pump.
 
Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct  7 09:11:25 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:11:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <022201cb661e$6bbc0f90$43342eb0$@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTikXQ15UrVXk5o8UHj5mkmKcWSfEYWdmqAbNcyEq@mail.gmail.com>,
	<022201cb661e$6bbc0f90$43342eb0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w18D5B12DB0406A8DC60218B86F0@phx.gbl>

Which reminds me of a time when I got knocked senseless and had amnesia for a
short while.  My first recollection was sitting on a sofa and being restrained
there by 2 guys.  I start to take in my surroundings and I'm wearing a wedding
ring, sandals and shorts.  I appear to be in some strange hot place and
there's a guy dressed in camo and sporting an AK47 guarding the door.  I
figure I've got myself in a world of trouble and am trying to figure out the
best flight plan with no knowledge of what is beyond those 2 doors
To make a long story short, my new bride came into the room, and asked if I
remembered her and the memory started coming back.  In recounting the story,
people generally ask me if I remember everything now.  How would I know what I
can't remember if I can't remember it?  :)

But, I think even the smartest people don't know what they don't know.  ;)
And now, back to your regularly scheduled program ...

> Some people are so stupid they don't realize how stupid they are.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 09:15:31 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 23:15:31 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] AH100 Mean bearing caps needed
In-Reply-To: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7DFBD01C@dw01.ruda.local>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7DFBD01C@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinSOupUzdM_Y94NA5OKUo8WPb6_1FXFpo4Xy2sW@mail.gmail.com>

Thomas -

I am pretty sure the block and caps are matched sets.  It's not just the
line boring, but also the fit of the caps in the block.  If you find another
block, just take the whole block.

Alan

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 10:34 PM, Thomas Willig <twillig at ruda.de> wrote:

> I wrote in January:
>
>
>
> >>>>Hi there,
>
> some time ago I bought a motor block for a AH100 were the main bearing
>
> caps were missing. I am thinking of using this block for a spare engine
>
> and wonder if someone can help me with these caps. I am totally aware
>
> that these caps have to be fitted to my block (line boring).  But it
>
> think it is still worthwhile. Maybe someone from the list had a cracked
>
> block and kept the caps...who knows<<<<<
>
>
>
> I am still looking. Please help.
>
>
>
> Best regards
>
>
>
>
>
> Thomas Willig
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut at gmail.com

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Oct  7 09:31:45 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:31:45 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <1a0901cb6630$47312ea0$d5938be0$@net>
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
	<1a0901cb6630$47312ea0$d5938be0$@net>
Message-ID: <4CADE7E1.5050200@chello.nl>

  You may not be able to see it but it will wear out the gauge in the 
end through fatigue of the brass bourdon spring or spindle/gear wear.
Kees Oudesluijs

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From healeyguy at aol.com  Thu Oct  7 10:03:50 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:03:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CD34505DCCF287-185C-17A6@webmail-m065.sysops.aol.com>

Alan
With many things in life individuals will look at the same
item/person/situation and come up with a different opinion about it. Its
everywhere from mouthwash to Jaguars. Although sometimes difficult it may be
best not to take offence but to engage.  Offer the guy a ride in your car. He
probably won't go but you never know. He might even become a convert to LBC's
and if you tell him you have an Austin Healey I'll almost guarantee that he
will start telling you a long story about his brothers uncle's best friend
that had one when he was a kid.....I'll be on Oprah next week to help her with
her self confidence problem!  Just kidding.
Aloha
Perry.






Alan wrote:

All -
Yesterday I was in a public parking lot ....Thoughts?

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Thu Oct  7 10:39:46 2010
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 09:39:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>

I get those comments all the time. You example is on the harsh end.  
Most act like they have some insider knowledge and only comment to  
indicate that they are "hip to the issues of foreign cars". Many will  
ask about parts availability or just comment about the "prince of  
darkness" and such.

For the Healey I'd usually say something like "being that this car is  
now so valuable, there are tons places to get parts. They cheaper than  
new car parts" which is actually true. Have you ever tried buy a  
master cylinder for a 2006 VW Passat?

My daily driver is a 1995 Jaguar. By that time Ford had bought them  
and the XJ6 was as bombproof as a car can be. I had no real problems  
until about 160k. I get people asking about it all the time. My quick  
answer had become "no trouble at all, Ford cleaned up the mess" which  
is kinda sorta what happened with the x-300 "re-design".

Wilko

>
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Oct  7 11:01:42 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:01:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <8CD34505DCCF287-185C-17A6@webmail-m065.sysops.aol.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CD34505DCCF287-185C-17A6@webmail-m065.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <4CADFCF6.2060303@justbrits.com>

  *<< *I'll be on Oprah next week to help her with 
her self confidence problem!* >>*

HOW Perry ??  She has no "Island Taping" 
scheduled; either on
Big 4 Networks or her own ??

Besides, even my imagination cannot fathom the two 
[2] Ego Trips like ya'll's on ONE [1] stage at 
same time !!!

OMG !! <G>

Anon

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Oct  7 11:09:53 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:09:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <4CADD680.4030108@chello.nl>
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
	<4CADD680.4030108@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <4CADFEE1.9010201@justbrits.com>

  << ...although it may take years to drain the 
oil from the very narrow feed tube
to the gauge if at all. >>

HeeHee Kees, just try it whilst clad in DRESS 
slacks !!!
Disconnect the line from the block and keep the 
oil in with your thumb;  Have assistant hold that 
line just a tad high than parallel
to the firewall entry point.  You return to 
Driver's seat, and
un-do the gauge end and hold the end in your lap. 
Job is a  POC !!

Bet your SWMBO will NOT be happy with you even tho 
you were only 'gone' 20 - 30 minutes !!!

And we will 'miss' you whilst you are recovering 
in your local
hospital room !!

Ed

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Thu Oct  7 10:53:43 2010
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 17:53:43 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] AH100 Mean bearing caps needed
In-Reply-To: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7DFBD01C@dw01.ruda.local>
References: <E0345843D753644297A055322AD38B7DFBD01C@dw01.ruda.local>
Message-ID: <1ze9PwHXsfrMFwnl@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Thomas

I don't have any spare caps but a colleague had the same problem. I had 
two old but recoverable blocks without caps and he had caps from two 
frost damaged blocks. The replacement caps had to be line bored as you 
say but in order to not disturb the accuracy of the crankshaft location 
his machinist first skimmed about 0.010" off each of the caps where they 
mate with the block. These were then fitted and the line boring was 
carried out in such a way as the cutter only 'kissed' the block but cut 
into the caps. Just to be on the safe side an extra small section of 
gasket material was added to the front and rear caps where the sump 
gasket would otherwise be possibly a little lacking in pressure.

Regards

>
>some time ago I bought a motor block for a AH100 were the main bearing
>
>caps were missing. I am thinking of using this block for a spare engine
>
>and wonder if someone can help me with these caps. I am totally aware
>
>that these caps have to be fitted to my block (line boring).  But it
>
>think it is still worthwhile. Maybe someone from the list had a cracked
>
>block and kept the caps...who knows<<<<<
>
>
>
>I am still looking. Please help.
>
>
>
>Best regards
>
-- 
John Harper

From rpschauss at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 11:22:09 2010
From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:22:09 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim0cJsA5oGCbByzGsyqEwM8Qw=Th-X6snAjWK_E@mail.gmail.com>

To add a more positive note to this thread, as I was parking my MGB at
the gym today
a guy pulled up behind me in his Mercedes and, as he got out, said,
"Whenever I see an MG I get a
smile on my face.  I used to own one and it was great fun."

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net> wrote:
> I get those comments all the time. You example is on the harsh end. Most act
> like they have some insider knowledge and only comment to indicate that they
> are "hip to the issues of foreign cars". Many will ask about parts
> availability or just comment about the "prince of darkness" and such.

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Oct  7 11:55:50 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:55:50 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
In-Reply-To: <4CADFEE1.9010201@justbrits.com>
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
	<4CADD680.4030108@chello.nl> <4CADFEE1.9010201@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4CAE09A6.5090504@chello.nl>

  Ed,
I do not have the habit of disconnecting the oil pressure gauge after 
every journey. The last time I disconnected one was at least 25 years 
ago when rebuilding my car. When connected up it will not drain very 
quickly.
You must have a very intolerant wife. I always get my new clothes oiled 
up somehow, never got a complaint. SWMBO knows perfectly well it's no 
use complaining.
Kees Oudesluijs

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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 12:09:33 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 11:09:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin=zLrzNEw7Wh7=X5S=jyYcoNRPJWWHY3BgA_-4@mail.gmail.com>

I can excuse the average person on the street,
Before I began the restoration of appearance related stuff (non mechanical)
I would get asked that or even more derogatory comments from folks at our
local ABFM! I'd ask were their car was and would typically be told it's not
running and it is in the garage.
Some folks never see the sun from the clouds and want others to feel the
same way.
cheers to all of us who keep the dream and our cars alive

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net>wrote:

> I get those comments all the time. You example is on the harsh end. Most
> act like they have some insider knowledge and only comment to indicate that
> they are "hip to the issues of foreign cars". Many will ask about parts
> availability or just comment about the "prince of darkness" and such.
>
> For the Healey I'd usually say something like "being that this car is now
> so valuable, there are tons places to get parts. They cheaper than new car
> parts" which is actually true. Have you ever tried buy a master cylinder for
> a 2006 VW Passat?
>
> My daily driver is a 1995 Jaguar. By that time Ford had bought them and the
> XJ6 was as bombproof as a car can be. I had no real problems until about
> 160k. I get people asking about it all the time. My quick answer had become
> "no trouble at all, Ford cleaned up the mess" which is kinda sorta what
> happened with the x-300 "re-design".
>
> Wilko
>
>
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>>
>> Alan
>>
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-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From dcongleton at embarqmail.com  Thu Oct  7 12:44:20 2010
From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:44:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] zzz===  ealeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
References: <001401cb6623$60bb7ea0$22327be0$@rr.com>
	<C7379ED422594AE0A2D75560328FEC64@your4dacd0ea75>
	<4CADFFC2.2080602@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <864928AB82CF43A187D082934A611BB2@your4dacd0ea75>

Ed's English doesn't seem to grasp the use of the word  "oil" when filling a
brake pressure switch - I should have said "brake fluid". (of which I still of
as mineral oil )
I really can't decode the rest of his post, but as I said it would add to the
confusion :^)
Dallas
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Shop at " Just Brits "
  To: Dallas Congleton
  Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:13 PM
  Subject: Re: zzz=== ealeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve


  << So , a good practice is it to try and fill the switch with oil as much as
possible before installation. >>

  WTF are you talking about, Dallas ??

  NOTHING in your post adds up to be 4 [NOT 1 + 3 nor 2 + 2, nor
  3 + 1] !?!?!

  WTF would one want OIL in a Brake System Pressure Switch !!
  Quite ODD in my book <G> !!!!!

  Ed

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct  7 12:49:07 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:49:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim0cJsA5oGCbByzGsyqEwM8Qw=Th-X6snAjWK_E@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>,
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>,
	<AANLkTim0cJsA5oGCbByzGsyqEwM8Qw=Th-X6snAjWK_E@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w173DA7065CAFEFE5C6523DB86F0@phx.gbl>

I generally get one of 2 comments:
While driving the Healey I get "Sweet ride!" yelled at me from the sidewalk
and while driving the RHD Midget, I get "You're driving on the wrong side"
from cars that pull up alongside.  ( My standard reply is: "No, I'm driving on
the !right! side".  It generally takes them a second and then they smile. )

Those that get to see the Sprite say: "Parts car?".  :(
My wife was in the Healey with me the other day and commented that it gets
lots of stares ... all guys looking; no women.

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 )



----------------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:22:09 -0400
> From: rpschauss at gmail.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
>
> To add a more positive note to this thread, as I was parking my MGB at
> the gym today
> a guy pulled up behind me in his Mercedes and, as he got out, said,
> "Whenever I see an MG I get a
> smile on my face. I used to own one and it was great fun."
>
> Peter Schauss
> 1963 BJ7
> 1980 MGB
>
> On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins  wrote:
>> I get those comments all the time. You example is on the harsh end. Most
act
>> like they have some insider knowledge and only comment to indicate that
they
>> are "hip to the issues of foreign cars". Many will ask about parts
>> availability or just comment about the "prince of darkness" and such.
> _______________________________________________

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 13:58:39 2010
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:58:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>

All this history and not a single Healey):^(


Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
   Turn up the volume and go full screen
For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
flash by so quickly!!!
This is brilliant!!!!!

Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
flashback through the past half century.
Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
in less than 3 minutes!
Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
with too much time to Google!

I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
more than once.

Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 13:58:39 2010
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:58:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>

All this history and not a single Healey):^(


Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
   Turn up the volume and go full screen
For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
flash by so quickly!!!
This is brilliant!!!!!

Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
flashback through the past half century.
Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
in less than 3 minutes!
Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
with too much time to Google!

I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
more than once.

Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 13:58:39 2010
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:58:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>

All this history and not a single Healey):^(


Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
   Turn up the volume and go full screen
For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
flash by so quickly!!!
This is brilliant!!!!!

Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
flashback through the past half century.
Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
in less than 3 minutes!
Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
with too much time to Google!

I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
more than once.

Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 13:58:39 2010
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:58:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>

All this history and not a single Healey):^(


Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
   Turn up the volume and go full screen
For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
flash by so quickly!!!
This is brilliant!!!!!

Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
flashback through the past half century.
Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
in less than 3 minutes!
Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
with too much time to Google!

I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
more than once.

Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 13:58:39 2010
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:58:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>

All this history and not a single Healey):^(


Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
   Turn up the volume and go full screen
For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
flash by so quickly!!!
This is brilliant!!!!!

Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
flashback through the past half century.
Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
in less than 3 minutes!
Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
with too much time to Google!

I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
more than once.

Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 13:58:39 2010
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:58:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>

All this history and not a single Healey):^(


Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
   Turn up the volume and go full screen
For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
flash by so quickly!!!
This is brilliant!!!!!

Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
flashback through the past half century.
Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
in less than 3 minutes!
Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
with too much time to Google!

I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
more than once.

Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From bjsbj8 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 13:58:39 2010
From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:58:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>

All this history and not a single Healey):^(


Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
   Turn up the volume and go full screen
For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
flash by so quickly!!!
This is brilliant!!!!!

Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
flashback through the past half century.
Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
in less than 3 minutes!
Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
with too much time to Google!

I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
more than once.

Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com  Thu Oct  7 14:31:13 2010
From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 16:31:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008001cb665e$9601a400$c204ec00$@com>

My response would be: "No, it doesn't run... it flies like the bloody wind.
It puts a smile on my face, makes life worthwhile, and picks up women like
you could only wish!"

( true for my Healey anyway...lol)

Thanks
-skip-

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 4:17 AM
To: Healey
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!

All -

Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
 The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend to
be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
 This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
documented miles.

So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.


1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?


I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.

Thoughts?

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.

Alan
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Thu Oct  7 14:43:11 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:43:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
In-Reply-To: <003201cb634c$182bd060$48837120$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <372949.90440.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Steve, Great job....

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Sun, 10/3/10, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Registry milestone
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 3:41 PM
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
> With the addition of a BJ8 in Belgium disassembled for 20
> years, chassis
> 38595, the BJ8 registry now has records for 7,500 cars
> worldwide (almost
> 42.5% of total production).
>
> Happy Healeying to all!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666           
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Thu Oct  7 14:48:56 2010
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:48:56 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Louver follow-up and a (3rd) question
Message-ID: <SNT124-W478F1B199D4C4ED929F5E9B56F0@phx.gbl>

I can't remember a single example of a 6-cyl competition Big Healey that was
outfitted with such a panel.
The only louvers I have seen in photographs of competition six cylinder
Healeys are the two rear facing vents seen on a number of works rally cars
from the late 50s, early 60s such as - page 77 (PMO 202) and 81 (SJB 471) in
Chris Harvey's Healey - The Handsome Brute, as well as page 89 (PMO 203) in
Graham Robson's The Big Healeys. Derek Job also shows a number of cars with
these vents (louvers) on his site www.healeysix.net.
But I'd still like to see what DHMC was offering in the way of louvered
bonnets to his customers.
Rick Swain'59 BN4

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Thu Oct  7 15:11:24 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:11:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <437605.9162.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Alan, while most comments are 'great car' or the like, here are a few mixed
suggestions....

1. None of your gxdxmn business.
2. Provide a long sentance answer in a foreign language.
3. Why would you ask such a stupid question?
4. Thank you for asking.
5. Does your thing run?
6. Do you have some spare cash?

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 
--- On Thu, 10/7/10, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
> To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 1:17 AM
> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the
> bonnet open on my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the
> interior panel lights.
>  The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my
> cars) - I tend to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in
> perfect working order.
>  This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5
> footer.  73K original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this
> fuse in the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly
> "Does that thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative
> thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later
> was unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet
> up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Oct  7 15:15:50 2010
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 16:15:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin=zLrzNEw7Wh7=X5S=jyYcoNRPJWWHY3BgA_-4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>
	<AANLkTin=zLrzNEw7Wh7=X5S=jyYcoNRPJWWHY3BgA_-4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003301cb6664$d4e1ed50$7ea5c7f0$@com>

Personally, my response would be something on the order of...

"F' off a**hole."

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Thu Oct  7 15:21:41 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:21:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve - right.
In-Reply-To: <1a0901cb6630$47312ea0$d5938be0$@net>
Message-ID: <726836.70038.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Exactly right - the pump pulse is small in volume and high in rate and would
not be detected by the pressure needle.  That would be bad system design.  Our
gauges do not vibrate 99+% of the time.

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Thu, 10/7/10, Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net> wrote:

> From: Herbert Miller <hgmiller3 at qwest.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thread on oil pressure relief valve
> To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>, healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 7:59 AM
> Something to think about.
> The illustration of the gear type oil pump in my shop
> manual shows 7 teeth,
> thus 7 cavities between the gears per revolution.
> At 1000 rpm the pump gears rotate at 500 rpm, that's 3,500
> pulses per min.
> or almost 60 pulses per second.
> I do not think the gauge can respond to this frequency.
> Even if it could you
> could not see it. Tell me you can see the flicker of an
> Incandescent household light bulb.
>
> Herb Miller

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Thu Oct  7 15:36:09 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:36:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] I've got my pressure back! Just a Leek...
In-Reply-To: <86ACBC8750277041A4115960B570CD06A19373@glamail.glasgowsnet.co.uk>
Message-ID: <221196.61057.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Paul, Good news....

So Mr Leeks, you had a leak - a bad relief valve seating [if I am reading it
correctly] is a system leak which will lower sustained pressure, as the valve
could not fully close to support 60psi at the bearings.

What a great thread this has been :-)

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Mon, 10/4/10, Paul Leeks <Paull at glasgows.co.uk> wrote:

> From: Paul Leeks <Paull at glasgows.co.uk>
> Subject: [Healeys] I've got my pressure back!
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, October 4, 2010, 1:24 AM
> Chaps
>
>
>
> I am delighted to report that I have got my oil pressure
> back!
>
>
>
> For the record ...
>
> I checked the oil filter which was oily but clean.
>
> I checked the oil pump sieve which was bit mucky.
>
> I checked the oil pump which was as clean as a whistle.
>
> I checked the oil pressure relief valve, and the cap was
> covered with little
> bits of blown piston (see previous post).
>
>
>
> All cleaned up and put back together and the new scores
> are:
>
> 55psi @ 4,000 rpm
>
> 50psi @ 3,000 rpm
>
> 40psi @ 2,000 rpm
>
> 25psi @ idle (700 rpm)
>
>
>
> In addition, I have now lost the machine gun rat-a-tat
> under load (probably
> the result of tappets previously running dry?)
>
>
>
> So many thanks to absolutely everybody for all their help!
>
>
>
> Paul Leeks
>
> 100/6 BN 4
>
>
>
> PS
>
> As everything now seems fine, I have decided to leave the
> oil gauge well
> alone!
>
> So, having set this one in motion, I'm afraid I can longer
> contribute to the
> "to bleed or not to bleed" question
>
> ... sorry Ed :-)
>
>
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From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Thu Oct  7 15:38:36 2010
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (Gilbert Gauthier)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 17:38:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <437605.9162.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <437605.9162.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4694A8BF-A043-4AD9-853C-B8E6C6C22128@cgocable.ca>

What is the question ?????


Gilbert


Le 10-10-07 ` 17:11, Robert Blair a icrit :

> Alan, while most comments are 'great car' or the like, here are a
> few mixed
> suggestions....
>
> 1. None of your gxdxmn business.
> 2. Provide a long sentance answer in a foreign language.
> 3. Why would you ask such a stupid question?
> 4. Thank you for asking.
> 5. Does your thing run?
> 6. Do you have some spare cash?
>
> Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
>
> --- On Thu, 10/7/10, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
>> To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 1:17 AM
>> All -
>>
>> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the
>> bonnet open on my '59
>> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the
>> interior panel lights.
>> The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my
>> cars) - I tend to
>> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in
>> perfect working order.
>> This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5
>> footer.  73K original
>> documented miles.
>>
>> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this
>> fuse in the
>> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly
>> "Does that thing
>> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>>
>>
>> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
>> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative
>> thing to say?
>> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>>
>>
>> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later
>> was unsatisfied
>> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet
>> up.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>>
>> Alan
>> _______________________________________________
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Oct  7 15:46:07 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:46:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <003301cb6664$d4e1ed50$7ea5c7f0$@com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>
	<AANLkTin=zLrzNEw7Wh7=X5S=jyYcoNRPJWWHY3BgA_-4@mail.gmail.com>
	<003301cb6664$d4e1ed50$7ea5c7f0$@com>
Message-ID: <028d01cb6669$0ecdf910$2c69eb30$@verizon.net>

Best answer yet.

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 Wm. Severin Thompson
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 5:16 PM
To: 'I Erbs'; 'Eric (Rick) Wilkins'
Cc: 'Healey'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent!

Personally, my response would be something on the order of...

"F' off a**hole."
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From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Thu Oct  7 15:50:10 2010
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (Gilbert Gauthier)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 17:50:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <437605.9162.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <437605.9162.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1FE2B711-37AC-4D88-A6F3-44134ADC401A@cgocable.ca>

When Line and I were travelling all around USA (10K)  in 2009 .

As soon as we open the hood or were stopping at the gas station  the
comment were :

( Oh my father's had one like this i remember very well

(Oh my uncle Zam had one the same color

Vh my boyfriend had one ....1960 ????

Oh my grandfather had one 1950 ??????

Oh oh oh oh always Oh and no one passed any kind of silly remark
things  change so fast in one year .

Scuse me sir

Gilbert

Le 10-10-07 ` 17:11, Robert Blair a icrit :

> Alan, while most comments are 'great car' or the like, here are a
> few mixed
> suggestions....
>
> 1. None of your gxdxmn business.
> 2. Provide a long sentance answer in a foreign language.
> 3. Why would you ask such a stupid question?
> 4. Thank you for asking.
> 5. Does your thing run?
> 6. Do you have some spare cash?
>
> Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
>
> --- On Thu, 10/7/10, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
>> To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 1:17 AM
>> All -
>>
>> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the
>> bonnet open on my '59
>> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the
>> interior panel lights.
>> The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my
>> cars) - I tend to
>> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in
>> perfect working order.
>> This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5
>> footer.  73K original
>> documented miles.
>>
>> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this
>> fuse in the
>> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly
>> "Does that thing
>> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>>
>>
>> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
>> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative
>> thing to say?
>> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>>
>>
>> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later
>> was unsatisfied
>> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet
>> up.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>>
>> Alan
>> _______________________________________________
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Thu Oct  7 15:59:33 2010
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 17:59:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys]  Just want to vent!
Message-ID: <SNT143-w25F32720B38327484124F4D46F0@phx.gbl>

Hey Alan, screw him.  His ex-wife is probably driving his LBC that he lost in
the bitter divorce.  Go find that "cougar" and take her for a ride.
Apparently he has NO taste and that is why she probably left him.

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 jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Thu Oct  7 17:08:20 2010
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 16:08:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC content- We Didn't start the fire
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=HHpbRK9voR9iB6Xa7K1=Zwxb8nFDxrE91qW31@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimMNcvkPT_5c1FtNwQXLALShXJ9qczzJO1MfnoJ@mail.gmail.com>

Now I want to watch Lawrence of Arabia.

Perhaps I'll make the wife and kids watch too. :)

Jody

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Bob Johnson <bjsbj8 at gmail.com> wrote:
> All this history and not a single Healey):^(
>
>
> Great 3 minutes of history! Enjoy!
>   Turn up the volume and go full screen
> For people of our age or there abouts this is excellent to see life
> flash by so quickly!!!
> This is brilliant!!!!!
>
> Whether you are a Billy Joel fan or not, you probably remember
> his great song 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'
>
> Here it is, set to pictures--- Had to share this one. It's a fabulous
> flashback through the past half century.
> Turn up volume, sit back and enjoy a review of 50 years of history
> in less than 3 minutes!
> Thanks to Billy Joel and some guy from the University of Chicago
> with too much time to Google!
>
> I wonder how many of the images those under 40 will recognize
> from the early part of the song?? You might have to watch this
> more than once.
>
> Click here: http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html
>
> Bob Johnson
> BJ8
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--
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1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's)
1981 Triumph TR8

"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 steveg at abrazosdata.com  Thu Oct  7 18:07:33 2010
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:07:33 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Just_want_to_vent!?=
Message-ID: <20101008000733.8747.qmail@hoster902.com>

I remember more positive comments - lotta people just say "Nice car!" with or without "What year is it?". Some even insist it's a 'show car' even though it's more of a diamond-in-the-rough.

Of course many of these comments are just as boring as the 'prince-of-darkness' comments.

In my neighborhood, a surprising number of pedestrians (retired) will say how they owned one. One woman said "Oh, I bought a '67 BJ8 on payments from my first real job."

Young kids seem to appreciate it - even toddlers. That augurs well for the long-term resale if they don't get rid of gasoline.


-- 
Steve Gerow
BN6

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Oct  7 18:16:02 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 17:16:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <003301cb6664$d4e1ed50$7ea5c7f0$@com>
Message-ID: <285127.99342.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Always carry a bag of lollipops to give one to such questioners.  Then tell
'em to suck it

Rick


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--- On Thu, 10/7/10, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com> wrote:

From: Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
To: "'I Erbs'" <eyera3 at gmail.com>, "'Eric (Rick) Wilkins'"
<e-wilkins at cox.net>
Cc: "'Healey'" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5:15 PM

Personally, my response would be something on the order of...

"F' off a**hole."

From charlieoc at comcast.net  Thu Oct  7 18:49:07 2010
From: charlieoc at comcast.net (Charlie O'Connors)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:49:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <20101008000733.8747.qmail@hoster902.com>
References: <20101008000733.8747.qmail@hoster902.com>
Message-ID: <0b5801cb6682$9d5c61d0$d8152570$@net>

On Tuesday I drove my Austin Healey to my office in Tallahassee.  While
driving down Hwy 27 toward town I saw a Florida Highway Patrol car coming up
behind me.  I was sure I was going to be stopped for something.  He pulled
up beside me, looked over at me, gave me a thumbs up, and kept on going.
Made me glad that I decided to drive the Healey to work on Tuesday.

Charlie O'Connors
Havana, Florida
1960 Austin Healey BT7  

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Steve B. Gerow
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 8:08 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent!

I remember more positive comments - lotta people just say "Nice car!" with
or without "What year is it?". Some even insist it's a 'show car' even
though it's more of a diamond-in-the-rough.

Of course many of these comments are just as boring as the
'prince-of-darkness' comments.

In my neighborhood, a surprising number of pedestrians (retired) will say
how they owned one. One woman said "Oh, I bought a '67 BJ8 on payments from
my first real job."

Young kids seem to appreciate it - even toddlers. That augurs well for the
long-term resale if they don't get rid of gasoline.


-- 
Steve Gerow
BN6
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Oct  7 20:01:57 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:01:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?venting?=
Message-ID: <20101008020157.10059.qmail@server278.com>

when someone says to me "i had a healey(or MG or jag,etc.,) but i traded it for a more reliable car(corvette, trans am, etc.,) my standard retort is "any yo-yo with a credit card can own one of those cars.  it takes a real man to drive a healey."  generally shuts down the conversation pretty fast.   hjim

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Oct  7 20:01:50 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:01:50 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?venting?=
Message-ID: <20101008020150.9955.qmail@server278.com>

when someone says to me "i had a healey(or MG or jag,etc.,) but i traded it for a more reliable car(corvette, trans am, etc.,) my standard retort is "any yo-yo with a credit card can own one of those cars.  it takes a real man to drive a healey."  generally shuts down the conversation pretty fast.   hjim

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Oct  7 20:01:57 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:01:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?venting?=
Message-ID: <20101008020157.10047.qmail@server278.com>

when someone says to me "i had a healey(or MG or jag,etc.,) but i traded it for a more reliable car(corvette, trans am, etc.,) my standard retort is "any yo-yo with a credit card can own one of those cars.  it takes a real man to drive a healey."  generally shuts down the conversation pretty fast.   hjim

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Thu Oct  7 20:22:34 2010
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:22:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w173DA7065CAFEFE5C6523DB86F0@phx.gbl>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>,
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>,
	<AANLkTim0cJsA5oGCbByzGsyqEwM8Qw=Th-X6snAjWK_E@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w173DA7065CAFEFE5C6523DB86F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <9BA224D1C4454947B99CA8224CF17391@GregPC>

 " My wife was in the Healey with me the other day and commented that it 
gets
 lots of stares ... all guys looking; no women.

 Robert Duquette"

My Healey got lots of comments from women, from the ubiquitous "nice car" or 
"beautiful car" (usally from the post 30 age group)  to "can I trade you?" 
or "can I go for a ride?"  Usually from the younger set.

I never followed up on these offers, being a happily married man (whose wife 
reads his email sometimes I might add) but I was certainly good for the ego.

Regards, Greg Lemon

From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Oct  7 20:50:22 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 02:50:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W191B04E1063948FF44EE1EA5500@phx.gbl>

If he appears proud of his car ask him how fast it is...depreciating.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 16:17:24 +0800
> From: healey.nut at gmail.com
> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
>
> All -
>
> Yesterday I was in a public parking lot and I had the bonnet open on my '59
> Jag Mk IX - I was simply replacing the fuse for the interior panel lights.
>  The car runs perfectly and I drive it daily (as all of my cars) - I tend
to
> be maniacal about keeping my cars on the road and in perfect working order.
>  This car is beautifully maintained and is a solid 5 footer.  73K original
> documented miles.
>
> So.... for the all of three minutes that I am changing this fuse in the
> parking lot, some guy walks by and says matter-of-factly "Does that thing
> run?" and gets in his crappy Nippo-BJ9 and drives away.
>
>
> 1) Why the **** can't these people say "nice car" instead?
> 2) What possess these people to think up the most negative thing to say?
> 3) Do any of you have a clever retort for such nonsense?
>
>
> I sheepishly said "yes this car runs just fine" but later was unsatisfied
> with my response, especially while I'm busy with the bonnet up.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
>
> Alan
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Oct  7 21:03:47 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:03:47 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?TR-3?=
Message-ID: <20101008030347.16787.qmail@server278.com>

could someone who owns a functioning TR-3 contact me off list.  need some help with carpet.  hjim

From 55healey at comcast.net  Thu Oct  7 21:26:32 2010
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:26:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] To Flush or Not To Flush that is the question
In-Reply-To: <201010072146.o97LkrNq058474@lofty.jag-lovers.org>
References: <201010072146.o97LkrNq058474@lofty.jag-lovers.org>
Message-ID: <2DC3D7D9-ECD6-4D83-A9F4-7042779502F2@comcast.net>

Speaking of flushing, I have no problem draining the water/antifreeze  
and taking it to the local HAZ waste dump but, what do people do with  
everything else when you back flush, rinse, repeat before adding new  
50/50 mix?
It seems that it will create gallons of semi hazardous waste water  
that I don't have a way of collecting.  Local garage only wants to  
drain and put new stuff in at $18 a gallon and $85 an hour.

Any thoughts?

Rob
On Oct 7, 2010, at 2:46 PM, Capt Bintang wrote:

> I approach this flushing activity with some trepidation;
> Flush or not to flush.

From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Oct  7 22:00:10 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 04:00:10 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <9BA224D1C4454947B99CA8224CF17391@GregPC>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>, ,
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>, ,
	<AANLkTim0cJsA5oGCbByzGsyqEwM8Qw=Th-X6snAjWK_E@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY147-w173DA7065CAFEFE5C6523DB86F0@phx.gbl>,
	<9BA224D1C4454947B99CA8224CF17391@GregPC>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W1E7187F12BDA577CEFF7AA5500@phx.gbl>

My experience is the same as yours Greg. No reason to get puffed up, it's the
car not me.
Bill lawrence

> From: glemon at neb.rr.com
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:22:34 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
>
>  " My wife was in the Healey with me the other day and commented that it
> gets
>  lots of stares ... all guys looking; no women.
>
>  Robert Duquette"
>
> My Healey got lots of comments from women, from the ubiquitous "nice car" or
> "beautiful car" (usally from the post 30 age group)  to "can I trade you?"
> or "can I go for a ride?"  Usually from the younger set.
>
> I never followed up on these offers, being a happily married man (whose wife
> reads his email sometimes I might add) but I was certainly good for the
ego.
>
> Regards, Greg Lemon
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Oct  7 22:15:47 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 04:15:47 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <9BA224D1C4454947B99CA8224CF17391@GregPC>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>, ,
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>, ,
	<AANLkTim0cJsA5oGCbByzGsyqEwM8Qw=Th-X6snAjWK_E@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY147-w173DA7065CAFEFE5C6523DB86F0@phx.gbl>,
	<9BA224D1C4454947B99CA8224CF17391@GregPC>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W288A0878C71887EA090262A5500@phx.gbl>

My experience is the same as yours Greg. No reason to get puffed up, it's the
car not me.
Bill lawrence

> From: glemon at neb.rr.com
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:22:34 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
>
>  " My wife was in the Healey with me the other day and commented that it
> gets
>  lots of stares ... all guys looking; no women.
>
>  Robert Duquette"
>
> My Healey got lots of comments from women, from the ubiquitous "nice car" or
> "beautiful car" (usally from the post 30 age group)  to "can I trade you?"
> or "can I go for a ride?"  Usually from the younger set.
>
> I never followed up on these offers, being a happily married man (whose wife
> reads his email sometimes I might add) but I was certainly good for the
ego.
>
> Regards, Greg Lemon
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From ah3000me at gmail.com  Fri Oct  8 04:42:51 2010
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 06:42:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] venting
In-Reply-To: <20101008020157.10059.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101008020157.10059.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikeEOU0EmOPQNq_cRTA92u9dvhVmHHjG5LqEH4W@mail.gmail.com>

When I hear that, it's usually followed by a wistful "but then we had
kids..."


On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM,  <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:
> when someone says to me "i had a healey(or MG or jag,etc.,) but i traded it
for a more reliable car(corvette, trans am, etc.,) my standard retort is "any
yo-yo with a credit card can own one of those cars.  it takes a real man to
drive a healey."  generally shuts down the conversation pretty fast.   hjim
> _______________________________________________
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From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Oct  8 06:31:31 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 05:31:31 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikZWu7zNH4K7+mjL+7UaceuwSCRERizLpnJFtht@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <39DDFC0FB04B46198DBA6CC09A042CD5@TRACY>

Here is the link

http://burtweiner.home.comcast.net/~burtweiner/bw_cars.html


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 Fred Wescoe
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 1:18 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,

Listers,

There was a drawing posted showing the pedal extensions plates someone made
for their car.

I need to make 2 sets.

Would that individual please contact me off list.

TIA,

Fred
63 BJ7
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From gmandas at yahoo.com  Fri Oct  8 07:29:08 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 06:29:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] venting
In-Reply-To: <20101008020157.10059.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <519433.82284.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

In situations like this, I say,

"I'm so sorry to hear that. You must have loved that car. Do you plan on
getting another soon?"

Greg
65BJ8

--- On Thu, 10/7/10, healeymanjim at hansencc.net <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
wrote:

> From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] venting
> To: "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 10:01 PM
> when someone says to me "i had a
> healey(or MG or jag,etc.,) but i traded it for a more
> reliable car(corvette, trans am, etc.,) my standard retort
> is "any yo-yo with a credit card can own one of those
> cars.  it takes a real man to drive a healey." 
> generally shuts down the conversation pretty
> fast.   hjim

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct  8 07:34:08 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:34:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Just want to vent!
In-Reply-To: <9BA224D1C4454947B99CA8224CF17391@GregPC>
References: <AANLkTin8=wg3EG=CR-rn+MXQrCBX_tVH7FkZZt1MqurL@mail.gmail.com>,
	<9212B238-4066-4275-B963-4F602FFEC462@cox.net>,
	<AANLkTim0cJsA5oGCbByzGsyqEwM8Qw=Th-X6snAjWK_E@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY147-w173DA7065CAFEFE5C6523DB86F0@phx.gbl>,
	<9BA224D1C4454947B99CA8224CF17391@GregPC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w3EABA4504E646262E2238B8500@phx.gbl>

For myself, I'm usually watching where I'm going, instead of the sidewalks
...( I told my wife that they were probably looking at her. )

And, like I alluded to earlier, I buy, work on, and drive my cars for "me" to
enjoy.  They're not supposed to be an attention getter and I really don't care
one way or the other what other people think about them.  If there was a
"stealth" option, that allowed me to get lost in the sensuous act of driving
and not have to wake up to interact with people, I would choose that.
I've had my 100 for just over a year, and am still awe-stuck about having it.
 As such, I haven't parked it in many places, and therefore haven't had many
conversations with people about it.  And, I wasn't upset when the WWII veteran
coming out of the movie theater escorted by his granddaughter ( I presume )
where I was waiting to pick up my daughter, mentioned that he once owned an MG
exactly like it.  I think he was somewhere in the "long goodbye" stage of
life, and his granddaughter approached me first to ask if it would be okay for
him to talk to me about my car.  I wonder about why she felt that she had to
ask permission.
In that same spot, having been notified that the movie went late, I had exited
the car and was leaning against a railing near the car.  A guy came over and
started critiquing the car; letting me know all the things that were wrong
with it and everything that he knew about these cars.  I corrected him when he
made mistakes.  ( "It's a little know fact ... " :) Cliff Claven )  Towards
the end, he said something to effect of "and he should never have chosen that
orange piping on the seats.  What was he thinking?"  I told him that that was
what it was like when I bought it; I agreed that it clashed; and told him the
story behind it.  He replied: "It's your car?"  I laughed and told him that it
mostly belonged to my bank.  He exited.
Come to think of it though, I drove my 100 in to work this summer when my 'ru
was in the shop and I did get involved in conversations with 2 different women
before I could do up the tonneau.
The Sprite and Midget have garnered much more attention from all ages and
genders, but they've also been used more as daily drivers over many more
years.
Hey!  She doesn't have to read your email, she can search the archives.
It's best to stay happy, that way you don't end up with half a Healey.  ;)

----------------------------------------
>
> " My wife was in the Healey with me the other day and commented that it
> gets
> lots of stares ... all guys looking; no women.
>
> Robert Duquette"
>
> My Healey got lots of comments from women, from the ubiquitous "nice car"
or
> "beautiful car" (usally from the post 30 age group) to "can I trade you?"
> or "can I go for a ride?" Usually from the younger set.
>
> I never followed up on these offers, being a happily married man (whose
wife
> reads his email sometimes I might add) but I was certainly good for the
ego.
>
> Regards, Greg Lemon

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Fri Oct  8 07:41:37 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:41:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,
In-Reply-To: <39DDFC0FB04B46198DBA6CC09A042CD5@TRACY>
References: <AANLkTikZWu7zNH4K7+mjL+7UaceuwSCRERizLpnJFtht@mail.gmail.com>
	<39DDFC0FB04B46198DBA6CC09A042CD5@TRACY>
Message-ID: <02c301cb66ee$88c87800$9a596800$@verizon.net>

Posted on my site this morning(along with about a dozen other new items)
This is on the Miscellaneous section of the Technical 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 Tracy Drummond
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 8:32 AM
To: 'Fred Wescoe'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,

Here is the link

http://burtweiner.home.comcast.net/~burtweiner/bw_cars.html


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

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Fri Oct  8 08:06:27 2010
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:06:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] spin on filter- Lower oil pressure
Message-ID: <SNT143-w55FE2100D34DF77F0B723AD4500@phx.gbl>

I asked a little while back if anyone experienced slightly lower oil pressure
with the Moss spin on oil filter adapter as opposed to the original canister
filter assembly.  I switched back to the original and found that the spin on
filter adapter did indeed lower the pressure a bit (could be filter brand as
well).  Ed brought up a good point to measure the holes on both.  Well my Moss
adapter holes measure 13mm each.  Anyone know, or can measure the original
canister filter holes?  Mine is mounted back on the car.  Just curious.

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 bj7ah at acanac.net  Fri Oct  8 11:24:00 2010
From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:24:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,
In-Reply-To: <02c301cb66ee$88c87800$9a596800$@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTikZWu7zNH4K7+mjL+7UaceuwSCRERizLpnJFtht@mail.gmail.com><39DDFC0FB04B46198DBA6CC09A042CD5@TRACY>
	<02c301cb66ee$88c87800$9a596800$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <6C6AE4CC5F414E308A75E1C4696D8DE8@HPLT>

Here is another Diagram for the extensions

http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey/ClutchPedalSpacer20080516#5201517063143896338

                                       Bob      1963 BJ7

--------------------------------------------------
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 9:41 AM
To: "'Tracy Drummond'" <bighealey at charter.net>; "'Fred Wescoe'" 
<fredwescoe at gmail.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,

> Posted on my site this morning(along with about a dozen other new items)
> This is on the Miscellaneous section of the Technical page.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> http://www.healey6.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond
> Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 8:32 AM
> To: 'Fred Wescoe'; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pedal Extensions,
>
> Here is the link
>
> http://burtweiner.home.comcast.net/~burtweiner/bw_cars.html
>
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Tracy Drummond
>
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Oct  8 12:42:07 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 11:42:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cARS
Message-ID: <AANLkTiky9-O_ypybcu0PtdtBGQxs4RmtOUi4hKD-akz-@mail.gmail.com>

There is an old guy up the street who walks by the house fairly often. this
has gone on for years. I always say howdy, he always ignores me and just
walks by.
Last summer I had the car warming up in the driveway and here comes this guy
walks by. Again head forward. Only this time he looks at the sounds coming
from the car, whips his head toward me and shouts WOW, NICE CAR!, turns away
and continues to walk by. He has never said a thing to me again.

On another note. my boys love to see how people respond to our car, as we
drive along.  They feel real special to be in the car. And they they are now
15 and 19, and still feel that way.

They each talk about how they will have to share the car when I can no
longer drove it or pass on. Future 50, in deed.

remember the next time some goof asks a stupid question, you can't fix
stupid, just ignorance. use it as a chance to inform someone about our
hobby.

Not sure I'd offer them a ride though.........
-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

1979 Land Rover Series lll 109

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct  8 13:34:46 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 12:34:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cARS
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTiky9-O_ypybcu0PtdtBGQxs4RmtOUi4hKD-akz-@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTiky9-O_ypybcu0PtdtBGQxs4RmtOUi4hKD-akz-@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5A1A221C-5415-4924-981A-0FB00D5E517B@sbcglobal.net>

We had a customer that had several LBCs and one of his neighbors when  
out on his walk for several years mentioned that if he ever wanted to  
sell his Healey he was the buyer. He wanted to replace the one he had  
many years back. As you all know we all have heard the story. I had  
one, My uncle had one etc. Well after several year of this he said  
fine I will sell you the Healey, mind you there was some health  
issues going on here as well other wise he would have never sold the  
car.

So he gave the neighbor the price and he agreed with out any  
discussion. The guy went home got his check book along with the  
photos and info on the Healey he had owned many years back.

Now is the irrnoic part they compared the vin numbers from one of the  
old registrations that he had saved from his old Healey and you  
guessed it the car he was now purchasing from his neighbor actually  
was his car that had owned and loved so many years ago.

So next time that person tells you I use to own one of these cars he  
may just have owned your car.

........................


Another incedent  we have a local law enforcement officer that loves  
Healey's the extent he owns one. And he has stopped several people  
that I know just to talk about their cars.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Fri Oct  8 13:40:54 2010
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:40:54 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Parts-Blatant Ad.
Message-ID: <4E62C13C-4F88-4785-BC23-340267943E36@comcast.net>

Hi Gang,

A blatant sales ad. Delet if you are not interested.

I am cleaning out the garage for a project and have a bunch of Healey parts
that I no longer need and would like to find good homes for.
The following Healey parts available for sale.  Please let me know right away
if your are interested in any of these, they are on a first come basis. The
prices will be reasonable and less than you can get them for from Moss. After
offering to the Healey listserv, they will go on ebay.

100 Tail Pipe mild steel as original. You can no longer find pipes like the
originals.
Side curtains and all the makings except plexi glass. Originals w/markings.
Will need some final work and will need to be anodized.
Windscreen post pads big healey.
Oil pressure release valve 6 cyl.
Rear Axle Bearings 2 pieces 6 cyl. New.
Top Latch assembly both sides originals with original fasteners excellent
condition.
Seat rail roller balls.
Windscreen seal 6 cyl.
Ash tray.
Front shocks (should be rebuilt).
Patch panals for both front fenders.
Steering wheels. One excellent for 6 cyl car. one a good candidate for rebuild
for a 100. One old wood type for I think an old Jag needs wood.
Steering box 100 excellent condition.
Very Rare Wood Steering wheel signed in the aluminum by Sterling Moss. A
period piece in very good condition. Needs fasteners. Internal diameter of
splines is 0.9 of an inch. Price not for the faint of heart.
Side flashes, a set that need to be rechromed.
Wing window deflectors. 2 sets, original aftermarket Amco. Hardware has been
rechromed.
Brake Resevoir can & top & holder good condition 100.
Brake & clutch resevoir can & top & holder. usable, can good needs paint, top
fair. 6 cyl
Spin on oil filter kit, new.
Headlight rubber gasket set, new, will work on 2 or 3 adjusting screw
versions.
Valve cover oil filler cap no wire, new.
Clutch slave cylinder rebuild kit, new. 6 cyl.
7# radiator cap, replacement style.
Hand brake lever rear 5 bolt axle. big healey.
Lucas Mirrors no arms, in original box. NOS Continental shape, flat glass,
MH1F.
Accessory 3 gauge set includes Voltmeter, Amps, and Vacuum all on their own
mount. will mount directly under the heater control panel.
One wiper arm 100 fair condition.

Thanks, hope you find something you need.
Contact me off list if you are interested.

RichardRichard Gordon
Rocky Mountain Austin-Healey Club
1830 South Newport Street
Denver, Colorado 80224
Home 303-756-7427
Cell 303-913-1171
HealeyHundred at comcast.net

From 55healey at comcast.net  Fri Oct  8 14:18:32 2010
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:18:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Hillman Minx grill search (non Jag or Healey request)
Message-ID: <9A4E24EB-054B-47DF-B1D5-9BBFC9682EBC@comcast.net>

Hi Lists,

I have a friend who lost out when a car ran a red light and munched  
his restored Hillman.
He is looking for a grill and possibly left fender spear to put it  
back together.
Here is hoping that someone has or knows of someone that might have one.

1955  MK8  Grill and surround.

Thanks in advance,

Rob Westcott

From dan at warner-associates.com  Fri Oct  8 15:10:49 2010
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 16:10:49 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cARS
In-Reply-To: <5A1A221C-5415-4924-981A-0FB00D5E517B@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <448F673D67244C6B80B5543307817F94@DANSTROM>

What a wonderful story.  What are the odds.  There is a 3 year old that
walks by my house with his dad and points and says HERBIE.  Next time they
come by I am going to give him a ride.
Dan



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of David Nock
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 2:35 PM
To: I Erbs
Cc: healey help
Subject: Re: [Healeys] people noticing our cARS

We had a customer that had several LBCs and one of his neighbors when  
out on his walk for several years mentioned that if he ever wanted to  
sell his Healey he was the buyer. He wanted to replace the one he had  
many years back. As you all know we all have heard the story. I had  
one, My uncle had one etc. Well after several year of this he said  
fine I will sell you the Healey, mind you there was some health  
issues going on here as well other wise he would have never sold the  
car.

So he gave the neighbor the price and he agreed with out any  
discussion. The guy went home got his check book along with the  
photos and info on the Healey he had owned many years back.

Now is the irrnoic part they compared the vin numbers from one of the  
old registrations that he had saved from his old Healey and you  
guessed it the car he was now purchasing from his neighbor actually  
was his car that had owned and loved so many years ago.

So next time that person tells you I use to own one of these cars he  
may just have owned your car.

........................


Another incedent  we have a local law enforcement officer that loves  
Healey's the extent he owns one. And he has stopped several people  
that I know just to talk about their cars.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.
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From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Oct  8 15:16:05 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 17:16:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny - NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
Message-ID: <652055811.2084625.1286572565176.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost>

NINE WORDS WOMEN USE

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are 
right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. 
Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more 
minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, 
and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing 
usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission.. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement 
often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an 
idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing 
with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman 
can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard 
before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake..
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say 
you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless 
she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking 
you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a 
'whatever').
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F--- off!
(9) Don't worry about it, I'll do it: Another dangerous statement, 
meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several 
times, but is now doing herself. This will later result in a man asking 
'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

From fredwescoe at gmail.com  Fri Oct  8 18:22:38 2010
From: fredwescoe at gmail.com (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 20:22:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pedal extensions
Message-ID: <AANLkTikkbkKufZ5bpVVL19R+3dcoC8+6RduBaGHZTS0p@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,

Thanks to all for the many responses I received on the pedal extensions.

I will be making 2 sets, each a different size for different drivers and
cars.

When I have the sets completed and installed.  I will send a note on what I
did.

Thanks again to all who responded,

Fred
63 BJ7

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Fri Oct  8 21:19:58 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:19:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: PEDC Show
In-Reply-To: <5AF9175BD3FF42A9B05CFD5E0F03AFE3@rac>
References: <5AF9175BD3FF42A9B05CFD5E0F03AFE3@rac>
Message-ID: <034101cb6760$da7df400$8f79dc00$@verizon.net>

Each year in September  my local club, Positive Earth Drivers Club, has a
show -  Brits on the Beach  -  at Ocean Grove, NJ   which is a one square
mile religious retreat community on the Jersey Shore. Most of the homes and
buildings are authentic turn of the century (1890's into the early 1900's)
Victorian buildings. We get both sides of two blocks of the small downtown -
a block from the Atlantic Ocean -  in which to show our cars. This year,
there were over 135 cars including a dozen or so Healeys. A video can be
seen at: 

 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68112t54zEA

 

Still photos are at:

 

http://apps.pedc.org/Gallery/

 

 

We have literally hundreds of visitors in attendance and the local merchants
love the added business that our show brings in. The show next year will be
on September 17 so mark your calendars if you chance to be in the area.

 

Last year's show can be seen on the Video page of my site.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

http://www.healey6.com

From rkorn at simnet.is  Sat Oct  9 06:06:28 2010
From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 12:06:28 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cARS
References: <AANLkTiky9-O_ypybcu0PtdtBGQxs4RmtOUi4hKD-akz-@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A1A221C-5415-4924-981A-0FB00D5E517B@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <735F9954E8694731B75736F437959E6E@velad>

Nice story..thanks.

Richard

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "I Erbs" <eyera3 at gmail.com>
Cc: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] people noticing our cARS


> We had a customer that had several LBCs and one of his neighbors when
> out on his walk for several years mentioned that if he ever wanted to
> sell his Healey he was the buyer. He wanted to replace the one he had
> many years back. As you all know we all have heard the story. I had
> one, My uncle had one etc. Well after several year of this he said
> fine I will sell you the Healey, mind you there was some health
> issues going on here as well other wise he would have never sold the
> car.
>
> So he gave the neighbor the price and he agreed with out any
> discussion. The guy went home got his check book along with the
> photos and info on the Healey he had owned many years back.
>
> Now is the irrnoic part they compared the vin numbers from one of the
> old registrations that he had saved from his old Healey and you
> guessed it the car he was now purchasing from his neighbor actually
> was his car that had owned and loved so many years ago.
>
> So next time that person tells you I use to own one of these cars he
> may just have owned your car.
>
> ........................
>
>
> Another incedent  we have a local law enforcement officer that loves
> Healey's the extent he owns one. And he has stopped several people
> that I know just to talk about their cars.
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  9 08:09:45 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 07:09:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] FW: PEDC Show
In-Reply-To: <034101cb6760$da7df400$8f79dc00$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <197098.77614.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Nice video and looks like a great show.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Fri, 10/8/10, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

From: John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
Subject: [Healeys] FW: PEDC Show
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, October 8, 2010, 11:19 PM

Each year in September  my local club, Positive Earth Drivers Club, has a
show -  Brits on the Beach  -  at Ocean Grove, NJ   which is a one square
mile religious retreat community on the Jersey Shore. Most of the homes and
buildings are authentic turn of the century (1890's into the early 1900's)
Victorian buildings. We get both sides of two blocks of the small downtown -
a block from the Atlantic Ocean -  in which to show our cars. This year,
there were over 135 cars including a dozen or so Healeys. A video can be
seen at:



 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68112t54zEA



Still photos are at:



http://apps.pedc.org/Gallery/





We have literally hundreds of visitors in attendance and the local merchants
love the added business that our show brings in. The show next year will be
on September 17 so mark your calendars if you chance to be in the area.



Last year's show can be seen on the Video page of my site.



John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ



http://www.healey6.com
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat Oct  9 08:44:48 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 10:44:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cars
Message-ID: <20101009.074531.19010.8264@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>

Years ago I purchased a Phase one BJ8. After a year or so I realized that
I was, at heart, a 100 person 
and advertised the car for sale.  Research had discovered that it had
been delivered to Paris (engine 
had a different displacement) and eventually came to the states. This
fact was mentioned in the ad. 
I then received a call about the car. She said her, then boy friend, had
a similar car delivered to 
Paris when he was in the Air Force (?). Cindy and her, now husband, John
Vrugtman came by to 
look at the car. He remembered the engine number and when he saw the
modified 
console, realized he had found his car that he sold 20 years earlier. The
irony is that had I not 
bought the car he would never had seen it again. Even though John and I
were both members of 
T.A.C.H. , we didn't know each other. It can happen.

I was told once of the owner of a factory "M" who, while talking to 
someone at a car show, mentioned that the only thing missing was the 
tool kit. Somehow the person realized the "M" had been his car at 
one time and said "I have the tool kit in my garage" !!. It never 
hurts to ask or listen to stories people have about Healeys they owned
"once". 

A PO of the BN2 I owned, when I mentioned I was missing one original 
cockpit trim piece, said "Oh, I found that when I was in the attic 
looking for a part for my VW."

It is a big world with lots of good stories, about Healeys.

Doug

> > Nice story..thanks.
> > 
> > Richard
> > 
____________________________________________________________
SHOCKING: 2010 Honda Civic for $1,734.09
Is this price real? YES! We reveal the TRUTH!
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cb0803bc1a431f885dst01duc

From jagxk120 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  9 08:46:14 2010
From: jagxk120 at gmail.com (Bob)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:46:14 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cARS
In-Reply-To: <735F9954E8694731B75736F437959E6E@velad>
References: <AANLkTiky9-O_ypybcu0PtdtBGQxs4RmtOUi4hKD-akz-@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A1A221C-5415-4924-981A-0FB00D5E517B@sbcglobal.net>
	<735F9954E8694731B75736F437959E6E@velad>
Message-ID: <4CB08036.5080502@gmail.com>

  I had that once  with my XK 120.
Cop #1 to cop #2: "I told you it was this model year..."
B


>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> Stockton Ca 95205
>> 209-948-8767
>>
>> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>> .

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Oct  9 09:11:52 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 11:11:52 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cars
In-Reply-To: <20101009.074531.19010.8264@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101009.074531.19010.8264@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <000301cb67c4$4ddea940$e99bfbc0$@rr.com>

One of the advantages of a registry is that it provides the best chance of
anyone ever finding a car they once owned, or learning who owned their car
before them.  The registries provide the only place where the continuous
ownership history of a car can be documented and preserved for the benefit
of future owners.
I would like everyone to be aware that the BJ8 registry actively solicits
information from owners about what they know of the previous ownership
history of their car -- either from documentation or from their memory.
Owner's personal knowledge is the best source now for such information, and
unless they allow it to be documented, it is likely to be lost when their
time with the car is through.  None of us get to keep them forever, or take
them with us.  We are only caretakers for later owners.

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 dwflagg at juno.com
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 10:45 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] people noticing our cars

Years ago I purchased a Phase one BJ8. After a year or so I realized that
I was, at heart, a 100 person 
and advertised the car for sale.  Research had discovered that it had
been delivered to Paris (engine 
had a different displacement) and eventually came to the states. This
fact was mentioned in the ad. 
I then received a call about the car. She said her, then boy friend, had
a similar car delivered to 
Paris when he was in the Air Force (?). Cindy and her, now husband, John
Vrugtman came by to 
look at the car. He remembered the engine number and when he saw the
modified 
console, realized he had found his car that he sold 20 years earlier. The
irony is that had I not 
bought the car he would never had seen it again. Even though John and I
were both members of 
T.A.C.H. , we didn't know each other. It can happen.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  9 10:35:50 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 09:35:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
Message-ID: <782185.93828.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Some interesting Healey clothing we don't see everyday: 
http://healeymenswear.com/Healey%20Menswear%20Meppel%20Home.html  No financial
interest, etc.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  9 10:38:00 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 09:38:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cars
In-Reply-To: <000301cb67c4$4ddea940$e99bfbc0$@rr.com>
References: <20101009.074531.19010.8264@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
	<000301cb67c4$4ddea940$e99bfbc0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <E2E691C5-993F-415C-87A2-0FC33B64015A@gmail.com>

Great stories.


I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Oct 9, 2010, at 8:11 AM, "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> One of the advantages of a registry is that it provides the best  
> chance of
> anyone ever finding a car they once owned, or learning who owned  
> their car
> before them.  The registries provide the only place where the  
> continuous
> ownership history of a car can be documented and preserved for the  
> benefit
> of future owners.
> I would like everyone to be aware that the BJ8 registry actively  
> solicits
> information from owners about what they know of the previous ownership
> history of their car -- either from documentation or from their  
> memory.
> Owner's personal knowledge is the best source now for such  
> information, and
> unless they allow it to be documented, it is likely to be lost when  
> their
> time with the car is through.  None of us get to keep them forever,  
> or take
> them with us.  We are only caretakers for later owners.
>
> 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 dwflagg at juno.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 10:45 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] people noticing our cars
>
> Years ago I purchased a Phase one BJ8. After a year or so I realized  
> that
> I was, at heart, a 100 person
> and advertised the car for sale.  Research had discovered that it had
> been delivered to Paris (engine
> had a different displacement) and eventually came to the states. This
> fact was mentioned in the ad.
> I then received a call about the car. She said her, then boy friend,  
> had
> a similar car delivered to
> Paris when he was in the Air Force (?). Cindy and her, now husband,  
> John
> Vrugtman came by to
> look at the car. He remembered the engine number and when he saw the
> modified
> console, realized he had found his car that he sold 20 years  
> earlier. The
> irony is that had I not
> bought the car he would never had seen it again. Even though John  
> and I
> were both members of
> T.A.C.H. , we didn't know each other. It can happen.
> _______________________________________________
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From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Sat Oct  9 10:49:01 2010
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 12:49:01 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
Message-ID: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/9/2010 12:37:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
healeyrick at yahoo.com writes:

http://healeymenswear.com/Healey%20Menswear%20Meppel%20Home.html 

Great Healey site Rick.  Maybe you could translate it for us!
 
Rudy

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Oct  9 10:58:42 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:58:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
In-Reply-To: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>
References: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>

If you do a search for this web site using Bing, there is an option to
translate it. I just did it and it works fine.

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 CAWS52803 at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 12:49 PM
To: healeyrick at yahoo.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Menswear

In a message dated 10/9/2010 12:37:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,
healeyrick at yahoo.com writes:

http://healeymenswear.com/Healey%20Menswear%20Meppel%20Home.html

Great Healey site Rick.  Maybe you could translate it for us!

Rudy

From pieters at pt.lu  Sat Oct  9 11:04:18 2010
From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:04:18 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
In-Reply-To: <782185.93828.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <782185.93828.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <26B47096-76FE-4508-936D-4277E81F0FB0@pt.lu>

I have some shirts from John at Healey menswear. Great quality stuff. I met
him at Le Mans and again at Beaulieu. Really nice guy who has been in the mens
clothing business for years and decided to combine his job with his passion
for Healey's. I hope to visit his store next month to pick up one of those
great "flying" jackets. Like most of the Dutch, he speaks perfect English if
anybody wanted to order anything from him,
cheers
Pieter
On 09/10/2010, at 6:35 PM, HealeyRick wrote:

> Some interesting Healey clothing we don't see everyday:
> http://healeymenswear.com/Healey%20Menswear%20Meppel%20Home.html  No
financial
> interest, etc.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From jpayne at ThorCon.net  Sat Oct  9 11:55:52 2010
From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 10:55:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge not working
In-Reply-To: <26B47096-76FE-4508-936D-4277E81F0FB0@pt.lu>
References: <782185.93828.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<26B47096-76FE-4508-936D-4277E81F0FB0@pt.lu>
Message-ID: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B0EC61792@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>

1. No continuity between terminals on gauge (should I?).
2. Have Contuniuty between "cold terminal" and sending unit.
3. Have Continuity between "hot terminal" and ground
4. Checked resistance on sending unit rheostat - it goes up and down as it
should with motion on the float arm.
5. Have continuity between "cold terminal" and ground when green / black wire
is connected the sending unit, and none when the wire is disconnected from the
sending unit.

Jonas Payne
PBR
Cell:   (702) 358-5084

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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct  9 12:45:04 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:45:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
In-Reply-To: <035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>
References: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>
	<035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4CB0B830.70504@justbrits.com>

  << If you do a search for this web site using 
Bing, there is an option to
translate it. >>

So does Google which I MUCH prefer ESPECIALLY 
since it does NOT
involve MicroSh*t <VBG>  !!!!

Ed

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Sat Oct  9 13:00:32 2010
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 14:00:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge not working
In-Reply-To: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B0EC61792@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
References: <782185.93828.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com><26B47096-76FE-4508-936D-4277E81F0FB0@pt.lu>
	<AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B0EC61792@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
Message-ID: <93504312C87F435B844968F4E45397F0@GregPC>

Go here, guage works the same.

http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/electr_1.htm

Scroll down, great site for all sorts of things.

Greg Lemon

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct  9 13:01:18 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:01:18 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge not working
In-Reply-To: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B0EC61792@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
References: <782185.93828.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<26B47096-76FE-4508-936D-4277E81F0FB0@pt.lu>
	<AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B0EC61792@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
Message-ID: <4CB0BBFE.7010509@chello.nl>

  Did you measure the resistance over the gauge terminals and the sender 
unit or did you just check continuity with a bulb?
Did you check the Voltage stabilizer if present?
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  9 13:38:04 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 12:38:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fall Foliage
In-Reply-To: <4CB08036.5080502@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <801007.31874.qm@web56106.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

List,

Carlen and I just got back from a perfect Connecticut day for the Bethlehem Garlic Fest and a drive through the fall foliage.

We gave two beeps to a green BJ8 parked on RT-341 between Litchfield and Kent. Anyone one the list?

http://gmandas.com/bj8/Healey_bethlehem_10092010.JPG

Greg 
65BJ8

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Oct  9 13:47:22 2010
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 14:47:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cars
In-Reply-To: <E2E691C5-993F-415C-87A2-0FC33B64015A@gmail.com>
References: <20101009.074531.19010.8264@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
	<000301cb67c4$4ddea940$e99bfbc0$@rr.com>
	<E2E691C5-993F-415C-87A2-0FC33B64015A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001701cb67ea$cc460460$64d20d20$@com>

I was driving in my home town of Libertyville, Il when I got lit up by a
local cop. He came up to my 100/6 and asked, "Know anyone that wants to buy
a tonneau for an MGB?".

From rfinucane at aol.com  Sat Oct  9 14:13:34 2010
From: rfinucane at aol.com (rfinucane at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:13:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 in Warren
Message-ID: <8CD360595D73870-9B8-11015@webmail-m024.sysops.aol.com>

I noticed someone noticed my car today when doing a fall foliage drive. Just
got on this site so not sure how to reply.

From edriver at sasktel.net  Sat Oct  9 14:28:39 2010
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:28:39 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Fall Foliage
In-Reply-To: <801007.31874.qm@web56106.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <801007.31874.qm@web56106.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CB0D077.60108@sasktel.net>

Hi Greg

Try the following link to see some colour in southwest Saskatchewan 
(there are 26 photos
in a slide show, the photos are slow to load so you might have to view 
it twice)
www.sbcc.ca/Touring/FallColoursCypress.html

Kind regards
Ed
Historian, AHCUSA
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8 '89 Morga 4/4

Greg Mandas wrote:
> List,
>
> Carlen and I just got back from a perfect Connecticut day for the Bethlehem Garlic Fest and a drive through the fall foliage.
>
> We gave two beeps to a green BJ8 parked on RT-341 between Litchfield and Kent. Anyone one the list?
>
> http://gmandas.com/bj8/Healey_bethlehem_10092010.JPG
>
> Greg 
> 65BJ8

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Oct  9 14:45:02 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 16:45:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge not working
In-Reply-To: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B0EC61792@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
References: <782185.93828.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<26B47096-76FE-4508-936D-4277E81F0FB0@pt.lu>
	<AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B0EC61792@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
Message-ID: <000b01cb67f2$d9079350$8b16b9f0$@rr.com>

Jonas, you should have continuity between the T and B terminals of the gauge
with no wires connected to them.  The functional BJ7 gauge I have on my
workbench right now reads 59.6 ohms between the terminals.  If you have no
continuity, then you'll have to send the gauge off for repair.

Have you attempted to calibrate the gauge yourself?  If so, did you make
sure you didn't loosen the nuts on the adjusting studs too much and let the
locating "feet" of the coil come out of the slot?  If the foot comes out of
the slot, when you tighten the nut the coil inside the gauge will spin and
break the wire, resulting in no continuity between the terminals.

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: Saturday, October 09, 2010 1:56 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge not working

1. No continuity between terminals on gauge (should I?).
2. Have Contuniuty between "cold terminal" and sending unit.
3. Have Continuity between "hot terminal" and ground
4. Checked resistance on sending unit rheostat - it goes up and down as it
should with motion on the float arm.
5. Have continuity between "cold terminal" and ground when green / black
wire
is connected the sending unit, and none when the wire is disconnected from
the
sending unit.

Jonas Payne
PBR
Cell:   (702) 358-5084

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  9 14:53:24 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 13:53:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] people noticing our cars
In-Reply-To: <001701cb67ea$cc460460$64d20d20$@com>
References: <20101009.074531.19010.8264@mailpop03.dca.untd.com>
	<000301cb67c4$4ddea940$e99bfbc0$@rr.com>
	<E2E691C5-993F-415C-87A2-0FC33B64015A@gmail.com>
	<001701cb67ea$cc460460$64d20d20$@com>
Message-ID: <79B899C2-437E-4FD5-9289-D74BD358AEB6@gmail.com>

I used to own a Sunbeam Imp and was pulled over too often to find it  
funny, so some cop could ask me what kind a car it was ...,,,

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Oct 9, 2010, at 12:47 PM, "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com 
 > wrote:

> I was driving in my home town of Libertyville, Il when I got lit up  
> by a
> local cop. He came up to my 100/6 and asked, "Know anyone that wants  
> to buy
> a tonneau for an MGB?".

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  9 15:57:17 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 14:57:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 in Warren
In-Reply-To: <8CD360595D73870-9B8-11015@webmail-m024.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <874374.70196.qm@web56104.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Beep Beep!!

You Gotta Love the Healey's horns.

Greg

--- On Sat, 10/9/10, rfinucane at aol.com <rfinucane at aol.com> wrote:

> From: rfinucane at aol.com <rfinucane at aol.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 in Warren
> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 4:13 PM
> I noticed someone noticed my car
> today when doing a fall foliage drive. Just
> got on this site so not sure how to reply.

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sat Oct  9 16:00:27 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 15:00:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 in Warren
In-Reply-To: <8CD360595D73870-9B8-11015@webmail-m024.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CD360595D73870-9B8-11015@webmail-m024.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikSUD2-Nx05BQeaC0EOqoGKQ9V=VfY9Sx=a0GkB@mail.gmail.com>

You just did.

On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM, <rfinucane at aol.com> wrote:

> I noticed someone noticed my car today when doing a fall foliage drive.
> Just
> got on this site so not sure how to reply.
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From rfinucane at aol.com  Sat Oct  9 16:53:02 2010
From: rfinucane at aol.com (rfinucane at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:53:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] A funny day
Message-ID: <8CD361BDC936577-9B8-13015@webmail-m024.sysops.aol.com>

After I saw the email that someone had spotted my car in Warren, Ct., I had a
51 MG-TD delivered for me to retore.  As the owner was moving, he found in his
attic, a suitcase given to him, by Rodger Daltry (The Who) parents that
belonged to Donald M. Healey and I believe his signature is on it.  What a
find! I also have a picture of DMH at the California Mens Club (I think) in
Euereka, 1983, given to me from a local bank teller about 15 years ago. She
was a movie star and posed in many Healey hundred adverts, and was also a very
good friend of Donalds. Her name escapes me at the moment, but she was a very
lovely lady.


=

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sat Oct  9 17:07:19 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:07:19 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] A funny day
In-Reply-To: <8CD361BDC936577-9B8-13015@webmail-m024.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CD361BDC936577-9B8-13015@webmail-m024.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <D46C9F2BE64E48A492236F4D908CB9BA@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

Would that be Louise King who went on to marry Peter Collins who was a good
friend of DMH and drove the Ferrari engined streamliner in the Bahamas?

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 rfinucane at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, 10 October 2010 9:53 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] A funny day

After I saw the email that someone had spotted my car in Warren, Ct., I had
a
51 MG-TD delivered for me to retore.  As the owner was moving, he found in
his
attic, a suitcase given to him, by Rodger Daltry (The Who) parents that
belonged to Donald M. Healey and I believe his signature is on it.  What a
find! I also have a picture of DMH at the California Mens Club (I think) in
Euereka, 1983, given to me from a local bank teller about 15 years ago. She
was a movie star and posed in many Healey hundred adverts, and was also a
very
good friend of Donalds. Her name escapes me at the moment, but she was a
very
lovely lady.


=
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Oct  9 17:16:54 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:16:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
In-Reply-To: <4CB0B830.70504@justbrits.com>
References: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>
	<035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>
	<4CB0B830.70504@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <000301cb6808$10150070$303f0150$@verizon.net>

BFDWGASNEN

John S

  
So does Google which I MUCH prefer ESPECIALLY since it does NOT involve
MicroSh*t <VBG>  !!!!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct  9 18:38:41 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:38:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
In-Reply-To: <000301cb6808$10150070$303f0150$@verizon.net>
References: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>
	<035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>
	<4CB0B830.70504@justbrits.com>
	<000301cb6808$10150070$303f0150$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4CB10B11.10909@justbrits.com>

  And you folks think I have some 'odd' ones !!!  LOL

<< BFDWGASNEN >>

I'LL bite !!!  WTF does it mean ??  Pretty sure I 
DO know 1st
three, but ........................?!?!?

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Oct  9 18:49:46 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:49:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
In-Reply-To: <4CB10B11.10909@justbrits.com>
References: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>
	<035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>
	<4CB0B830.70504@justbrits.com>
	<000301cb6808$10150070$303f0150$@verizon.net>
	<4CB10B11.10909@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <000e01cb6815$095c31b0$1c149510$@verizon.net>

KUANTAI


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Shop at " Just Brits "
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 8:39 PM
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Menswear

  And you folks think I have some 'odd' ones !!!  LOL

<< BFDWGASNEN >>

I'LL bite !!!  WTF does it mean ??  Pretty sure I DO know 1st three, but
........................?!?!?
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Oct  9 19:02:39 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 21:02:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
References: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com><035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net><4CB0B830.70504@justbrits.com>
	<000301cb6808$10150070$303f0150$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <001601cb6816$d7273030$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

Wowe,  John have you gone over to the Edbonics side.  I tried Google and 
Bing and
neither one could tell me what you said there mate and I think that may have 
been your
point, right?

M L

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
To: "'Shop at " Just Brits "'" <shop at justbrits.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Menswear


> BFDWGASNEN
>
> John S
>
>
> So does Google which I MUCH prefer ESPECIALLY since it does NOT involve
> MicroSh*t <VBG>  !!!!
>
> Ed
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From jvvmusme at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  9 19:16:29 2010
From: jvvmusme at yahoo.com (Jose Vicente Vargas)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:16:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Spark plugs for 100M
Message-ID: <376369.49124.qm@web120511.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I have a dennis welch cilinder head, high compression pistons, 100M camshaft, 100M distribuitor, 100M carbs. What spark plugs shoul I use ?

Thanks 

Jose



Sent from my iPad

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sat Oct  9 20:00:12 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:00:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fall Foliage
Message-ID: <19905.92659.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Very beautiful country. 

Thanks for the link. 

Greg
65BJ8

Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity. 


On Oct 9, 2010, at 4:28 PM, "E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:

Hi Greg

Try the following link to see some colour in southwest Saskatchewan (there are 26 photos
in a slide show, the photos are slow to load so you might have to view it twice)
www.sbcc.ca/Touring/FallColoursCypress.html

Kind regards
Ed
Historian, AHCUSA
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8 '89 Morga 4/4

Greg Mandas wrote:
List,

Carlen and I just got back from a perfect Connecticut day for the Bethlehem Garlic Fest and a drive through the fall foliage.

We gave two beeps to a green BJ8 parked on RT-341 between Litchfield and Kent. Anyone one the list?

http://gmandas.com/bj8/Healey_bethlehem_10092010.JPG

Greg 65BJ8

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat Oct  9 23:36:15 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 22:36:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
In-Reply-To: <035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>
References: <9e03e.12eababd.39e1f6fd@aol.com>
	<035b01cb67d3$3b4e2ad0$b1ea8070$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <52F66EE160064A64BA361190AB244799@LeonardPCPC>

Google Tool Bar translated it also.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
To: <CAWS52803 at aol.com>; <healeyrick at yahoo.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Menswear


> If you do a search for this web site using Bing, there is an option to
> translate it. I just did it and it works fine.
>
> 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 CAWS52803 at aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 12:49 PM
> To: healeyrick at yahoo.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Menswear
>
> In a message dated 10/9/2010 12:37:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> healeyrick at yahoo.com writes:
>
> http://healeymenswear.com/Healey%20Menswear%20Meppel%20Home.html
>
> Great Healey site Rick.  Maybe you could translate it for us!
>
> Rudy
> _______________________________________________

From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Sun Oct 10 10:39:45 2010
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:39:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet louvers
Message-ID: <00fc01cb6899$cd313430$6501a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

Just back from a sunny, warm Hershey.  The 14K mile car was still there
Saturday, and looks as if it nay not have sold at the show.

<    But I'd still like to see what DHMC was offering in the way of louvered
bonnets to his customers   >

My Donald Healey Motor Company Ltd  'Extra Equipment and Modifications' sheet
for the 3000 , dated Jan. 1961,  does NOT list a louvered bonnet under the
Coachwork section.

Best
Peter

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 10 13:24:59 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:24:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys racing at Spa 08
Message-ID: <AANLkTin2EHFMcTAu0iWBLH22-0xzEoe16zPM6C4wgaua@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNQawqmKHsQ&feature=related
I love the waving key fob on the dash of the race car. Fun to watch, Great
sounds of our beloved cars

-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)
1979 Land Rover Series lll 109

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 10 16:23:00 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys racing at Spa 08
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin2EHFMcTAu0iWBLH22-0xzEoe16zPM6C4wgaua@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <774521.67409.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Now that's entertainment!  Great video.

Rick


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--- On Sun, 10/10/10, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys racing at Spa 08
To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010, 3:24 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNQawqmKHsQ&feature=related
I love the waving key fob on the dash of the race car. Fun to watch, Great
sounds of our beloved cars

--
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)
1979 Land Rover Series lll 109
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Oct 10 17:13:17 2010
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:13:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sighting
Message-ID: <20101010191317.YTPXK.195202.root@pamxwww03-z01>

Blairsville, Pa---noon 10/10/10   BRG BJ7 or 8 headed east.  We in the E-Type--only time enought to wave.

Anyone on the list?

tom

From ahpowered at hotmail.com  Sun Oct 10 18:07:41 2010
From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:07:41 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Shift Lever Boot Fit Problem 60 BN7
Message-ID: <BLU103-W294A8DAE673147BD0EAE73B8530@phx.gbl>

Hi Folks,
I had my original tranny cover refitted professionally. The problem is that
the side shift hole is not exactly over the shifter. this is how it was when I
took it off the car originally to rebuild the tranny. The hole was not
perfectly over the shifter. This is the second boot I have purchased. The
first one I bought 4 years ago tore right away. I left things loose for years
so it was no problem until now that I screwed all back down to insulate and
install new carpet.

 Look at this photo http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2223537110100422800joDqeh
and tell me if there is a boot that fits tighter than the one from moss or if
there is another boot/gasket option. This boot pops out when shifting since
the hole is not perfectly over the top of the shift mechanism.

The tunnel does not appear to be able to move back any further and still
connect to the original extension panel. Is there a chance I have parts from
different models? This barn find was supposedly original. I have found nothing
else out of sorts.

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 bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 10 19:36:02 2010
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:36:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] One more SPA clip
Message-ID: <671216.21144.qm@web36704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I love this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FATsL7yrBMc

I believe this is one of the Dutch Healeys.  The light yellow one battling it out with an Aston-Martin in Spa or Spa/Francorchamps as we call it in Belgium.  (Ok, yes I am in California since 6 years)  More info an the Dutch healeys here: http://www.healeymeetslemans.nl/home.php?nb= 

The Healey keeps a nice racing line and passes the Aston towards the end of the clip.  Love the soundtrack too, no music needed.

Bert

PS: I am buying that 2010 Lemans poster to spruce up my office.

From jbrown5093 at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 11 09:30:20 2010
From: jbrown5093 at yahoo.com (jim brown)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:30:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] directionals
Message-ID: <368096.11044.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Went for a drive yesterday and my directionals stopped working, both sides front 
and rear. I know that the flasher is getting current because it gets very very 
hot when the turn signal switch is right or left. Also the dash indicators do 
not light at all either left or right (BJ8). I suspect that means a bas flasher 
since if it closed the circuit the dash indicators would light. Am I correct? It 
also doesn't click. 


Also does anyone have experience with the new solid state flasher relays?

Jim Brown

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 11 09:54:36 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:54:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] directionals
In-Reply-To: <368096.11044.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <368096.11044.qm@web58601.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikzmAYThbm0XZESocCnKXBGN_ToJRLic=QNCxGc@mail.gmail.com>

Hot electronics usually mean a short somewhere. Flashers are cheap. Try a
oem type first to be sure you do not have short in your system before buying
anything fancy

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 11, 2010 8:33 AM, "jim brown" <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Went for a drive yesterday and my directionals stopped working, both sides
front
> and rear. I know that the flasher is getting current because it gets very
very
> hot when the turn signal switch is right or left. Also the dash indicators
do
> not light at all either left or right (BJ8). I suspect that means a bas
flasher
> since if it closed the circuit the dash indicators would light. Am I
correct? It
> also doesn't click.
>
>
> Also does anyone have experience with the new solid state flasher relays?
>
> Jim Brown
> _______________________________________________
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From willig at wtnet.de  Mon Oct 11 10:47:09 2010
From: willig at wtnet.de (T+ B Willig)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:47:09 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] heavily dragging brakes on 100 after using silicone brake
	fluid
Message-ID: <005301cb6963$f2db2cc0$d8918640$@de>

Hello,

 

in the archives of this list you can find an e-mail of Jim Leblanc related
to this problem:

 

>>>>>>>>>>>>> 

In reply to an inquiry I will openly post an answer.

This problem I describe with silicone brake fluid applies only to 100-4's,

as far as I know.

The problem I noticed was dragging of the wheels with overheating of the

brake drums. Upon inspection I noted the master cylinder was failing to

release fluid. The pedal height and play at the push rod were excessive. The

piston was sticking. Also the brake lights stayed on. (pressure in the

system)

According to Roger Moment's article, the piston must release an additional

0.062 inches to permit the master cylinder bleed holes to operate.

To accomplish this, the pusher piece needs to be machined to remove 0.062

inch. The pusher piece is the first part behind the push rod and first

inside the retaining clip. See an exploded view of the master cylinder.

Best Regards,

Jim LeBlanc

1956 100-M

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 

I am facing the problem of dragging brakes exactly as described above. My
BN2 received a full brake overhaul (new cylinders, calipers, brake hoses and
brake lines) about 12 months ago. Until last Friday all was well.

I just wonder why this problem only occurs when using silicone brake fluid
are the rubber parts swelling in silicone brake fluid? 

Please enlighten me.

 

Best regards

 

 

Thomas Willig

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 11 11:36:01 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:36:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Shelly Jack on eBay
Message-ID: <63358.84534.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

For anyone interested, I found this on eBay. 

Vintage Shelley LJ225 Austin Land Rover MGA Jack

Item number:	360309065180


Greg
65BJ8

Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity. 


On Oct 11, 2010, at 12:47 PM, "T+ B Willig" <willig at wtnet.de> wrote:

Hello,



in the archives of this list you can find an e-mail of Jim Leblanc related
to this problem:





In reply to an inquiry I will openly post an answer.

This problem I describe with silicone brake fluid applies only to 100-4's,

as far as I know.

The problem I noticed was dragging of the wheels with overheating of the

brake drums. Upon inspection I noted the master cylinder was failing to

release fluid. The pedal height and play at the push rod were excessive. The

piston was sticking. Also the brake lights stayed on. (pressure in the

system)

According to Roger Moment's article, the piston must release an additional

0.062 inches to permit the master cylinder bleed holes to operate.

To accomplish this, the pusher piece needs to be machined to remove 0.062

inch. The pusher piece is the first part behind the push rod and first

inside the retaining clip. See an exploded view of the master cylinder.

Best Regards,

Jim LeBlanc

1956 100-M



I am facing the problem of dragging brakes exactly as described above. My
BN2 received a full brake overhaul (new cylinders, calipers, brake hoses and
brake lines) about 12 months ago. Until last Friday all was well.

I just wonder why this problem only occurs when using silicone brake fluid
are the rubber parts swelling in silicone brake fluid? 

Please enlighten me.



Best regards





Thomas Willig
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Mon Oct 11 14:25:06 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:25:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Radio-flyer-car
In-Reply-To: <000001cb68c8$a80ca520$f825ef60$@net>
References: <000001cb68c8$a80ca520$f825ef60$@net>
Message-ID: <00ad01cb6982$652af490$2f80ddb0$@verizon.net>

No Healey Content but this must be a great ride.

 

 

 

 

Who said you can't have fun when you get a few years on ya?

  

Now I'm pretty certain most if not all of us at one time or another had a
radio flyer red wagon as a child right?  Well how would you like to have one
as a senior citizen?? 

 

 

  <http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story>
http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story

 

 

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

http://www.healey6.com

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Oct 11 16:04:16 2010
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:04:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys racing at Spa 08
In-Reply-To: <mailman.18.1286820004.20737.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.18.1286820004.20737.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4CB389E0.5020305@comcast.net>

I Erbs wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNQawqmKHsQ&feature=related
> I love the waving key fob on the dash of the race car.

Now I can see why the 100M's had the leather bonnet strap. That hood was
ready to fly open (if it weren't hinged at the front).

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 11 16:51:18 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:51:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Nasty Healey First Start!
Message-ID: <485473.87998.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

For those who've been following my Nasty Boy build,  I fired up the motor for
the first time today.  Here's the vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUJkmlJF3Cg

I've updated the build log as well, check the link under my sig.

Rick


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From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Mon Oct 11 17:06:44 2010
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:06:44 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Nasty Healey First Start!
Message-ID: <1b8cf1.611a95a7.39e4f284@aol.com>

Cool ... thanks
 
 
In a message dated 10/11/2010 3:52:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
healeyrick at yahoo.com writes:

For  those who've been following my Nasty Boy build,  I fired up the motor  
for
the first time today.  Here's the  vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUJkmlJF3Cg

I've updated the  build log as well, check the link under my sig.

Rick


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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Mon Oct 11 22:34:10 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:34:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Radio-flyer-car
In-Reply-To: <00ad01cb6982$652af490$2f80ddb0$@verizon.net>
References: <000001cb68c8$a80ca520$f825ef60$@net>
	<00ad01cb6982$652af490$2f80ddb0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <795288182B394C8EA7C474E5E0BF8E81@LeonardPCPC>

John:  That is not the only Radio Flyer automobile.  Back in the late 90's, 
the local Lions Club held car shows in Vacaville.  There was a Radio Flyer 
at one of those shows.  I saw it again years later at another show but can't 
remember which one.  It was pre-digital photography so I will need to go 
back though my slides to see if I have a photo.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 1:25 PM
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Radio-flyer-car


> No Healey Content but this must be a great ride.>
>
> Who said you can't have fun when you get a few years on ya?
>
> Now I'm pretty certain most if not all of us at one time or another had a
> radio flyer red wagon as a child right?  Well how would you like to have 
> one
> as a senior citizen??
>
>  <http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story>
> http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story
>
> > John Sims, BN6
>
> Aberdeen, NJ

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 12 06:57:54 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:57:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
Message-ID: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

While removing the T nuts from the bottom of the seat rail, the studs passing
from the bottom of the rail, through the floor and secured by the T nuts
snapped off.  They are flat headed.  Anyone know a fix for this?
 
Thanks,

Rick

Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Oct 12 07:51:30 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:51:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
In-Reply-To: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinBCxBSbPP8Bu-+P9pWKjQrxbGoUdtn=Nq57kLy@mail.gmail.com>

Well, you can tack them back on, or you can use a thin nut and cinch
them on the rail.  I've done it both ways....

On 10/12/10, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> While removing the T nuts from the bottom of the seat rail, the studs
> passing
> from the bottom of the rail, through the floor and secured by the T nuts
> snapped off.  They are flat headed.  Anyone know a fix for this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From rjswain at hotmail.com  Tue Oct 12 07:54:53 2010
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:54:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
In-Reply-To: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W3821AE13804B564D3A7B89B5540@phx.gbl>

Rick
I welded on threaded rod of the correct size.
BTW your engine sounded good - for non-Healey power that is :^)
Rick '59 BN4

> Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:57:54 -0700
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
>
> While removing the T nuts from the bottom of the seat rail, the studs
passing
> from the bottom of the rail, through the floor and secured by the T nuts
> snapped off.  They are flat headed.  Anyone know a fix for this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Tue Oct 12 08:18:16 2010
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:18:16 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
In-Reply-To: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W4F8A6E8092E91108D4D4CD1540@phx.gbl>

Rick:

I use bolt of the same size but prior to welding them in place, I grind off
about half of the thickness of the head and then weld them in place.



Jean Caron

> Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:57:54 -0700
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
>
> While removing the T nuts from the bottom of the seat rail, the studs
passing
> from the bottom of the rail, through the floor and secured by the T nuts
> snapped off. They are flat headed. Anyone know a fix for this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Oct 12 09:11:05 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:11:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W4F8A6E8092E91108D4D4CD1540@phx.gbl>
References: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<SNT124-W4F8A6E8092E91108D4D4CD1540@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CB47A89.7000806@comcast.net>

  IIRC, the rails are galvanized.  If you weld on them be sure to use a respirator in a well-ventilated area--the fumes 
will be very toxic.

http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor/safety3/index.htm


bs



On 10/12/2010 7:18 AM, Jean Caron wrote:
> Rick:
>
> I use bolt of the same size but prior to welding them in place, I grind off
> about half of the thickness of the head and then weld them in place.
>
>
>
> Jean Caron
>
>
>>
>> While removing the T nuts from the bottom of the seat rail, the studs
> passing
>> from the bottom of the rail, through the floor and secured by the T nuts
>> snapped off. They are flat headed. Anyone know a fix for this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Rick
>>
>>
>


-- 
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From pieters at pt.lu  Tue Oct 12 10:14:51 2010
From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:14:51 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Radiator filler neck
Message-ID: <80B11D09-F96D-4DE9-8335-F7827993A158@pt.lu>

I haven't had any real problems with my car over heating in anything but
extreme conditions but I do get a lot of coolant loss through the overflow
pipe. I have tried a number of different brands of rad caps with no real
difference. I recently bought a new alloy radiator and noticed that the depth
of the filler neck is much shallower. My original radiator is 26mm deep,
measured from the top down to the sealing lip for the rubber cap seal. The
alloy is only 19mm deep and you really have to push the cap down to get it on.
I suspect that the original may have had a different filler neck fitted at
some stage.
 Could somebody please measure their radiator for a comparison? The car is a
BJ7,
thanks

From rpschauss at gmail.com  Tue Oct 12 10:55:10 2010
From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:55:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Radiator filler neck
In-Reply-To: <80B11D09-F96D-4DE9-8335-F7827993A158@pt.lu>
References: <80B11D09-F96D-4DE9-8335-F7827993A158@pt.lu>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=E-FX2V7dWiRLi0TNrjxJka2miC_U3-WS-b1RY@mail.gmail.com>

If the coolant overflows after you stop the engine on a hot day, that
is normal behavior
for our cars.  When the water pump stops circulating the coolant through the
radiator the water in the block gets hot and the pressure in the system gets
high enough to overcome your radiator cap.  The simple solution is not
to overfill
radiator.  Just keep the coolant level about an inch above the coils.
I find on my
car, that if do not add coolant to compensate for the overflow, it
evenually reaches a level
where it does not overflow.

HTH,
Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB


On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Pieter and Linda <pieters at pt.lu> wrote:
> I haven't had any real problems with my car over heating in anything but
> extreme conditions but I do get a lot of coolant loss through the overflow
> pipe. I have tried a number of different brands of rad caps with no real
> difference. I recently bought a new alloy radiator and noticed that the
depth
> of the filler neck is much shallower. My original radiator is 26mm deep,
> measured from the top down to the sealing lip for the rubber cap seal. The
> alloy is only 19mm deep and you really have to push the cap down to get it
on.
> I suspect that the original may have had a different filler neck fitted at
> some stage.
>  Could somebody please measure their radiator for a comparison? The car is
a
> BJ7,
> thanks

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Tue Oct 12 11:19:48 2010
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:19:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Radiator filler neck
In-Reply-To: <80B11D09-F96D-4DE9-8335-F7827993A158@pt.lu>
References: <80B11D09-F96D-4DE9-8335-F7827993A158@pt.lu>
Message-ID: <4CB498B4.6020706@comcast.net>

Your original is correct with a 1" (25.4 mm) filler neck and the new one 
is what they normally are- 3/4" or 19 mm.  You need to get a new 
radiator cap.  What you should do is allow the radiator to find it's own 
level.  If you keep filling it up, it will just reject what it does not 
want.  Take a look at the level it likes and maintain it there, 
otherwise it will come out of the overflow.
Charlie

Pieter and Linda wrote:
> I haven't had any real problems with my car over heating in anything but
> extreme conditions but I do get a lot of coolant loss through the overflow
> pipe. I have tried a number of different brands of rad caps with no real
> difference. I recently bought a new alloy radiator and noticed that the depth
> of the filler neck is much shallower. My original radiator is 26mm deep,
> measured from the top down to the sealing lip for the rubber cap seal. The
> alloy is only 19mm deep and you really have to push the cap down to get it on.
> I suspect that the original may have had a different filler neck fitted at
> some stage.
>  Could somebody please measure their radiator for a comparison? The car is a
> BJ7,
> thanks
> _______________________________________________
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From pieters at pt.lu  Tue Oct 12 11:37:57 2010
From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:37:57 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Radiator cap
Message-ID: <4A560F9F-6DF3-4E64-9396-9FD3F89EFD9F@pt.lu>

thank you all for the advice and suggestions. I have 2 caps here that are the
correct part number according to their respective manufacturers websites ( CPC
and Tridon) yet they both JUST reach the bottom of the filler neck and turn
without any downwards pressure from me. Since I don't have a Healey specialist
nearby, can anybody tell me if the rad cap also fits a more common vehicle so
I can try and ask for it at the local parts store?
cheers

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Oct 12 11:44:44 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:44:44 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Radiator cap
In-Reply-To: <4A560F9F-6DF3-4E64-9396-9FD3F89EFD9F@pt.lu>
References: <4A560F9F-6DF3-4E64-9396-9FD3F89EFD9F@pt.lu>
Message-ID: <4CB49E8C.4090705@chello.nl>

  Many UK and other EU cars in the 50's to 80's and beyond used these 
type of rad caps: Triumph, MG, Morgan, TVR, Ford, Vauxhall, Jensen 
Healey, Volvo, Saab and many others. Ask for them and measure before 
buying or have a look at the local scrap yard. Check ebay.co.uk.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Oct 12 11:46:32 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:46:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of radiators
Message-ID: <BAY147-w30518AF6D515503ADFD06DB8540@phx.gbl>

I drained my rad awhile back ( it takes me a long time to get things done ) to
fix up my heater fan.  Well, yesterday I pulled the radiator out.  You
wouldn't believe the crud that came out of that rad!! Well, more of a "silt".
But, it just kept coming and coming and coming.  When it was coming out clear
from all holes, I sloshed some water around inside and started over again ...
and again and again.  I've drained more than a few radiators in my day, but
I've never seen anything like that before.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Oct 12 11:54:43 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:54:43 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of radiators
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w30518AF6D515503ADFD06DB8540@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w30518AF6D515503ADFD06DB8540@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CB4A0E3.3070102@chello.nl>

  So do not forget to back flush your engine to!
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From mkgoodman at att.net  Tue Oct 12 13:06:44 2010
From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:06:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Broken Studs on seat rails
Message-ID: <316261.13476.qm@web180304.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I suggest contacting a company called Click Bond.  They have studs mounted to
5/8" discs that can be epoxied on using a very strong epoxy that takes a
hammer to get them off.  I have used them to mount sensors and they are mainly
used in the aircraft industry.  They come with a neat mounting kit that has
everything you need to do the job.
 
Mark Goodman
 66BJ8 35503
www.austinhealeyessence.com
 

From nelson_wd at msn.com  Tue Oct 12 13:55:24 2010
From: nelson_wd at msn.com (W.D. Nelson)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:55:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)
In-Reply-To: <4f1yGmCxr003454eb@blu0-omc3-s24.blu0.hotmail.com>
References: <4f1yGmCxr003454eb@blu0-omc3-s24.blu0.hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W129EF28646BEBEA350CBE69C540@phx.gbl>

From: postmaster at mail.hotmail.com
To: nelson_wd at msn.com
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:53:53 -0700
Subject: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)

This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.

Delivery to the following recipients failed.

       healeys at autoox.team.net





--Forwarded Message Attachment--
From: nelson_wd at msn.com
To: healeys at autoox.team.net
Subject: Healey Brake Questions
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:53:50 -0500




I am new to this site and am restoring a twin carb BN-7 left hand drive.  I am
converting it to a tri-carb and I am not new to Healeys as I have previously
owned two tric carb BN-7s, one of which I drove 6,000 miles through Mexico in
1963.  I have also restored E-type Jaguars and a MB 190SL.  That being said, I
am not a very accomplished mechanic but try to do as much as I can.
Healey Brakes:  I am running my brake lines.
1.  There is a 45 degree bracket with two holes on each side of the axle.
Does the brake line run through one of those holes and then attach to the
wheel cylinder?  (what is the purpose of that bracket?
2.  I believe the brake line runs up the right fram member and then crosses
over to the master cylinder and to the reservoir.  Where do I run the cross
over?
3.  Do you really use the hokey little clips to attach the lines o the frame
member, and if so (I have a new frame without holes from Jule Enterprises)
where and how many holes in the side frame member do I drill?  Thanks for any
help or suggestions you may have.  bill n - Houston
Reporting-MTA: dns;blu0-omc3-s24.blu0.hotmail.com
Received-From-MTA: dns;BLU111-W13
Arrival-Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:53:50 -0700

Final-Recipient: rfc822;healeys at autoox.team.net
Action: failed
Status: 5.4.0

From nelson_wd at msn.com  Tue Oct 12 14:13:30 2010
From: nelson_wd at msn.com (W.D. Nelson)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:13:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Brakes
Message-ID: <BLU111-W17063229614A39F050B51F9C540@phx.gbl>

I am new to this site and am restoring a twin carb BN-7 left hand drive.  I am
converting it to a tri-carb and am not new to Healeys as I have previously
owned two tri-carb BN-7s, one of which I drove 6,000 miles through Mexico in
1963.  I have also restored two Jaguar E-types and a MB 190SL.  That being
said, I am not a very accomplished mechanic and need a lot of help.
Healey Brakes:  1.  There is a 45 degree bracket with two holes on each side
of the axle.  Does the brake line run through one of those holes to attach to
the wheel cylinder?  What is the purpose of that bracket?
2.  I believe the brake line runs up the right frame member and then crosses
over to the master cylinder and to the reservoir.  Where do the run the cross
over?
3.  Do you really use the hokey wire clips to attach the line to the frame
member?  If so (I have a new frame from Jule Enterprises that has no holes)
where and how any and what size hoes are to be drilled for the clips.  Thanks
for any suggestions you may have.  bill n - Houston

From dwflagg at juno.com  Tue Oct 12 17:00:03 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:00:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Radiator cap
Message-ID: <20101012.160019.979.282877@mailpop08.dca.untd.com>

Marion,

Can you give him the name of your friend who carries the correct Unipart
caps.

Doug


> thank you all for the advice and suggestions. I have 2 caps here that 
> are the
> correct part number according to their respective manufacturers 
> websites ( CPC
> and Tridon) yet they both JUST reach the bottom of the filler neck 
> and turn
> without any downwards pressure from me. Since I don't have a Healey 
> specialist
> nearby, can anybody tell me if the rad cap also fits a more common 
> vehicle so
> I can try and ask for it at the local parts store?
> cheers
> _______________________________________________

 
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 12 17:13:18 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:13:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] [Spridgets] Nasty Healey First Start!
In-Reply-To: <38DEDA5A41AC421ABAFD4AA709E05CA2@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <444062.99372.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I'm hoping the cooling issue will be ok.  The radiator has been upgraded to
the specs of a local nasty boy who's running the same set-up.  If not, Plan B
will be to go to a 66 Mustang style radiator.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Tue, 10/12/10, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

From: Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Healey First Start!
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, healeys at autox.team.net,
spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 6:31 AM

Are you sure you are going to get enough cooling for that mass of metal?
It looks and sounds OK.

Guy R Day

----- Original Message -----
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 11:51 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Nasty Healey First Start!


> For those who've been following my Nasty Boy build,  I fired up the motor
> for
> the first time today.  Here's the vid:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUJkmlJF3Cg
>
> I've updated the build log as well, check the link under my sig.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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>
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 12 17:15:41 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:15:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] [Spridgets] Nasty Healey First Start!
In-Reply-To: <4CB3ACC8.8030708@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <655001.14615.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Stalling should be an easy fix ... I'll just cut the last few seconds off the
video! Should be a bit faster than old Pinky, huh Frank?

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Mon, 10/11/10, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nasty Healey First Start!
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, October 11, 2010, 8:33 PM

On 10/11/2010 6:51 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
> For those who've been following my Nasty Boy build,  I fired up the motor
for
> the first time today.  Here's the vid:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUJkmlJF3Cg

Well it sounded real healthy until it stalled ;)

--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From oldsamdman at aol.com  Tue Oct 12 18:12:35 2010
From: oldsamdman at aol.com (oldsamdman at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:12:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
Message-ID: <8CD388278B056DA-C6C-64D5@webmail-d072.sysops.aol.com>

  Gentlemen,

    Can anyone tell me what the differences may be between 100/6 engine mounts
and 3000 engine mounts?  Just looking at parts illustrations in Moss it seems
all brackets are the same except the left side bracket that bolts directly to
the block - What is the difference and will 100/6 brackets work just as well?

Thanks,

Bob Huston

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Tue Oct 12 19:44:27 2010
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:44:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <8CD388278B056DA-C6C-64D5@webmail-d072.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CD388278B056DA-C6C-64D5@webmail-d072.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <COL106-W1885259829028F0425B9ADC0550@phx.gbl>

They are identical.

Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:12:35 -0400
> From: oldsamdman at aol.com
> Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
>
>   Gentlemen,
>
>     Can anyone tell me what the differences may be between 100/6 engine
mounts
> and 3000 engine mounts?  Just looking at parts illustrations in Moss it
seems
> all brackets are the same except the left side bracket that bolts directly
to
> the block - What is the difference and will 100/6 brackets work just as
well?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Huston
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From nelson_wd at msn.com  Tue Oct 12 22:43:42 2010
From: nelson_wd at msn.com (W.D. Nelson)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:43:42 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes
Message-ID: <BLU111-W46A0158FE336008E63A7D9C550@phx.gbl>

I am new to the site.  I drove my first BN-7 tri-carb 6000 miles into Mexico
in 1963.  I restore classic sports cars as a hobby but have limited mechanical
expertise.  I am restoring a 59 left hand drive twin carb (converting to
tri-carb) BN7.  Questions about running brake lines: 1.  The axle has a
bracket on each side tilted at 45 degrees with two holes.  Does the brake line
run through one of those holes into the wheel cylinder?  What purpose btw does
that bracket serve?
2.  I believe my line runs up the right side frame member then crosses over to
the master cylinder and the reservoir; Correct?
Where is the crossover point/path?
3.  Do you really use those hokey little clips to attach the line to the frame
member (I am using a new Jule frame without holes).  Where and how large (what
size bit) is used to drill holes for those clips?
Thanks and will expect and appreciate a lot of help from all of you for this
project.  bill n Houston

From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Oct 12 23:06:05 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:06:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W46A0158FE336008E63A7D9C550@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU111-W46A0158FE336008E63A7D9C550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CB53E3D.7080704@comcast.net>

  OK, I'll get the ball rolling.

Disclaimer: I'm more familiar with BN2s and BJ8s, and these answers are strictly off the top of my head.


On 10/12/2010 9:43 PM, W.D. Nelson wrote:
> I am new to the site.
Welcome.

> I drove my first BN-7 tri-carb 6000 miles into Mexico
> in 1963.  I restore classic sports cars as a hobby but have limited mechanical
> expertise.  I am restoring a 59 left hand drive twin carb (converting to
> tri-carb) BN7.  Questions about running brake lines:
> 1.  The axle has a
> bracket on each side tilted at 45 degrees with two holes.  Does the brake line
> run through one of those holes into the wheel cylinder?  What purpose btw does
> that bracket serve?
I think you're referring to the brackets which support the emergency/parking  brake rods, which has a pivot trunnion on 
the right side and rods to either drum, with levers to actuate the shoes.
> 2.  I believe my line runs up the right side frame member then crosses over to
> the master cylinder and the reservoir; Correct?
Yep.  There is also a union on the passenger side which splits the line from the M/C to the four wheels.

> Where is the crossover point/path?
 From the union, the pipe runs across the top of the front frame crossrail (along with the line back to the front left 
brake)

> 3.  Do you really use those hokey little clips to attach the line to the frame
> member (I am using a new Jule frame without holes).
Yes.  They look like bobby pins.

> Where and how large (what
> size bit) is used to drill holes for those clips?
Approx. 1/4" (hopefully, someone more knowledgeable can confirm exact dia.)

> Thanks and will expect and appreciate a lot of help from all of you for this
> project.  bill n Houston
> _______________________________________________
>

I think British Car Specialists (aka "BCS") has a restoration photo set for a BN7 that might help you a lot.  Dave and 
his team are very helpful.

http://www.britishcarspecialists.com


bs

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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct 12 22:14:50 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:14:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fix for seat rail studs?
In-Reply-To: <4CB47A89.7000806@comcast.net>
References: <478487.54555.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<SNT124-W4F8A6E8092E91108D4D4CD1540@phx.gbl>
	<4CB47A89.7000806@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101012211215.0205c3c0@pop.att.yahoo.com>

And drink a glass of milk after welding!

At 08:11 AM 10/12/2010 -0700, Bob Spidell wrote:
>  IIRC, the rails are galvanized.  If you weld on them be sure to 
> use a respirator in a well-ventilated area--the fumes will be very toxic.
>bs

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct 12 23:10:41 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:10:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shock links - rebuild answer
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20100917160930.02000d78@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20100917160930.02000d78@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101012211847.02080ea0@pop.att.yahoo.com>

I did not spend much time looking for bushings because Apple 
Hydraulics re-bushes shock links. To have the originals rebushed was 
$10 more than new ones because I sent links disassembled, blasted 
clean with the replated pins. Apple will clean them but not zinc plate.

They look great. I sent a picture to John Sims.

John

At 04:10 PM 9/17/2010 -0700, john spaur wrote:
>Does anyone know who can install new rubber into the original shock 
>links? The new Moss links are not "as original".
>
>Thank you,
>John Spaur
>'62 BT7

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Wed Oct 13 02:36:33 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:36:33 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test
Message-ID: <051346F67FF74C018F4252AE9764B5F7@PatrickQuinnPC>

Sorry about this.

 

Is there anyone there except for us mice?

 

Hoo Roo

 

Patrick Quinn

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Wed Oct 13 04:33:01 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:33:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W46A0158FE336008E63A7D9C550@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU111-W46A0158FE336008E63A7D9C550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CB58ADD.8060400@earthlink.net>

Bill,

If you're interested - Doug Reid sells pre-bent brake lines for (big) 
Austin-Healeys.  See 
http://www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca/technical/brakelines.html for 
his email address and a 2008 price list.

1/4" holes sounds too big for the brake line clips.  The fuel line holes 
are larger than the brake line holes.  Assuming I get the car up in the 
air sometime soon, I'll see what the hole diameter is, how many there 
are and the spacing.

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
3000 MkI Registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

W.D. Nelson wrote:
> I am new to the site.  I drove my first BN-7 tri-carb 6000 miles into Mexico
> in 1963.  I restore classic sports cars as a hobby but have limited mechanical
> expertise.  I am restoring a 59 left hand drive twin carb (converting to
> tri-carb) BN7.  Questions about running brake lines: 1.  The axle has a
> bracket on each side tilted at 45 degrees with two holes.  Does the brake line
> run through one of those holes into the wheel cylinder?  What purpose btw does
> that bracket serve?
> 2.  I believe my line runs up the right side frame member then crosses over to
> the master cylinder and the reservoir; Correct?
> Where is the crossover point/path?
> 3.  Do you really use those hokey little clips to attach the line to the frame
> member (I am using a new Jule frame without holes).  Where and how large (what
> size bit) is used to drill holes for those clips?
> Thanks and will expect and appreciate a lot of help from all of you for this
> project.  bill n Houston
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 13 04:53:08 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:53:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test
In-Reply-To: <051346F67FF74C018F4252AE9764B5F7@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <051346F67FF74C018F4252AE9764B5F7@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w4724D48B0CD5B4D8EB3711B8550@phx.gbl>

My first thought was "of mice and men", but then my thoughts turned to my
garage experience last night.



It was after dark before I got out there.  Opened the big door, flipped on the
light; remembered that I should put out the garbage and recycling ...  made
one trip out to the street, came back grabbed the handle of the composting bin
and heard a strange noise as I tilted it and saw a blur of movement.  My first
thought was 'skunk'.   Then I thought "Nah, it must have been racoons.  It was
more beige than white.'  So I haul that container to the curb and come back
and 2 skunks come back around the corner of the house towards me.  "Yikes!"
So, I naturally backed off and ( perhaps foolishly ) started clapping my hands
softly.  Not to scare or startle them but to let them be aware that I was
there.  I had 2 fears.   You can guess the first one.  The second was that I
did not have a remote handy to close the door and I didn't want to lose sight
of the door, have them enter and then close the door.  I also wasn't found of
the idea of going up to the door to press the button, but I eventually did.  I
even took the time to shut off the light.  I did not, however, finish putting
out the garage.

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








> Sorry about this.
>
> Is there anyone there except for us mice?
>
>
> Hoo Roo
> Patrick Quinn
> _______________________________________________

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 13 05:35:02 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:35:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test
References: <051346F67FF74C018F4252AE9764B5F7@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<BAY147-w4724D48B0CD5B4D8EB3711B8550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000601cb6aca$ae0fcc00$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

So you took out the garage and closed the garbage door, is that correct?

You were definitely flustered seeing as how you got the garage and garbage a 
bit mixed up.

I bet the skunks were more surprised than you however.   Good thing they 
didn't mark their
territory like our Healeys do.


Close one,  Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 6:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test


> My first thought was "of mice and men", but then my thoughts turned to my
> garage experience last night.
>
>
>
> It was after dark before I got out there.  Opened the big door, flipped on 
> the
> light; remembered that I should put out the garbage and recycling ... 
> made
> one trip out to the street, came back grabbed the handle of the composting 
> bin
> and heard a strange noise as I tilted it and saw a blur of movement.  My 
> first
> thought was 'skunk'.   Then I thought "Nah, it must have been racoons.  It 
> was
> more beige than white.'  So I haul that container to the curb and come 
> back
> and 2 skunks come back around the corner of the house towards me. 
> "Yikes!"
> So, I naturally backed off and ( perhaps foolishly ) started clapping my 
> hands
> softly.  Not to scare or startle them but to let them be aware that I was
> there.  I had 2 fears.   You can guess the first one.  The second was that 
> I
> did not have a remote handy to close the door and I didn't want to lose 
> sight
> of the door, have them enter and then close the door.  I also wasn't found 
> of
> the idea of going up to the door to press the button, but I eventually 
> did.  I
> even took the time to shut off the light.  I did not, however, finish 
> putting
> out the garage.
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Wed Oct 13 06:16:26 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:16:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes
In-Reply-To: <4CB58ADD.8060400@earthlink.net>
References: <BLU111-W46A0158FE336008E63A7D9C550@phx.gbl>
	<4CB58ADD.8060400@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <4CB5A31A.3000501@comcast.net>

  Agreed.  Probably closer to 3/16" or even 1/8".

The holes for the fuel line clips for a 100 are about 1/4"

bs



On 10/13/2010 3:33 AM, Bob Haskell wrote:
>
>
> 1/4" holes sounds too big for the brake line clips.  The fuel line holes are larger than the brake line holes.  
> Assuming I get the car up in the air sometime soon, I'll see what the hole diameter is, how many there are and the 
> spacing.
>
>
>


-- 
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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed Oct 13 06:19:26 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:19:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] HBJ8L/41351 in Connecticut
Message-ID: <002001cb6ad0$e0ede520$a2c9af60$@rr.com>

Hello, Healeyphiles -
 
A friend in Germany is considering buying a Metallic Golden Beige BJ8
currently for sale on eBay out of Portland, Connecticut.  He has asked if
anyone in the area might have a closer look at it for him.
http://tinyurl.com/27qkgyy
 
If you can do it, please let me know and I'll put you in touch.
 
Thanks!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC

From hubrick at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 06:21:04 2010
From: hubrick at gmail.com (Rick Huber)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:21:04 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] A few more parts
Message-ID: <AANLkTin53ZP9yQSFaqBtRiGhr7RiLxuMBa=cUZTf26mG@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Healeys list,
This list has been successful for finding several parts for my BJ8
restoration the last several months.  We're getting down to the end, and
still finding more parts missing.  This time it's throttle/carburetor parts,
in the Moss Catalog on the bottom right hand corner of page 45.  The parts
I'm missing are number 372-225 - the CHOKE control body, 372-235 the remote
 control cable BLOCK and two 372-135s, the choke control BRACKETs.  If
anybody has these spare parts, I'm happy to buy them and hopefully get my
car running by Christmas.
Cheers,
Rick Huber
64 BJ8 Phase I

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 13 06:24:08 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:24:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test
In-Reply-To: <000601cb6aca$ae0fcc00$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <051346F67FF74C018F4252AE9764B5F7@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<BAY147-w4724D48B0CD5B4D8EB3711B8550@phx.gbl>,
	<000601cb6aca$ae0fcc00$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w50EED15AE520C8D83956DAB8550@phx.gbl>

Hey, it was early when I wrote that!!  :)  To 'b' or not to 'b', that is the
question!  I guess I got the answer wrong. :(

No, not correct.  Though there is a lot of stuff in my garage that could be
confused with garbage.  The garbage stayed in the middle of the driveway until
this morning.
Skunks seem to be a very placid animal.  No rush there at all on their part.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


----------------------------------------
> From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net
>
> So you took out the garage and closed the garbage door, is that correct?
>
> You were definitely flustered seeing as how you got the garage and garbage
a
> bit mixed up.
>
> I bet the skunks were more surprised than you however. Good thing they
> didn't mark their
> territory like our Healeys do.
>
>
> Close one, Mark
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> My first thought was "of mice and men", but then my thoughts turned to my
>> garage experience last night.
>>
>>
>>
>> It was after dark before I got out there. Opened the big door, flipped on
>> the
>> light; remembered that I should put out the garbage and recycling ...
>> made
>> one trip out to the street, came back grabbed the handle of the composting
>> bin
>> and heard a strange noise as I tilted it and saw a blur of movement. My
>> first
>> thought was 'skunk'. Then I thought "Nah, it must have been racoons. It
>> was
>> more beige than white.' So I haul that container to the curb and come
>> back
>> and 2 skunks come back around the corner of the house towards me.
>> "Yikes!"
>> So, I naturally backed off and ( perhaps foolishly ) started clapping my
>> hands
>> softly. Not to scare or startle them but to let them be aware that I was
>> there. I had 2 fears. You can guess the first one. The second was that
>> I
>> did not have a remote handy to close the door and I didn't want to lose
>> sight
>> of the door, have them enter and then close the door. I also wasn't found
>> of
>> the idea of going up to the door to press the button, but I eventually
>> did. I
>> even took the time to shut off the light. I did not, however, finish
>> putting
>> out the garage.
>>
>> Robert Duquette
>> Ottawa ON Canada

From healey at hunterbane.com  Wed Oct 13 07:01:30 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:01:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] HBJ8L/41351 in Connecticut
In-Reply-To: <002001cb6ad0$e0ede520$a2c9af60$@rr.com>
References: <002001cb6ad0$e0ede520$a2c9af60$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <A05545CF-3E66-4536-8945-EADA025F5174@hunterbane.com>

F40 is the shop that is featured on "Chasing Classic Cars" on HD  
Theatre.

Olin

On Oct 13, 2010, at 8:19 AM, BJ8 Healeys wrote:

> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> A friend in Germany is considering buying a Metallic Golden Beige BJ8
> currently for sale on eBay out of Portland, Connecticut.  He has  
> asked if
> anyone in the area might have a closer look at it for him.
> http://tinyurl.com/27qkgyy
>
> If you can do it, please let me know and I'll put you in touch.
>
> Thanks!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From warthodson at aol.com  Wed Oct 13 08:21:24 2010
From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:21:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W1885259829028F0425B9ADC0550@phx.gbl>
References: <COL106-W1885259829028F0425B9ADC0550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CD38F90CF2AF57-1FD0-47E4@webmail-d037.sysops.aol.com>

It has been awhile since I looked into this so I don't recall all the details,
but there was a point in time when the right & left mount assembly was not
handed, then the later cars (as I recall) had handed (right & left) mount
assemblies. Even on the handed assemblies some of the component parts are
identical, not handed. Only part of the assembly is handed.
That really clears it up doesn't it!
Gary Hodson





-----Original Message-----
From: richard mayor <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>
To: oldsamdman at aol.com; healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Oct 12, 2010 8:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts


They are identical.
Richard Mayor
assemplyBN7L-466  Vintage Racer
ortland, Oregon


 To: Healeys at autox.team.net
 Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:12:35 -0400
 From: oldsamdman at aol.com
 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts

   Gentlemen,

     Can anyone tell me what the differences may be between 100/6 engine
ounts
 and 3000 engine mounts?  Just looking at parts illustrations in Moss it
eems
 all brackets are the same except the left side bracket that bolts directly
o
 the block - What is the difference and will 100/6 brackets work just as
ell?

 Thanks,

 Bob Huston
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 08:56:30 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:56:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Voltage Regulator
Message-ID: <AANLkTik02wRty2rRxpKqwFGaSKySbY67UCA_EP0bEVbf@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Listers,

Does any one know the part number of the Lucas voltage regulator for a BJ8?
I have one that I suspect is correct, model number RB 340 with a *part
number* of  37344H.

Cheers,

Curt

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 13 09:06:15 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:06:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] A few more parts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin53ZP9yQSFaqBtRiGhr7RiLxuMBa=cUZTf26mG@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTin53ZP9yQSFaqBtRiGhr7RiLxuMBa=cUZTf26mG@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <87A92C95-AC9A-4A6D-95CB-F03656231732@sbcglobal.net>

We have all of these available and in stock  New.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 13, 2010, at 5:21 AM, Rick Huber wrote:

> Hello Healeys list,
> This list has been successful for finding several parts for my BJ8
> restoration the last several months.  We're getting down to the  
> end, and
> still finding more parts missing.  This time it's throttle/ 
> carburetor parts,
> in the Moss Catalog on the bottom right hand corner of page 45.   
> The parts
> I'm missing are number 372-225 - the CHOKE control body, 372-235  
> the remote
>  control cable BLOCK and two 372-135s, the choke control BRACKETs.  If
> anybody has these spare parts, I'm happy to buy them and hopefully  
> get my
> car running by Christmas.
> Cheers,
> Rick Huber
> 64 BJ8 Phase I
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From nelson_wd at msn.com  Wed Oct 13 09:33:43 2010
From: nelson_wd at msn.com (W.D. Nelson)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:33:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] A few more parts
In-Reply-To: <87A92C95-AC9A-4A6D-95CB-F03656231732@sbcglobal.net>
References: <AANLkTin53ZP9yQSFaqBtRiGhr7RiLxuMBa=cUZTf26mG@mail.gmail.com>,
	<87A92C95-AC9A-4A6D-95CB-F03656231732@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W623B1014AB709902211B39C550@phx.gbl>

I am restoring a 59 BN-7;  I have in my many parts boxes a new tach that I
believe is electric rather than shaft driven.  Did later Healeys use an
electric tach, and if so does anyone want to trade a mechanical one for an
electric version.  bill n

> From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:06:15 -0700
> To: hubrick at gmail.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] A few more parts
>
> We have all of these available and in stock New.
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Oct 13, 2010, at 5:21 AM, Rick Huber wrote:
>
> > Hello Healeys list,
> > This list has been successful for finding several parts for my BJ8
> > restoration the last several months. We're getting down to the
> > end, and
> > still finding more parts missing. This time it's throttle/
> > carburetor parts,
> > in the Moss Catalog on the bottom right hand corner of page 45.
> > The parts
> > I'm missing are number 372-225 - the CHOKE control body, 372-235
> > the remote
> > control cable BLOCK and two 372-135s, the choke control BRACKETs. If
> > anybody has these spare parts, I'm happy to buy them and hopefully
> > get my
> > car running by Christmas.
> > Cheers,
> > Rick Huber
> > 64 BJ8 Phase I
> > _______________________________________________
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation $12.75
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From pieters at pt.lu  Wed Oct 13 09:45:04 2010
From: pieters at pt.lu (Pieter and Linda)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:45:04 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Radiator cap
Message-ID: <585ED1A2-9D4A-4E5B-B1DA-46FD02EA8C02@pt.lu>

Thanks to all who responded to my question about rad caps. Armed with the
correct dimensions and some (US) part numbers I went to my local car parts
shop today. Between my poor German and his little English we managed to
ascertain what I was after. The reply??  Sorry sir, this part is not available
aftermarket, you must go to the car manufacturer and buy a factory original
part. So i did what I should have done in the first place and called Mike at
Ahead4Healeys and ordered the closest thing to a "factory original". Problem
is I always end up ordering more bits "since I am paying for postage anyway",
Thanks again,

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Oct 13 09:47:06 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:47:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w4724D48B0CD5B4D8EB3711B8550@phx.gbl>
References: <051346F67FF74C018F4252AE9764B5F7@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<BAY147-w4724D48B0CD5B4D8EB3711B8550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CB5D47A.8030909@justbrits.com>

  << I did not, however, finish putting out the 
garage. >>

WOW RD, you ARE a lot more of a "Charles Atlas" 
than I surmised !!!
Actually tho, prob'ly a good thing you did NOT 
"finish...." as there
would have been a great Lift complete with a 
Healey and 3 Spridgets
for the refuse man !!!!

He either would have LOVED you forever or DAM*ED 
you for same period<G><G><G> !!

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 09:59:11 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:59:11 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Voltage Regulator
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik02wRty2rRxpKqwFGaSKySbY67UCA_EP0bEVbf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik02wRty2rRxpKqwFGaSKySbY67UCA_EP0bEVbf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=9TpK-YGqj33OLfRztvuh+1bVBUpte3vc4ee9N@mail.gmail.com>

CORRECT!!!!

On 10/13/10, Curt/Nancy Arndt <cnaarndt at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Listers,
>
> Does any one know the part number of the Lucas voltage regulator for a BJ8?
> I have one that I suspect is correct, model number RB 340 with a *part
> number* of  37344H.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Curt
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 13 10:02:17 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:02:17 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test
In-Reply-To: <4CB5D47A.8030909@justbrits.com>
References: <051346F67FF74C018F4252AE9764B5F7@PatrickQuinnPC>,
	<BAY147-w4724D48B0CD5B4D8EB3711B8550@phx.gbl>,
	<4CB5D47A.8030909@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w12F935BF73B3536CFD42F8B8550@phx.gbl>

:)  I leave out one little letter ...  !!
Robert DuquetteOttawa ON Canada


----------------------------------------
> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:47:06 -0500
> From: shop at justbrits.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pain in the bum Test
>
> << I did not, however, finish putting out the
> garage.>>
>
> WOW RD, you ARE a lot more of a "Charles Atlas"
> than I surmised !!!
> Actually tho, prob'ly a good thing you did NOT
> "finish...." as there
> would have been a great Lift complete with a
> Healey and 3 Spridgets
> for the refuse man !!!!
>
> He either would have LOVED you forever or DAM*ED
> you for same period !!
> _______________________________________________

From rantal243 at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 13 11:00:47 2010
From: rantal243 at yahoo.com (Richard Antal)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:00:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
Message-ID: <16882.29620.qm@web30007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Greetings Healeyphiles,
     I've noticed over the years that I could no longer drive the BJ8 1000 miles 
without stopping for the night and that after an hour or so of driving my back 
would be aching requiring regular dosing with Motrin or some other analgesic  to 
relieve the discomfort. Recently my brother in Chicago attended a Lotus meet and 
there was a guy there in a Healey who extolled the virtues of a seat he had 
purchased for his Healey. With that info in hand, I purchased one and can tell 
you that I no longer have any discomfort. I've only driven the car for 4 hours 
straight and don't know how well it would do after ten or 15 hours of driving. I 
have no interest in the company, Oregon Aero. They have a website. The seat 
thickness can be 1/2 inch, 1 inch or 2 inches. I have the 1 inch (with the cover 
it is actually more than one inch thick). The fellow who spoke to my brother 
said he had the 1/2 inch seat and found it satisfactory. Again, I have no 
interest other than our comfort.
rich antal

From raymead at comcast.net  Wed Oct 13 12:31:58 2010
From: raymead at comcast.net (raymead at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:31:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <16882.29620.qm@web30007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

hello rich



seems they have a number of different seats......... can you let us in on
which one you bought?



tks, ray




----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Antal" <rantal243 at yahoo.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 1:00:47 PM
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain

Greetings Healeyphiles,
B B  B  I've noticed over the years that I could no longer drive the BJ8 1000
miles
without stopping for the night and that after an hour or so of driving my back
would be aching requiring regular dosing with Motrin or some other analgesic
B to
relieve the discomfort. Recently my brother in Chicago attended a Lotus meet
and
there was a guy there in a Healey who extolled the virtues of a seat he had
purchased for his Healey. With that info in hand, I purchased one and can tell
you that I no longer have any discomfort. I've only driven the car for 4 hours
straight and don't know how well it would do after ten or 15 hours of driving.
I
have no interest in the company, Oregon Aero. They have a website. The seat
thickness can be 1/2 inch, 1 inch or 2 inches. I have the 1 inch (with the
cover
it is actually more than one inch thick). The fellow who spoke to my brother
said he had the 1/2 inch seat and found it satisfactory. Again, I have no
interest other than our comfort.
rich antal
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 12:37:23 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:37:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <16882.29620.qm@web30007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin7efsusjbHabGmEGeB-gpWmXt4sCyf=nnorpaO@mail.gmail.com>

They are located about 30 min, from me. I'm willing to drive out and test
sit some seats....

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 11:31 AM, <raymead at comcast.net> wrote:

> hello rich
>
>
>
> seems they have a number of different seats......... can you let us in on
> which one you bought?
>
>
>
> tks, ray
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Antal" <rantal243 at yahoo.com>
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 1:00:47 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
>
> Greetings Healeyphiles,
> B B  B  I've noticed over the years that I could no longer drive the BJ8
> 1000
> miles
> without stopping for the night and that after an hour or so of driving my
> back
> would be aching requiring regular dosing with Motrin or some other
> analgesic
> B to
> relieve the discomfort. Recently my brother in Chicago attended a Lotus
> meet
> and
> there was a guy there in a Healey who extolled the virtues of a seat he had
> purchased for his Healey. With that info in hand, I purchased one and can
> tell
> you that I no longer have any discomfort. I've only driven the car for 4
> hours
> straight and don't know how well it would do after ten or 15 hours of
> driving.
> I
> have no interest in the company, Oregon Aero. They have a website. The seat
> thickness can be 1/2 inch, 1 inch or 2 inches. I have the 1 inch (with the
> cover
> it is actually more than one inch thick). The fellow who spoke to my
> brother
> said he had the 1/2 inch seat and found it satisfactory. Again, I have no
> interest other than our comfort.
> rich antal
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IT CONSULTANTS
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      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

1979 Land Rover Series lll 109

From rantal243 at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 13 12:41:33 2010
From: rantal243 at yahoo.com (Richard Antal)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:41:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Several have emailed me off-line requesting this infomation.
The seat is called "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar Combo. Part # 
SKU: 33911-B. It comes in several colors and has also the option of adding 
velcro straps. I do not have the velcro. The cushion slides a bit when entering 
and exiting but is not a problem when driving. Hope this helps. I also now use 
this seat when driving my wife's Honda Civic.
rich antal
To: Richard Antal <rantal243 at yahoo.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, October 13, 2010 11:31:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain


hello rich
 
seems they have a number of different seats......... can you let us in on which 
one you bought?
 
tks, ray
 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Antal" <rantal243 at yahoo.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 1:00:47 PM
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain

Greetings Healeyphiles,
     I've noticed over the years that I could no longer drive the BJ8 1000 miles 

without stopping for the night and that after an hour or so of driving my back 
would be aching requiring regular dosing with Motrin or some other analgesic  to 

relieve the discomfort. Recently my brother in Chicago attended a Lotus meet and 

there was a guy there in a Healey who extolled the virtues of a seat he had 
purchased for his Healey. With that info in hand, I purchased one and can tell 
you that I no longer have any discomfort. I've only driven the car for 4 hours 
straight and don't know how well it would do after ten or 15 hours of driving. I 

have no interest in the company, Oregon Aero. They have a website. The seat 
thickness can be 1/2 inch, 1 inch or 2 inches. I have the 1 inch (with the cover 

it is actually more than one inch thick). The fellow who spoke to my brother 
said he had the 1/2 inch seat and found it satisfactory. Again, I have no 
interest other than our comfort.
rich antal
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From rdryman1 at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 13 13:15:54 2010
From: rdryman1 at yahoo.com (Richard Dryman)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:15:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <895006.25726.qm@web110303.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

what you absolutely need isOBUS seats; these fit the Healey like they were
made 
for it. they are sold at a local orthopedic store or you can order
online; My 
wife and I have used these for about 20 years--in fact, she is
sitting in one as 
I type( installed in a computer chair). come in beige or
black; also grey; you 
want the back and bottom.  price is about $100. Would
not drive over about 40 
miles in the Healey without these in EACH seat.
here
is what they are>>>>       http://sitincomfort.com/bacandsup.html
Note: these
are what you want and nothing else !!!! 
here is probably the best
deal:>> http://www.amazon.com/Conair-SE1-Obus-Ultra-Forme/dp/B0019703B4
To: Richard Antal <rantal243 at yahoo.com>
Cc:
healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, October 13, 2010 2:31:58 PM
Subject: Re:
[Healeys] low back pain

hello rich



seems they have a number of different
seats......... can you let us in on
which one you bought?

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 13:21:50 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:21:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] seat comfort
Message-ID: <COL121-W376B70328C65F736B5C733A4550@phx.gbl>

A fellow BJ8 owner (around the corner form me) brought me a computer chair
lumbar support. Two for 15 bucks at FRYs and many other computer  stores..
They are webbed to allow cool air on the back and just slip over the back part
of the seat with an elastic strap. I've used them (now on my second set) for 3
years and drove over 1000 miles on several occasions with them. They bend out
of shape after a couple of years but at that price, who cares.
Rich Kahn

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Oct 13 13:45:03 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:45:03 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>

  << "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar 
Combo. Part # SKU: 33911-B >>

Is this it, Rich ??

*http://tinyurl.com/28ljlgz*

OR

http://www.oregonaero.com/products/softseat-portable-seat-cushion-base-lumbar-combo

Ed

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 17:10:38 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:10:38 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <16882.29620.qm@web30007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <16882.29620.qm@web30007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimCUeK8WKvrouBAFkyWr4W_xG1TWRSs0sKnu6mw@mail.gmail.com>

Rich -

You should also consider putting a wood block on the rail under the
cushion to cant the seat back (about one inch at the front of the
seat).  This really helps with comfort as well.  Lots of info in the
archives.

Alan


On 10/14/10, Richard Antal <rantal243 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Greetings Healeyphiles,
>      I've noticed over the years that I could no longer drive the BJ8 1000
> miles
> without stopping for the night and that after an hour or so of driving my
> back
> would be aching requiring regular dosing with Motrin or some other analgesic
>  to
> relieve the discomfort. Recently my brother in Chicago attended a Lotus meet
> and
> there was a guy there in a Healey who extolled the virtues of a seat he had
> purchased for his Healey. With that info in hand, I purchased one and can
> tell
> you that I no longer have any discomfort. I've only driven the car for 4
> hours
> straight and don't know how well it would do after ten or 15 hours of
> driving. I
> have no interest in the company, Oregon Aero. They have a website. The seat
> thickness can be 1/2 inch, 1 inch or 2 inches. I have the 1 inch (with the
> cover
> it is actually more than one inch thick). The fellow who spoke to my brother
> said he had the 1/2 inch seat and found it satisfactory. Again, I have no
> interest other than our comfort.
> rich antal
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 17:46:20 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:46:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	<796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W32DC8F4828E253F2C67999A4550@phx.gbl>

No. The ones I'm using are a shaped webbing with a rigid border at $14.95 for
two. No foam ar anything so it breathes very well (no sweat). Stores well and
easily ought of sight in seconds for car shows. I've shown it off to many here
in California and Oregon so I'm sure there are many using them. I know they
sell them at Fry's electronics and Staples. Any one comming to Morgan Hill for
the Autumn Classic can sit in my car and be amazed. White BJ8 with badge bar.
Rich Kahn

> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:45:03 -0500
> From: shop at justbrits.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>
>   << "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar
> Combo. Part # SKU: 33911-B >>
>
> Is this it, Rich ??
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/28ljlgz*
>
> OR
>
>
http://www.oregonaero.com/products/softseat-portable-seat-cushion-base-lumbar
-combo
>
> Ed
> _______________________________________________
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 17:48:13 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:48:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	<796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W14DE66CD39CBBE064F117CA4550@phx.gbl>

Okay, seems we have two Richards with back problems.
Rich Kahn

> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:45:03 -0500
> From: shop at justbrits.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>
>   << "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar
> Combo. Part # SKU: 33911-B >>
>
> Is this it, Rich ??
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/28ljlgz*
>
> OR
>
>
http://www.oregonaero.com/products/softseat-portable-seat-cushion-base-lumbar
-combo
>
> Ed
> _______________________________________________
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From wpollock at inbox.com  Wed Oct 13 18:09:08 2010
From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:09:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] HBJ8L/41351 in Connecticut
References: <002001cb6ad0$e0ede520$a2c9af60$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <31CDBBECF1E84461BE45E80A16E8F32E@saybrook1>

If this car is being sold by F40,its probably a pretty good conditioned
vehicle,though the price could be high.   They've been around for many years
hadling pretty good stuff.

Bill Pollock
CT
----- Original Message -----
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:19 AM
Subject: [Healeys] HBJ8L/41351 in Connecticut


> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> A friend in Germany is considering buying a Metallic Golden Beige BJ8
> currently for sale on eBay out of Portland, Connecticut.  He has asked if
> anyone in the area might have a closer look at it for him.
> http://tinyurl.com/27qkgyy
>
> If you can do it, please let me know and I'll put you in touch.
>
> Thanks!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 18:09:23 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:09:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] LBC events in So. Oregon or Calif
Message-ID: <AANLkTikOeFyo+viyNbP+3VKMD-7wzpSJ6=xZsUWj5Eh1@mail.gmail.com>

I'm planning a road trip to the SF bay area and then down to Los Angeles,
either the end of Oct, or the beginning of Nov.
Any events I can view? I will be too late for the Autumn Classic in Morgan
Hiil, CA

Thanks

-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From dwflagg at juno.com  Wed Oct 13 18:16:55 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:16:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
Message-ID: <20101013.171751.48.298510@mailpop06.dca.untd.com>

Sounds like a chat room with the AARP!!  Actually, my back does best when
I drive a Healey.  The worst is our '96 Honda Accord. Love the car, but
it kills my back. Need to try some stretching exercises. When getting
into the Healey, sit down facing out the door and then carefully swing
around to the front position. This puts less stress on the back. Actually
good for any car.

Doug

> Okay, seems we have two Richards with back problems.
> Rich Kahn
> 
> > Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:45:03 -0500
> > From: shop at justbrits.com
> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
> >
> >   << "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar
> > Combo. Part # SKU: 33911-B >>
> >
> > Is this it, Rich ??
> >
> > *http://tinyurl.com/28ljlgz*
> >
> > OR
> >
> >
>
http://www.oregonaero.com/products/softseat-portable-seat-cushion-base-lu
mbar
> -combo
> >
> > Ed
> > _______________________________________________
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Wed Oct 13 18:35:47 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:35:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W32DC8F4828E253F2C67999A4550@phx.gbl>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	<796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>
	<COL121-W32DC8F4828E253F2C67999A4550@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>

  Something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Sales-PosturePro-Lumbar-Support/dp/B000AP0HY4/ref=pd_sim_hpc_7

bs


On 10/13/2010 4:46 PM, Richard Kahn wrote:
> No. The ones I'm using are a shaped webbing with a rigid border at $14.95 for
> two. No foam ar anything so it breathes very well (no sweat). Stores well and
> easily ought of sight in seconds for car shows. I've shown it off to many here
> in California and Oregon so I'm sure there are many using them. I know they
> sell them at Fry's electronics and Staples. Any one comming to Morgan Hill for
> the Autumn Classic can sit in my car and be amazed. White BJ8 with badge bar.
> Rich Kahn
>
>
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 18:38:36 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:38:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>
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	<796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>
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bought two of them at the county fair last year. I'll try it next summer
when I can drive my car again

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Bob Spidell county fair for 1<
bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

>  Something like this?
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Sales-PosturePro-Lumbar-Support/dp/B000AP0HY4/ref=pd_sim_hpc_7
>
> bs
>
>
> On 10/13/2010 4:46 PM, Richard Kahn wrote:
>
>> No. The ones I'm using are a shaped webbing with a rigid border at $14.95
>> for
>> two. No foam ar anything so it breathes very well (no sweat). Stores well
>> and
>> easily ought of sight in seconds for car shows. I've shown it off to many
>> here
>> in California and Oregon so I'm sure there are many using them. I know
>> they
>> sell them at Fry's electronics and Staples. Any one comming to Morgan Hill
>> for
>> the Autumn Classic can sit in my car and be amazed. White BJ8 with badge
>> bar.
>> Rich Kahn
>>
>>
>>  *******************************************************************
> Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
>
> *******************************************************************
>
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-- 
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IT CONSULTANTS
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      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 19:02:26 2010
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:02:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <20101013.171751.48.298510@mailpop06.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101013.171751.48.298510@mailpop06.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS1425BDB7C6453CC7C79C7AB3560@phx.gbl>

I agree completely, Doug!  In my BJ8, where Allan Hendrix canted the seats 
back about 1 inch, I find that I am sitting squarely on the base of my 
spine.  I put a lot of long distance miles on my car and never have back 
pain of any kind.  Now, walking around car shows with this "beer belly", 
it's a different deal!
GaryB

--------------------------------------------------
From: <dwflagg at juno.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:16 PM
To: <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain

> Sounds like a chat room with the AARP!!  Actually, my back does best when
> I drive a Healey.  The worst is our '96 Honda Accord. Love the car, but
> it kills my back. Need to try some stretching exercises. When getting
> into the Healey, sit down facing out the door and then carefully swing
> around to the front position. This puts less stress on the back. Actually
> good for any car.
>
> Doug
>
>> Okay, seems we have two Richards with back problems.
>> Rich Kahn
>>
>> > Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:45:03 -0500
>> > From: shop at justbrits.com
>> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>> >
>> >   << "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar
>> > Combo. Part # SKU: 33911-B >>
>> >
>> > Is this it, Rich ??
>> >
>> > *http://tinyurl.com/28ljlgz*
>> >
>> > OR
>> >
>> >
>>
> http://www.oregonaero.com/products/softseat-portable-seat-cushion-base-lu
> mbar
>> -combo
>> >
>> > Ed
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 19:05:13 2010
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:05:13 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <8CD38F90CF2AF57-1FD0-47E4@webmail-d037.sysops.aol.com>
References: <COL106-W1885259829028F0425B9ADC0550@phx.gbl>,
	<8CD38F90CF2AF57-1FD0-47E4@webmail-d037.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <COL106-W14952850E6791C249AF630C0560@phx.gbl>

The 3000 - 100/6 engine mounts are handed -  they are marked either LH or RH.
There is a time period where the mounts were made with slotted holes so that
they could be used on either the right or the left hand side. I do not know
when these slotted versions were made, but they are very apparent to the eye.
Perhaps they were the solution to people not realizing the handed properties
of the mounts and installing them incorrectly. It is not readily apparent that
the /handed mounts are different.


Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




To: mayorrichard at hotmail.com; oldsamdman at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:21:24 -0400
From: warthodson at aol.com








It has been awhile since I looked into this so I don't recall all the details,
but there was a point in time when the right & left mount assembly was not
handed, then the later cars (as I recall) had handed (right & left) mount
assemblies. Even on the handed assemblies some of the component parts are
identical, not handed. Only part of the assembly is handed.


That really clears it up doesn't it!


Gary Hodson











-----Original Message-----

From: richard mayor <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>

To: oldsamdman at aol.com; healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>

Sent: Tue, Oct 12, 2010 8:44 pm

Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts





They are identical.

Richard Mayor
 assemplyBN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:12:35 -0400
> From: oldsamdman at aol.com
> Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
>
>   Gentlemen,
>
>     Can anyone tell me what the differences may be between 100/6 engine
mounts
> and 3000 engine mounts?  Just looking at parts illustrations in Moss it
seems
> all brackets are the same except the left side bracket that bolts directly
to
> the block - What is the difference and will 100/6 brackets work just as
well?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Huston
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 19:09:05 2010
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:09:05 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
In-Reply-To: <8CD38F90CF2AF57-1FD0-47E4@webmail-d037.sysops.aol.com>
References: <COL106-W1885259829028F0425B9ADC0550@phx.gbl>,
	<8CD38F90CF2AF57-1FD0-47E4@webmail-d037.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <COL106-W6533DBF1CF766F7B194889C0560@phx.gbl>

One last point. The only part of the motor mount that is handed is the side
that bolts to the engine. All of the other components of the motor mounts are
identical.

Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




To: mayorrichard at hotmail.com; oldsamdman at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:21:24 -0400
From: warthodson at aol.com








It has been awhile since I looked into this so I don't recall all the details,
but there was a point in time when the right & left mount assembly was not
handed, then the later cars (as I recall) had handed (right & left) mount
assemblies. Even on the handed assemblies some of the component parts are
identical, not handed. Only part of the assembly is handed.


That really clears it up doesn't it!


Gary Hodson











-----Original Message-----

From: richard mayor <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>

To: oldsamdman at aol.com; healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>

Sent: Tue, Oct 12, 2010 8:44 pm

Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts





They are identical.

Richard Mayor
 assemplyBN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:12:35 -0400
> From: oldsamdman at aol.com
> Subject: [Healeys] 3000 engine mounts
>
>   Gentlemen,
>
>     Can anyone tell me what the differences may be between 100/6 engine
mounts
> and 3000 engine mounts?  Just looking at parts illustrations in Moss it
seems
> all brackets are the same except the left side bracket that bolts directly
to
> the block - What is the difference and will 100/6 brackets work just as
well?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Huston
> _______________________________________________
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Wed Oct 13 19:27:54 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:27:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	<796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com><COL121-W32DC8F4828E253F2C67999A4550@phx.gbl>
	<4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CCC7D5AB8C134388A7878E69AEE329D9@LeonardPCPC>

That is the type that Rich Kahn is talking about.  After I paid the fifteen 
dollars for two at Fry's, I saw them in a Dollar Tree store for - guess 
what - one dollar each.

I have been using one in the driver's seat for a while now and am quite 
pleased with it.  On a trip back from a car show, I let my son drive and I 
sat in the passenger seat without the lumbar support.  It took two weeks for 
my back to stop hurting (I have a compressed disk in my back to start with). 
I thank a Club member for recommending this item to me.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain


>  Something like this?
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Sales-PosturePro-Lumbar-Support/dp/B000AP0HY4/ref=pd_sim_hpc_7
>
> bs
>
>
> On 10/13/2010 4:46 PM, Richard Kahn wrote:
>> No. The ones I'm using are a shaped webbing with a rigid border at $14.95 
>> for
>> two. No foam ar anything so it breathes very well (no sweat). Stores well 
>> and
>> easily ought of sight in seconds for car shows. I've shown it off to many 
>> here
>> in California and Oregon so I'm sure there are many using them. I know 
>> they
>> sell them at Fry's electronics and Staples. Any one comming to Morgan 
>> Hill for
>> the Autumn Classic can sit in my car and be amazed. White BJ8 with badge 
>> bar.
>> Rich Kahn

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 19:34:28 2010
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:34:28 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <CCC7D5AB8C134388A7878E69AEE329D9@LeonardPCPC>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	, <796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, ,
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com><COL121-W32DC8F4828E253F2C67999A4550@phx.gbl>,
	<4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>,
	<CCC7D5AB8C134388A7878E69AEE329D9@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <COL106-W102D57E55D2BCBFFF2DFEBC0560@phx.gbl>

If you are a purist, please do not get your knickers in a knot. But, I have
low back problems so I put a Mazda Miata seat in one of my 3000s. What a
pleasure to drive drive. Plus, it has speakers in the headrest.

Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:27:54 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>
> That is the type that Rich Kahn is talking about.  After I paid the fifteen
> dollars for two at Fry's, I saw them in a Dollar Tree store for - guess
> what - one dollar each.
>
> I have been using one in the driver's seat for a while now and am quite
> pleased with it.  On a trip back from a car show, I let my son drive and I
> sat in the passenger seat without the lumbar support.  It took two weeks for
> my back to stop hurting (I have a compressed disk in my back to start with).
> I thank a Club member for recommending this item to me.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
> To: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 5:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>
>
> >  Something like this?
> >
> >
http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Sales-PosturePro-Lumbar-Support/dp/B000AP0HY4/ref
=pd_sim_hpc_7
> >
> > bs
> >
> >
> > On 10/13/2010 4:46 PM, Richard Kahn wrote:
> >> No. The ones I'm using are a shaped webbing with a rigid border at $14.95
> >> for
> >> two. No foam ar anything so it breathes very well (no sweat). Stores well
> >> and
> >> easily ought of sight in seconds for car shows. I've shown it off to many
> >> here
> >> in California and Oregon so I'm sure there are many using them. I know
> >> they
> >> sell them at Fry's electronics and Staples. Any one comming to Morgan
> >> Hill for
> >> the Autumn Classic can sit in my car and be amazed. White BJ8 with badge
> >> bar.
> >> Rich Kahn
> _______________________________________________
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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Wed Oct 13 19:44:04 2010
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:44:04 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] seat comfort
Message-ID: <3f17d.23ddcbaa.39e7ba64@aol.com>

FWIW I bought the computer chair lumbar support type @ 2 for $10 at  
Walgreens and have used them for over 2 years. They work great and I was  free of 
any lower back pain for the 9.4K mile trip in my BJ8 'Blackie" to  
Rendezvous in Eugene, Or and Conclave in Galena, IL.  
Marion Brantley 
 
 
In a message dated 10/13/2010 3:21:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tahoehealey at hotmail.com writes:

A fellow  BJ8 owner (around the corner form me) brought me a computer chair
lumbar  support. Two for 15 bucks at FRYs and many other computer   stores..
They are webbed to allow cool air on the back and just slip over  the back 
part
of the seat with an elastic strap. I've used them (now on my  second set) 
for 3
years and drove over 1000 miles on several occasions with  them. They bend 
out
of shape after a couple of years but at that price, who  cares.
Rich  Kahn
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Wed Oct 13 19:59:42 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:59:42 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?low_back_pain?=
Message-ID: <20101014015942.3344.qmail@server278.com>

i also have a bad back and dread long trips in the healey.  my problem is that i need a thinner seat back , not a thicker one.  i have the seat back as far as it will go and it still is too close.  my right leg tends to knot up from the contorted position after a while.  would it work to take the foam out of the seat and replace it with one of those lumbar pads?  hjim

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Wed Oct 13 20:16:18 2010
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:16:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <20101014015942.3344.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101014015942.3344.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <4CB667F2.7050906@comcast.net>

Most of you have seen reference here to the '60 BT7 with 14,000 miles on 
it.  The reason that the former owner sold it to us was that he could 
not drive it for more than a few minutes before his back hurt.  He put a 
pump up rubber lumbar support inside of the seat back.  It has a bulb 
that you squeeze to pump it up to whatever size that you like.  It is 
very hard to pick out because the bulb and hose hide alongside the seat.
That is one of the very few non-original items on the car.

healeymanjim at hansencc.net wrote:
> i also have a bad back and dread long trips in the healey.  my problem is that i need a thinner seat back , not a thicker one.  i have the seat back as far as it will go and it still is too close.  my right leg tends to knot up from the contorted position after a while.  would it work to take the foam out of the seat and replace it with one of those lumbar pads?  hjim
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 13 20:27:00 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:27:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
References: <20101013.171751.48.298510@mailpop06.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <000401cb6b47$48e4df00$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

In a sports car?   Are you 3 feet tall?      I can't possibly pull my legs 
up far enough to avoid the door
and the steering wheel in our Healeys.    Everyone knows you have to "step 
into " a true sports car.
I thought that was written in the rules some where.  )

I can definitely see that in a Honda however.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dwflagg at juno.com>
To: <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain


> Sounds like a chat room with the AARP!!  Actually, my back does best when
> I drive a Healey.  The worst is our '96 Honda Accord. Love the car, but
> it kills my back. Need to try some stretching exercises. When getting
> into the Healey, sit down facing out the door and then carefully swing
> around to the front position. This puts less stress on the back. Actually
> good for any car.
>
> Doug
>
>> Okay, seems we have two Richards with back problems.
>> Rich Kahn
>>
>> > Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:45:03 -0500
>> > From: shop at justbrits.com
>> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>> >
>> >   << "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar
>> > Combo. Part # SKU: 33911-B >>
>> >
>> > Is this it, Rich ??
>> >
>> > *http://tinyurl.com/28ljlgz*
>> >
>> > OR
>> >
>> >
>>
> http://www.oregonaero.com/products/softseat-portable-seat-cushion-base-lu
> mbar
>> -combo
>> >
>> > Ed
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 21:17:46 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:17:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <20101014015942.3344.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101014015942.3344.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik3gVA+RuvABZgoJGH+XTnMLMQuxEkVpLm8GsF7@mail.gmail.com>

re-drill the floor holes and move the seat rails back. works for me.

On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 6:59 PM, <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:

> i also have a bad back and dread long trips in the healey.  my problem is
> that i need a thinner seat back , not a thicker one.  i have the seat back
> as far as it will go and it still is too close.  my right leg tends to knot
> up from the contorted position after a while.  would it work to take the
> foam out of the seat and replace it with one of those lumbar pads?  hjim
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-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 13 21:46:26 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:46:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	<796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com>
	<COL121-W32DC8F4828E253F2C67999A4550@phx.gbl>,
	<4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <COL121-W22186778A1F34688621954A4560@phx.gbl>

That's the one but not the price.
Rich Kahn

> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:35:47 -0700
> From: bspidell at comcast.net
> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com
> CC: shop at justbrits.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>
>   Something like this?
>
>
http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Sales-PosturePro-Lumbar-Support/dp/B000AP0HY4/ref
=pd_sim_hpc_7
>
> bs
>
>
> On 10/13/2010 4:46 PM, Richard Kahn wrote:
> > No. The ones I'm using are a shaped webbing with a rigid border at $14.95
for
> > two. No foam ar anything so it breathes very well (no sweat). Stores well
and
> > easily ought of sight in seconds for car shows. I've shown it off to many
here
> > in California and Oregon so I'm sure there are many using them. I know
they
> > sell them at Fry's electronics and Staples. Any one comming to Morgan Hill
for
> > the Autumn Classic can sit in my car and be amazed. White BJ8 with badge
bar.
> > Rich Kahn
> >
> >
> *******************************************************************
> Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
>
> *******************************************************************

From healeyray at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 13 22:08:37 2010
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:08:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] LBC events in So. Oregon or Calif
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikOeFyo+viyNbP+3VKMD-7wzpSJ6=xZsUWj5Eh1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <935317.90635.qm@web111401.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Ira
  Don't miss the Frog and Pizza show (French & Italian car show) at Woodley
Park, Van Nuys, CA, Sunday November 7.  It is a really good show and auto
jumble.  Show up early 9:30 or 10:00.
Ray Juncal
PS; Anyone in So-Cal should make it for sure.

--- On Wed, 10/13/10, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] LBC events in So. Oregon or Calif
To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 5:09 PM

I'm planning a road trip to the SF bay area and then down to Los Angeles,
either the end of Oct, or the beginning of Nov.
Any events I can view? I will be too late for the Autumn Classic in Morgan
Hiil, CA

Thanks

--
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)
_______________________________________________
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 13 22:10:59 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:10:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] LBC events in So. Oregon or Calif
In-Reply-To: <935317.90635.qm@web111401.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTikOeFyo+viyNbP+3VKMD-7wzpSJ6=xZsUWj5Eh1@mail.gmail.com>
	<935317.90635.qm@web111401.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin98HMehy1T9qAQMa5t_9K28SbvArajbg_CfJyO@mail.gmail.com>

Wow thats still going on... I used to show my car there in the 70s. I dont
think Ill be down untill the following weekend.   Thankd

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 13, 2010 9:08 PM, "Ray Juncal" <healeyray at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Ira
>   Don't miss the Frog and Pizza show (French & Italian car show) at
Woodley Park, Van Nuys, CA, Sunday November 7.  It is a really good show and
auto jumble.  Show up early 9:30 or 10:00.
> Ray Juncal
> PS; Anyone in So-Cal should make it for sure.
>
> --- On Wed, 10/13/10, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] LBC events in So. Oregon or Calif
> To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 5:09 PM
>
> I'm planning a road trip to the SF bay area and then down to Los Angeles,
> either the end of Oct, or the beginning of Nov.
> Any events I can view? I will be too late for the Autumn Classic in Morgan
> Hiil, CA
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
>       _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
>      (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
>          (_________________________)
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From greylinn at ozemail.com.au  Thu Oct 14 00:09:10 2010
From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter & Veronica)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:09:10 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W102D57E55D2BCBFFF2DFEBC0560@phx.gbl>
References: <705501215.279882.1286994718835.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>,
	, <796688.42633.qm@web30003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, ,
	<4CB60C3F.6080003@justbrits.com><COL121-W32DC8F4828E253F2C67999A4550@phx.gbl>,
	<4CB65063.3010003@comcast.net>,
	<CCC7D5AB8C134388A7878E69AEE329D9@LeonardPCPC>
	<COL106-W102D57E55D2BCBFFF2DFEBC0560@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <839E471515874B90AA8742D1C1FDB531@Notebook>

Me too Richard - I have early MX5 (Miata) seats in the V6 100. Don't much 
like the look of the high backs (had to modify a tonneau too) but much more 
comfortable (& adjustable) than the standard seats in the Ward Spl (which I 
have tilted back as per suggestions) Also sheepskin covers help with these, 
but I still use a rolled up towel behind my back on long runs

Cheers

Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz
BN1 Ward Spl coupe
BN1 Holden V6

--------------------------------------------------
From: "richard mayor" <mayorrichard at hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:34 AM
To: <thehartnetts at earthlink.net>; "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain

> If you are a purist, please do not get your knickers in a knot. But, I 
> have
> low back problems so I put a Mazda Miata seat in one of my 3000s. What a
> pleasure to drive drive. Plus, it has speakers in the headrest.
>
> Richard Mayor
> BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
> Portland, Oregon

From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Thu Oct 14 07:55:01 2010
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:55:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik3gVA+RuvABZgoJGH+XTnMLMQuxEkVpLm8GsF7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20101014015942.3344.qmail@server278.com>
	<AANLkTik3gVA+RuvABZgoJGH+XTnMLMQuxEkVpLm8GsF7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a06200700c8dcbbc22801@[192.168.1.101]>

Not on a BJ8! It's got no room to move back because of the wheel well panel.
Stephen, BJ8

>re-drill the floor holes and move the seat rails back. works for me.
>
>On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 6:59 PM, <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 14 07:57:14 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:57:14 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
Message-ID: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>

I was re-attaching the rad and thinking to myself how easy this was compared
to the replacing the one on a spridget ...  ( Note to self:  please stop
thinking positive thoughts until it's over and tested. )
I had the top bolts well started and thought that I had the LH lower one
started and was on the right side trying to align the rad to the lower bracket
and get that one started when I heard a 'tink' from the other side and the rad
shifted.  I shine the worklight over to the other side, and sure enough, there
it was ... gone!  I searched high and low and felt around where I couldn't see
and even probed around with my newly acquired magnet on a stick to no avail!
 Well, I did come into possession of a small brass nut and a spare washer, but
they are unrelated to anything that I've ever done.  The magnet did a real
good job of getting the brass nut!  I used it to dislodge it and push it to
where gravity took over.  So where the heck did it go?  It didn't make it to
the floor.  Do I have to be looking for something else to be able to find this
bolt and washer?

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 14 08:53:57 2010
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:53:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Goldie on the market
Message-ID: <567260.43339.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Good day.   Get ready to open your pocket book.  You are in for a treat.
 
This works-built 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 was produced as a one-off
promotional exhibit for the 1958 London Motor Show and became known as
'Goldie'.  In 1983 it was discovered in a very rotted condition and brought to
America from England.
 
The car's original resurrection and recent restoration was discussed here on
the 'Healey List' back in August.  Well, 'Goldie' is now available for you to
take over its stewardship and husband it with golden gloves.  :-) 
 
Check it out
at: http://www.wwgauctions.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=44&id=29

--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 14 09:13:57 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:13:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Goldie on the market
In-Reply-To: <567260.43339.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <567260.43339.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w5E763EBBFB57BC0BCF1A5B8560@phx.gbl>

I guess the valve cover is the only bit of chrome on the car?
I opened my pocketbook.  It just laughed at me ...


----------------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:53:57 -0700
>
> Good day. Get ready to open your pocket book. You are in for a treat.
>
> This works-built 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 was produced as a one-off
> promotional exhibit for the 1958 London Motor Show and became known as
> 'Goldie'. In 1983 it was discovered in a very rotted condition and brought
to
> America from England.
>
> The car's original resurrection and recent restoration was discussed here
on
> the 'Healey List' back in August. Well, 'Goldie' is now available for you
to
> take over its stewardship and husband it with golden gloves. :-)
>
> Check it out
> at: http://www.wwgauctions.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=44&id=29
>
> --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
> _______________________________________________

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 14 12:17:02 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:17:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Goldie on the market
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w5E763EBBFB57BC0BCF1A5B8560@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <153954.17966.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Has anybody requested the price?

Greg

--- On Thu, 10/14/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Goldie on the market
> To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 11:13 AM
>
> I guess the valve cover is the only
> bit of chrome on the car?
> I opened my pocketbook.  It just laughed at me ...
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:53:57 -0700
> >
> > Good day. Get ready to open your pocket book. You are
> in for a treat.
> >
> > This works-built 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 was produced
> as a one-off
> > promotional exhibit for the 1958 London Motor Show and
> became known as
> > 'Goldie'. In 1983 it was discovered in a very rotted
> condition and brought
> to
> > America from England.
> >
> > The car's original resurrection and recent restoration
> was discussed here
> on
> > the 'Healey List' back in August. Well, 'Goldie' is
> now available for you
> to
> > take over its stewardship and husband it with golden
> gloves. :-)
> >
> > Check it out
> > at: http://www.wwgauctions.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=44&id=29
> >
> > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7
> & '62 MkII BT7
> > J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives

From craigsuerice at iquest.net  Thu Oct 14 12:40:58 2010
From: craigsuerice at iquest.net (Craig Rice)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:40:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>

Robert,

Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long distances 
when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
Also, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become 
magnetic?

Craig Rice    (Indiana)
BN1 & BN2
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:57 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?


>I was re-attaching the rad and thinking to myself how easy this was 
>compared
> to the replacing the one on a spridget ...  ( Note to self:  please stop
> thinking positive thoughts until it's over and tested. )
> I had the top bolts well started and thought that I had the LH lower one
> started and was on the right side trying to align the rad to the lower 
> bracket
> and get that one started when I heard a 'tink' from the other side and the 
> rad
> shifted.  I shine the worklight over to the other side, and sure enough, 
> there
> it was ... gone!  I searched high and low and felt around where I couldn't 
> see
> and even probed around with my newly acquired magnet on a stick to no 
> avail!
> Well, I did come into possession of a small brass nut and a spare washer, 
> but
> they are unrelated to anything that I've ever done.  The magnet did a real
> good job of getting the brass nut!  I used it to dislodge it and push it 
> to
> where gravity took over.  So where the heck did it go?  It didn't make it 
> to
> the floor.  Do I have to be looking for something else to be able to find 
> this
> bolt and washer?
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 14 13:04:24 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:04:24 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>,
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>

I looked for more than a half of an hour.  It's there somewhere ... 
:)  When I saw the little (brass) nut it was black.  I tried a few times to
grab it with the magnet.  It wouldn't.  Then finally, I "pushed" it with the
magnet to dislodge it and have it fall to the floor.



----------------------------------------
> Robert,
>
> Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long
distances
> when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
> Also, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become
> magnetic?
>
> Craig Rice (Indiana)
> BN1 & BN2
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Duquette"
>
> >I was re-attaching the rad and thinking to myself how easy this was
> >compared
> > to the replacing the one on a spridget ... ( Note to self: please stop
> > thinking positive thoughts until it's over and tested. )
> > I had the top bolts well started and thought that I had the LH lower one
> > started and was on the right side trying to align the rad to the lower
> > bracket
> > and get that one started when I heard a 'tink' from the other side and
the
> > rad
> > shifted. I shine the worklight over to the other side, and sure enough,
> > there
> > it was ... gone! I searched high and low and felt around where I couldn't
> > see
> > and even probed around with my newly acquired magnet on a stick to no
> > avail!
> > Well, I did come into possession of a small brass nut and a spare washer,
> > but
> > they are unrelated to anything that I've ever done. The magnet did a real
> > good job of getting the brass nut! I used it to dislodge it and push it
> > to
> > where gravity took over. So where the heck did it go? It didn't make it
> > to
> > the floor. Do I have to be looking for something else to be able to find
> > this
> > bolt and washer?
> > _______________________________________________

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Oct 14 13:09:42 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:09:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
Message-ID: <005301cb6bd3$5bed7030$13c85090$@rr.com>

Yes, this is an example of the "First Law of Dropped Objects", which states:
"A dropped object will roll to the second most inaccessible location
possible."
The "Second Law of Dropped Objects" says:  "When you find a dropped object
and reach for it, you will knock it into the most inaccessible location
possible."

As far as brass being magnetic in Canada:  extreme cold can do some strange
and marvelous things to material properties.

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 Craig Rice
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:41 PM
To: Robert Duquette
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?

Robert,

Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long distances

when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
Also, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become 
magnetic?

Craig Rice    (Indiana)
BN1 & BN2

From edriver at sasktel.net  Thu Oct 14 13:21:18 2010
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:21:18 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <005301cb6bd3$5bed7030$13c85090$@rr.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<005301cb6bd3$5bed7030$13c85090$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CB7582E.8050406@sasktel.net>

Hi Steve

Obviously the magnetic properties of brass only exist in the Ottawa 
region for reasons which are
truly obvious!

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Yes, this is an example of the "First Law of Dropped Objects", which states:
> "A dropped object will roll to the second most inaccessible location
> possible."
> The "Second Law of Dropped Objects" says:  "When you find a dropped object
> and reach for it, you will knock it into the most inaccessible location
> possible."
>
> As far as brass being magnetic in Canada:  extreme cold can do some strange
> and marvelous things to material properties.
>
> 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 Craig Rice
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:41 PM
> To: Robert Duquette
> Cc: Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
>
> Robert,
>
> Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long distances
>
> when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
> Also, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become 
> magnetic?
>
> Craig Rice    (Indiana)
> BN1 & BN2

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 14 13:33:25 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:33:25 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
Message-ID: <BAY147-w46F02F852E2CE4840E6364B8560@phx.gbl>

You're confusing me now.  ;)
In my original message I wrote:"The magnet did a real good job of getting the
brass nut! I used it to dislodge it and push it to where gravity took over."



----------------------------------------
> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:21:18 -0600
>
> Hi Steve
>
> Obviously the magnetic properties of brass only exist in the Ottawa
> region for reasons which are
> truly obvious!
>
> Kind regards
> Ed
> Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
> '53 BN1 '65 BJ8

From mslechta at chartermi.net  Thu Oct 14 13:44:22 2010
From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:44:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>,
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2D45196F8013460188F205391F3E6A11@MikesLaptop>

I have had fairly good luck in locating "fallen objects" by shining a
flashlight at floor level, parallel to the floor & scanning the area.
Sometimes I have to shine the flashlight from another location on the floor.
This approach has also helped in the grass & gravel.  This is not guaranteed,
but has helped me a lot.
LOL ~ Mad Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robert Duquette
  To: Healeys
  Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:04 PM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?


  I looked for more than a half of an hour.  It's there somewhere ...
  :)  When I saw the little (brass) nut it was black.  I tried a few times to
  grab it with the magnet.  It wouldn't.  Then finally, I "pushed" it with
the
  magnet to dislodge it and have it fall to the floor.



  ----------------------------------------
  > Robert,
  >
  > Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long
  distances
  > when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
  > Also, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become
  > magnetic?
  >
  > Craig Rice (Indiana)
  > BN1 & BN2
  >> ----- Original Message -----
  > From: "Robert Duquette"
  >
  > >I was re-attaching the rad and thinking to myself how easy this was
  > >compared
  > > to the replacing the one on a spridget ... ( Note to self: please stop
  > > thinking positive thoughts until it's over and tested. )
  > > I had the top bolts well started and thought that I had the LH lower
one
  > > started and was on the right side trying to align the rad to the lower
  > > bracket
  > > and get that one started when I heard a 'tink' from the other side and
  the
  > > rad
  > > shifted. I shine the worklight over to the other side, and sure enough,
  > > there
  > > it was ... gone! I searched high and low and felt around where I
couldn't
  > > see
  > > and even probed around with my newly acquired magnet on a stick to no
  > > avail!
  > > Well, I did come into possession of a small brass nut and a spare
washer,
  > > but
  > > they are unrelated to anything that I've ever done. The magnet did a
real
  > > good job of getting the brass nut! I used it to dislodge it and push it
  > > to
  > > where gravity took over. So where the heck did it go? It didn't make it
  > > to
  > > the floor. Do I have to be looking for something else to be able to
find
  > > this
  > > bolt and washer?
  > > _______________________________________________
  _______________________________________________
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Oct 14 13:52:49 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:52:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=0CRvKnNvtue8uM=UxMNLtwhNxdG+MzZt8MQM-@mail.gmail.com>

look for something else, it will then show up.....

On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I looked for more than a half of an hour.  It's there somewhere ...
> :)  When I saw the little (brass) nut it was black.  I tried a few times to
> grab it with the magnet.  It wouldn't.  Then finally, I "pushed" it with
> the
> magnet to dislodge it and have it fall to the floor.
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------
> > Robert,
> >
> > Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long
> distances
> > when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
> > Also, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become
> > magnetic?
> >
> > Craig Rice (Indiana)
> > BN1 & BN2
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Robert Duquette"
> >
> > >I was re-attaching the rad and thinking to myself how easy this was
> > >compared
> > > to the replacing the one on a spridget ... ( Note to self: please stop
> > > thinking positive thoughts until it's over and tested. )
> > > I had the top bolts well started and thought that I had the LH lower
> one
> > > started and was on the right side trying to align the rad to the lower
> > > bracket
> > > and get that one started when I heard a 'tink' from the other side and
> the
> > > rad
> > > shifted. I shine the worklight over to the other side, and sure enough,
> > > there
> > > it was ... gone! I searched high and low and felt around where I
> couldn't
> > > see
> > > and even probed around with my newly acquired magnet on a stick to no
> > > avail!
> > > Well, I did come into possession of a small brass nut and a spare
> washer,
> > > but
> > > they are unrelated to anything that I've ever done. The magnet did a
> real
> > > good job of getting the brass nut! I used it to dislodge it and push it
> > > to
> > > where gravity took over. So where the heck did it go? It didn't make it
> > > to
> > > the floor. Do I have to be looking for something else to be able to
> find
> > > this
> > > bolt and washer?
> > > _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>



-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From warthodson at aol.com  Thu Oct 14 13:58:01 2010
From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:58:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <8CD39F0CAC945D7-133C-790@webmail-m021.sysops.aol.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl><43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<005301cb6bd3$5bed7030$13c85090$@rr.com>
	<8CD39F0CAC945D7-133C-790@webmail-m021.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <8CD39F13DA8535A-744-1329@webmail-m032.sysops.aol.com>

The corollary is: If you can reach the part you cannot see it & if you can see
the part you cannot reach it.
Gary Hodson




-----Original Message-----
From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, Oct 14, 2010 2:09 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?


Yes, this is an example of the "First Law of Dropped Objects", which states:
A dropped object will roll to the second most inaccessible location
ossible."
he "Second Law of Dropped Objects" says:  "When you find a dropped object
nd reach for it, you will knock it into the most inaccessible location
ossible."
As far as brass being magnetic in Canada:  extreme cold can do some strange
nd marvelous things to material properties.
Steve Byers
BJ8L/36666
J8 Registry
avelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
rom: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
n Behalf Of Craig Rice
ent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:41 PM
o: Robert Duquette
c: Healey List
ubject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
Robert,
Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long distances
when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
lso, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become
agnetic?
Craig Rice    (Indiana)
N1 & BN2
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Oct 14 14:28:46 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:28:46 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Goldie on the market
In-Reply-To: <567260.43339.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <567260.43339.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3B1628984F38492993A39D75F6DD056C@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

Does anyone have any high res images of Goldie they could send me please? I
would like to prepare a short article for our magazine.

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 J. Scott Morris
Sent: Friday, 15 October 2010 1:54 AM
To: Austin Healey
Subject: [Healeys] Goldie on the market

Good day.   Get ready to open your pocket book.  You are in for a treat.
 
This works-built 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 was produced as a one-off
promotional exhibit for the 1958 London Motor Show and became known as
'Goldie'.  In 1983 it was discovered in a very rotted condition and brought
to
America from England.
 
The car's original resurrection and recent restoration was discussed here on
the 'Healey List' back in August.  Well, 'Goldie' is now available for you
to
take over its stewardship and husband it with golden gloves.  :-) 
 
Check it out
at: http://www.wwgauctions.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=44&id=29

--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
_______________________________________________

From lawrence.swift at gmail.com  Thu Oct 14 14:47:56 2010
From: lawrence.swift at gmail.com (Team.net)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:47:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=0CRvKnNvtue8uM=UxMNLtwhNxdG+MzZt8MQM-@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=0CRvKnNvtue8uM=UxMNLtwhNxdG+MzZt8MQM-@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601cb6be1$1562ef10$4028cd30$@com>

Buy another and the lost item is sure to show up.

From miklmal at mac.com  Thu Oct 14 14:48:11 2010
From: miklmal at mac.com (Mike Maloney)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:48:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Voltage Regulator
Message-ID: <3B7460D8-D02F-4BAF-B566-CCFA9AAB8C88@mac.com>

	Hi Listers;
	For future ref: Your local Ford Tractor dealer will probably have a  
reg on his shelf. The Ford 5000 reg is identical internally-just  
switch your Lucas cover, it fits.
	
	Mike Maloney HLY 66
	HBJ8L32990	

From jpayne at ThorCon.net  Thu Oct 14 15:23:40 2010
From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:23:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Goldie on the market
In-Reply-To: <3B1628984F38492993A39D75F6DD056C@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <567260.43339.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<3B1628984F38492993A39D75F6DD056C@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B21D763C6@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>

There was a recent article in hemming classic

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 Patrick and Caroline Quinn
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 1:29 PM
To: 'J. Scott Morris'; 'Austin Healey'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Goldie on the market

G'day

Does anyone have any high res images of Goldie they could send me please? I
would like to prepare a short article for our magazine.

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 J. Scott Morris
Sent: Friday, 15 October 2010 1:54 AM
To: Austin Healey
Subject: [Healeys] Goldie on the market

Good day.   Get ready to open your pocket book.  You are in for a treat.

This works-built 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 was produced as a one-off
promotional exhibit for the 1958 London Motor Show and became known as
'Goldie'.  In 1983 it was discovered in a very rotted condition and brought
to
America from England.

The car's original resurrection and recent restoration was discussed here on
the 'Healey List' back in August.  Well, 'Goldie' is now available for you
to
take over its stewardship and husband it with golden gloves.  :-)

Check it out
at: http://www.wwgauctions.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=44&id=29

--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
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From rdryman1 at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 14 15:32:21 2010
From: rdryman1 at yahoo.com (Richard Dryman)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:32:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Voltage Regulator
In-Reply-To: <3B7460D8-D02F-4BAF-B566-CCFA9AAB8C88@mac.com>
References: <3B7460D8-D02F-4BAF-B566-CCFA9AAB8C88@mac.com>
Message-ID: <784241.98901.qm@web110304.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

looks like $17. at Amazon.com: 
http://www.amazon.com/Ford-Tractor-Voltage-Regulator-2000/dp/B002SKAYRE
A SUPER tip~~~~Mike



________________________________
From: Mike Maloney
<miklmal at mac.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, October 14, 2010
4:48:11 PM
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Voltage Regulator

    Hi Listers;
    For
future ref: Your local Ford Tractor dealer will probably have a reg on 
his
shelf. The Ford 5000 reg is identical internally-just switch your Lucas
cover, it fits.

From rdryman1 at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 14 15:37:22 2010
From: rdryman1 at yahoo.com (Richard Dryman)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:37:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Voltage Regulator
In-Reply-To: <784241.98901.qm@web110304.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <3B7460D8-D02F-4BAF-B566-CCFA9AAB8C88@mac.com>
	<784241.98901.qm@web110304.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <455050.53358.qm@web110311.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

better price on Amazon: $12.95

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PL9KKC/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?ie=UTF8&cloe_id=21820e4b-4d87-40dc-98dc-d307ca46cfc3&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002SKAYRE&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10D5MEGH45XTCJ28B6MF





________________________________
From: Richard Dryman <rdryman1 at yahoo.com>
To: Mike Maloney <miklmal at mac.com>; healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, October 14, 2010 5:32:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Voltage Regulator

From chester3dog at gmail.com  Thu Oct 14 18:11:27 2010
From: chester3dog at gmail.com (Chester Threedog)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:11:27 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <000601cb6be1$1562ef10$4028cd30$@com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=0CRvKnNvtue8uM=UxMNLtwhNxdG+MzZt8MQM-@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601cb6be1$1562ef10$4028cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTingmZpQrU1Mwdw8vYot_3Vdsp+HP_SkDsyVJp35@mail.gmail.com>

I have a similar problem with my glasses.  They just disappear.  This
usually requires the assistance of my wife who promply advises me they are
on top of my head!
Grins, Norby

On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 3:47 PM, Team.net <lawrence.swift at gmail.com> wrote:

> Buy another and the lost item is sure to show up.
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Oct 14 19:57:14 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:57:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Shift Lever Boot Fit Problem 60 BN7
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W294A8DAE673147BD0EAE73B8530@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU103-W294A8DAE673147BD0EAE73B8530@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <45BFDB365D79430E954E905DED19EEEB@LIFEBOOK>

Hi Scott,

I'm just catching up with my emails having been away for a few days.

I think I can tell you exactly what the problem is there. The vertical 
bulkhead piece can very easily be pushed too far forward and the side 
flanges can screw into the sides of the foot well too far forward. Then when 
the gearbox cover is fitted it seems to need to also go too far forward to 
effect a good fit to the bulkhead piece.
Remove your bad fitting gearbox cover and remove the screws holding the 
bulkhead piece to the sides of the foot well. Try bringing the bulkhead 
piece back the amount required, and make sure the sides are truly vertical 
where they screw to the foot well. Adjust both pieces to allow the gearbox 
cover hole to be right on centre with the gear lever aperture. I think 
you'll find this will fix the problem.

Let me know how it goes.

Rich



--------------------------------------------------
From: "scott willis" <ahpowered at hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 8:07 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Shift Lever Boot Fit Problem 60 BN7

> Hi Folks,
> I had my original tranny cover refitted professionally. The problem is 
> that
> the side shift hole is not exactly over the shifter. this is how it was 
> when I
> took it off the car originally to rebuild the tranny. The hole was not
> perfectly over the shifter. This is the second boot I have purchased. The
> first one I bought 4 years ago tore right away. I left things loose for 
> years
> so it was no problem until now that I screwed all back down to insulate 
> and
> install new carpet.
>
> Look at this photo 
> http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2223537110100422800joDqeh
> and tell me if there is a boot that fits tighter than the one from moss or 
> if
> there is another boot/gasket option. This boot pops out when shifting 
> since
> the hole is not perfectly over the top of the shift mechanism.
>
> The tunnel does not appear to be able to move back any further and still
> connect to the original extension panel. Is there a chance I have parts 
> from
> different models? This barn find was supposedly original. I have found 
> nothing
> else out of sorts.
>
> 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
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From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 14 21:58:56 2010
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:58:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] LBC events in So. Oregon or Calif
In-Reply-To: <935317.90635.qm@web111401.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <13619.48692.qm@web36705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Ray,

I am going to try to be there.  Is the Siata you mentionned going to
be there?   

Ira, check the Club-event calendar of the SoCal Austin-Healey
club at:  

http://www.austin-healey.org/event

as well as an overview of
recurring events:

http://www.austin-healey.org/node/173


Bert



--- On Thu,
10/14/10, Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Ray Juncal
<healeyray at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] LBC events in So. Oregon or
Calif
> To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>, "I Erbs"
<eyera3 at gmail.com>
> Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 6:08 AM
> Ira
>   Don't
miss the Frog and Pizza show (French &
> Italian car show) at Woodley
> Park,
Van Nuys, CA, Sunday November 7.  It is a really
> good show and auto
>
jumble.  Show up early 9:30 or 10:00.
> Ray Juncal
> PS; Anyone in So-Cal
should make it for sure.
> 
> --- On Wed, 10/13/10, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> From: I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] LBC events
in So. Oregon or Calif
> To: "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date:
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 5:09 PM
> 
> I'm planning a road trip to the SF
bay area and then down
> to Los Angeles,
> either the end of Oct, or the
beginning of Nov.
> Any events I can view? I will be too late for the Autumn
>
Classic in Morgan
> Hiil, CA
> 
> Thanks
> 
> --
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Thu Oct 14 22:12:14 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:12:14 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
Message-ID: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>

  Listers,

I'm replacing the floor pan in the boot of my BJ8.  What do y'all recommend to seal and insulate the steel lip of the 
pan against the aluminum lip of the rear shrould?  I'm considering:

1) couple coats of paint on each
2) a layer or two of electrical or silicone tape
3) #1 and #2
4) other?

TIA,
Bob

-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Thu Oct 14 22:14:47 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:14:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>

Simple.
It has fallen into secret hiding place #42.
The location of which is unknown, and moves from time to time.
something I learned working as a tech.  Your ears are often your best
assistant in finding lost nuts and bolts. If you drop a bolt or nut, don't
turn your head and try to watch it, stay still and listen where it goes.
Your hearing is stereo and is quite accurate in locating the source of a
sound.  I got the point where I could have a bolt fly off an air tool in use
over my head and my hearing could follow it to a circle about 6" in diameter
(assuming of course I got the air tool turned off in time)
This method will not work if you are deaf in one ear, or have your iPod
cranked.
Rick

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Oct 14 22:20:34 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:20:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CB7D692.4010607@justbrits.com>

  << This method will not work if you are deaf in 
one ear, >>

er Rick, RD is Canuk so he is ...

"Deaf in one ear AND can't hear out the other." !!!!
.
.
..
.
.
.
.
Sorry RD, don't get that many chances !!  "The 
Devil made me do it !"
Tnx, Flip Wilson
<VBEG> !!!

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Thu Oct 14 22:27:00 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:27:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <4CB7D692.4010607@justbrits.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CB7D692.4010607@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinQUJE4HseK-HzEs_odkR8ZppB2FuXFJwHj0YKd@mail.gmail.com>

*WHAT HUH?  SPEAK UP DAMMIT!
You ain't the only one the devil made do things.
*
On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 9:20 PM, Shop at " Just Brits "
<shop at justbrits.com>wrote:

>  << This method will not work if you are deaf in one ear, >>
>
> er Rick, RD is Canuk so he is ...
>
> "Deaf in one ear AND can't hear out the other." !!!!
> .
> .
> ..
> .
> .
> .
> .
> Sorry RD, don't get that many chances !!  "The Devil made me do it !"
> Tnx, Flip Wilson
> <VBEG> !!!
>
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From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Fri Oct 15 00:59:32 2010
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:59:32 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
References: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik0NNERTz7LZ1UXe4A86tcAiiMEhTpcHroy-LO5@mail.gmail.com>

Bob, you have to realise that electrolytic corrosion only takes place when
the relative humidity at the joint is over 50%. Any permanent elastic mass
between the two mating flanges will ensure no moist will be present, hence
no corrosion. Paint and/or tape will still leave a crevice where moisture
can be present. (Most probably the Concours guys will not approve this
solution).
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2010/10/15 Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>

>  Listers,
>
> I'm replacing the floor pan in the boot of my BJ8.  What do y'all recommend
> to seal and insulate the steel lip of the pan against the aluminum lip of
> the rear shrould?  I'm considering:
>
> 1) couple coats of paint on each
> 2) a layer or two of electrical or silicone tape
> 3) #1 and #2
> 4) other?
>
> TIA,
> Bob
>
> --
> *******************************************************************
> Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
>
> *******************************************************************
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From bcrist at club-internet.fr  Fri Oct 15 01:04:25 2010
From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:04:25 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] test
Message-ID: <4CB7FCF9.3040709@club-internet.fr>


From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Oct 15 04:35:46 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:35:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik0NNERTz7LZ1UXe4A86tcAiiMEhTpcHroy-LO5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTik0NNERTz7LZ1UXe4A86tcAiiMEhTpcHroy-LO5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikxJatLSJ=W=edS93+OpyJH1UoOfm2GgzJkD4Nb@mail.gmail.com>

Listers,

If I can't see it, then I can't judge it, and I DON'T care.

Cheers,

Curt Arndt
Chairman-AH Concours Committee

On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 11:59 PM, Jaap Aeckerlin <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com>wrote:

Bob, you have to realise that electrolytic corrosion only takes place when
> the relative humidity at the joint is over 50%. Any permanent elastic mass
> between the two mating flanges will ensure no moist will be present, hence
> no corrosion. Paint and/or tape will still leave a crevice where moisture
> can be present.



> *(Most probably the Concours guys will not approve this solution).*
>


> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
>
> 2010/10/15 Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
>
> >  Listers,
> >
> > I'm replacing the floor pan in the boot of my BJ8.  What do y'all
> recommend
> > to seal and insulate the steel lip of the pan against the aluminum lip of
> > the rear shrould?  I'm considering:
> >
> > 1) couple coats of paint on each
> > 2) a layer or two of electrical or silicone tape
> > 3) #1 and #2
> > 4) other?
> >
> > TIA,
> > Bob
> >
> > --
> > *******************************************************************
> > Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
> >
> > *******************************************************************
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Oct 15 06:33:51 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:33:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
References: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9ECE9C0B1BD94794BE15269A3527F315@LIFEBOOK>

Bob,

We apply quality paint to each surface before assembly. The joint needs to 
be a good close tight fit for the blind aluminum rivets to be installed. I 
then follow up with a clear silicone caulking applied to the inside surface 
joint so no water can creep into the boot area from below. This will be 
totally hidden by the boot lining Armacord.

Rich
(a concours judge)

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 12:12 AM
To: "healeylist" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Boot pan to shroud

>  Listers,
>
> I'm replacing the floor pan in the boot of my BJ8.  What do y'all 
> recommend to seal and insulate the steel lip of the pan against the 
> aluminum lip of the rear shrould?  I'm considering:
>
> 1) couple coats of paint on each
> 2) a layer or two of electrical or silicone tape
> 3) #1 and #2
> 4) other?
>
> TIA,
> Bob

From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Oct 15 06:34:13 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:34:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
Message-ID: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>

Fellow fanatics,



I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft trailer.  So
far I am considering



Chevy Suburban

Ford E250 Van

Ford F250 extra cab



Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.



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

From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Oct 15 06:44:42 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:44:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EF3128609B4942348B38ED5BC1B0A626@TRACY>

Gee Rich you are one in a million.  No way I can do that.  I can hear outta
both ears unless it is my wife for whom I have developed a dead spot in my
hearing.  You will often hear me say "where'd that go dammit?" and "what
dear"?

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 Richard Ewald
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:15 PM
To: Robert Duquette
Cc: Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?

Simple.
It has fallen into secret hiding place #42.
The location of which is unknown, and moves from time to time.
something I learned working as a tech.  Your ears are often your best
assistant in finding lost nuts and bolts. If you drop a bolt or nut, don't
turn your head and try to watch it, stay still and listen where it goes.
Your hearing is stereo and is quite accurate in locating the source of a
sound.  I got the point where I could have a bolt fly off an air tool in use
over my head and my hearing could follow it to a circle about 6" in diameter
(assuming of course I got the air tool turned off in time)
This method will not work if you are deaf in one ear, or have your iPod
cranked.
Rick
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Fri Oct 15 06:45:46 2010
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:45:46 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <9ECE9C0B1BD94794BE15269A3527F315@LIFEBOOK>
References: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
	<9ECE9C0B1BD94794BE15269A3527F315@LIFEBOOK>
Message-ID: <1A4AA7B49F804FE9819DA01D59A44385@GregPC>

Curt and Rich, I am concerned with this new laissez-faire, anything goes, 
attitude about judging, be careful, give them an inch and they will take a 
mile, pretty soon we will be seeing slotted nuts where they should be 
castellated, lock washers where we should have shake proof washers and God 
knows what other pandamonium, mayhem and disorder ensuing in the Healey 
world--as Ed would say at this point VBG.

Regards

Greg Lemon 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 15 07:13:30 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:13:30 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <2D45196F8013460188F205391F3E6A11@MikesLaptop>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>,
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>,
	<2D45196F8013460188F205391F3E6A11@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w271C7AFC5D5C9D1F0F6FD1B8570@phx.gbl>

I tried for another 40+ minutes last night with a flashlight.  I found a
broken zip tie and a bunch of oily greasy grime.
I'm pretty sure that it didn't hit the floor, but I did search around there
again as well.
It crosses my mind that I didn't extend the search to outside the garage door.
 It must be there, because that will be the last place that I will look.


________________________________
> From: mslechta at chartermi.net
>
> I have had fairly good luck in locating "fallen objects" by shining a
> flashlight at floor level, parallel to the floor & scanning the area.
> Sometimes I have to shine the flashlight from another location on the
> floor. This approach has also helped in the grass & gravel. This is
> not guaranteed, but has helped me a lot.
> LOL ~ Mad Mike

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Duquette
> To: Healeys
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
>
> I looked for more than a half of an hour. It's there somewhere ...
>> :) When I saw the little (brass) nut it was black. I tried a few times to
> grab it with the magnet. It wouldn't. Then finally, I "pushed" it with the
> magnet to dislodge it and have it fall to the floor.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 15 07:17:06 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:17:06 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <000801cb6bda$8ed41f60$ac7c5e20$@com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=0CRvKnNvtue8uM=UxMNLtwhNxdG+MzZt8MQM-@mail.gmail.com>,
	<000801cb6bda$8ed41f60$ac7c5e20$@com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w54E0EC372D6C238DE46EDDB8570@phx.gbl>

That's the plan now.  At this point, I don't really care if I find it.
Except, that if I don't, I figure it'll be found by a moving part and get
fired through the windscreen or rad.


----------------------------------------
> From: lawrence.swift at gmail.com
>
> Buy another and you are sure to find the lost item.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 15 07:18:20 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:18:20 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <8CD39F13DA8535A-744-1329@webmail-m032.sysops.aol.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl><43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>,
	<005301cb6bd3$5bed7030$13c85090$@rr.com>,
	<8CD39F0CAC945D7-133C-790@webmail-m021.sysops.aol.com>,
	<8CD39F13DA8535A-744-1329@webmail-m032.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w60910EF7F9DF64A102FDEFB8570@phx.gbl>

I would be happy to see it.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

----------------------------------------
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:58:01 -0400
> From: warthodson at aol.com
> Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Where does the bolt go?
>
> The corollary is: If you can reach the part you cannot see it & if you can
see
> the part you cannot reach it.
> Gary Hodson

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Oct 15 07:31:18 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:31:18 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <000601cb6be1$1562ef10$4028cd30$@com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTi=0CRvKnNvtue8uM=UxMNLtwhNxdG+MzZt8MQM-@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601cb6be1$1562ef10$4028cd30$@com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimgS5NVGu6jsFEgQkPVRjyDBZciNEBStzZS62MV@mail.gmail.com>

I've lost bolts, tools and children on the Jag Mk IX... that whale has
two or three black holes and probably some flypaper somewhere under
the bonnet!

On the your Healey I'd look for the bolt along the top side of the
cross member, it can get stuck along there.

Alan

On 10/15/10, Team.net <lawrence.swift at gmail.com> wrote:
> Buy another and the lost item is sure to show up.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 15 07:50:13 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:50:13 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>,
	<AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2672F9DF65FCD2637069FFB8570@phx.gbl>

I have "shooter's ear".  ( very hard of hearing in the left ear and difficult
to distinguish sounds when background noise is present.  It's also difficult
to determine the direction that a sound came from unless I am facing it. )
 However, I was facing the direction of the sound, and should have been okay.
 I heard it to be low in the engine compartment on the far side from where I
was.  But, it could have been further back, as I figure that the sound has to
come out between the front of the engine and the rad.  The sound was a 'tink'
like a metal object being dropped into a pot from a short distance.  I did not
hear a second sound.  And, I was really paying attention at that point.  My
first thought was that it had fallen onto the spring pan.  It's quite possible
that it first bounced off something like the fan belt or the rad hose.
Last night I thought to look in the spaces where the fan belt meets and exits
the crank pulley.


________________________________
> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:14:47 -0700
>
> Simple.
> It has fallen into secret hiding place #42.
> The location of which is unknown, and moves from time to time.
> something I learned working as a tech. Your ears are often your best
> assistant in finding lost nuts and bolts. If you drop a bolt or nut,
> don't turn your head and try to watch it, stay still and listen where
> it goes. Your hearing is stereo and is quite accurate in locating the
> source of a sound. I got the point where I could have a bolt fly off
> an air tool in use over my head and my hearing could follow it to a
> circle about 6" in diameter (assuming of course I got the air tool
> turned off in time)
> This method will not work if you are deaf in one ear, or have your iPod
> cranked.
> Rick

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 15 07:52:36 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:52:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=2LWNfyM5ciH-7---+z7w4a7RFOWED-CAX=SwO@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <595210.76470.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

There is that one spot on the BJ8, right under the carbs. It swallows up an
air filter nut everytime I adjust the carbs.  Can't wait to get her
upside-down on the rotisserie and see what falls out. (Other than a life
time's supply of air filter nuts and washers.)

Greg

--- On Fri, 10/15/10, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
> To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, October 15, 2010, 12:14 AM
> Simple.
> It has fallen into secret hiding place #42.
> The location of which is unknown, and moves from time to
> time.
> something I learned working as a tech.  Your ears are
> often your best
> assistant in finding lost nuts and bolts. If you drop a
> bolt or nut, don't
> turn your head and try to watch it, stay still and listen
> where it goes.
> Your hearing is stereo and is quite accurate in locating
> the source of a
> sound.  I got the point where I could have a bolt fly
> off an air tool in use
> over my head and my hearing could follow it to a circle
> about 6" in diameter
> (assuming of course I got the air tool turned off in time)
> This method will not work if you are deaf in one ear, or
> have your iPod
> cranked.
> Rick

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 15 07:58:58 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:58:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] low back pain
Message-ID: <COL121-W5985256917AAAC5DCE3139A4570@phx.gbl>

No. The ones I'm using are a shaped webbing with a rigid border at $14.95 for
two. No foam ar anything so it breathes very well (no sweat). Stores well and
easily ought of sight in seconds for car shows. I've shown it off to many here
in California and Oregon so I'm sure there are many using them. I know they
sell them at Fry's electronics and Staples. Any one comming to Morgan Hill for
the Autumn Classic can sit in my car and be amazed. White BJ8 with badge bar.
Rich Kahn


> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:45:03 -0500
> From: shop at justbrits.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] low back pain
>
> << "Soft Seat Portable Seat Cushion Base/Lumbar
> Combo. Part # SKU: 33911-B >>
>
> Is this it, Rich ??
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/28ljlgz*
>
> OR
>
>
http://www.oregonaero.com/products/softseat-portable-seat-cushion-base-lumbar
-combo
>
> Ed
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 15 08:20:23 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:20:23 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimgS5NVGu6jsFEgQkPVRjyDBZciNEBStzZS62MV@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY147-w14EAB24509BC46F7745498B8560@phx.gbl>,
	<43E347ADCEA143BA956C3CB641EC22EA@CraigHRicePC>,
	<BAY147-w604F86DA88336B68F20B1FB8560@phx.gbl>,
	<AANLkTi=0CRvKnNvtue8uM=UxMNLtwhNxdG+MzZt8MQM-@mail.gmail.com>,
	<000601cb6be1$1562ef10$4028cd30$@com>,
	<AANLkTimgS5NVGu6jsFEgQkPVRjyDBZciNEBStzZS62MV@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w20D587DD7E13150BBBE9F5B8570@phx.gbl>

Children?  :)  Yours or someone else's?

I have looked there.  I have this nagging feeling that I should pull the rad
out again.  All I would need is for this bolt to be wedged somewhere between
the rad and somewhere where it will do the rad in.


----------------------------------------
>
> I've lost bolts, tools and children on the Jag Mk IX... that whale has
> two or three black holes and probably some flypaper somewhere under
> the bonnet!
>
> On the your Healey I'd look for the bolt along the top side of the
> cross member, it can get stuck along there.
>
> Alan
>
> On 10/15/10, Team.net  wrote:
> > Buy another and the lost item is sure to show up.
> > _______________________________________________

From jpayne at ThorCon.net  Fri Oct 15 08:23:25 2010
From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:23:25 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
References: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
Message-ID: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544B25AB35AD@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>

My 2000 ford expedition with 5.4L has towed similar trailers with LBC's for
1000's of miles without a problem in western states with significant grades.
The reality is that this usage represents only about 2% of it's use to date.


Your choice really depends on what you will be doing when not towing.
Everything is a compromise.

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 Tracy Drummond
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 5:34 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle

Fellow fanatics,



I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft trailer.  So
far I am considering



Chevy Suburban

Ford E250 Van

Ford F250 extra cab



Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.



Warm Regards,



Tracy Drummond



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From don at anglesey.us  Fri Oct 15 09:20:32 2010
From: don at anglesey.us (Don Anglesey)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:20:32 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP124799B8F33BA6CDD3D110BFD570@phx.gbl>

Tracy,
I pull various size trailers with a Dodge Ram 2500 mega cab diesel and it
will pull just about anything.  You can easily add fifth wheel capabilities.
The Ford F250 will accomplish the same tasks.  I pulled a 16ft trailer with
a half ton Suburban and it was maxed out.  3/4 ton or ton is the way to go
depending on weight you're pulling.
FWIW,
Don

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 6:34 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle

Fellow fanatics,



I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft trailer.  So
far I am considering



Chevy Suburban

Ford E250 Van

Ford F250 extra cab



Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.



Warm Regards,



Tracy Drummond

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 15 09:28:03 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:28:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] lost bolt
Message-ID: <COL121-W5949B9EC1489941430F60DA4570@phx.gbl>

I once lost one that laid on the fan belt against the pulley. I saw it just
before I was about to start the engine.
Rich Kahn

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct 15 09:33:04 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:33:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
References: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
Message-ID: <A1D009E3-AD48-4922-A230-54E5B88D5FDD@sbcglobal.net>

F250 extra cab   DIESEL



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 15, 2010, at 5:34 AM, Tracy Drummond wrote:

> Fellow fanatics,
>
>
>
> I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft  
> trailer.  So
> far I am considering
>
>
>
> Chevy Suburban
>
> Ford E250 Van
>
> Ford F250 extra cab
>
>
>
> Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> 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
> _______________________________________________
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Fri Oct 15 10:01:32 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:01:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
References: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
Message-ID: <85EB0A5A-7C0A-4E7D-B56B-C6D5DE7435ED@gmail.com>

I would go with a pickup for a couple of reasons.
You can tow a 5th wheel with it if you choose.
If you need to bring home something large/smelly/dirty you aren't getting the
inside of you vehicle dirty or running into a lack of vertical clearance.
$.02
Rick

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 15, 2010, at 5:34, "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:

> Fellow fanatics,
>
>
>
> I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft trailer.
So
> far I am considering
>
>
>
> Chevy Suburban
>
> Ford E250 Van
>
> Ford F250 extra cab
>
>
>
> Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> 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
> _______________________________________________
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From medlabinc at msn.com  Fri Oct 15 10:07:17 2010
From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:07:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Where does the bolt go?
Message-ID: <COL109-DS42551C328E60A003AD9DBA2570@phx.gbl>

It will always be found in the last place you look.

Dick Matson / Bj8


----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Duquette<mailto:robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: Healeys<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 6:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?


I tried for another 40+ minutes last night with a flashlight.  I found a
broken zip tie and a bunch of oily greasy grime.
I'm pretty sure that it didn't hit the floor, but I did search around there
again as well.
It crosses my mind that I didn't extend the search to outside the garage
door.
 It must be there, because that will be the last place that I will look.


________________________________
> From: mslechta at chartermi.net<mailto:mslechta at chartermi.net>
>
> I have had fairly good luck in locating "fallen objects" by shining a
> flashlight at floor level, parallel to the floor & scanning the area.
> Sometimes I have to shine the flashlight from another location on the
> floor. This approach has also helped in the grass & gravel. This is
> not guaranteed, but has helped me a lot.
> LOL ~ Mad Mike

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Duquette
> To: Healeys
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
>
> I looked for more than a half of an hour. It's there somewhere ...
>> :) When I saw the little (brass) nut it was black. I tried a few times to
> grab it with the magnet. It wouldn't. Then finally, I "pushed" it with the
> magnet to dislodge it and have it fall to the floor.
_______________________________________________

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 15 10:18:50 2010
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:18:50 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <A1D009E3-AD48-4922-A230-54E5B88D5FDD@sbcglobal.net>
References: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY><A1D009E3-AD48-4922-A230-54E5B88D5FDD@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <2044213388-1287159385-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-53173540-@bda893.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Agree totally
RVC of KY
BN7
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
Sender: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:33:04 
To: Tracy Drummond<bighealey at charter.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle

F250 extra cab   DIESEL



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 15, 2010, at 5:34 AM, Tracy Drummond wrote:

> Fellow fanatics,
>
>
>
> I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft  
> trailer.  So
> far I am considering
>
>
>
> Chevy Suburban
>
> Ford E250 Van
>
> Ford F250 extra cab
>
>
>
> Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> 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
> _______________________________________________
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 15 10:18:57 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:18:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <2044213388-1287159385-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-53173540-@bda893.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
References: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
	<A1D009E3-AD48-4922-A230-54E5B88D5FDD@sbcglobal.net>
	<2044213388-1287159385-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-53173540-@bda893.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikgFFXtuVEm-FkCSChRaUjDSqRsWKQB3hLXwz5x@mail.gmail.com>

I'm looking to replace my 1500 Suburban with a 6cyl Dodge Diesel 4 door.
 Great power, over 20 MPG vs 15 MPG max on he GMC gas engine.

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 9:18 AM, <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Agree totally
> RVC of KY
> BN7
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> Sender: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:33:04
> To: Tracy Drummond<bighealey at charter.net>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
>
> F250 extra cab   DIESEL
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Oct 15, 2010, at 5:34 AM, Tracy Drummond wrote:
>
> > Fellow fanatics,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft
> > trailer.  So
> > far I am considering
> >
> >
> >
> > Chevy Suburban
> >
> > Ford E250 Van
> >
> > Ford F250 extra cab
> >
> >
> >
> > Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> > _______________________________________________
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct 15 10:38:35 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:38:35 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
References: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
Message-ID: <42664BB5-70FF-4BCE-84C4-5DD8A87068F5@sbcglobal.net>

We pull a horse trailer as well as several different car trailers  
both open and enclosed with our F250 Diesel HD extended cab.

The only change i would make is to make it a full 4 door cab. And  
possibly consider a F350 instead.

My son had a F350  4 door diesel and it will pull you house off its  
foundation with out any effort. We have pulled several trailers with  
it and never even nows if a trailer is behind it.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 15, 2010, at 5:34 AM, Tracy Drummond wrote:

> Fellow fanatics,
>
>
>
> I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft  
> trailer.  So
> far I am considering
>
>
>
> Chevy Suburban
>
> Ford E250 Van
>
> Ford F250 extra cab
>
>
>
> Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> 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
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 15 10:55:42 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:55:42 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS42551C328E60A003AD9DBA2570@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS42551C328E60A003AD9DBA2570@phx.gbl>
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Right!
'Cause why would I continue to look after I find it ...  :)

I seem to have become compulsive about this, but there is the strong
possibility that I will not find this.  I don't care if I don't find it as
long as it doesn't turn into the "wrench in the gears".

----------------------------------------
>
> It will always be found in the last place you look.
>
> Dick Matson / Bj8
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> I tried for another 40+ minutes last night with a flashlight. I found a
> broken zip tie and a bunch of oily greasy grime.
> I'm pretty sure that it didn't hit the floor, but I did search around there
> again as well.
> It crosses my mind that I didn't extend the search to outside the garage
> door.
> It must be there, because that will be the last place that I will look.
>
>
> ________________________________
> > From: mslechta at chartermi.net
> >
> > I have had fairly good luck in locating "fallen objects" by shining a
> > flashlight at floor level, parallel to the floor & scanning the area.
> > Sometimes I have to shine the flashlight from another location on the
> > floor. This approach has also helped in the grass & gravel. This is
> > not guaranteed, but has helped me a lot.
> > LOL ~ Mad Mike
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Robert Duquette
> > To: Healeys
> > Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
> >
> > I looked for more than a half of an hour. It's there somewhere ...
> >> :) When I saw the little (brass) nut it was black. I tried a few times
to
> > grab it with the magnet. It wouldn't. Then finally, I "pushed" it with
the
> > magnet to dislodge it and have it fall to the floor.
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Oct 15 11:22:05 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:22:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
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	<9ECE9C0B1BD94794BE15269A3527F315@LIFEBOOK>
	<1A4AA7B49F804FE9819DA01D59A44385@GregPC>
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Greg,

Very funny.  Just so everyone knows, Rich and I reserve the right to change
the rules at any time  ;-^)

Curt

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 5:45 AM, Greg Lemon <glemon at neb.rr.com> wrote:

> Curt and Rich, I am concerned with this new laissez-faire, anything goes,
> attitude about judging, be careful, give them an inch and they will take a
> mile, pretty soon we will be seeing slotted nuts where they should be
> castellated, lock washers where we should have shake proof washers and God
> knows what other pandamonium, mayhem and disorder ensuing in the Healey
> world--as Ed would say at this point VBG.
>
> Regards
>
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Oct 15 12:04:43 2010
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:04:43 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 741
Message-ID: <97693.8981601.39e9f1bb@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/15/10 10:26:02 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> I would go with a pickup for a couple of reasons.
> You can tow a 5th wheel with it if you choose.
> If you need to bring home something large/smelly/dirty you aren't getting 
> the
> inside of you vehicle dirty or running into a lack of vertical clearance.
> $.02
> Rick
> 

But what if you're hauling three bins of spare parts and supplies, a bright 
red box of tools, two race gear bags, and a couple of suitcases? 
Cheers
Gary

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 15 13:06:15 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:06:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 741
In-Reply-To: <97693.8981601.39e9f1bb@aol.com>
References: <97693.8981601.39e9f1bb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinN2EbrhKrCEqKjuVn5aSDso9KCC_bfn6AJd7Jo@mail.gmail.com>

Back seat area of the crew cab. Or lock box on trailer

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 15, 2010 11:09 AM, <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 10/15/10 10:26:02 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> I would go with a pickup for a couple of reasons.
>> You can tow a 5th wheel with it if you choose.
>> If you need to bring home something large/smelly/dirty you aren't getting

>> the
>> inside of you vehicle dirty or running into a lack of vertical clearance.
>> $.02
>> Rick
>>
>
> But what if you're hauling three bins of spare parts and supplies, a
bright
> red box of tools, two race gear bags, and a couple of suitcases?
> Cheers
> Gary
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From raymead at comcast.net  Fri Oct 15 14:28:40 2010
From: raymead at comcast.net (raymead at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:28:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Can someone check out a car 20mins south of San Francisco
 airport?????????
Message-ID: <1611264091.416072.1287174520896.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Hi all,



Is there anyone near the San Francisco airport (20 minutes south), who would
be willing to check out a car for me???B B  (NOT a Healey, but a T34 Karmann
Ghia)................



If so, please contact me off-line.



tks, ray

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Oct 15 18:47:09 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:47:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w20D587DD7E13150BBBE9F5B8570@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <731259.79548.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I would just pull the engine.  Even if that doesn't reveal where the bolt
landed, you will be guaranteed of having some leftovers upon reassembly that
you can use to affix the rad.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Fri, 10/15/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, October 15, 2010, 10:20 AM

Children?  :)  Yours or someone else's?

I have looked there.  I have this nagging feeling that I should pull the rad
out again.  All I would need is for this bolt to be wedged somewhere between
the rad and somewhere where it will do the rad in.


----------------------------------------
>
> I've lost bolts, tools and children on the Jag Mk IX... that whale has
> two or three black holes and probably some flypaper somewhere under
> the bonnet!
>
> On the your Healey I'd look for the bolt along the top side of the
> cross member, it can get stuck along there.
>
> Alan
>
> On 10/15/10, Team.net  wrote:
> > Buy another and the lost item is sure to show up.
> > _______________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 15 20:16:00 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:16:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <731259.79548.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY147-w20D587DD7E13150BBBE9F5B8570@phx.gbl>,
	<731259.79548.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w3022F12C3B03AA7867F8DDB8580@phx.gbl>

You would?  When should I expect you over?




Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:47:09 -0700
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
To: healeys at autox.team.net; robertduquette at sympatico.ca





I would just pull the engine.  Even if that doesn't reveal where the bolt
landed, you will be guaranteed of having some leftovers upon reassembly that
you can use to affix the rad.

Rick

Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Fri, 10/15/10, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:


From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, October 15, 2010, 10:20 AM


Children?  :)  Yours or someone else's?

I have looked there.  I have this nagging feeling that I should pull the rad
out again.  All I would need is for this bolt to be wedged somewhere between
the rad and somewhere where it will do the rad in.


----------------------------------------
>
> I've lost bolts, tools and children on the Jag Mk IX... that whale has
> two or three black holes and probably some flypaper somewhere under
> the bonnet!
>
> On the your Healey I'd look for the bolt along the top side of the
> cross member, it can get stuck along there.
>
> Alan
>
> On 10/15/10, Team.net  wrote:
> > Buy another and the lost item is sure to show up.
> > _______________________________________________
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct 15 23:47:43 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:47:43 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik0NNERTz7LZ1UXe4A86tcAiiMEhTpcHroy-LO5@mail.gmail.c om>
References: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTik0NNERTz7LZ1UXe4A86tcAiiMEhTpcHroy-LO5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101015223846.01fef3c0@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Rust is the problem with this joint, not corrosion! Paint the mating 
surfaces well. I also ran caulk on the seam, feathered it out and 
finished it with paint. It's not perfectly finished and I doubt it's 
Concours either.
John

At 08:59 AM 10/15/2010 +0200, Jaap Aeckerlin wrote:
>Bob, you have to realise that electrolytic corrosion only takes place when
>the relative humidity at the joint is over 50%. Any permanent elastic mass....
>Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
>1964 BJ8 29432

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sat Oct 16 13:11:18 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:11:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Limited AH 100 Parts Run
Message-ID: <AANLkTimEO3vanWS2qjWrq9hgjMQ7DCLp80-hbxERWH0j@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Gang,

Several years ago I made up a run of 25 sets of the special bumper overrider
bolts for the 100s.  These are a special 7/16" fine thread carriage bolt
that is used to attach the "original"  bumper overriders to the 100
bumpers.  I've been asked repeatedly if I was going to make more, and so I'm
now in the process of seeing if there are enough people interested for
another run of 25-50 sets; 4 bolts per set (2 long, rear bumper and 2 short,
front bumper), complete with the proper square profile spring washer, flat
washer, and nut.

I estimate the cost at about $40.00 per set, and just like last time I'll
most likely just break even on the deal, which is why I swore I'd never do
this again... never say never.

Also, as many of are aware I took over the business of restoring AH control
heads from Vic Wright of Portland, OR three years ago.  therefore, I'm
investigating with my machinist, the possibility of making up a limited run
of the canceling rings for the non adjustable control heads (trafficators.)
A limited number of these was made several years ago out of bronze versus
aluminum, but this supply is now deleted.  Once again if I can get enough
folks to commit to these (at least 10) I will go ahead and have a limited
number of them made up.  The associated wavy washer that goes with the rings
is currently being reproduced by another enthusiast, and can be included.

I estimate the cost at about $70 for the canceling ring and another $5 for
the wavy washer.  The more I have made the cheaper they become.  The last
bronze one just sold for $85 and was used to complete a control head that I
did for a factory 100M.

I can supply photos to anyone who's interested, so let me know.

Cheers,

Curt

PS  I have several non adjustable control heads for the 3000's for sale if
anyone is interested, complete with canceling ring, wavy washer and wiring
harness.

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sat Oct 16 13:36:19 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:36:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Control Head -Trafficator Parts
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=EFf5neyqd1vLRkeG-djR8sn2E4AwvEwaz7Cu8@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Gang,

Another shameless request for parts... does anyone out there have any broken
or extra control head/trafficator parts that they would be willing to part
with?

I am currently low on parts for customer rebuilds, especially for the 100
and the 6 cylinder non-adjustable units.  I can also work a trade for
rebuilding your unit in exchange for any extra parts you might have.

Cheers,

Curt

From sshadle at gmail.com  Sat Oct 16 18:50:30 2010
From: sshadle at gmail.com (Sid Shadle)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:50:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best Tow vehicle
In-Reply-To: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
References: <9534E4F45A984537BA2CAA55A249E5F4@TRACY>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik7Pz=imb-+mB8Ov-EVyWOiqa44Z1yo8SNj9Cw5@mail.gmail.com>

I'll weigh in on this just because I've done a lot of trailering.  I have a
20' aluminum car hauler and a 16' flatbed trailer (used for transporting a
heavy old Ford 8N tractor and all its accoutrements).  I absolutely concur
with what seems to be the general consensus:  if you are planning some
serious trailering, forget the Suburban - fine for the occasional trip to
the lake with the fishing boat, but otherwise?  Stick with a 3/4 ton, diesel
powered pickup from one of the Big 3.  I feel that a fifth wheel dually rig
is overkill unless we're talking a big travel trailer, multi-horse rig or
heavy equipment transport - both my trailers are bumper pull, simple and
easy to hook up, etc.

If you (*and your neighbors*) thrill to the reverberating clack of a
powerful diesel engine, your best bet is the Dodge, no contest - everyone in
the neighborhood will know you're around.  I had a Ford F 250 diesel and put
over 200,000 mil;es on it and only had to install new injectors once, it ran
and pulled like forever.  At 230,00 miles the engine was still strong as
an ox but the tranny was gettin' real tired  I decided to try a GMC (Chevy
platform) with diesel and their Allison transmission - I just this week hit
100,000 on the clock (pullin' the 8N over Donner) and I love it!

Like David said, these diesel pickups don't even seem to know there's a
trailer back there - even through the mountains, they sure don't slow 'em
down.

One other point.  Both my diesels have been full double cabs (at my
wifemate's insistence) and they're great for short runs but you sure
wouldn't want to ride across the country back there.

Have fun and expect to spend some buckeroonies.

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 5:34 AM, Tracy Drummond <bighealey at charter.net>wrote:

> Fellow fanatics,
>
>
>
> I am shopping for a tow vehicles.  I plan to pull a 24 to 28 ft trailer.
>  So
> far I am consideing
>
>
>
> Chevy Suburban
>
> Ford E250 Van
>
> Ford F250 extra cab
>
>
>
> Any suggestions from those who pull trailers around would be helpful.
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> 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
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From rpschauss at gmail.com  Sat Oct 16 20:07:30 2010
From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss)
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:07:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w3022F12C3B03AA7867F8DDB8580@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4cba5a61.d142e60a.150c.5650@mx.google.com>

This morning, while I had my Healey up on the lift, I was checking the tire
pressures.  When I unscrewed the valve cap on the right front tire, it
slipped out of my hand.  I heard it hit the ramp near the tire, but not the
floor, but when I looked around the tire it was nowhere to be found.  I got
the drop light out and looked on the floor under the lift, but it was not
there either.  I finally gave up and moved on to the left front and, when I
happened to look down on the floor, there was the valve cap.  I have no idea
how it got there.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct 16 20:19:58 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:19:58 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <4cba5a61.d142e60a.150c.5650@mx.google.com>
References: <BAY147-w3022F12C3B03AA7867F8DDB8580@phx.gbl>,
	<4cba5a61.d142e60a.150c.5650@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w30C6D7BFB9E6D42E291F47B8590@phx.gbl>

I'm thinking that there is some strange time space continuum going on trigger
by Healey parts being dropped.



>
> This morning, while I had my Healey up on the lift, I was checking the tire
> pressures. When I unscrewed the valve cap on the right front tire, it
> slipped out of my hand. I heard it hit the ramp near the tire, but not the
> floor, but when I looked around the tire it was nowhere to be found. I got
> the drop light out and looked on the floor under the lift, but it was not
> there either. I finally gave up and moved on to the left front and, when I
> happened to look down on the floor, there was the valve cap. I have no idea
> how it got there.
>
> Peter Schauss
> 1963 BJ7
> 1980 MGB

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Oct 16 21:25:05 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:25:05 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
In-Reply-To: <4cba5a61.d142e60a.150c.5650@mx.google.com>
References: <BAY147-w3022F12C3B03AA7867F8DDB8580@phx.gbl>
	<4cba5a61.d142e60a.150c.5650@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Q-PV4imdyNt29qagdahXHcNfiCGYkY+phXwFS@mail.gmail.com>

This happens all the time in my garage.

You see, Chauncey, my in-house gremlin, regularly moves washers and
nuts around when I drop them.  He also likes tossing a spanner in the
works from time to time.  It's what I get for paying him less than
union scale.

Now if I could only do something about those garden gnomes who keep
killing my plants.



On 10/17/10, Peter Schauss <rpschauss at gmail.com> wrote:
> This morning, while I had my Healey up on the lift, I was checking the tire
> pressures.  When I unscrewed the valve cap on the right front tire, it
> slipped out of my hand.  I heard it hit the ramp near the tire, but not the
> floor, but when I looked around the tire it was nowhere to be found.  I got
> the drop light out and looked on the floor under the lift, but it was not
> there either.  I finally gave up and moved on to the left front and, when I
> happened to look down on the floor, there was the valve cap.  I have no idea
> how it got there.
>
> Peter Schauss
> 1963 BJ7
> 1980 MGB
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From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Sun Oct 17 06:27:42 2010
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:27:42 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101015223846.01fef3c0@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTik0NNERTz7LZ1UXe4A86tcAiiMEhTpcHroy-LO5@mail.gmail.com>
	<6.2.3.4.2.20101015223846.01fef3c0@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=B=K=LFH32VFfSe7cWSsNVo-c95uAHiHHAHKaP@mail.gmail.com>

John, sorry, but I have to disagree. Aluminium (sorry - aluminum) is the
weakest of the two mating materials and therefore the main problem with this
joint will be the aluminum which will suffer from electrolytic(galvanic)
corrosion. A rust film will form on the steel, but it's the aluminum that
will disappear much faster than the steel. Therefore corrosion is the
problem, not rust.
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2010/10/16 john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>

> Rust is the problem with this joint, not corrosion! Paint the mating
> surfaces well. I also ran caulk on the seam, feathered it out and finished
> it with paint. It's not perfectly finished and I doubt it's Concours either.
> John
>
> At 08:59 AM 10/15/2010 +0200, Jaap Aeckerlin wrote:
>
>> Bob, you have to realise that electrolytic corrosion only takes place when
>> the relative humidity at the joint is over 50%. Any permanent elastic
>> mass....
>> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
>> 1964 BJ8 29432
>>
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From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 17 07:30:53 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:30:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
Message-ID: <814139.21209.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

It's one reason not to retrofit a rear main seal. (grin). With the tarp and all the kitty litter on the floor, you can hear exactly where it lands and it doesn't roll.  

Greg
65BJ8

Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity. 


On Oct 16, 2010, at 11:25 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

This happens all the time in my garage.

You see, Chauncey, my in-house gremlin, regularly moves washers and
nuts around when I drop them.  He also likes tossing a spanner in the
works from time to time.  It's what I get for paying him less than
union scale.

Now if I could only do something about those garden gnomes who keep
killing my plants.



On 10/17/10, Peter Schauss <rpschauss at gmail.com> wrote:
This morning, while I had my Healey up on the lift, I was checking the tire
pressures.  When I unscrewed the valve cap on the right front tire, it
slipped out of my hand.  I heard it hit the ramp near the tire, but not the
floor, but when I looked around the tire it was nowhere to be found.  I got
the drop light out and looked on the floor under the lift, but it was not
there either.  I finally gave up and moved on to the left front and, when I
happened to look down on the floor, there was the valve cap.  I have no idea
how it got there.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Oct 17 08:18:53 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:18:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
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References: <4CB7D49E.7080005@comcast.net>
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Jaap, the word "weakest" in your response can be interpreted as meaning the
material that is structurally less strong.  Comparing aluminium/aluminum to
steel, yes, it is structurally weaker.  But what causes the
aluminium/aluminum to corrode rather than the steel is that it is higher on
the galvanic scale than steel and therefore more anodic.  When two metals
are in contact with each other in the presence of an electrolyte (like
moisture), the more anodic will corrode first.
Lead is structurally weaker than aluminum, but in an aluminum/lead joint,
the aluminum is still more anodic and will corrode first.

And "rust" is just a special term for corrosion on iron and steel.

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 Jaap Aeckerlin
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 8:28 AM
To: john spaur; Healey forum
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud

John, sorry, but I have to disagree. Aluminium (sorry - aluminum) is the
weakest of the two mating materials and therefore the main problem with this
joint will be the aluminum which will suffer from electrolytic(galvanic)
corrosion. A rust film will form on the steel, but it's the aluminum that
will disappear much faster than the steel. Therefore corrosion is the
problem, not rust.
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2010/10/16 john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>

> Rust is the problem with this joint, not corrosion! 

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct 17 08:24:55 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:24:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <1402699416.557615.1287325473096.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1838851065.557621.1287325495821.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

I was going to be pedantic (as usual) and point out that rust IS corrosion, but decided not to. 

I think John has a good point, at least in my case. When I separated the pan and the shroud there was a fairly thick layer of iron rust/corrosion on the shroud lip (the lip of the pan was still mostly there). But, I cleaned the rust off with a small sander and the aluminium underneath was in perfect condition. 


bs 

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



John, sorry, but I have to disagree. Aluminium (sorry - aluminum) is the 
weakest of the two mating materials and therefore the main problem with this 
joint will be the aluminum which will suffer from electrolytic(galvanic) 
corrosion. A rust film will form on the steel, but it's the aluminum that 
will disappear much faster than the steel. Therefore corrosion is the 
problem, not rust. 
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 
1964 BJ8 29432 

2010/10/16 john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> 

> Rust is the problem with this joint, not corrosion! Paint the mating 
> surfaces well. I also ran caulk on the seam, feathered it out and finished 
> it with paint. It's not perfectly finished and I doubt it's Concours either. 
> John 
> 
> At 08:59 AM 10/15/2010 +0200, Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: 
> 
>> Bob, you have to realise that electrolytic corrosion only takes place when 
>> the relative humidity at the joint is over 50%. Any permanent elastic 
>> mass.... 
>> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 
>> 1964 BJ8 29432 

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct 17 09:10:18 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:10:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <2046970897.558656.1287328006288.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <119586694.558724.1287328218729.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Agree on the galvanic scale stuff, so I was surprised--and delighted--that my shroud Al was perfectly intact. 

Another factor is that bare aluminium instantly forms an oxide layer when exposed to oxygen (anodizing is a form of oxidation). The oxide layer is an excellent metal protectant, so even though the Al should corrode faster than the steel, the oxide layer protects it. I suspect the aluminium parts of a Healey sat around before installation and had plenty of time to form an oxide layer (and you can bet the assemblers wouldn't bother to clean it off before attaching to the cars). Our BN2's Al flanges are in good shape as well, though I have seen pictures of cars where they are all but gone. 

This is also why Al is often welded with a TIG welder on alternating current--half of the current cycle cleans the oxide layer off the surface and the other half of the cycle does the actual welding. 


bs 

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


Jaap, the word "weakest" in your response can be interpreted as meaning the 
material that is structurally less strong. Comparing aluminium/aluminum to 
steel, yes, it is structurally weaker. But what causes the 
aluminium/aluminum to corrode rather than the steel is that it is higher on 
the galvanic scale than steel and therefore more anodic. When two metals 
are in contact with each other in the presence of an electrolyte (like 
moisture), the more anodic will corrode first. 
Lead is structurally weaker than aluminum, but in an aluminum/lead joint, 
the aluminum is still more anodic and will corrode first. 

And "rust" is just a special term for corrosion on iron and steel. 

Steve Byers 
HBJ8L/36666 
BJ8 Registry 
Havelock, NC USA 

From medlabinc at msn.com  Sun Oct 17 09:37:50 2010
From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:37:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
Message-ID: <COL109-DS21CFDA629B909EEEA3F052A2590@phx.gbl>

Is alternating current the standard with TIG welding then ?

Anyway I'm in the camp of 'lost and not found yet' items.  The spring to hood
rod attachment clip flew during installation one day.  that was 2002.  I
lamented to Norman Nock about it - not seeing which way it went - or hearing
it land or hit something - and not finding it with my light shining across the
floor.  He was patient with my story and sent me a replacement clip - along
with a copy of his Tech book.  So I've been watching for that clip ever since.
It might be in same place as the more recent missing brass nut.  Or maybe it's
in the much talked about Healey frame black hole.

Dick Matson / Bj8
Cashmere, WA



----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Spidell<mailto:bspidell at comcast.net>
To: BJ8 Healeys<mailto:sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Cc: Healey forum<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud


Agree on the galvanic scale stuff, so I was surprised--and delighted--that my
shroud Al was perfectly intact.

Another factor is that bare aluminium instantly forms an oxide layer when
exposed to oxygen (anodizing is a form of oxidation). The oxide layer is an
excellent metal protectant, so even though the Al should corrode faster than
the steel, the oxide layer protects it. I suspect the aluminium parts of a
Healey sat around before installation and had plenty of time to form an oxide
layer (and you can bet the assemblers wouldn't bother to clean it off before
attaching to the cars). Our BN2's Al flanges are in good shape as well, though
I have seen pictures of cars where they are all but gone.

This is also why Al is often welded with a TIG welder on alternating
current--half of the current cycle cleans the oxide layer off the surface and
the other half of the cycle does the actual welding.


bs

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


Jaap, the word "weakest" in your response can be interpreted as meaning the
material that is structurally less strong. Comparing aluminium/aluminum to
steel, yes, it is structurally weaker. But what causes the
aluminium/aluminum to corrode rather than the steel is that it is higher on
the galvanic scale than steel and therefore more anodic. When two metals
are in contact with each other in the presence of an electrolyte (like
moisture), the more anodic will corrode first.
Lead is structurally weaker than aluminum, but in an aluminum/lead joint,
the aluminum is still more anodic and will corrode first.

And "rust" is just a special term for corrosion on iron and steel.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct 17 09:51:33 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:51:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS21CFDA629B909EEEA3F052A2590@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <69375347.559827.1287330693233.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

re: " Is alternating current the standard with TIG welding then ?" 

Only for aluminum (AFAIK). Steel is welded with DC. 

bs 

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


Is alternating current the standard with TIG welding then ? 

Anyway I'm in the camp of 'lost and not found yet' items. The spring to hood 
rod attachment clip flew during installation one day. that was 2002. I 
lamented to Norman Nock about it - not seeing which way it went - or hearing 
it land or hit something - and not finding it with my light shining across the 
floor. He was patient with my story and sent me a replacement clip - along 
with a copy of his Tech book. So I've been watching for that clip ever since. 
It might be in same place as the more recent missing brass nut. Or maybe it's 
in the much talked about Healey frame black hole. 

Dick Matson / Bj8 
Cashmere, WA 

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Sun Oct 17 09:52:20 2010
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:52:20 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
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Steve, you're absolutely right. The only apology I can put forward is that
English/American isn't my mother tongue.(How is your Dutch? <grin>) And for
your information: in my working days I was selling high-nickel alloys - not
only selingl these but also advising on applications, choice of alloys,
welding dissimilar metals  and so on. I am therefore well aware of galvanic
scales, just used the wrong wording. And, finally, congrats on your
registrar work!
Regards,
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2010/10/17 BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>

> Jaap, the word "weakest" in your response can be interpreted as meaning the
> material that is structurally less strong.  Comparing aluminium/aluminum to
> steel, yes, it is structurally weaker.  But what causes the
> aluminium/aluminum to corrode rather than the steel is that it is higher on
> the galvanic scale than steel and therefore more anodic.  When two metals
> are in contact with each other in the presence of an electrolyte (like
> moisture), the more anodic will corrode first.
> Lead is structurally weaker than aluminum, but in an aluminum/lead joint,
> the aluminum is still more anodic and will corrode first.
>
> And "rust" is just a special term for corrosion on iron and steel.
>
> 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 Jaap Aeckerlin
> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 8:28 AM
> To: john spaur; Healey forum
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
>
> John, sorry, but I have to disagree. Aluminium (sorry - aluminum) is the
> weakest of the two mating materials and therefore the main problem with
> this
> joint will be the aluminum which will suffer from electrolytic(galvanic)
> corrosion. A rust film will form on the steel, but it's the aluminum that
> will disappear much faster than the steel. Therefore corrosion is the
> problem, not rust.
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
>
> 2010/10/16 john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
>
> > Rust is the problem with this joint, not corrosion!
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Oct 17 11:36:00 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:36:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <COL109-DS21CFDA629B909EEEA3F052A2590@phx.gbl>
References: <COL109-DS21CFDA629B909EEEA3F052A2590@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w24B50EED5E912063E138A6B8590@phx.gbl>

I lost 2 pieces and found about 4, one of which was a small brass nut.  Maybe
your nut went through that black hole and ended up on my frame.  :)

If my bolt and washer show up on one of your cars, let me know.

I drove the car today to get the rad flushing agent heated and circulating.
They didn't drop on the driveway.  Perhaps they landed somewhere on the 20
mile drive.  At any rate, they didn't appear to go through the rad so ... I'll
say goodbye to them.


> From: medlabinc at msn.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:37:50 -0700
> Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
>
> Is alternating current the standard with TIG welding then ?
>
> Anyway I'm in the camp of 'lost and not found yet' items. The spring to
hood
> rod attachment clip flew during installation one day. that was 2002. I
> lamented to Norman Nock about it - not seeing which way it went - or
hearing
> it land or hit something - and not finding it with my light shining across
the
> floor. He was patient with my story and sent me a replacement clip - along
> with a copy of his Tech book. So I've been watching for that clip ever
since.
> It might be in same place as the more recent missing brass nut. Or maybe
it's
> in the much talked about Healey frame black hole.
>
> Dick Matson / Bj8
> Cashmere, WA
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bob Spidell<mailto:bspidell at comcast.net>
> To: BJ8 Healeys<mailto:sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Cc: Healey forum<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 8:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Sun Oct 17 12:04:22 2010
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:04:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes
Message-ID: <001801cb6e25$ba833f40$2f89bdc0$@ca>

Hi List,

 

Looking for some feedback on problem.

 

I installed a new Brake Booster on my BJ8..works fine except when I take my
foot off the brake, there is a 5 or 10 second delay before the brakes
release entirely.  Seems to hangup on both the front and back brakes.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

paul

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct 17 12:46:31 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:46:31 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes
In-Reply-To: <001801cb6e25$ba833f40$2f89bdc0$@ca>
Message-ID: <1792796870.565113.1287341191694.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Need more info. 

Is it a Girling servo or one of the aftermarkets? Did you do anything to the master cylinder? Does the pedal return all the way? 

With the Girlings, the M/C pushes a slave piston in the booster that actuates an air/vacuum valve to activate the servo's main piston. If this valve doesn't release for some reason the servo could continue to apply pressure to the wheel cylinders. 

My SWAG with the available data is something wrong with the new servo (IFF you didn't mess with the M/C). 

bs 

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

Hi List, 



Looking for some feedback on problem. 



I installed a new Brake Booster on my BJ8..works fine except when I take my 
foot off the brake, there is a 5 or 10 second delay before the brakes 
release entirely. Seems to hangup on both the front and back brakes. 



Thanks for the help. 



paul 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Oct 17 12:58:11 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:58:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Phffft!
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w44B997721AD21C38F7D5B3B8590@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w44B997721AD21C38F7D5B3B8590@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w4427C060794E5A5862D78FB8590@phx.gbl>

I was watching this old 1954 movie Phffft! with Jack Lemmon and Judy Holliday
when I saw a storefront with AUSTIN in big letters.  So, I paused the movie.

Some smaller print seems to say 'Austin of England' and then there's more
small letters in a different place, but I can't read them ... the last word
seems to be 'England'.

Then after my attempts to read everything, I restarted the movie and there was
a 100 in the showroom.  He bought it.  In the driving scenes, the mirror is
missing in shots from the front and present in shots from the back.  Where do
you get a mirror like that? ;)

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 bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 17 13:36:40 2010
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:36:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Phffft!
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w4427C060794E5A5862D78FB8590@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <965404.53007.qm@web36705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

In Hollywood of course!  Made out of carton and paint.  
I'll see if I can
find one over here ;-)

Today it would be computer graphics:  Can you paint
out that mirror?  
Which involves painting/imagining what's behind there for
24 frames a second.
Of course this kind of job gets outsourced nowadays.

b.
In the
> driving scenes, the mirror is
> missing in shots from the front and
present in shots from
> the back.  Where do
> you get a mirror like that? ;)

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Oct 17 13:56:35 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:56:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes
In-Reply-To: <001801cb6e25$ba833f40$2f89bdc0$@ca>
References: <001801cb6e25$ba833f40$2f89bdc0$@ca>
Message-ID: <002901cb6e35$676893e0$3639bba0$@rr.com>

Hi, Paul -
If the vacuum piston in the canister fits too tightly, then there is too
much friction between the piston seal and the wall of the canister for the
piston return spring to push the piston back out as quickly as it should.
This can cause a delay in brake release.  The original piston seal was
leather, and it had a foam rubber packing to press it against the canister.
Rebuild kits (at one time, anyway) had a foam rubber packing piece that was
too large in diameter and thus made the seal fit too tightly.  This caused
the same problem that you're having when I rebuilt my booster, but that was
quite some time ago.  The inside of the canister was also supposed to have a
solid-film lubricant applied to reduce friction with the piston seal.
I do not know if "new" boosters have the same design as the original.

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 PG
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 2:04 PM
To: 'healeylist'
Subject: [Healeys] Brakes

Hi List,

 

Looking for some feedback on problem.

 

I installed a new Brake Booster on my BJ8..works fine except when I take my
foot off the brake, there is a 5 or 10 second delay before the brakes
release entirely.  Seems to hangup on both the front and back brakes.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

paul
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From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sun Oct 17 14:54:28 2010
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:54:28 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Best_SUV_Tow_Vehicle?=
Message-ID: <20101017205428.1407.qmail@hoster902.com>

The tow-vehicle thread came along as I was starting to think about this subject. 

I'd like to get a used tow vehicle in order to rent dual axle open trailers to take the Healey to West Coast meets and on vacation. I don't have room to own a trailer.

Am curious what the approximate weight of Healey and trailer would be and if there are any suggestions for an SUV-type vehicle. Am not really interested in a pickup because my thinking is an SUV is going to be cheaper used than a pickup. The vehicle would need to have enough power to tow over mountain passes in the western US. Am not interested in any other form of trailer-towing.


-- 
Steve Gerow
Altadena, CA
BN6

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 17 16:11:15 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:11:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Best SUV Tow Vehicle
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bT7 about 2200lbs. Bj7/8 a bit more. The trailer weight is the wild card. Im
looking at dodge 3/4 ton diesels crew cab

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 17, 2010 1:56 PM, "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
> The tow-vehicle thread came along as I was starting to think about this
subject.
>
> I'd like to get a used tow vehicle in order to rent dual axle open
trailers to take the Healey to West Coast meets and on vacation. I don't
have room to own a trailer.
>
> Am curious what the approximate weight of Healey and trailer would be and
if there are any suggestions for an SUV-type vehicle. Am not really
interested in a pickup because my thinking is an SUV is going to be cheaper
used than a pickup. The vehicle would need to have enough power to tow over
mountain passes in the western US. Am not interested in any other form of
trailer-towing.
>
>
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Altadena, CA
> BN6
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From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 17 18:42:07 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:42:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
Message-ID: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I wasn't tailgating it must have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.  For anyone from Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney. Nuff said.    

The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster on my BJ8 isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack of a functional booster isn't a factor.   

Is this locking typical or do I have work to do? 

Greg
65BJ8

Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity. 

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Oct 17 18:53:53 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:53:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002101cb6e5e$ef8cbbb0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>

Greg, 

Your brake booster needs to be working so that you could lock all 4 corners
without much effort. You have some work to do.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Greg Mandas
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 8:42 PM
To: Team Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking

On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I wasn't tailgating it
must have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.  For anyone from
Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney. Nuff said.    

The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster on my BJ8
isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack
of a functional booster isn't a factor.   

Is this locking typical or do I have work to do? 

Greg
65BJ8

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Sun Oct 17 19:14:41 2010
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:14:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>

Do you have work to do?????  Fix the booster!  Geez.....

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 Oct 17, 2010, at 8:42 PM, Greg Mandas wrote:

> On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I wasn't tailgating it must
have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.  For anyone from
Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney. Nuff said.
>
> The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster on my BJ8
isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack
of a functional booster isn't a factor.
>
> Is this locking typical or do I have work to do?
>
> Greg
> 65BJ8
>
> Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity.
> _______________________________________________
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sun Oct 17 19:43:07 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:43:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?free_stuff?=
Message-ID: <20101018014307.8798.qmail@server278.com>

i have a gas tank i took out of a bj8 that was rusty inside and kept plugging the filter.  i acid etched it and patched a small leak with fibreglass, then decided i did not want it sitting around until i found a use for it.  it needs coated on the inside to stop any more rusting.  free to first responder that will pay shipping.   hjim

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 17 20:00:46 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:00:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <844031.47882.qm@web56103.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Will fixing the booster keep the rears from locking up before the fronts or
are there balancing adjustments I need to make or is it the nature of the
beast? 

Greg 
65BJ8 - original 38K miles

--- On Sun, 10/17/10, Randy Hicks
<Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
> To: "Greg Mandas"
<gmandas at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Team Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date:
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 9:14 PM
> Do you have work to do?????  Fix
> the
booster!  Geez.....
> 
> 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 Oct 17, 2010, at 8:42 PM,
Greg Mandas wrote:
> 
> > On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the
>
brakes. A person in the on coming lane was in a hurry to
> turn left and since
I wasn't tailgating it must have
> appeared there was enough of a gap to
shoot.  For
> anyone from Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at
> RT-136,
in Stepney. Nuff said.    
> > 
> > The rear wheels locked and the fronts
didn't. The
> brake booster on my BJ8 isn't working, so the brakes are
>
functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack of a
> functional booster isn't a
factor.   
> > 
> > Is this locking typical or do I have work to do? 
> > 
> >
Greg
> > 65BJ8
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and
>
brevity. 
> > _______________________________________________
> >
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sun Oct 17 20:28:53 2010
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F Ronald Rader)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:28:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <844031.47882.qm@web56103.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>
	<844031.47882.qm@web56103.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=6o7zvPgkNx0JA=WOWi=j7toV51yH6TjJ_DObi@mail.gmail.com>

I never had the rears lock up in ten years.
on the other hand I am not sure that I ever locked up the wheels.
ron rader

On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Greg Mandas <gmandas at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Will fixing the booster keep the rears from locking up before the fronts or
> are there balancing adjustments I need to make or is it the nature of the
> beast?
>
> Greg
> 65BJ8 - original 38K miles

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct 17 20:50:56 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:50:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys] Boot pan to shroud
In-Reply-To: <1838851065.557621.1287325495821.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emer
	yville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1402699416.557615.1287325473096.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<1838851065.557621.1287325495821.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101017194501.02064510@pop.att.yahoo.com>

In my limited experience from having owned two 1962 tricarbs I have 
found that the riveted aluminum lip and aluminum boot section to be 
fine. The steel floor pans, however, were rusted though in both cars 
at the bolts for the coachman's staple and for the gas tank strap 
attachments. These were California cars so location might make a difference.

John

At 02:24 PM 10/17/2010 +0000, you wrote:
>I was going to be pedantic (as usual) and point out that rust IS 
>corrosion, but decided not to.
>
>I think John has a good point, at least in my case.  When I 
>separated the pan and the shroud there was a fairly thick layer of 
>iron rust/corrosion on the shroud lip (the lip of the pan was still 
>mostly there).  But, I cleaned the rust off with a small sander and 
>the aluminium underneath was in perfect condition.
>
>bs
>
>--------------------------------
>Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>John, sorry, but I have to disagree. Aluminium (sorry - aluminum) is the
>weakest of the two mating materials and therefore the main problem with this
>joint will be the aluminum which will suffer from electrolytic(galvanic)
>corrosion. A rust film will form on the steel, but it's the aluminum that
>will disappear much faster than the steel. Therefore corrosion is the
>problem, not rust.
>Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
>1964 BJ8 29432

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Oct 17 21:01:47 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:01:47 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <844031.47882.qm@web56103.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>
	<844031.47882.qm@web56103.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikxOJe9Wvdvn4551EFyCZg7RCM=nNwRQjbA0AGK@mail.gmail.com>

Greg -

If your rear wheels locked and your fronts didn't, I would suspect the
rubber hose connecting the main brake pipe to the axle pipe.  These hoses
typically delaminate inside, creating a check valve in the hose, and your
brakes will lock on.  Go for the Goodrich uprated SS braid hoses, best money
you'll ever spend on your brakes.

Alan

On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Greg Mandas <gmandas at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Will fixing the booster keep the rears from locking up before the fronts or
> are there balancing adjustments I need to make or is it the nature of the
> beast?
>
> Greg
> 65BJ8 - original 38K miles
>
> --- On Sun, 10/17/10, Randy Hicks
> <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
> >
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
> > To: "Greg Mandas"
> <gmandas at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: "Team Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> > Date:
> Sunday, October 17, 2010, 9:14 PM
> > Do you have work to do?????  Fix
> > the
> booster!  Geez.....
> >
> > 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 Oct 17, 2010, at 8:42 PM,
> Greg Mandas wrote:
> >
> > > On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the
> >
> brakes. A person in the on coming lane was in a hurry to
> > turn left and since
> I wasn't tailgating it must have
> > appeared there was enough of a gap to
> shoot.  For
> > anyone from Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at
> > RT-136,
> in Stepney. Nuff said.
> > >
> > > The rear wheels locked and the fronts
> didn't. The
> > brake booster on my BJ8 isn't working, so the brakes are
> >
> functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack of a
> > functional booster isn't a
> factor.
> > >
> > > Is this locking typical or do I have work to do?
> > >
> > >
> Greg
> > > 65BJ8
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and
> >
> brevity.
> > > _______________________________________________
> > >
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From healeyguy at aol.com  Mon Oct 18 00:09:19 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:09:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikxOJe9Wvdvn4551EFyCZg7RCM=nNwRQjbA0AGK@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com><844031.47882.qm@web56103.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<AANLkTikxOJe9Wvdvn4551EFyCZg7RCM=nNwRQjbA0AGK@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CD3CA222E9C8FC-1F7C-2DE20@Webmail-d124.sysops.aol.com>

Greg
 Lets think about lock up a bit. I'm assuming that your brakes did not stay
locked up when you released the pedal pressure. So...Punch the brake pedal and
cylinders move friction material into contact with drums or rotors.  A
balanced system with or without the booster slows a certain amount of mass at
a particular pressure. If the pressure only goes to one end and not the other
the friction material still does the same thing except not balanced. You push
harder and lock up the working parts.  Suspect air or bad calipers on the
front perhaps as side effect of the failed booster. However I'm tired and
could be totally wrong.
Aloha
Perry

Alan wrote:

Greg -
f your rear wheels locked and your fronts didn't, I would suspect the
ubber hose connecting the main brake pipe to the axle pipe.  These hoses
ypically delaminate inside, creating a check valve in the hose, and your
rakes will lock on.  Go for the Goodrich uprated SS braid hoses, best money
ou'll ever spend on your brakes.
Alan
Greg wrote:
n my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
coming lane was in a hurry to
urn left and since I wasn't tailgating it must have appeared there was enough
of a gap to shoot.  For
nyone from Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136 in Stepney. Nuff
said. The rear wheels locked and the fronts
idn't. The brake booster on my BJ8 isn't working, so the brakes are functional
but hard.  I'm figuring the lack of a
unctional booster isn't a factor. Is this locking typical or do I have work to
do?
reg

From magnuskarlsson at bornet.net  Mon Oct 18 00:16:58 2010
From: magnuskarlsson at bornet.net (Magnus Karlsson)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:16:58 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>

It can be very dangerous if the rear wheels lock up before the front.
Unfortunately fixing the servo won4t cure that condition.

If you assemble a Healey brake system today, correctly and with all new parts,
you will find that in most cases the rear brakes lock before the front
ones. I think that most people never actually test this and thus are not aware
of the problem. I don4t know if it was the same when the
cars were new and different materials were used in the brake pads and linings.
I have tried to make the companies supplying parts
aware of this problem but had no response. I have also mentioned the problem
on this list several times without getting much attention.

Magnus Karlsson
www.concourshealeys.com





18 okt 2010 kl. 02.42 skrev Greg Mandas:

> On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I wasn't tailgating it must
have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.  For anyone from
Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney. Nuff said.
>
> The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster on my BJ8
isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack
of a functional booster isn't a factor.
>
> Is this locking typical or do I have work to do?
>
> Greg
> 65BJ8
>
> Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity.
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Mon Oct 18 06:15:25 2010
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:15:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
Message-ID: <4CBC3A5D.8090106@comcast.net>

Magnus,
Are there any parts in particular that you feel create this problem?  Is 
it just in the friction material, so that if the correct combination 
between front and rear is used, the problem will be eliminated?
Thanks.
Charlie

Magnus Karlsson wrote:
> It can be very dangerous if the rear wheels lock up before the front.
> Unfortunately fixing the servo won4t cure that condition.
>
> If you assemble a Healey brake system today, correctly and with all new parts,
> you will find that in most cases the rear brakes lock before the front
> ones. I think that most people never actually test this and thus are not aware
> of the problem. I don4t know if it was the same when the
> cars were new and different materials were used in the brake pads and linings.
> I have tried to make the companies supplying parts
> aware of this problem but had no response. I have also mentioned the problem
> on this list several times without getting much attention.
>
> Magnus Karlsson
> www.concourshealeys.com
>
>
>
>
>
> 18 okt 2010 kl. 02.42 skrev Greg Mandas:
>
>   
>> On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
>>     
> coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I wasn't tailgating it must
> have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.  For anyone from
> Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney. Nuff said.
>   
>> The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster on my BJ8
>>     
> isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack
> of a functional booster isn't a factor.
>   
>> Is this locking typical or do I have work to do?
>>
>> Greg
>> 65BJ8
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity.
>> _______________________________________________
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Oct 18 06:44:26 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:44:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
Message-ID: <4CBC412A.1010106@comcast.net>

  Magnus,

Are you saying the newer materials used in the shoes are causing this problem?  That would mean, I guess, that the new 
shoe linings are more effective than the old (actually, TOO effective).

I've noticed in the past that one or the other rear brake would lock before the fronts (BJ8).  I put new shoes in a 
couple years ago and when I missed a turn and slammed on the brake pedal recently I got pretty even locking all around IIRC.

Presumably, then, someone with all drum brakes wouldn't have the rear-only lockup problem, and a proportioning valve 
would solve this problem?

bs



On 10/17/2010 11:16 PM, Magnus Karlsson wrote:
> It can be very dangerous if the rear wheels lock up before the front.
> Unfortunately fixing the servo won4t cure that condition.
>
> If you assemble a Healey brake system today, correctly and with all new parts,
> you will find that in most cases the rear brakes lock before the front
> ones. I think that most people never actually test this and thus are not aware
> of the problem. I don4t know if it was the same when the
> cars were new and different materials were used in the brake pads and linings.
> I have tried to make the companies supplying parts
> aware of this problem but had no response. I have also mentioned the problem
> on this list several times without getting much attention.
>
> Magnus Karlsson
> www.concourshealeys.com
>


-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Oct 18 06:46:02 2010
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:46:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] free stuff more BN1
In-Reply-To: <20101018014307.8798.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101018014307.8798.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <5EB4644E7DE3487B892AB58111CA6BE1@GregPC>

I have a largish acorn nut it has an extension that comes out of it that 
looks to be a stop or lock to hold something in place, I just looked it up 
in the Moss catalog, it is the oil pump retaining/locating nut and pin (pin, 
NLS), free to someone who wants or needs (outside USA you pay shipping).

Greg Lemon

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Oct 18 07:00:29 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:00:29 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <8CD3CA222E9C8FC-1F7C-2DE20@Webmail-d124.sysops.aol.com>
References: <E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com><844031.47882.qm@web56103.mail.re3.yahoo.com><AANLkTikxOJe9Wvdvn4551EFyCZg7RCM=nNwRQjbA0AGK@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CD3CA222E9C8FC-1F7C-2DE20@Webmail-d124.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <5A315234DB5D414F9879B877FB93836B@oscar>

I suspect the rears are over adjusted and heavily glazed and are grabbing.
You'll never know if you don't at least remove the drums..
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of healeyguy at aol.com
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 12:09 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking

Greg
 Lets think about lock up a bit. I'm assuming that your brakes did not stay
locked up when you released the pedal pressure. So...Punch the brake pedal
and
cylinders move friction material into contact with drums or rotors.  A
balanced system with or without the booster slows a certain amount of mass
at
a particular pressure. If the pressure only goes to one end and not the
other
the friction material still does the same thing except not balanced. You
push
harder and lock up the working parts.  Suspect air or bad calipers on the
front perhaps as side effect of the failed booster. However I'm tired and
could be totally wrong.
Aloha
Perry

Alan wrote:

Greg -
f your rear wheels locked and your fronts didn't, I would suspect the
ubber hose connecting the main brake pipe to the axle pipe.  These hoses
ypically delaminate inside, creating a check valve in the hose, and your
rakes will lock on.  Go for the Goodrich uprated SS braid hoses, best money
ou'll ever spend on your brakes.
Alan
Greg wrote:
n my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
coming lane was in a hurry to
urn left and since I wasn't tailgating it must have appeared there was
enough
of a gap to shoot.  For
nyone from Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136 in Stepney. Nuff
said. The rear wheels locked and the fronts
idn't. The brake booster on my BJ8 isn't working, so the brakes are
functional
but hard.  I'm figuring the lack of a
unctional booster isn't a factor. Is this locking typical or do I have work
to
do?
reg
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From warthodson at aol.com  Mon Oct 18 08:03:24 2010
From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:03:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
Message-ID: <8CD3CE45D516A16-1C98-14395@webmail-d011.sysops.aol.com>

Of course, locking the front brakes is also dangerous & not the best way to
stop in the shortest distance. When all the components are working as intended
it can be very difficult to determine weather the fronts or rears are locking
first. I have never tried to determine it on my Healey, but have tried on a
vintage race car & it required many tests with an assistant observing. Then
several more tests to adjust the brake bias to try to optimize the breaking.
On a car without a bias adjustment, I don't know of a practical way to affect
the front/rear bias. I don't believe loosing the rears will do it.
Gary Hodson





-----Original Message-----
From: Magnus Karlsson <magnuskarlsson at bornet.net>
To: Healey Lista <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 1:16 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking


It can be very dangerous if the rear wheels lock up before the front.
nfortunately fixing the servo won4t cure that condition.
If you assemble a Healey brake system today, correctly and with all new
parts,
ou will find that in most cases the rear brakes lock before the front
nes. I think that most people never actually test this and thus are not aware
f the problem. I don4t know if it was the same when the
ars were new and different materials were used in the brake pads and linings.
 have tried to make the companies supplying parts
ware of this problem but had no response. I have also mentioned the problem
n this list several times without getting much attention.
Magnus Karlsson
ww.concourshealeys.com

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Mon Oct 18 08:05:29 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:05:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] support our hobby
Message-ID: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>

I just returned form the Autumn Classic in Morgan Hill, CA, an all British
event. ( it rained constantly but we all had a good time. The ride home was 5
hours of heavy rain). We were informed this was to be the last one after 18
years. The numbers of attendees was 25% from what was needed to break even.
If we don't support these events, we will have nothing for the future and
nothing to interest the next generation about our LBC's. I don't go to win
prizes. I attend because it is a chance to see friends and meet new people
with like interests. We talk about repairs, paint and improvements, all kinds
of stuff. The wives mingle and we all enjoy the meals together. It is not the
same as the internet. We need to keep these events alive.
Richard Kahn

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 18 08:56:02 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:56:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <4CBC412A.1010106@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <307817.16587.qm@web56102.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Bob, Magnus,

Sounds like you guys are talking about asbestos. I had to deal with it when I
had my 1979 BMW 528i. (That was a great car.) When "they" outlawed it in the
USofA, the reformulated brake pads were harder so there were a lot of
squealing BMWs in the early 80's.  I believe there was a reformulation of the
rotors, making them softer to coincide. The issue was (and I'm going out on a
limb here) old rotor formula with new pad material. But, I could be and often
am FOS...

Greg

--- On Mon, 10/18/10, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, October 18, 2010, 8:44 AM
>  Magnus,
>
> Are you saying the newer materials used in the shoes are
> causing this problem?  That would mean, I guess, that
> the new shoe linings are more effective than the old
> (actually, TOO effective).
>
> I've noticed in the past that one or the other rear brake
> would lock before the fronts (BJ8).  I put new shoes in
> a couple years ago and when I missed a turn and slammed on
> the brake pedal recently I got pretty even locking all
> around IIRC.
>
> Presumably, then, someone with all drum brakes wouldn't
> have the rear-only lockup problem, and a proportioning valve
> would solve this problem?
>
> bs
>
>
>
> On 10/17/2010 11:16 PM, Magnus Karlsson wrote:
> > It can be very dangerous if the rear wheels lock up
> before the front.
> > Unfortunately fixing the servo won4t cure that
> condition.
> >
> > If you assemble a Healey brake system today, correctly
> and with all new parts,
> > you will find that in most cases the rear brakes lock
> before the front
> > ones. I think that most people never actually test
> this and thus are not aware
> > of the problem. I don4t know if it was the same when
> the
> > cars were new and different materials were used in the
> brake pads and linings.
> > I have tried to make the companies supplying parts
> > aware of this problem but had no response. I have also
> mentioned the problem
> > on this list several times without getting much
> attention.
> >
> > Magnus Karlsson
> > www.concourshealeys.com
> >
>
>
> --
> *******************************************************************
> Bob Spidell       
>    San Jose, CA       
>     bspidell at comcast.net

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 18 09:07:23 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:07:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] support our hobby
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTim57od4+Tna4YqFVy8cgHOZKSwX2dJtM0HyQ9WU@mail.gmail.com>

how long has this trend been going on with your event?  What have they done
to advertise and reach out to other car clubs? Surely, a one year downturn
did not doom this event? Our ABFM, was washed out two years ago, and vendor
count was down this year, but it still had a strong turn out of cars and
folks.
I hope the event can continue at some time soon.
They might try moving the event into San Jose......
Ira


On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 7:05 AM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>wrote:

> I just returned form the Autumn Classic in Morgan Hill, CA, an all British
> event. ( it rained constantly but we all had a good time. The ride home was
> 5
> hours of heavy rain). We were informed this was to be the last one after 18
> years. The numbers of attendees was 25% from what was needed to break even.
> If we don't support these events, we will have nothing for the future and
> nothing to interest the next generation about our LBC's. I don't go to win
> prizes. I attend because it is a chance to see friends and meet new people
> with like interests. We talk about repairs, paint and improvements, all
> kinds
> of stuff. The wives mingle and we all enjoy the meals together. It is not
> the
> same as the internet. We need to keep these events alive.
> Richard Kahn
> _______________________________________________
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IT CONSULTANTS
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     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From jkrich at gvtc.com  Mon Oct 18 09:41:39 2010
From: jkrich at gvtc.com (Jim & Karen Richmond)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:41:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Best SUV Tow Vehicle
Message-ID: <122CBFD2BD9E4731B7BB5A5F969BCF29@OwnerPC>

I have used a 2000 Chevy Tahoe to tow my 100 in a closed 16ft. Haulmark
trailer since 2002.  The tow rating for the Tahoe is 7,000 lbs.  The trailer
weighs about 2,200 lbs and the 100 about the same.  So with tools and other
stuff along for the ride, I figure I'm towing about 4,500 lbs.  The trailer
has travelled over 20,000 miles without problems.  The Tahoe had 23,000 miles
on it when purchased in 2002.  It now has 88,000, also without problems.

The biggest concern at 70 - 75 mph on level Interstate highways is remembering
that a trailer is back there.  It will slow some on steep/long hills and
mileage while towing is 10 - 12 mpg (vs. 17 without the trailer).  For more
frequent use, or a heavier load, a diesel truck would be better.  But for my
purposes the Tahoe is fine.


Steve Gerow wrote:

"I'd like to get a used tow vehicle in order to rent dual axle open trailers
to take the Healey to West Coast meets and on vacation. I don't have room to
own a trailer.

Am curious what the approximate weight of Healey and trailer would be and if
there are any suggestions for an SUV-type vehicle. Am not really interested in
a pickup because my thinking is an SUV is going to be cheaper used than a
pickup. The vehicle would need to have enough power to tow over mountain
passes in the western US. Am not interested in any other form of
trailer-towing."

Jim Richmond
BN1
AN5

From wilkmanracing at aol.com  Mon Oct 18 10:13:18 2010
From: wilkmanracing at aol.com (wilkmanracing at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:13:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Best SUV Tow Vehicle (You don't need a gas  guzzler)
In-Reply-To: <122CBFD2BD9E4731B7BB5A5F969BCF29@OwnerPC>
References: <122CBFD2BD9E4731B7BB5A5F969BCF29@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <8CD3CF6832F7094-1F4C-1536@webmail-d058.sysops.aol.com>

 Just a thought.  I have a Trailex all aluminum trailer.  It only weighs about
800 pounds.  With such a light trailer, I can tow all of my LBC cars using a
Honda Odyssey.  I don't know why anyone would want to be stuck with a gas
guzzling SUV or pickup truck just to use for occasional towing.  The key is to
buy a very light trailer that is within the towing capacity of a more fuel
efficient vehicle.  The Odyssey is dead nuts reliable, fuel efficient,
versatile, and it drives like a car.  Here's a link to the Trailex site:
http://www.trailex.com/

Bill Wilkman
BT7








-----Original Message-----
From: Jim & Karen Richmond <jkrich at gvtc.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Cc: steveg at abrazosdata.com
Sent: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 8:41 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Best SUV Tow Vehicle


I have used a 2000 Chevy Tahoe to tow my 100 in a closed 16ft. Haulmark
trailer since 2002.  The tow rating for the Tahoe is 7,000 lbs.  The trailer
weighs about 2,200 lbs and the 100 about the same.  So with tools and other
stuff along for the ride, I figure I'm towing about 4,500 lbs.  The trailer
has travelled over 20,000 miles without problems.  The Tahoe had 23,000 miles
on it when purchased in 2002.  It now has 88,000, also without problems.

The biggest concern at 70 - 75 mph on level Interstate highways is
remembering
that a trailer is back there.  It will slow some on steep/long hills and
mileage while towing is 10 - 12 mpg (vs. 17 without the trailer).  For more
frequent use, or a heavier load, a diesel truck would be better.  But for my
purposes the Tahoe is fine.


Steve Gerow wrote:

"I'd like to get a used tow vehicle in order to rent dual axle open trailers
to take the Healey to West Coast meets and on vacation. I don't have room to
own a trailer.

Am curious what the approximate weight of Healey and trailer would be and if
there are any suggestions for an SUV-type vehicle. Am not really interested
in
a pickup because my thinking is an SUV is going to be cheaper used than a
pickup. The vehicle would need to have enough power to tow over mountain
passes in the western US. Am not interested in any other form of
trailer-towing."

Jim Richmond
BN1
AN5
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From fsufan1952 at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 18 11:52:40 2010
From: fsufan1952 at yahoo.com (Don Day)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:52:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 rear seat part needed
Message-ID: <260421.98214.qm@web53803.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hi All,
    My 67BJ-8 needs a rear seat part.The rear parcel shelf that folds
out and 
over the top of the 2 rear seats has slides at either end of it that
slide into 
the side panels to keep it supported.Well those slides have a knob
that is 
screwed into the slide and the knob sticks out of the rear seat panel
when it is 
folded up.I need one knob.If anyone has one kicking around and
would part with 
it please contact me.

           Thanks Don

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct 18 11:59:56 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:59:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 rear seat part needed
In-Reply-To: <260421.98214.qm@web53803.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <260421.98214.qm@web53803.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <30BE6DA1-5B83-4C1D-9CA0-CC1E74EA7258@sbcglobal.net>

Don the knobs used to be avialable seperatly but no longer. We do  
have the complete assy available.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 18, 2010, at 10:52 AM, Don Day wrote:

> Hi All,
>     My 67BJ-8 needs a rear seat part.The rear parcel shelf that folds
> out and
> over the top of the 2 rear seats has slides at either end of it that
> slide into
> the side panels to keep it supported.Well those slides have a knob
> that is
> screwed into the slide and the knob sticks out of the rear seat panel
> when it is
> folded up.I need one knob.If anyone has one kicking around and
> would part with
> it please contact me.
>
>            Thanks Don
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Mon Oct 18 20:00:42 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:00:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=EsMGPfJGhCo3PcXvRHK_kFZ06gSKe+UzBDt-O@mail.gmail.com>

Whenever I have had a car with locking drum brakes the first thing to do is
to pull the drums and check for either leaking wheel cylinders or a leaking
axle seal.  Any contaminates on the brake shoes will make them grab and
lock.
Rick

On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM, Greg Mandas <gmandas at yahoo.com> wrote:

> On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
> coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I wasn't tailgating it
> must have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.  For anyone from
> Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney. Nuff said.
>
> The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster on my BJ8
> isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack
> of a functional booster isn't a factor.
>
> Is this locking typical or do I have work to do?
>
> Greg
> 65BJ8
>
> Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity.
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From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Mon Oct 18 20:14:47 2010
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:14:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Mounting Brackets
Message-ID: <18774AFCC6194F6DB3A9171A44937666@FRED>

I'm in the final stages of a ground up, photo documented restoration of a 1959
A H BN7.  Got a new set of side curtains from Moss, and as usual, the rear
mounting brackets are not shaped correctly.

Does anyone out there have a set of factory original BN7/BT7 side curtains?
Condition of the side curtains is not important.  I just need the pair (left &
right side) rear mounting brackets.

John Snyder

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Oct 18 20:21:45 2010
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:21:45 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] support our hobby
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3AFCFC39121A417DB4982F35BEF9C15B@GregPC>

The two shows I am most familiar with seem to be stagnating or shrinking as 
well, my local show, the Flatwater All British on the first weekend in 
October had 65 cars this year on a beautiful, not a cloud in the sky, low 70 
degree day.  There was a time when we were in the 80s for cars.  I am not 
sure about the raw numbers for the Kansas City All British, but it does not 
seem to be as big as it was when I started going in the late 80s, early 90s.

I have a number of theories for this.

1.  Some of the LBC folks are getting too darn old to get out to these 
events (if true not much we can do about it)

2.  Events have stagnated, same location format each year after a dozen 
years of going people decide the same old same old is not worth the trip. 
(Can experiment with locations, formats, different activities, but a bit of 
a crapshoot as some people will like the new, some not)

3.  There is more going on in the LBC and classic car world, year round and 
on the same weekend as the local clubs big show of the year.  I know for our 
show some regulars were halfway across the country at some MG show or 
something, KC All British usually falls on the same weekend as local vintage 
racing in Hastings, NE.  Those are just some examples, point being, I could 
be doing something LBC related for most any weekend somewhere withing a days 
drive pretty much any weekend of the summer in my somewhat rural center of 
the country location).  (Point I am trying to make is there is much more 
going on than maybe 15, 20 years ago, I would guess overall numbers of 
people participating is up, but with more events individual attendence is 
down, so not necessarily the demise of the hobby, it has just evolved).

Greg Lemon

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 18 22:38:28 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:38:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] support our hobby
In-Reply-To: <3AFCFC39121A417DB4982F35BEF9C15B@GregPC>
References: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
	<3AFCFC39121A417DB4982F35BEF9C15B@GregPC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik_9Qfn8tkWDNj+azjteEn6NYrm-dA-VAadyGn9@mail.gmail.com>

The Portland,OR ABFM draws north of 650 cars and bikes each year. we hold
the event at the Portland International Raceway. There has been 3 days of
SOVREN vintage racing going on as well. Sat is show, Sunday is auto Jumble.
 Great event, We get folks from all over the northwest.
Labor day weekend. you'll showed come.

On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 7:21 PM, Greg Lemon <glemon at neb.rr.com> wrote:

> The two shows I am most familiar with seem to be stagnating or shrinking as
> well, my local show, the Flatwater All British on the first weekend in
> October had 65 cars this year on a beautiful, not a cloud in the sky, low 70
> degree day.  There was a time when we were in the 80s for cars.  I am not
> sure about the raw numbers for the Kansas City All British, but it does not
> seem to be as big as it was when I started going in the late 80s, early 90s.
>
> I have a number of theories for this.
>
> 1.  Some of the LBC folks are getting too darn old to get out to these
> events (if true not much we can do about it)
>
> 2.  Events have stagnated, same location format each year after a dozen
> years of going people decide the same old same old is not worth the trip.
> (Can experiment with locations, formats, different activities, but a bit of
> a crapshoot as some people will like the new, some not)
>
> 3.  There is more going on in the LBC and classic car world, year round and
> on the same weekend as the local clubs big show of the year.  I know for our
> show some regulars were halfway across the country at some MG show or
> something, KC All British usually falls on the same weekend as local vintage
> racing in Hastings, NE.  Those are just some examples, point being, I could
> be doing something LBC related for most any weekend somewhere withing a days
> drive pretty much any weekend of the summer in my somewhat rural center of
> the country location).  (Point I am trying to make is there is much more
> going on than maybe 15, 20 years ago, I would guess overall numbers of
> people participating is up, but with more events individual attendence is
> down, so not necessarily the demise of the hobby, it has just evolved).
>
> Greg Lemon
>
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From ynotink at msn.com  Mon Oct 18 23:10:32 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:10:32 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W68B55092C078A58531E94A55B0@phx.gbl>

Just my theory: The disc brakes on the front require a higher pedal pressure
to lock than the drum brakes on the rear. They have no self-servo action. That
is why there is a booster. They never needed a booster on the drum brake cars.
That is probably due to the self-servo action of the dual leading edge design
of the drum brakes. I say repair the booster and test the brakes again before
you take it on the highway.
All conventional brakes will lock under heavy braking. It's more a function of
the friction between the tire and the road. It's not ideal for stopping
distance, but it is normal under the influence of adrenaline. The best
scenario is that the front brakes lock first. If the rear brakes lock up the
rear tires lose traction and the car will swap ends.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:42:07 -0700
> From: gmandas at yahoo.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
>
> On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the brakes. A person in the on
coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I wasn't tailgating it must
have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.  For anyone from
Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney. Nuff said.
>
> The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster on my BJ8
isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring the lack
of a functional booster isn't a factor.
>
> Is this locking typical or do I have work to do?
>
> Greg
> 65BJ8
>
> Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity.
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Tue Oct 19 00:19:02 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:19:02 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W68B55092C078A58531E94A55B0@phx.gbl>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<BAY144-W68B55092C078A58531E94A55B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CBD3856.2050303@chello.nl>

  In many cars the rear brakes lock first, especially in the wet. I have 
had some hairy moments in my JH with this. In the end I fitted rear 
brake cylinders with a smaller diameter to reduce brake force at the 
rear. It worked very well for me.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Oct 19 05:23:21 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:23:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] support our hobby
In-Reply-To: <3AFCFC39121A417DB4982F35BEF9C15B@GregPC>
References: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
	<3AFCFC39121A417DB4982F35BEF9C15B@GregPC>
Message-ID: <001801cb6f80$095a21f0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>

We attend a local all British car show, 3rd Sunday of September each year.
This show has been going for well over 20 years and is hosted by the
regional Toronto Triumph Club. Quantities of cars have usually ranged to
over 1000 cars.

However, two things have happened in recent years.
1. The TTC members are burning out, as this is a huge undertaking, with
Popular Car awards for each class and they have some 40 classes in all.
2. People are bringing their cars into the show field and filling the place
for just a few hours, not registering because they "aren't interested in
Popularity and won't win anything anyway". Though the event is 10 AM through
4 PM, these folks are leaving very early, often by 1 PM.

It's still a "must attend" show in this region for any British car
enthusiast, but the signs of crumbling are there.

Rich

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Tue Oct 19 06:13:20 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:13:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  support our hobby
References: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
	<3AFCFC39121A417DB4982F35BEF9C15B@GregPC>
Message-ID: <00d301cb6f87$05c92ed0$115b8c70$@verizon.net>

I don't know about LBC folks getting older. We just had our annual Brits on
the Beach show and we were up about 20 cars to approximately 140 this year
(including over a dozen big Healeys) from last year's 120. And, again, we
added members to the club who attended the show and signed up. Of the now
approximately 100 members, we get attendance of upwards of 35 at each
meeting which I believe is a pretty good percentage. As I look around the
meetings, it appears that most of the attendees are in their 40's and 50's -
certainly not old by my standards.

Venue has a lot to do with the show as the attendance has really skyrocketed
since we moved it to the beach - we take over two blocks of the main street
of a small beach community parking on both sides of the street while
pedestrians walk down the middle of the street and on sidewalks gawking at
our cars. Support of the community is great as the merchants draw business
at a time when the town is starting to scale down for the winter (the venue
is basically a historic religious summer retreat). As far as I know, the
only complaint from last year was from some merchants who were not fully
aware of the show and wanted to participate more this year. Nice problem to
have. During the show we settled on a date for next years show -- September
17, 2011 -- and work is already starting on it. While there are small shows
in the area almost weekly, most are muscle cars and other Detroit pieces of
iron. This is the only true British show in the area. You can see videos of
the last two events on the Video page of my site.


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 Greg Lemon
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:22 PM
To: Richard Kahn; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] support our hobby

The two shows I am most familiar with seem to be stagnating or shrinking as
well, my local show, the Flatwater All British on the first weekend in
October had 65 cars this year on a beautiful, not a cloud in the sky, low 70
degree day.  There was a time when we were in the 80s for cars.  I am not
sure about the raw numbers for the Kansas City All British, but it does not
seem to be as big as it was when I started going in the late 80s, early 90s.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Oct 19 06:13:58 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:13:58 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] support our hobby
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimOtjRgQMtVGaaZXJ3LYvLd23XNtcDWG=rcr8aB@mail.gmail.com>

Here's thinking a bit out of the box, but I think technology has
something to do with this.  Before we went to the shows to see the
cars, hear them, look at that rare Tucker, California Spyder or Isetta
... Or in our case the rare Tiger, Cobra 289 or Berkeley.

But now with the internet you can see and hear any and all these
things on You Tube, so going is less entertaining?

Also I notice back home that everyone is just too busy watching TV or
playing on the computer, so maybe that's part of it too.  For me, when
I get home, I can't wait to fix something on one of my cars.  I guess
I'm just a masochist.

Of course,  running these events takes fresh blood, but usually the
old guys are too reluctant to let go.

Alan

On 10/18/10, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote:
> I just returned form the Autumn Classic in Morgan Hill, CA, an all British
> event. ( it rained constantly but we all had a good time. The ride home was
> 5
> hours of heavy rain). We were informed this was to be the last one after 18
> years. The numbers of attendees was 25% from what was needed to break even.
> If we don't support these events, we will have nothing for the future and
> nothing to interest the next generation about our LBC's. I don't go to win
> prizes. I attend because it is a chance to see friends and meet new people
> with like interests. We talk about repairs, paint and improvements, all
> kinds
> of stuff. The wives mingle and we all enjoy the meals together. It is not
> the
> same as the internet. We need to keep these events alive.
> Richard Kahn
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From fsufan1952 at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 19 06:30:36 2010
From: fsufan1952 at yahoo.com (Don Day)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:30:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  BJ8 rear seat part needed
Message-ID: <791420.90667.qm@web53804.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Don Day <fsufan1952 at yahoo.com>
To:
healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 1:52:40 PM
Subject:
[Healeys] BJ8 rear seat part needed

Hi All,
    My 67BJ-8 needs a rear seat
part.The rear parcel shelf that folds
out and 
over the top of the 2 rear
seats has slides at either end of it that
slide into 
the side panels to keep
it supported.Well those slides have a knob
that is 
screwed into the slide and
the knob sticks out of the rear seat panel
when it is 
folded up.I need one
knob.If anyone has one kicking around and
would part with 
it please contact
me.

          Thanks Don
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Oct 19 06:55:11 2010
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 8:55:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  support our hobby
In-Reply-To: <00d301cb6f87$05c92ed0$115b8c70$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <20101019085511.TJMGJ.8227.root@pamxwww01-z02>

Several weeks ago I attended a Brit car show in the South East USA.  This one has been repeated for 20+ years, and I have always enjoyed it.  The guys who work so hard to set it up do a great job and we appreciate their efforts.  BUT---this year it seemed a little "dull".  Didn't seem to have as many cars and the same format felt old to me.  

I left wondering if I would go back next year or not.  

I know how difficult it is to set these things up--it is a major task.  Somewhere though, the format need to have a new element in it to keep interest---IMO.

tom

---- John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote: 

=============
I don't know about LBC folks getting older. We just had our annual Brits on

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Tue Oct 19 07:18:06 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:18:06 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
Message-ID: <4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>

Hi Magnus,
The main reason I've found for rear brakes locking is that most modern  
rear brake shoes are relined across the entire shoe.
Standard Healey shoes in the era were never relined over the entire  
metal shoe surface. NEVER.
Hence more rear braking capacity.
If we take a "perfect" Healey BJ8 braking system, from the factory...
The first wheel to lock should always be the passengers front,  
assuming driver only in the car. Because that is the least laden tyre.
That's an issue because production cars aren't race cars. More info if  
you google something like "corner weighting cars" or "corner balancing  
racecar". Or something like that.
That's why we corner weight cars, and move batteries etc in Rhd healeys.
Anyway.... Back to the issue..
The problem is that the lining is covering the entire metal shoe. The  
brake system was never designed for that much rear shoe grip.
Rear brake shoe lining size adjustment is the way that many race car  
drivers have adjusted rear brake bias long before adjustable bias  
systems came along. And still do in classes of racing that prevent the  
adjustment of things that weren't adjustable. Like we have in most  
historic race classes in Australia. It's not about buying stuff.
It just takes time.
If I get up to my mothers place soon, I'll take some pics to show  
everyone.
Conceptually. Just use a hacksaw to cut the lining to reduce the  
surface contact area, until the rear brakes no longer lock first. i.e.  
Just reduce the lining surface area!!!
Brake balance adjustment front to rear, without modern stuff, on a  
perfect reco'd Healey is all about time. Just reduce the lining area.  
It's Not about money or adding stuff.
The process:
Break really hard like your kid ran out in front of your Healey, IN A  
SAFE PLACE - well away from other people/ cars/ children. Full  
emergency brake.    Just test to see if you have rear lock up.
If you do...
Jack up and cut 1/8 in off both rear linings.
Start at the trailing edge.
Retest. Repeat.
Retest. Repeat.
Retest. Repeat.
Etc
Until it no longer locks at the rear.
In many classes of historic racing with rear drum brakes it isn't  
unusual to adjust brake bias this way for the entire first practice  
session, and carry 6 or 10 sets of rear shoes. To save time.
It's not rocket surgery.
But it is time consuming.
Chris

Sent from my iPhone

On 18/10/2010, at 5:16 PM, Magnus Karlsson <magnuskarlsson at bornet.net>  
wrote:

> It can be very dangerous if the rear wheels lock up before the front.
> Unfortunately fixing the servo won4t cure that condition.
>
> If you assemble a Healey brake system today, correctly and with all  
> new parts,
> you will find that in most cases the rear brakes lock before the front
> ones.

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Oct 19 07:28:08 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:28:08 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  support our hobby
Message-ID: <544C4D88BF8E4B09878EC596C5BE15CE@oscar>

Subject: RE: [Healeys] support our hobby

I must say that I was getting close to jaded on car shows and such, until I
attended the inaugural Santa Fe Concorso last month. 
 Rather than come one come all, it was by invitation and the selectees were
compensated for accepting the invitation. So, since I'm unlikely to travel
to Pebble beach or Amelia Island I will blast up I25 in the trusty Porsche
for the day. There was a rather steep entrance fee, but to see Bugattis,
Delaheyes, OSCA's, Masers, D,XKss, SS100 Jags, vintage Panhards to Caddys,
race cars to vintage motorcycles, Sterling Moss, Peter Egan and participants
of the Healey Challenge too... it was worth the price of admission.
 The day before the show, participants did a drive through the NM mountains
near the show, Moss too, and I went out in my healey and mixed it up with
some of the coolest machinery in the world. A blast!
 Next year the organizers are considering adding a few historically
significant bicycles as a means of completing the full circle of mechanical
ground transportation. (It was held at a plush equestrian center).
 Can't wait for next year (sept. I suppose)
dp
 
frogeye at porterscustom.com

Subject: Re: [Healeys] support our hobby

Here's thinking a bit out of the box, but I think technology has
something to do with this.  Before we went to the shows to see the
cars, hear them, look at that rare Tucker, California Spyder or Isetta
... Or in our case the rare Tiger, Cobra 289 or Berkeley.

But now with the internet you can see and hear any and all these
things on You Tube, so going is less entertaining?

Also I notice back home that everyone is just too busy watching TV or
playing on the computer, so maybe that's part of it too.  For me, when
I get home, I can't wait to fix something on one of my cars.  I guess
I'm just a masochist.
Of course,  running these events takes fresh blood, but usually the
old guys are too reluctant to let go.

Alan

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Oct 19 07:57:01 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:57:01 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] support our hobby
In-Reply-To: <00d301cb6f87$05c92ed0$115b8c70$@verizon.net>
References: <COL121-W526926B6827ED27C921897A45A0@phx.gbl>
	<3AFCFC39121A417DB4982F35BEF9C15B@GregPC>
	<00d301cb6f87$05c92ed0$115b8c70$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=aGK0phHbQ0NiFatn8b=VE28Su+baiz1RDYkhc@mail.gmail.com>

John -

I suspect the folks at Pebble Beach figured the same such idea was
good for business a long time ago.  Probably a good idea to get
businesses involved to help organize and run it all!!

Alan

On 10/19/10, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:
> I don't know about LBC folks getting older. We just had our annual Brits on
> the Beach show and we were up about 20 cars to approximately 140 this year
> (including over a dozen big Healeys) from last year's 120. And, again, we
> added members to the club who attended the show and signed up. Of the now
> approximately 100 members, we get attendance of upwards of 35 at each
> meeting which I believe is a pretty good percentage. As I look around the
> meetings, it appears that most of the attendees are in their 40's and 50's -
> certainly not old by my standards.
>
> Venue has a lot to do with the show as the attendance has really skyrocketed
> since we moved it to the beach - we take over two blocks of the main street
> of a small beach community parking on both sides of the street while
> pedestrians walk down the middle of the street and on sidewalks gawking at
> our cars. Support of the community is great as the merchants draw business
> at a time when the town is starting to scale down for the winter (the venue
> is basically a historic religious summer retreat). As far as I know, the
> only complaint from last year was from some merchants who were not fully
> aware of the show and wanted to participate more this year. Nice problem to
> have. During the show we settled on a date for next years show -- September
> 17, 2011 -- and work is already starting on it. While there are small shows
> in the area almost weekly, most are muscle cars and other Detroit pieces of
> iron. This is the only true British show in the area. You can see videos of
> the last two events on the Video page of my site.
>
>
> 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 Greg Lemon
> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:22 PM
> To: Richard Kahn; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] support our hobby
>
> The two shows I am most familiar with seem to be stagnating or shrinking as
> well, my local show, the Flatwater All British on the first weekend in
> October had 65 cars this year on a beautiful, not a cloud in the sky, low 70
> degree day.  There was a time when we were in the 80s for cars.  I am not
> sure about the raw numbers for the Kansas City All British, but it does not
> seem to be as big as it was when I started going in the late 80s, early 90s.
> _______________________________________________
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Oct 19 08:26:02 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:26:02 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of supporting our hobby ...
Message-ID: <4CBDAA7A.7080800@comcast.net>

  ... there's some good news:

*http://tinyurl.com/29w6tkn


bs
*

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From bluehealey at gmail.com  Tue Oct 19 09:27:18 2010
From: bluehealey at gmail.com (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:27:18 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
	<4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>

Brilliant!! Exactly where my thought processes were going.

On my BJ8 this problem was particularly prevalent with the rears locking up
far too easily.  I thought it was caused by weight transfer to the front
under heavy braking.  I discovered soon after that my apparently perfect
Vredestein tyres were abut 10 years old and had the consistency (and grip)
of wood!  New Michelin XAS helped, but the over braking of the rears was
still a problem.

Reducing the swept area of the shoes will reduce the efficiency, raise the
temperature, and should give a better pedal feel around the max braking
point.  I've never tried it but figured it was worth some research.

Tell me does just 1/8" off the trailing edges really make a noticeable
difference?  Would leading edge be more effective by reducing the servo
effect?

Just exploring before I get in there with the hacksaw.

Cheers.

On 19 October 2010 14:18, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Magnus,
> The main reason I've found for rear brakes locking is that most modern rear
> brake shoes are relined across the entire shoe.
> Standard Healey shoes in the era were never relined over the entire metal
> shoe surface. NEVER.
> Hence more rear braking capacity.
> <Snip>

Rear brake shoe lining size adjustment is the way that many race car drivers
have adjusted rear brake bias long before adjustable bias systems came
along. And still do in classes of racing that prevent the adjustment of
things that weren't adjustable.
<Snip>
Conceptually. Just use a hacksaw to cut the lining to reduce the surface
contact area, until the rear brakes no longer lock first. i.e. Just reduce
the lining surface area!!!
<Snip>
The process:
Break really hard like your kid ran out in front of your Healey, IN A SAFE
PLACE - well away from other people/ cars/ children. Full emergency brake.
 Just test to see if you have rear lock up.
If you do...
Jack up and cut 1/8 in off both rear linings.
Start at the trailing edge.
Retest. Repeat.
<Snip>
Until it no longer locks at the rear.
<Snip>
It's not rocket surgery. But it is time consuming.
Chris

   _________________________________________
(______________ Alan Bromfield_______________)
        (_______\____1957-BN4____/________)
                (__tinyurl.com/healeyforum _)

From jvvmusme at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 19 14:38:46 2010
From: jvvmusme at yahoo.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Jos=E9_Vicente_Vargas?=)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:38:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Michael O Brien - Tampa, Fl
In-Reply-To: <E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <702231.19516.qm@web120516.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

I am looking for Michael O brien, Tampa. he has a blue AH 100 BN1. The
pictures 
of the process of the car are great and can be found on flicker. I
would like to 
ask him a few questions, but I do not know where to get him....
If anyone knows his whereabouts :  please....let me know

Thanks,

Jose

 Josi
Vicente Vargas
Musmi


Tel. (571) 321 3740
Cel. (57) 311 288 3401
Skype:
jovivago


www.musme.net


Bogota, Colombia
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Greg Mandas <gmandas at yahoo.com>
Cc: Team Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, October 17, 2010 8:14:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear breaks
locking

Do you have work to do?????  Fix the booster!  Geez.....

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 Oct 17, 2010, at 8:42
PM, Greg Mandas wrote:

> On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the
brakes. A person in the on
coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I
wasn't tailgating it must
have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.
For anyone from
Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney.
Nuff said.
>
> The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster
on my BJ8
isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring
the lack
of a functional booster isn't a factor.
>
> Is this locking typical
or do I have work to do?
>
> Greg
> 65BJ8
>
> Sent from my iPhone so please
excuse typos and brevity.
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From rdryman1 at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 19 15:01:13 2010
From: rdryman1 at yahoo.com (Richard Dryman)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:01:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Michael O Brien - Tampa, Fl
In-Reply-To: <702231.19516.qm@web120516.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>
	<702231.19516.qm@web120516.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <531380.86969.qm@web110311.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

simple--go to whitepages.com and enter name, town, and state:


Michael J
Obrien
8125 Highwoods Palm Way
Tampa, FL 33647-1776
(813) 637-5000
Job:
Syniverse Holdings, Vice President 



________________________________
From:
Josi Vicente Vargas <jvvmusme at yahoo.com>
To: Team Healey List
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 4:38:46 PM
Subject:
[Healeys] Looking for Michael O Brien - Tampa, Fl

I am looking for Michael O
brien, Tampa. he has a blue AH 100 BN1. The
pictures

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Tue Oct 19 15:25:07 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:25:07 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
	<4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>

Hi Alan,
You'll end up taking off more than 1/8 inch off a shoe that is fully  
lined, but if you reduce the lining by small increments you won't  
stuff them up. I'll try and find some old original shoes and give you  
a closer shoe length.
Unless someone else has a spare set of old rear shoes available they  
can measure and post the answer here.
Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com


Sent from my iPhone

On 20/10/2010, at 2:27 AM, Alan Bromfield <bluehealey at gmail.com> wrote:

> Brilliant!! Exactly where my thought processes were going.
>
> On my BJ8 this problem was particularly prevalent with the rears  
> locking up far too easily.  I thought it was caused by weight  
> transfer to the front under heavy braking.  I discovered soon after  
> that my apparently perfect Vredestein tyres were abut 10 years old  
> and had the consistency (and grip) of wood!  New Michelin XAS  
> helped, but the over braking of the rears was still a problem.
>
> Reducing the swept area of the shoes will reduce the efficiency,  
> raise the temperature, and should give a better pedal feel around  
> the max braking point.  I've never tried it but figured it was worth  
> some research.
>
> Tell me does just 1/8" off the trailing edges really make a  
> noticeable difference?  Would leading edge be more effective by  
> reducing the servo effect?
>
> Just exploring before I get in there with the hacksaw.
>
> Cheers.
>
> On 19 October 2010 14:18, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com>  
> wrote:
> Hi Magnus,
> The main reason I've found for rear brakes locking is that most  
> modern rear brake shoes are relined across the entire shoe.
> Standard Healey shoes in the era were never relined over the entire  
> metal shoe surface. NEVER.
> Hence more rear braking capacity.
> <Snip>
> Rear brake shoe lining size adjustment is the way that many race car  
> drivers have adjusted rear brake bias long before adjustable bias  
> systems came along. And still do in classes of racing that prevent  
> the adjustment of things that weren't adjustable.
> <Snip>
> Conceptually. Just use a hacksaw to cut the lining to reduce the  
> surface contact area, until the rear brakes no longer lock first.  
> i.e. Just reduce the lining surface area!!!
> <Snip>
> The process:
> Break really hard like your kid ran out in front of your Healey, IN  
> A SAFE PLACE - well away from other people/ cars/ children. Full  
> emergency brake.    Just test to see if you have rear lock up.
> If you do...
> Jack up and cut 1/8 in off both rear linings.
> Start at the trailing edge.
> Retest. Repeat.
> <Snip>
> Until it no longer locks at the rear.
> <Snip>
> It's not rocket surgery. But it is time consuming.
> Chris

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 19 15:30:38 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:30:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <802799.32642.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Richard, I was there and got wet also - but had 20 mins to drive .... never
sat thru a concours under an unbrella before.

MHill is a nice venue, weather permitting/this year was a freak/today is
sunny/75 - we should try to keep it going.

I have suggested to Bill Meade:

1.  Raise the ticket price from 36 to 50 - not a big deal -  2 beers.
2.  Make it a Euro show - add Alfas etc to get to 300 cars+
3.  Brighten up the event a bit with originality and peoples choice judging -
separately.  Folks come for both.  1,2,3 regardless of numbers in class.
4.  Put on a Ladies fashion show - it is downtown with stores.
5.  Add few tents for old parts/stuff traders / bargains.

Pity to let it evaporate after 18 years....


Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 

From Editorgary at aol.com  Tue Oct 19 15:39:22 2010
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:39:22 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Autumn Classic Trends
Message-ID: <51b47.555b21fd.39ef6a0a@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/19/10 6:19:50 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> > I just returned form the Autumn Classic in Morgan Hill, CA, an all 
> British
> > event. ( it rained constantly but we all had a good time. The ride home 
> was
> > 5
> > hours of heavy rain). We were informed this was to be the last one after 
> 18
> > years. The numbers of attendees was 25% from what was needed to break 
> even.
> 
it may be worth noting that, like the erstwhile Palo Alto British Car Show, 
the Autumn Classic was the work of one (count him, one) individual who did 
all the organization, planning, publicity, announcing, award-giving, and 
credit-taking. No slight on that -- all the rest of us benefited from it for as 
long as that individual was willing to invest the time and effort for 
whatever return he personally got. 
HOWEVER, as someone once said, in triumph is sown the seeds of defeat. When 
one person runs the show, no one else is prepared to step up to the mark, 
and there's no continuity. Furthermore, when that person has decided what the 
CORRECT format is for that show, it never changes and eventually it does 
stagnate. My experience with both of the local shows is that the organizer was 
never receptive to new ideas, and tended to push people away who wanted to 
make any changes.
By contrast, continuing successes like Portland, Vancouver, and Maryland, 
have been run by rotating committees for many years, bringing fresh 
enthusiasm to the party each year, as well as new ideas that add something innovative 
each year. That's the recipe that works.
So, from among all the clubs that did participate in the Morgan Hill show, 
surely each club could delegate two people to a committee (the model that 
Portland uses) that could begin right now to lock in the venue -- it is a nice 
show in a nice area, with nice driving roads nearby -- and make plans for 
something that preserves the good stuff and adds some new stuff. 
There's no reason the show needs to die just because the organizer has 
finally burned out and the show is starting to show signs of too many years with 
the same format.
Gary

From healeyguy at aol.com  Tue Oct 19 16:02:29 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:02:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear breaks locking
In-Reply-To: <90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com><E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net><4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com><AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>
	<90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CD3DF07451D2C5-1108-30B0@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>

Chris/Alan
"Unless someone else has a spare set of old rear shoes available they
can measure and post the answer here."

I got a hundred of them but they are at home and it will be several more hours
before I get there. I'll post again later.
Aloha
Perry

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Oct 19 16:03:18 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:03:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Autumn Classic Trends
In-Reply-To: <51b47.555b21fd.39ef6a0a@aol.com>
References: <51b47.555b21fd.39ef6a0a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimR_epJXWqbGJSjfdTN0mgjV6kY3tfoP=nS2=N9@mail.gmail.com>

Well said!

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 19, 2010 2:39 PM, <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 10/19/10 6:19:50 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> > I just returned form the Autumn Classic in Morgan Hill, CA, an all
>> British
>> > event. ( it rained constantly but we all had a good time. The ride home

>> was
>> > 5
>> > hours of heavy rain). We were informed this was to be the last one
after
>> 18
>> > years. The numbers of attendees was 25% from what was needed to break
>> even.
>>
> it may be worth noting that, like the erstwhile Palo Alto British Car
Show,
> the Autumn Classic was the work of one (count him, one) individual who did

> all the organization, planning, publicity, announcing, award-giving, and
> credit-taking. No slight on that -- all the rest of us benefited from it
for as
> long as that individual was willing to invest the time and effort for
> whatever return he personally got.
> HOWEVER, as someone once said, in triumph is sown the seeds of defeat.
When
> one person runs the show, no one else is prepared to step up to the mark,
> and there's no continuity. Furthermore, when that person has decided what
the
> CORRECT format is for that show, it never changes and eventually it does
> stagnate. My experience with both of the local shows is that the organizer
was
> never receptive to new ideas, and tended to push people away who wanted to

> make any changes.
> By contrast, continuing successes like Portland, Vancouver, and Maryland,
> have been run by rotating committees for many years, bringing fresh
> enthusiasm to the party each year, as well as new ideas that add something
innovative
> each year. That's the recipe that works.
> So, from among all the clubs that did participate in the Morgan Hill show,

> surely each club could delegate two people to a committee (the model that
> Portland uses) that could begin right now to lock in the venue -- it is a
nice
> show in a nice area, with nice driving roads nearby -- and make plans for
> something that preserves the good stuff and adds some new stuff.
> There's no reason the show needs to die just because the organizer has
> finally burned out and the show is starting to show signs of too many
years with
> the same format.
> Gary
> _______________________________________________
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct 19 21:23:10 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:23:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101019202217.01fef310@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Are original rear shock links painted or unpainted?

Thank you,
John Spaur
'62 BT7

From amalin at mac.com  Tue Oct 19 23:21:56 2010
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:21:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Panhard Rod Bushing
Message-ID: <1D9A92A6-8697-4844-8861-01E6FDFBF644@mac.com>

The rubber bushing for the panhard rod on my Tricarb needs replacing.  Does
anyone know of an equivalent bushing from a local auto parts store?

Al Malin
Tricarb

From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed Oct 20 00:33:25 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:33:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brakes Locking
In-Reply-To: <8CD3DF07451D2C5-1108-30B0@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com><E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net><4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com><AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com><90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>
	<8CD3DF07451D2C5-1108-30B0@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <8CD3E37D56D81A3-1334-179F@webmail-m029.sysops.aol.com>

Chris/Alan
"Unless someone else has a spare set of old rear shoes available they
can measure and post the answer here."

The rear shoes are close to being completely covered with friction material
but only on the section of shoe that is 2.25 inches wide. The 2.25 inch metal
shoe surface is 10.875 inches long. The friction material is 10.5 inches long.
There is 0.125 inch gap on the brake adjuster end of the shoe and 0.25 inch
gap on the wheel cylinder end.  Both shoes per rear wheel are the same.
Checked a bunch of the shoes, both riveted and bonded. All basically the same.
Aloha
Perry

From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 20 01:58:08 2010
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:58:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101019202217.01fef310@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101019202217.01fef310@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W13166603AF8B197872C2E0D15C0@phx.gbl>

I believe they are always painted black, I have never seen any unpainted ones.
Perhaps someone else will confirm that.

Jean Caron

> Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:23:10 -0700
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
>
> Are original rear shock links painted or unpainted?
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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From bluehealey at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 01:59:27 2010
From: bluehealey at gmail.com (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:59:27 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brakes Locking
In-Reply-To: <8CD3E37D56D81A3-1334-179F@webmail-m029.sysops.aol.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
	<4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>
	<90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>
	<8CD3DF07451D2C5-1108-30B0@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>
	<8CD3E37D56D81A3-1334-179F@webmail-m029.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimc1QDGXstjd6J3PyhRAM9oaT=7mtyd7fx-r1JS@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Perry.
My instincts suggest that the most effective way of reducing the efficiency
of the rear brakes would be to cut back the leading edge of the leading shoe
only. That would reduce the servo effect of that shoe. The trailing shoe
doesn't appear to do much.  Have you noticed how poor drum brakes are when
reversing? That would probably be because the two leadng shoe front brakes
become trailing shoes in reverse.
It would be good to get some advice from those with experience of this mod.

Regards.

On 20 October 2010 07:33, <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:

> "The 2.25 inch metal
> shoe surface is 10.875 inches long. The friction material is 10.5 inches
> long.
> There is 0.125 inch gap on the brake adjuster end of the shoe and 0.25 inch
> gap on the wheel cylinder end.

Perry
  _________________________________________
(______________ Alan Bromfield_______________)
        (_______\____1957-BN4____/________)
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From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 06:09:44 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:09:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Michael O Brien - Tampa, Fl
In-Reply-To: <702231.19516.qm@web120516.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E3579DE5-82FB-4A1C-8A38-E9C6172D7F6D@gmail.com>
	<702231.19516.qm@web120516.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=HvUszRoBujshcsdXnDvyJLbwxGNyRrETF9JCb@mail.gmail.com>

just go to the new 2010 ahc, usa resource book and you will find him listed
in odessa, fl at 727 403-7447.
cheers,

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 3:38 PM, Josi Vicente Vargas
<jvvmusme at yahoo.com>wrote:

> I am looking for Michael O brien, Tampa. he has a blue AH 100 BN1. The
> pictures
> of the process of the car are great and can be found on flicker. I
> would like to
> ask him a few questions, but I do not know where to get him....
> If anyone knows his whereabouts :  please....let me know
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jose
>
>  Josi
> Vicente Vargas
> Musmi
>
>
> Tel. (571) 321 3740
> Cel. (57) 311 288 3401
> Skype:
> jovivago
>
>
> www.musme.net
>
>
> Bogota, Colombia
> ________________________________
> From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
> To:
> Greg Mandas <gmandas at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Team Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sun, October 17, 2010 8:14:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear breaks
> locking
>
> Do you have work to do?????  Fix the booster!  Geez.....
>
> 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 Oct 17, 2010, at 8:42
> PM, Greg Mandas wrote:
>
> > On my Sunday drive I had occasion to lock up the
> brakes. A person in the on
> coming lane was in a hurry to turn left and since I
> wasn't tailgating it must
> have appeared there was enough of a gap to shoot.
> For anyone from
> Connecticut, I was on RT-25 southbound at RT-136, in Stepney.
> Nuff said.
> >
> > The rear wheels locked and the fronts didn't. The brake booster
> on my BJ8
> isn't working, so the brakes are functional but hard.  I'm figuring
> the lack
> of a functional booster isn't a factor.
> >
> > Is this locking typical
> or do I have work to do?
> >
> > Greg
> > 65BJ8
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone so please
> excuse typos and brevity.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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rowlett, tx

From bspidell at comcast.net  Wed Oct 20 08:13:33 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:13:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Panhard Rod Bushing
In-Reply-To: <1D9A92A6-8697-4844-8861-01E6FDFBF644@mac.com>
References: <1D9A92A6-8697-4844-8861-01E6FDFBF644@mac.com>
Message-ID: <4CBEF90D.5040600@comcast.net>

  No, but we used new synthetic on our BN2 (should never need replacing):

http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=2&new=1

Tom will sell just the panhard rod bushings (I think there's 3 or 4 required).


bs


On 10/19/2010 10:21 PM, Al Malin wrote:
> The rubber bushing for the panhard rod on my Tricarb needs replacing.  Does
> anyone know of an equivalent bushing from a local auto parts store?
>
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
> _______________________________________________
>
>


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From danny.eskenazi at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 11:25:23 2010
From: danny.eskenazi at gmail.com (Danny Eskenazi)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:25:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings,

I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make my
own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
this?

Thanks,

-Danny

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 11:28:09 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:28:09 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin-sV4=EV1nWg5kOH5nCOP3Ji_=sk-X2Y271QAd@mail.gmail.com>

Get some 7/8 square stock, use an open end spanner or socket on the bar and
turn as needed

It's Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
Please excuse Typos. Sent from my Droid cellular PDA
On Oct 20, 2010 10:25 AM, "Danny Eskenazi" <danny.eskenazi at gmail.com> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping
it
> off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
> that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make
my
> own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't
have
> a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
> this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Danny
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From rpschauss at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 11:42:14 2010
From: rpschauss at gmail.com (Peter Schauss)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:42:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin-sV4=EV1nWg5kOH5nCOP3Ji_=sk-X2Y271QAd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTin-sV4=EV1nWg5kOH5nCOP3Ji_=sk-X2Y271QAd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikEyT-GwVTxsBZ8mNnLNBCjTRA-ApfJ+AOyRdxJ@mail.gmail.com>

7/8" is greater thand 1/2".  It would be an interesting trick to grind
"down" a 1/2"
extension.

I think that I always just used the 1/2" extension.  IIRC it was a
loose fit, but it worked.

- Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 1:28 PM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Get some 7/8 square stock, use an open end spanner or socket on the bar and
> turn as needed

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Oct 20 12:02:07 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:02:07 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikEyT-GwVTxsBZ8mNnLNBCjTRA-ApfJ+AOyRdxJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTin-sV4=EV1nWg5kOH5nCOP3Ji_=sk-X2Y271QAd@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikEyT-GwVTxsBZ8mNnLNBCjTRA-ApfJ+AOyRdxJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CBF2E9F.5050407@chello.nl>

Most tool manufacturers (Belzer, Hazet, Gedore, Facom, Snap-On etc 
supply a special tool for that purpose with a variety if square sizes.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Oct 20 13:27:23 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:27:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101019202217.01fef310@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101019202217.01fef310@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <004701cb708c$d2a3beb0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>

Always painted black as far as we can determine.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of john spaur
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:23 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color

Are original rear shock links painted or unpainted?

Thank you,
John Spaur
'62 BT7
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Oct 20 13:45:55 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:45:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>

These are on the market. I bought one several years go but do not remember
where. Since I almost always buy this type of thing from British Car
Specialists, I would start there.

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 Danny Eskenazi
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?

Greetings,

I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make my
own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
this?

Thanks,

-Danny

From jpayne at ThorCon.net  Wed Oct 20 13:50:48 2010
From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:50:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544D9DE2D5C1@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>

Check your local hardware store in the plumbing and hvac tools section.  I'm
using a "key" that was designed for adjusting HVAC dampers for this purpose.
There is also a similar "key" that is utilized for plumbing valves.

Jonas Payne
PBR
Cell:   (702) 358-5084


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Sims
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 12:46 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
plug?

These are on the market. I bought one several years go but do not remember
where. Since I almost always buy this type of thing from British Car
Specialists, I would start there.

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 Danny Eskenazi
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?

Greetings,

I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make my
own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
this?

Thanks,

-Danny
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From bluehealey at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 13:57:43 2010
From: bluehealey at gmail.com (Blue Healey)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:57:43 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <642C5D7AC3BE48DB8A2E24D46A8AD5F6@homea4680ad9cc>

Guys.
I think you will find it is 7/16" square and therefore a ground down 1/2"
breaker bar will do the job perfectly.
I use a 3/8" drive to 1/2" drive converter which I have ground down and it
takes up no more room in the travelling kit than a socket.
 _____________________________________________
(______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)
      (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______)
          (_________________________)
         http://tinyurl.com/healeyforum

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Danny Eskenazi
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?

Greetings,

I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make my
own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
this?

Thanks,

-Danny

From bj7ah at acanac.net  Wed Oct 20 14:02:24 2010
From: bj7ah at acanac.net (Heal;ey)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:02:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <DB7B414C2D7A4489A971270BA5EDEE52@HPLT>

I Have used an adjustable wrench as well as a 7/8 open end wrench.

                                     Bob 1963  BJ7

--------------------------------------------------
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 3:45 PM
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential drain 
plug?

> These are on the market. I bought one several years go but do not remember
> where. Since I almost always buy this type of thing from British Car
> Specialists, I would start there.
>
> 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 Danny Eskenazi
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?
>
> Greetings,
>
> I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping 
> it
> off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
> that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make 
> my
> own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't 
> have
> a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
> this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Danny
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Oct 20 14:07:48 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:07:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006201cb7092$77d8e3b0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>

Danny, 

Actually the square of the plug takes a 7/16" tool. A good fastener or
hardware supply place can sell you a bit of 7/16" square keystock. Cut a
piece a couple of inches long, smooth off the edges and use it with an open
end wrench to remove the plug.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Danny Eskenazi
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?

Greetings,

I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make my
own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
this?

Thanks,

-Danny
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From medition at verizon.net  Wed Oct 20 14:15:34 2010
From: medition at verizon.net (KENNETH MASON)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:15:34 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Differential plug
Message-ID: <COL110-W51002DFBAE01548B6935EBB15C0@phx.gbl>

I made the drain plug removal tool from a 3/8 to 1/2 inch socket adapter.
Grind the 1/2 inch male end down on the three sides away from the ball to fit
the plug recess.  You will need access to a bench grinder or equivalent.  For
about 5-bucks, Harbor Freight will sell you a complete set of these adapters.
No financial interest!

Ken Mason
BJ7 in work

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Oct 20 15:08:24 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:08:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <013f01cb709a$ef7703e0$ce650ba0$@verizon.net>

This thread spiked my curiosity and I went out to my garage and found a tool
"Blackhawk 151" Pat USA" that  will fit any female or male plug from 3/8
inches to 1 and 7/8 inches. Got it on eBay a while ago. Might keep your eyes
open for one. I have photos posted on the main page of my site for the next
day or so. Forgot I had it.  Anyone know who made this??

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 Danny Eskenazi
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?

Greetings,

I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make my
own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
this?

Thanks,

-Danny

From danny.eskenazi at gmail.com  Wed Oct 20 15:08:28 2010
From: danny.eskenazi at gmail.com (Danny Eskenazi)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:08:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <006201cb7092$77d8e3b0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<006201cb7092$77d8e3b0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin1KjhkQn1u5o4kpfcNPRbbgEJAqimzQyvbwpP1@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Rich and All,

Thanks for the many suggestions. Net result: The job is done!

Long answer: Yeah, I realized after I posted that I meant 7/16", not 7/8".
First I tried the suggestion of using a 3/8" drive, but the plug was very
tight and didn't want to budge so I gave up on that idea rather than risking
rounding off the plug. Before I saw Rich's reply, I headed down to the auto
parts store but they didn't have any special tools for drain plugs. Next I
headed to the hardware store, and asked if they had metal stock. They showed
me the square keystock, and conveniently had a piece only 2" long. No
cutting or smoothing required, and it worked like a charm.

Many Thanks,

-Danny

On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

> Danny,
>
> Actually the square of the plug takes a 7/16" tool. A good fastener or
> hardware supply place can sell you a bit of 7/16" square keystock. Cut a
> piece a couple of inches long, smooth off the edges and use it with an open
> end wrench to remove the plug.
>
> Rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:
> healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Danny Eskenazi
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?
>
> Greetings,
>
> I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
> off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
> that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make
> my
> own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
> a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
> this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Danny
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From gmandas at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 20 16:19:53 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:19:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <004701cb708c$d2a3beb0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
Message-ID: <803166.12048.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Are these the rear shock links between the level arm and the frame bracket on a BJ8?  

I removed mine and sent them up to Peter when he did my shocks. I think, believe, vaguely remember they appeared to be unpainted when I removed them (after 30 years in a barn). Peter bead blasted them and returned them unpainted, whereas he painted the shocks black.

How this helps.

Greg

--- On Wed, 10/20/10, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

> From: Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock link color
> To: "'john spaur'" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>, healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 3:27 PM
> Always painted black as far as we can
> determine.
> 
> Rich
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of john spaur
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:23 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
> 
> Are original rear shock links painted or unpainted?
> 
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7

From healey at hunterbane.com  Wed Oct 20 16:41:29 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:41:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential
 drain plug?
In-Reply-To: <013f01cb709a$ef7703e0$ce650ba0$@verizon.net>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
	<013f01cb709a$ef7703e0$ce650ba0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <3DBF6047-71F3-47C7-8F23-5726F8EFAE1A@hunterbane.com>

Here is some info from google:
http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/totw_blackhawk_151.html

On Oct 20, 2010, at 5:08 PM, John Sims wrote:

> This thread spiked my curiosity and I went out to my garage and  
> found a tool
> "Blackhawk 151" Pat USA" that  will fit any female or male plug from  
> 3/8
> inches to 1 and 7/8 inches. Got it on eBay a while ago. Might keep  
> your eyes
> open for one. I have photos posted on the main page of my site for  
> the next
> day or so. Forgot I had it.  Anyone know who made this??
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> http://www.healey6.com

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Oct 20 16:44:48 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:44:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential
 drain plug?
In-Reply-To: <3DBF6047-71F3-47C7-8F23-5726F8EFAE1A@hunterbane.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
	<013f01cb709a$ef7703e0$ce650ba0$@verizon.net>
	<3DBF6047-71F3-47C7-8F23-5726F8EFAE1A@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <014d01cb70a8$66ffae00$34ff0a00$@verizon.net>

Damnation. I guess that I had better keep this under wraps as I rarely pay
more than five bucks for this type of thing and apparently it could be
valuable.

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


-----Original Message-----
From: Olin Brimberry [mailto:healey at hunterbane.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:41 PM
To: John Sims
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential
drain plug?

Here is some info from google:
http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/totw_blackhawk_151.html

On Oct 20, 2010, at 5:08 PM, John Sims wrote:

> This thread spiked my curiosity and I went out to my garage and found
> a tool "Blackhawk 151" Pat USA" that  will fit any female or male plug
> from
> 3/8
> inches to 1 and 7/8 inches. Got it on eBay a while ago. Might keep
> your eyes open for one. I have photos posted on the main page of my
> site for the next day or so. Forgot I had it.  Anyone know who made
> this??
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> http://www.healey6.com

From mrfinespanner at earthlink.net  Wed Oct 20 19:57:07 2010
From: mrfinespanner at earthlink.net (Mr. Finespanner)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:57:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?
Message-ID: <38F3B7A1C1844C469F0CF2D95F88331F@ElComputero>

Danny,
The drain plug hole is 7/16" square, not 7/8".  A regular 3/8"
drive ratchet will turn it.
regards,
Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks


>Message: 4
>Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:25:23 -0400
>From: Danny Eskenazi <danny.eskenazi at gmail.com>
>Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
>plug?
>To: healeys at autox.team.net
>
>Message-ID:
><AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ at mail.gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Greetings,
>
>I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping it
>off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
>that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make 
>my
>own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't have
>a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
>this?
>
>Thanks,
>
>-Danny

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Wed Oct 20 17:29:52 2010
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:29:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin1KjhkQn1u5o4kpfcNPRbbgEJAqimzQyvbwpP1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAOENOEHAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Once you get the 7/16" square stock, it will fit in a 7/16" 8-point socket.
Then you can ratchet it.
Link to photo if anyone is interested.
http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/19
071/filename/CIMG3156.jpg

Cheers,
Greg

-----Original Message-----
Hi Rich and All,

Thanks for the many suggestions. Net result: The job is done!

Long answer: Yeah, I realized after I posted that I meant 7/16", not 7/8".
First I tried the suggestion of using a 3/8" drive, but the plug was very
tight and didn't want to budge so I gave up on that idea rather than risking
rounding off the plug. Before I saw Rich's reply, I headed down to the auto
parts store but they didn't have any special tools for drain plugs. Next I
headed to the hardware store, and asked if they had metal stock. They showed
me the square keystock, and conveniently had a piece only 2" long. No
cutting or smoothing required, and it worked like a charm.

Many Thanks,

-Danny

From ynotink at msn.com  Wed Oct 20 19:15:22 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:15:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brakes Locking
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimc1QDGXstjd6J3PyhRAM9oaT=7mtyd7fx-r1JS@mail.gmail.com>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>,
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>,
	<4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>,
	<90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>,
	<8CD3DF07451D2C5-1108-30B0@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>,
	<8CD3E37D56D81A3-1334-179F@webmail-m029.sysops.aol.com>,
	<AANLkTimc1QDGXstjd6J3PyhRAM9oaT=7mtyd7fx-r1JS@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W114261A798BAC4E9C54505A55D0@phx.gbl>

It may seem counterintuitive, but the opposite is true. Because the shoes are
hinged on one end it is only the leading edge of the lead shoe which actually
makes contact with the drum. No need to consider the trailing shoe since the
vector forces are all pointing in the wrong direction for self actuation. The
reason the leading edge is cut back on most applications is to optimize the
contact angle of the friction surface with the drum to establish a self
actuating or servo action. This is dependent on the point of contact and is
the result of the additive vectors formed by the angle of the shoe in relation
to its anchor point and its tangent angle with the rotating drum. A shoe with
a full length lining contacts the drum at a very shallow angle and so the
vector forces needed to establish self actuation are quite weak. When the shoe
is cut back the angle of the contact is deeper and the motion of the drum
against the friction surface tends to increase the braking force. Sorry if
this explanation isn't clear, but it has been a while since my college days
and some of the terminology has faded. The gist is that as the leading edge of
the shoe contacts the drum it will tend to be forced to pivot on its hinge.
The magnitude of that force depends on the contact angle and brake designers
tried to find the correct contact angle to provide optimal leverage thereby
decreasing braking effort. Surprisingly the dual leading edge girling brakes
were probably the optimal compromise. There are some diagrams in one of my old
ME books if anyone is interested, and if I can find it.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:59:27 +0100
> From: bluehealey at gmail.com
> To: healeyguy at aol.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Brakes Locking
>
> Thanks Perry.
> My instincts suggest that the most effective way of reducing the efficiency
> of the rear brakes would be to cut back the leading edge of the leading
shoe
> only.

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed Oct 20 19:36:18 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:36:18 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brakes Locking
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>,
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>,
	<4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>,
	<AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>,
	<90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>,
	<8CD3DF07451D2C5-1108-30B0@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>,
	<8CD3E37D56D81A3-1334-179F@webmail-m029.sysops.aol.com>,
	<AANLkTimc1QDGXstjd6J3PyhRAM9oaT=7mtyd7fx-r1JS@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY144-W114261A798BAC4E9C54505A55D0@phx.gbl> 
Message-ID: <9E9B0A9EB0294E428A75DA183D33BCDF@oscar>

Subject: RE: [Healeys] Rear Brakes Locking

About all I can say to this is that if your rear brakes are not gummed up
and locking for that reason, then you are one lucky Healey (insert any Brit
car marquee here) owner. I know about 200 owners who wished their rear
brakes did more than just add dead weight.
 I can see Chris' point on a race car, but not on a road car, let alone ones
that don't see 3000 miles a year (snipped from oil change interval thread) 
I used to change Sprite rears to Wolsey rears (nearly a bolt on) just to get
a response from the pedal.. ;~)
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
1954 BN2  1959 AN5
Porter Custom Bicycles

cars:
 www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
gallery:
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
blog: http://porterbikes.com/



It may seem counterintuitive, but the opposite is true. Because the shoes
are
hinged on one end it is only the leading edge of the lead shoe which
actually
makes contact with the drum. No need to consider the trailing shoe since the
vector forces are all pointing in the wrong direction for self actuation.
The
reason the leading edge is cut back on most applications is to optimize the
contact angle of the friction surface with the drum to establish a self
actuating or servo action. This is dependent on the point of contact and is
the result of the additive vectors formed by the angle of the shoe in
relation
to its anchor point and its tangent angle with the rotating drum. A shoe
with
a full length lining contacts the drum at a very shallow angle and so the
vector forces needed to establish self actuation are quite weak. When the
shoe
is cut back the angle of the contact is deeper and the motion of the drum
against the friction surface tends to increase the braking force. Sorry if
this explanation isn't clear, but it has been a while since my college days
and some of the terminology has faded. The gist is that as the leading edge
of
the shoe contacts the drum it will tend to be forced to pivot on its hinge.
The magnitude of that force depends on the contact angle and brake designers
tried to find the correct contact angle to provide optimal leverage thereby
decreasing braking effort. Surprisingly the dual leading edge girling brakes
were probably the optimal compromise. There are some diagrams in one of my
old
ME books if anyone is interested, and if I can find it.

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 20 23:17:18 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:17:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <004701cb708c$d2a3beb0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101019202217.01fef310@pop.att.yahoo.com>
	<004701cb708c$d2a3beb0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101020221646.0206d9e8@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Thanks Rich!
John

At 03:27 PM 10/20/2010 -0400, you wrote:
>Always painted black as far as we can determine.
>
>Rich

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 20 23:19:46 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:19:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <803166.12048.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <004701cb708c$d2a3beb0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
	<803166.12048.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101020221734.01fd41d8@pop.att.yahoo.com>

They are for a BT7 but same links I believe. When I removed mine they 
appeared to be unpainted but I am not sure. The look great bead 
blasted with new plated pins though!
John

At 03:19 PM 10/20/2010 -0700, Greg Mandas wrote:

>Are these the rear shock links between the level arm and the frame 
>bracket on a BJ8?
>....Peter bead blasted them and returned them unpainted, whereas he 
>painted the shocks black.
>Greg
>
>--- On Wed, 10/20/10, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:
> > From: Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock link color
> > To: "'john spaur'" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>, healeys at autox.team.net
> > Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 3:27 PM
> > Always painted black as far as we can
> > determine.
> > Rich

From 55healey at comcast.net  Thu Oct 21 00:19:16 2010
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:19:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
In-Reply-To: <006201cb7092$77d8e3b0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<006201cb7092$77d8e3b0$1a71a8c0@user9670a2b0c1>
Message-ID: <E8EB4D0F-1D80-457A-9FD9-4C4148B920C8@comcast.net>

I ground down an old railroad spike and used a crescent wrench, The  
3/8" to 1/2" adapter sounds much more elegant.

Ro
On Oct 20, 2010, at 1:07 PM, Rich C wrote:

> Danny,
>
> Actually the square of the plug takes a 7/16" tool. A good fastener or
> hardware supply place can sell you a bit of 7/16" square keystock.  
> Cut a
> piece a couple of inches long, smooth off the edges and use it with  
> an open
> end wrench to remove the plug.
>
> Rich
>
> Greetings,
>
> I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought  
> topping it
> off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has  
> revealed
> that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to  
> make my
> own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I  
> don't have
> a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool  
> for
> this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Danny

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Thu Oct 21 01:39:31 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:39:31 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] FW: FW: I give up: how do I remove the differential
 drain plug?
In-Reply-To: <3DBF6047-71F3-47C7-8F23-5726F8EFAE1A@hunterbane.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
	<012b01cb708f$69ca7020$3d5f5060$@verizon.net>
	<013f01cb709a$ef7703e0$ce650ba0$@verizon.net>
	<3DBF6047-71F3-47C7-8F23-5726F8EFAE1A@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <4CBFEE33.7030703@chello.nl>

Nice collectors item.
Kees Oudesluijs

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From timwarduk at aol.com  Thu Oct 21 02:53:01 2010
From: timwarduk at aol.com (Tim Ward)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:53:01 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] EuroClassic 2010
Message-ID: <001f01cb70fd$5f2d4430$1d87cc90$@com>

Hi List

 

I have updated my web site to show quite a comprehensive collection of
photos from this year's EuroClassic. If you have never been on one of these
events this will give you a flavour of what it is like. Plus there were half
a dozen circuits for the speed freaks to drive round!

 

There are a couple of videos included in the site, so please be patient if
it takes a while to load.

 

The address to visit is www.shuttermagic.co.uk 

 

I would be happy to send anyone a high resolution copy of any pic that they
want.

 

I hope you enjoy these

 

Tim

BJ8 67

Frogeye 59

 

Tim Ward

Warwick House

12 Mill Road

Kislingbury

NN7 4BB

Tel: 07855 388 751

 

www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk

www.Shuttermagic.co.uk

www.kislingburyonline.co.uk/index.php

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of image001.jpg]

From bluehealey at gmail.com  Thu Oct 21 04:15:55 2010
From: bluehealey at gmail.com (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:15:55 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brakes Locking
In-Reply-To: <BAY144-W114261A798BAC4E9C54505A55D0@phx.gbl>
References: <857194.27938.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<E8FDF85C-ECF0-4161-9B1F-AE6549CA6F55@bornet.net>
	<4E9E7D43-8DE7-4139-BB42-9AB0235444C7@gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimBYwGA-6AuFTGp+d1_DYksw7U0+qmAuZrYMyDX@mail.gmail.com>
	<90556E15-FF2A-4C6B-8FFF-185248404A97@gmail.com>
	<8CD3DF07451D2C5-1108-30B0@webmail-m044.sysops.aol.com>
	<8CD3E37D56D81A3-1334-179F@webmail-m029.sysops.aol.com>
	<AANLkTimc1QDGXstjd6J3PyhRAM9oaT=7mtyd7fx-r1JS@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY144-W114261A798BAC4E9C54505A55D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinvF7wY4pUvcFbob==2ot2kesVoZsfyc7=jR6m_@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Bill.
Now that you describe the forces that are acting, it becomes clear
why trimming the trailing edge is the way to go.  Thanks for chiming in
because my 'Smarts' was telling me that leading edge of leading shoe would
be the best way to go.  Clearly not!! That could make things worse or even
cause the brakes to grab on.  That would not be good.

Thanks.

On 21 October 2010 02:15, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:

> It may seem counterintuitive, but the opposite is true. Because the shoes
> are hinged on one end it is only the leading edge of the lead shoe which
> actually makes contact with the drum. No need to consider the trailing shoe
> since the vector forces are all pointing in the wrong direction for self
> actuation. The reason the leading edge is cut back on most applications is
> to optimize the contact angle of the friction surface with the drum to
> establish a self actuating or servo action. This is dependent on the point
> of contact and is the result of the additive vectors formed by the angle of
> the shoe in relation to its anchor point and its tangent angle with the
> rotating drum. A shoe with a full length lining contacts the drum at a very
> shallow angle and so the vector forces needed to establish self actuation
> are quite weak. When the shoe is cut back the angle of the contact is deeper
> and the motion of the drum against the friction surface tends to increase
> the braking force. Sorry if this explanation isn't clear, but it has been a
> while since my college days and some of the terminology has faded. The gist
> is that as the leading edge of the shoe contacts the drum it will tend to be
> forced to pivot on its hinge. The magnitude of that force depends on the
> contact angle and brake designers tried to find the correct contact angle to
> provide optimal leverage thereby decreasing braking effort. Surprisingly the
> dual leading edge girling brakes were probably the optimal compromise. There
> are some diagrams in one of my old ME books if anyone is interested, and if
> I can find it.
>
> Bill Lawrence
>
 _________________________________________
(______________ Alan Bromfield_______________)
        (_______\____1957-BN4____/________)
                (__tinyurl.com/healeyforum _)

From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Thu Oct 21 04:30:40 2010
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (Gilbert Gauthier)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:30:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] EuroClassic 2010
In-Reply-To: <001f01cb70fd$5f2d4430$1d87cc90$@com>
References: <001f01cb70fd$5f2d4430$1d87cc90$@com>
Message-ID: <480ACFF8-C957-4D48-A4DC-AA044C4C830D@cgocable.ca>

Very nice Tim,

A nice Healey reality show. She need respect and an apologize and you
did  it ......good Healey boy   ....Tim  :-))) . Were you running so
fast in the BJ ??

It look quite a nice trip i would like  to do that tour next year.

Thank for sharing

Gilbert

Lucky BT7

Le 10-10-21 ` 04:53, Tim Ward a icrit :

> Hi List
>
>
>
> I have updated my web site to show quite a comprehensive collection of
> photos from this year's EuroClassic. If you have never been on one
> of these
> events this will give you a flavour of what it is like. Plus there
> were half
> a dozen circuits for the speed freaks to drive round!
>
>
>
> There are a couple of videos included in the site, so please be
> patient if
> it takes a while to load.
>
>
>
> The address to visit is www.shuttermagic.co.uk
>
>
>
> I would be happy to send anyone a high resolution copy of any pic
> that they
> want.
>
>
>
> I hope you enjoy these
>
>
>
> Tim
>
> BJ8 67
>
> Frogeye 59
>
>
>
> Tim Ward
>
> Warwick House
>
> 12 Mill Road
>
> Kislingbury
>
> NN7 4BB
>
> Tel: 07855 388 751
>
>
>
> www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk
>
> www.Shuttermagic.co.uk
>
> www.kislingburyonline.co.uk/index.php
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a
> name of image001.jpg]
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From gmandas at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 21 08:40:20 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:40:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101020221734.01fd41d8@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <229411.72054.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

John,

I bought my BJ8 from the guy who stored it for 30 years.  It was his high
school car.  So I can't guarentee they are the originals in their original
state, but since the shocks were all dried out and needed rebuilding, I can
only assume ...

And they DO look great.  It's just a bit cumbersome to pull a rear wheel
everytime I want to showe them off. <VeryBigGrin>

Greg

--- On Thu, 10/21/10, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> From: john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock link color
> To: "Greg Mandas" <gmandas at yahoo.com>
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 1:19 AM
> They are for a BT7 but same links I
> believe. When I removed mine they appeared to be unpainted
> but I am not sure. The look great bead blasted with new
> plated pins though!
> John
>
> At 03:19 PM 10/20/2010 -0700, Greg Mandas wrote:
>
> > Are these the rear shock links between the level arm
> and the frame bracket on a BJ8?
> > ....Peter bead blasted them and returned them
> unpainted, whereas he painted the shocks black.
> > Greg
> >
> > --- On Wed, 10/20/10, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> wrote:
> > > From: Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock link color
> > > To: "'john spaur'" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>,
> healeys at autox.team.net
> > > Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 3:27 PM
> > > Always painted black as far as we can
> > > determine.
> > > Rich
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Oct 21 08:58:21 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:58:21 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <229411.72054.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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  << but since the shocks were all dried out and 
needed rebuilding, >>

Just didn't get around to commenting on this 
yesterday<F> !!

I recall VERY distinctly my encounter with them 
right after I became "Hortense's" Care-Giver a 
long time ago.

I found paint on them BUT a lot peeled right off & 
a fair amount still there but with curled edges.

I figured at the time, and still retain the 
thinking that they were originally painted with 
Black Oxide which DOES do as I found !!

This same sort of thing occurred with the SU Carbs 
[in our case the application was BN-1].  A few 
'parts' were supplied in Black Oxide which quickly 
disappeared as it is "designed to do".  Modern 
examples that I am aware of are the MGB & 
Spridgets' Fuel Tanks which ARE supplied in Black 
Oxide including a note which says to the effect 
the pieces are supplied with a "protective 
coating" <G>  !!!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 21 10:22:54 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:22:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Shock link color
In-Reply-To: <4CC0550D.4090509@justbrits.com>
References: <229411.72054.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<4CC0550D.4090509@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101021092145.01fff558@pop.att.yahoo.com>

Ed,

Thank you for information and the positive comments!

John

At 09:58 AM 10/21/2010 -0500, you wrote:
>  << but since the shocks were all dried out and needed rebuilding, >>
>
>Just didn't get around to commenting on this yesterday<F> !!
>
>I recall VERY distinctly my encounter with them right after I became 
>"Hortense's" Care-Giver a long time ago.
>
>I found paint on them BUT a lot peeled right off & a fair amount 
>still there but with curled edges.
>
>I figured at the time, and still retain the thinking that they were 
>originally painted with Black Oxide which DOES do as I found !!
>
>This same sort of thing occurred with the SU Carbs [in our case the 
>application was BN-1].  A few 'parts' were supplied in Black Oxide 
>which quickly disappeared as it is "designed to do".  Modern 
>examples that I am aware of are the MGB & Spridgets' Fuel Tanks 
>which ARE supplied in Black Oxide including a note which says to the 
>effect the pieces are supplied with a "protective coating" <G>  !!!
>
>Ed

From rplindsay at comcast.net  Thu Oct 21 10:26:33 2010
From: rplindsay at comcast.net (rplindsay at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:26:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] EuroClassic 2010
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Message-ID: <1329068829.136802.1287678393729.JavaMail.root@sz0167a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Beautiful!B  Thank you.

Price Lindsay
67 BJ8

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Ward" <timwarduk at aol.com>
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:53:01 AM
Subject: [Healeys] EuroClassic 2010

Hi List

B 

I have updated my web site to show quite a comprehensive collection of
photos from this year's EuroClassic. If you have never been on one of these
events this will give you a flavour of what it is like. Plus there were half
a dozen circuits for the speed freaks to drive round!

B 

There are a couple of videos included in the site, so please be patient if
it takes a while to load.

B 

The address to visit is www.shuttermagic.co.uk

B 

I would be happy to send anyone a high resolution copy of any pic that they
want.

B 

I hope you enjoy these

B 

Tim

BJ8 67

Frogeye 59

B 

Tim Ward

Warwick House

12 Mill Road

Kislingbury

NN7 4BB

Tel: 07855 388 751

B 

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www.kislingburyonline.co.uk/index.php

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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 21 10:40:23 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:40:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <72E50169-8518-47EF-9885-1E00B7E40A61@charter.net>
Message-ID: <220069.39918.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Bill, Sounds like a plan .....

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Tue, 10/19/10, Bill Meade <billmeade at charter.net> wrote:

> From: Bill Meade <billmeade at charter.net>
> Subject: Re:
> To: "Robert Blair" <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
> Cc: tahoehealey at hotmail.com, "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>, "Tracy
Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
> Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 3:00 PM
> Hi Robert,
>
> All of your suggestions are great, all they will take is a
> club to step-up to the plate and organize the event for the
> future. Plus, a number of additional volunteers to develop
> and implement  the additional activities. No small
> task.
>
> I hope British car fans will encourage their clubs to
> consider heading up this event for coming years.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill
>
> On Oct 19, 2010, at 2:30 PM, Robert Blair wrote:
>
> > Richard, I was there and got wet also - but had 20
> mins to drive .... never sat thru a concours under an
> unbrella before.
> >
> > MHill is a nice venue, weather permitting/this year
> was a freak/today is sunny/75 - we should try to keep it
> going.
> >
> > I have suggested to Bill Meade:
> >
> > 1.  Raise the ticket price from 36 to 50 - not a
> big deal -  2 beers.
> > 2.  Make it a Euro show - add Alfas etc to get to
> 300 cars+
> > 3.  Brighten up the event a bit with originality
> and peoples choice judging - separately.  Folks come
> for both.  1,2,3 regardless of numbers in class.
> > 4.  Put on a Ladies fashion show - it is downtown
> with stores.
> > 5.  Add few tents for old parts/stuff traders /
> bargains.
> >
> > Pity to let it evaporate after 18 years....
> >
> >
> > Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Thu Oct 21 10:42:41 2010
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (Tom Felts)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:42:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] EuroClassic 2010
In-Reply-To: <1329068829.136802.1287678393729.JavaMail.root@sz0167a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20101021124241.GOH64.30648.root@pamxwww06-z02>

Really injoyed the video-------but------next time (no offense intended)---maybe you can do it alone so you can let it go a little:):)


---- rplindsay at comcast.net wrote: 

=============
Beautiful!B  Thank you.

From qualitas.jack at gmail.com  Thu Oct 21 10:46:48 2010
From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:46:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Chicagoland British Car Festival not declining.
Message-ID: <AANLkTik99Rc6J=yUesE2JwUYwfaHTAvxy847S8q2fcyb@mail.gmail.com>

I am a little late because the British Car Union just held it's evaluation
meeting last night, and I wanted to get the visitor's numbers.

The British Car Union is an organization made up of volunteers from
Chicagoland British car clubs. Some clubs have more than one volunteer, some
have none. It is quite like the organization that Gary Anderson suggested.
We have only one task, and that is to put on the Chicagoland British Car
Festival. Festival, because, while there is car judging, we stress that all
cars are welcome from gold concourse winners to the next restoration
project.

Yes, registration has gone down in the last few years, the lowest being 346
cars on a rainy Sunday. 72 were day of even registrations in spite of the
rain. A good portion of owners wait be sure there will be no rain on the
day of the event. We seem to have settled down in the last few years to
around 550 cars, but that doesn't say it all. The trend is small, but
upward. We have a large number of spectators. We tried to gauge them this
last year, but the numbers are incomplete. There were at least 850
spectators, and more uncounted.. Spectators are asked for a $5.00 donation,
but it is not required. The donations are handled by the charity, and all
the money goes directly to them.

Generally we have no special entertainment, but this year we returned to
having a bag piper and Scottish dancers. We will meet again in January to
start the planning for 2011, our 25th anniversary.

Are we a success? The MG newsletter, which like most newsletters is always
in need of articles,,had not one, but two lauditory articles by members.
Last year we got an email from a happy participant. I would suggest that the
unregistered attendees are a good indication of the popularity.

BTW, last year I got a phone call from one registrant who had trouble
getting onto the field until he showed the cars manufacturers tag. His Fiat
was made in England! It won an award!

Keep up the good work. The number of cars is significant, but try to gauge
the number of folks without cars who attend.

Jack

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 21 17:43:53 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:43:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
Message-ID: <820329.97509.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Go midway down this page:

http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/716532/HBT7L_18762_Pics_before_Preser#Post716532


Anyone ever see a radio that says Austin Healey on it?


Rick



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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Oct 21 18:38:28 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:38:28 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <820329.97509.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <820329.97509.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CC0DD04.5030806@justbrits.com>

  << Anyone ever see a radio that says Austin 
Healey on it? >>

Yep but not that size/font Rick.  One I saw was 
about a 1/3 less
and differently NOT as 'square blocky" !?!

Nope, of course I don't have a pic <sigh> <G> !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3 &  DMH !!

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 21 19:12:42 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:12:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain
 plug?
References: <AANLkTi=Wg1UYaNAsd=Rm4oC81pst8PWn7HK-zof7T=NJ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001401cb7186$3a7e1950$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

I found these "square keys"  at an Ace Hardware in their misc. boxes of 
screws, nuts, bolts section.
Many different sizes and lengths.  Can be easily used with a crescent or 
open end wrench to do the job.   $1. 50 and the tool is yours.   Hope the 
7/16 is the correct size.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Danny Eskenazi" <danny.eskenazi at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:25 PM
Subject: [Healeys] I give up: how do I remove the differential drain plug?


> Greetings,
>
> I replaced the front seal in my BT7's differential and I thought topping 
> it
> off would be the easy part. Turns out not so! Some googling has revealed
> that it is a 7/8" square drive plug. The only advice I've seen is to make 
> my
> own tool by grinding down a 1/2" drive extension to fit. Well, I don't 
> have
> a grinder. Surely there's an easier way? Doesn't SOMEONE make a tool for
> this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Danny
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 21 19:41:10 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:41:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <4CC0DD04.5030806@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <882017.79977.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I've seen the BMC ones, but not AH ones.  Wonder if it was something some US
dealer cooked up?

Rick


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--- On Thu, 10/21/10, Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 8:38 PM

 << Anyone ever see a radio that says Austin Healey on it? >>

Yep but not that size/font Rick.  One I saw was about a 1/3 less
and differently NOT as 'square blocky" !?!

Nope, of course I don't have a pic <sigh> <G> !!

Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of BN-3 &  DMH !!

From dwflagg at juno.com  Thu Oct 21 20:15:29 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:15:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
Message-ID: <20101021.191631.1781.21124@mailpop01.dca.untd.com>

Rick,

It appears to be the standard Motorola AM radio fitted to most early
Healeys with the built in 5" speaker. It mounted to the heater case. The
AUSTIN HEALEY appears to have been added to the faceplate glass after the
fact, but it is, I believe, the correct radio for the car.

Doug
 
On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:43:53 -0700 (PDT) HealeyRick
<healeyrick at yahoo.com> writes:
> Go midway down this page:
> 
>
http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/716532/HBT7L
_18762_Pics_before_Preser#Post716532
> 
> 
> Anyone ever see a radio that says Austin Healey on it?
> 
> 
> Rick
> 
> 
> 
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 21 20:47:30 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:47:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <20101021.191631.1781.21124@mailpop01.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Doug,

I think it's interesting that if I was the original owner of this car, I would
call the radio a "factory" one.  In reality, who knows?  Did Motorola make a
special run for Healeys?  Did the distributor or dealer commission some
special faceplates?  All part of the fun of trying to determine what was
"original".

Rick


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--- On Thu, 10/21/10, dwflagg at juno.com <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:

From: dwflagg at juno.com <dwflagg at juno.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
To: healeyrick at yahoo.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 10:15 PM

Rick,

It appears to be the standard Motorola AM radio fitted to most early
Healeys with the built in 5" speaker. It mounted to the heater case. The
AUSTIN HEALEY appears to have been added to the faceplate glass after the
fact, but it is, I believe, the correct radio for the car.

Doug

On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:43:53 -0700 (PDT) HealeyRick
<healeyrick at yahoo.com> writes:
> Go midway down this page:
>
>
http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/716532/HBT7L
_18762_Pics_before_Preser#Post716532
>
>
> Anyone ever see a radio that says Austin Healey on it?
>
>
> Rick
>
>
>
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From healey at hunterbane.com  Thu Oct 21 21:05:12 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:05:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>

I actually have an original Motorola that came from a BJ8 and it is  
identical in knobs and in font to the numbers, but it did not have  
"AUSTIN HEALEY" on it.  I would bet that was an original US band  
Motorola radio that someone put the AH sticker on it.  Kind of like  
the windshield sunblocks with the car model typed across it.  There  
was probably an outfit making these for radio face plates (sold at JC  
WHitney) when graphics were being overdone in the 80s.

Olin
On Oct 21, 2010, at 10:47 PM, HealeyRick wrote:

> Doug,
>
> I think it's interesting that if I was the original owner of this  
> car, I would
> call the radio a "factory" one.  In reality, who knows?  Did  
> Motorola make a
> special run for Healeys?  Did the distributor or dealer commission  
> some
> special faceplates?  All part of the fun of trying to determine what  
> was
> "original".
>
> Rick

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Oct 21 21:27:24 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:27:24 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?radio?=
Message-ID: <20101022032724.30097.qmail@server278.com>

lady in our club with a bj8 has the exact same radio, but without the austin healey nameplate.  looks like some kind of decal pasted on.   hjim

From mslechta at chartermi.net  Thu Oct 21 21:37:53 2010
From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:37:53 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
Message-ID: <83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>

If the Motorola was made for the American market, how did it handle the
reverse polarity ( + earth )?  Unless you could change the polarity of the
radio or car, the whole system, including antenna would have to be
electrically isolated from the Healey.  I learned this the hard way.
Mad Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Olin Brimberry
  To: HealeyRick
  Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:05 PM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?


  I actually have an original Motorola that came from a BJ8 and it is
  identical in knobs and in font to the numbers, but it did not have
  "AUSTIN HEALEY" on it.  I would bet that was an original US band
  Motorola radio that someone put the AH sticker on it.  Kind of like
  the windshield sunblocks with the car model typed across it.  There
  was probably an outfit making these for radio face plates (sold at JC
  WHitney) when graphics were being overdone in the 80s.

  Olin
  On Oct 21, 2010, at 10:47 PM, HealeyRick wrote:

  > Doug,
  >
  > I think it's interesting that if I was the original owner of this
  > car, I would
  > call the radio a "factory" one.  In reality, who knows?  Did
  > Motorola make a
  > special run for Healeys?  Did the distributor or dealer commission
  > some
  > special faceplates?  All part of the fun of trying to determine what
  > was
  > "original".
  >
  > Rick
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From austin.healey at gmail.com  Thu Oct 21 22:41:20 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock [Healey])
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:41:20 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>

I think it's pretty well a given that the factory didn't fit radios. That
was a dealer land option.

I'm relatively lucky in that I have found, and spoken to, the original
purchaser of my BJ8, (and all previous owners).....

As a matter of fact - I've also spoken to the dealer that sold the car new!

Which is pretty amazing, isn't it? Being able to know and speak to the
actual dealer that sold your car - the actual guy that signed the sales
invoice - and the buyer - the guy that paid for, and drove your Healey
away!!

Anyway - the original owner (Richard Steil) was able to clarify that he had
a choice of radios when he ordered the car from the dealer (John Sprinzel).

Richard chose the "pushbutton" radio - you can see it here:
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_3000_pics_interior.html

And as you can see from John's invoice (under supply & fit accessories) - at
34 pounds sterling - it was nearly the same price as the leather trim & wire
wheels....

http://www.myaustinhealey.com/john-sprinzel-healey.html

So I'd agree - in this case, a dealer, via his local radio supplier -
possibly offered a "customised" solution.....

Best

Chris



On Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Mike Slechta <mslechta at chartermi.net>wrote:

> If the Motorola was made for the American market, how did it handle the
> reverse polarity ( + earth )?  Unless you could change the polarity of the
> radio or car, the whole system, including antenna would have to be
> electrically isolated from the Healey.  I learned this the hard way.
> Mad Mike
>   ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Olin Brimberry
>  To: HealeyRick
>  Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>   Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:05 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
>
>
>   I actually have an original Motorola that came from a BJ8 and it is
>  identical in knobs and in font to the numbers, but it did not have
>  "AUSTIN HEALEY" on it.  I would bet that was an original US band
>  Motorola radio that someone put the AH sticker on it.  Kind of like
>  the windshield sunblocks with the car model typed across it.  There
>  was probably an outfit making these for radio face plates (sold at JC
>  WHitney) when graphics were being overdone in the 80s.
>
>  Olin
>  On Oct 21, 2010, at 10:47 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
>
>  > Doug,
>  >
>  > I think it's interesting that if I was the original owner of this
>  > car, I would
>  > call the radio a "factory" one.  In reality, who knows?  Did
>  > Motorola make a
>  > special run for Healeys?  Did the distributor or dealer commission
>  > some
>  > special faceplates?  All part of the fun of trying to determine what
>  > was
>  > "original".
>  >
>  > Rick

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri Oct 22 00:38:13 2010
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:38:13 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <50CCFFD1B9C6424389383F7A13A03446012151452B06@HE101451.emea1.cds.t-internal.com>

Most radios for Austin-Healeys were dealer options, especially for cars
delivered to the US. When talking about factory radios, the BJ8 was fitted
with different models of Smiths Radiomobile radios for different years:

1964:	manual 	- model 62 T
		pushbutton	- model 902 T

1965-66: 	manual 	- model 62 T
		pushbutton	- model 972 T

1967: 	manual 	- model RM 72 	(not confirmed)
		pushbutton	- model RM 972 (not confirmed)

More about Smiths Radiomobile on this page
http://savoy-hill.co.uk/radiomobile.htm

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Oct 22 02:12:08 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:12:08 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <820329.97509.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <820329.97509.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CC14758.7080500@chello.nl>

Often importers/dealers took a Japanese radio and stuck on a sticker to 
make the radio look like an original item. Happened to many cars. I have 
an "original" Jensen Healey radio-8-track player where a Jensen Healey 
sticker is stuck on the aperture cover. I think that this was a typical 
USA practice.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Oct 22 02:15:23 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:15:23 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <4CC1481B.6070200@chello.nl>

Many radio's of the era had the possibility to change polarity and voltage.
Kees Oudesluijs

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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Oct 22 03:01:35 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:01:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <4CC152EF.3040905@justbrits.com>

  << If the Motorola was made for the American 
market, how did it handle the
reverse polarity ( + earth )? >>

Quite easily, Mike.  On mine and others I have 
seen there is a
small [1/2" ] 2 pin plug on rearward side of the 
unit.
One direction = - Grd. and the reversed = + Grd.

As none of the ones I have handled/seen had 
problems, I just
never felt "duty bound" <G> to open s case and 
check out,


Ed
'67 BJ-7
[Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH 
BJ 7    ]
Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com with a 
LOT of
Healey Memorabilia For Sale including a picture of 
BN-3&  DMH !!

From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Oct 22 05:07:17 2010
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:07:17 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] "Factory" (dealer-installed) radios
Message-ID: <2a57c.7fcee71b.39f2ca65@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/22/10 1:14:36 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


> > If the Motorola was made for the American market, how did it handle the
> > reverse polarity ( + earth )?  Unless you could change the polarity of
> the
> > radio or car, the whole system, including antenna would have to be
> > electrically isolated from the Healey.  I learned this the hard way.
>
IIRC, didn't the early AM radios have a neat little slide switch in the
back for polarity?
G.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Oct 22 06:13:17 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:13:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] "Factory" (dealer-installed) radios
In-Reply-To: <2a57c.7fcee71b.39f2ca65@aol.com>
References: <2a57c.7fcee71b.39f2ca65@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=qe=3hB=YwV9fvbdu7t7_Om0JLRiKOG5jBWoLx@mail.gmail.com>

Lots of foreign cars had positive ground including VWs.  In addition I
believe several haulers and trucks made by International Harvester and
Peterbuilt used positive ground as well, so the Motorolas had the
switch on the back for either grounding system.


On 10/22/10, Editorgary at aol.com <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 10/22/10 1:14:36 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> > If the Motorola was made for the American market, how did it handle the
>> > reverse polarity ( + earth )?  Unless you could change the polarity of
>> the
>> > radio or car, the whole system, including antenna would have to be
>> > electrically isolated from the Healey.  I learned this the hard way.
>>
> IIRC, didn't the early AM radios have a neat little slide switch in the
> back for polarity?
> G.
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Fri Oct 22 07:11:19 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:11:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
Message-ID: <20101022.061155.956.229480@mailpop05.dca.untd.com>

The Motorola was made as a positive ground, negative ground or reverse
polarity an was labeled as such,

Doug
 
> If the Motorola was made for the American market, how did it handle 
> the
> reverse polarity ( + earth )?  Unless you could change the polarity 
> of the
> radio or car, the whole system, including antenna would have to be
> electrically isolated from the Healey.  I learned this the hard 
> way.
> Mad Mike
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Olin Brimberry
>   To: HealeyRick
>   Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
>   Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:05 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
> 
> 
>   I actually have an original Motorola that came from a BJ8 and it 
> is
>   identical in knobs and in font to the numbers, but it did not 
> have
>   "AUSTIN HEALEY" on it.  I would bet that was an original US band
>   Motorola radio that someone put the AH sticker on it.  Kind of 
> like
>   the windshield sunblocks with the car model typed across it.  
> There
>   was probably an outfit making these for radio face plates (sold at 
> JC
>   WHitney) when graphics were being overdone in the 80s.
> 
>   Olin
>   On Oct 21, 2010, at 10:47 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
> 
>   > Doug,
>   >
>   > I think it's interesting that if I was the original owner of 
> this
>   > car, I would
>   > call the radio a "factory" one.  In reality, who knows?  Did
>   > Motorola make a
>   > special run for Healeys?  Did the distributor or dealer 
> commission
>   > some
>   > special faceplates?  All part of the fun of trying to determine 
> what
>   > was
>   > "original".
>   >
>   > Rick
>   _______________________________________________
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Oct 22 07:22:04 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:22:04 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000801cb71ec$1e96a200$5bc3e600$@rr.com>

Chris, the factory did fit radios.  BMIHT data in the BJ8 registry to date
indicates that cars with radios almost always were Personal Export Delivery
and therefore ordered specifically with radios by the first owner.  However,
there is a registry record of one car each with radios having a Destination
of Germany; Compton, California; and East Coast USA.
Radio types specified are R.70T, 72T, R.470T, R.602T, R.900T, R.902T,
R.972T, and LE.88.
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
 
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Chris Dimmock [Healey]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:41 AM
To: Mike Slechta; healey at hunterbane.com; HealeyRick; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
 
I think it's pretty well a given that the factory didn't fit radios. That
was a dealer land option.

I'm relatively lucky in that I have found, and spoken to, the original
purchaser of my BJ8, (and all previous owners).....

As a matter of fact - I've also spoken to the dealer that sold the car new!

Which is pretty amazing, isn't it? Being able to know and speak to the
actual dealer that sold your car - the actual guy that signed the sales
invoice - and the buyer - the guy that paid for, and drove your Healey
away!!

Anyway - the original owner (Richard Steil) was able to clarify that he had
a choice of radios when he ordered the car from the dealer (John Sprinzel).

Richard chose the "pushbutton" radio - you can see it here:
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_3000_pics_interior.html

And as you can see from John's invoice (under supply & fit accessories) - at
34 pounds sterling - it was nearly the same price as the leather trim & wire
wheels....

http://www.myaustinhealey.com/john-sprinzel-healey.html

So I'd agree - in this case, a dealer, via his local radio supplier -
possibly offered a "customised" solution.....

Best

Chris

From hartangus at aol.com  Fri Oct 22 09:30:28 2010
From: hartangus at aol.com (hartangus at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:30:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <8CD401530C9A25C-1A14-4469@webmail-m013.sysops.aol.com>

http://dgrmoda.it/index0314.php

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Fri Oct 22 09:34:44 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 02:34:44 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <000801cb71ec$1e96a200$5bc3e600$@rr.com>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801cb71ec$1e96a200$5bc3e600$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <019D82CD-1266-4E72-86CB-7EDFA2AE4940@gmail.com>

Yep. Ok. I'm wrong.
Geez. I probably shouldn't post stuff from my phone.
Some time i just abbreviate stuff far too much...
Ok. From my phone.....
I said
"I think it's pretty well a given that the factory didn't fit radios.  
That was a dealer land option."
I meant. I have a BJ8 - and specifically, I know it's ownership pretty  
intimately.
You are right Steve.
What I should of said was;
"Unless your factory build windscreen card says something different,  
then either:
You dont have a radio;
Or, a dealer fitted your radio.
Or some one else did, some time between it being sold and you buying it"
So I should have said
"I'd refer to the original invoice for the sale of your specific car  
for more information"
However......
I still think it's pretty amazing that at South African bought a  
Healey in England, from John Sprinzel, drove to Australia, and now I  
own it.
;-)
And both John sprinzel and Richard Steil are both still alive!
Chris

> Anyway - the original owner (Richard Steil) was able to clarify that  
> he had
> a choice of radios when he ordered the car from the dealer (John  
> Sprinzel).
>
> Richard chose the "pushbutton" radio - you can see it here:
> http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_3000_pics_interior.html
>
> And as you can see from John's invoice (under supply & fit  
> accessories) - at
> 34 pounds sterling - it was nearly the same price as the leather  
> trim & wire
> wheels....
>
> http://www.myaustinhealey.com/john-sprinzel-healey.html
>
> So I'd agree - in this case, a dealer, via his local radio supplier -
> possibly offered a "customised" solution.....

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 22 09:44:23 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:44:23 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <BAY147-w343734E2B940A17DEDA65BB85E0@phx.gbl>

Looks like someone else's email got highjacked?
( I did not go to this site, BTW. )

> To: healeys at autox.team.net; barriehaht at msn.com; sebring at btinternet.com;
vine.farm at ntlworld.com; downloads at thetechguys.com; majordomo at autox.team.net;
bn4_2porthead at hotmail.com; barriehart at msn.com; support at drivecleaner.com
> Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:30:28 -0400
> From: hartangus at aol.com
> Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
>
> http://dgrmoda.it/index0314.php

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Oct 22 11:02:15 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:02:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <019D82CD-1266-4E72-86CB-7EDFA2AE4940@gmail.com>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801cb71ec$1e96a200$5bc3e600$@rr.com>
	<019D82CD-1266-4E72-86CB-7EDFA2AE4940@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001901cb720a$e0e9cfd0$a2bd6f70$@rr.com>

Chris, I think it's amazing that anyone could buy a new Healey in England
and drive it to Australia.  I only wish it could have been me.
It's also very good that you have been able to get in touch with all
previous owners of your BJ8.  I also was able to do that, going back through
6 owners before myself, but that was in the days when anyone could get the
information from the local Department of Motor Vehicles.  Can't do that
anymore, so for BJ8s I'm trying to replace that resource by documenting the
individual ownership histories of as many cars as possible.  Most of that
information, of course, has to come from what the owners themselves know,
remember, or have documented someplace.  It would be a shame for anyone's
personal knowledge about the ownership history of their car to disappear
with them.
 
Another thought:  according to BMIHT, your car's destination from the
factory was Car Mart, Ltd., London.  Was John Sprinzel involved in Car Mart,
or perhaps did he get the car from Car Mart for Mr. Steil?
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
 
 
From: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:35 AM
To: BJ8 Healeys
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
 
Yep. Ok. I'm wrong.
Geez. I probably shouldn't post stuff from my phone.
Some time i just abbreviate stuff far too much...
Ok. From my phone.....
I said
"I think it's pretty well a given that the factory didn't fit radios. 
That was a dealer land option."
I meant. I have a BJ8 - and specifically, I know it's ownership pretty 
intimately.
You are right Steve.
What I should of said was;
"Unless your factory build windscreen card says something different, 
then either:
You dont have a radio;
Or, a dealer fitted your radio.
Or some one else did, some time between it being sold and you buying it"
So I should have said
"I'd refer to the original invoice for the sale of your specific car 
for more information"
However......
I still think it's pretty amazing that at South African bought a 
Healey in England, from John Sprinzel, drove to Australia, and now I 
own it.
;-)
And both John sprinzel and Richard Steil are both still alive!
Chris

From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Fri Oct 22 14:27:36 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:27:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AUSTIN HEALEY RADIO FOR SALE
Message-ID: <AANLkTinmnjTqkVkhZNteXP_Em1R26pTKfuzPSU0qhyjq@mail.gmail.com>

with all of the talk about Healey radios, i have a genuine BMC am only with
speaker shroud which attaches under the Smith's heater box.  has all knobs
and everything works.  $100 plus $15 shipping.  if interested, reply off
line.
cheers,
-- 
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From mslechta at chartermi.net  Fri Oct 22 18:00:38 2010
From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:00:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w343734E2B940A17DEDA65BB85E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w343734E2B940A17DEDA65BB85E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A35101DD08464CA9BD9FA014159E831D@MikesLaptop>

I did.  Canadian outfit peddling Viagra.
Mad Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robert Duquette
  To: Healeys
  Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:44 AM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject)


  Looks like someone else's email got highjacked?
  ( I did not go to this site, BTW. )

  > To: healeys at autox.team.net; barriehaht at msn.com; sebring at btinternet.com;
  vine.farm at ntlworld.com; downloads at thetechguys.com;
majordomo at autox.team.net;
  bn4_2porthead at hotmail.com; barriehart at msn.com; support at drivecleaner.com
  > Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:30:28 -0400
  > From: hartangus at aol.com
  > Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
  >
  > http://dgrmoda.it/index0314.php
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 22 18:45:27 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:45:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <A35101DD08464CA9BD9FA014159E831D@MikesLaptop>
References: <BAY147-w343734E2B940A17DEDA65BB85E0@phx.gbl>,
	<A35101DD08464CA9BD9FA014159E831D@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w4060B48EF9A2245111010DB85F0@phx.gbl>

Well, we don't need it here anyway ... ;)

When you google dgrmoda.it what gets found kinda looks like Italian.





From: mslechta at chartermi.net
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:00:38 -0500





I did.  Canadian outfit peddling Viagra.
Mad Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Duquette
To: Healeys
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject)

Looks like someone else's email got highjacked?
( I did not go to this site, BTW. )

> http://dgrmoda.it/index0314.php
_______________________________________________

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Fri Oct 22 18:54:51 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:54:51 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
In-Reply-To: <001901cb720a$e0e9cfd0$a2bd6f70$@rr.com>
References: <228834.34450.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<677015C1-078F-4502-BE34-DEA5A0F033D4@hunterbane.com>
	<83B42A19EBBB495ABB8A22D9FAB515A0@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=b5HxPZ+3GcVmJjMH_Lw15ubdXRNF5ThD+px7g@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801cb71ec$1e96a200$5bc3e600$@rr.com>
	<019D82CD-1266-4E72-86CB-7EDFA2AE4940@gmail.com>
	<001901cb720a$e0e9cfd0$a2bd6f70$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <DAD3FEEC-6454-4CE1-AF22-5FE493170923@gmail.com>

Hi Steve,
BMC sold cars to distributors.
Distributors sold cars to Dealers
The DHMCo was regarded as a distributor because of their relationship  
with eg 100Ms and US bases sales.
So Car Mart was a distributor; John Sprinzel Racing was a dealership.

John Sprinzel described the supply chain here. http://www.myaustinhealey.com/john-sprinzel-healey.html

In most cases, BMC had no idea who the actual dealer was who sold the  
car. They only knew the distributor, and that's the name on the  
heritage certificate.
The same supply chain still exists today for e.g many consumer goods
Factory -> distributor -> dealer -> consumer.
Best
Chris

Sent from my iPhone

On 23/10/2010, at 4:02 AM, "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:


> Another thought:  according to BMIHT, your car's destination from the
> factory was Car Mart, Ltd., London.  Was John Sprinzel involved in  
> Car Mart,
> or perhaps did he get the car from Car Mart for Mr. Steil?
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA

From fietts02 at aol.com  Sat Oct 23 09:05:30 2010
From: fietts02 at aol.com (fietts02 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:05:30 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture
Message-ID: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>

I have researched the archives and have found deep discussion on the use  
and mixture of coolant vs water vs distilled water etc. I recently purchased 
a  bottle of Wetter Water and curious as to the most effective usage of the 
product  as it relates to mixture. Should it be used with just water mixed 
with the  product? It is better used with a mixture of antifreeze, water and 
the product  and if so what ratio? Should I consider  distilled water and 
the product  only? . I would assume climate plays a big part and I live in the 
southeast  where we rarely get below freezing but it does occasionally 
happen but not  often.
 
What success have listers had using the product.
 
 
Ken

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Oct 23 09:52:28 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:52:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture
In-Reply-To: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
References: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4CC304BC.8090805@comcast.net>

re: "What success have listers had using the product."

Negligible (and probably mostly due to placebo effect, but I use it anyway).


re: "Should I consider distilled water and the product only?"

This is a religious topic that was thrashed recently (check the archives).  If your tap water is not terribly hard it's 
probably OK to use it, but a lot of automotive pundits--and some owners' manuals--recommend distilled.  I use distilled.

Water only is the most effective coolant, but you need a rust inhibitor and lubricant for the pump seal and WW provides 
that.  If I lived in the SE, I'd use a token amount of antifreeze--say, a half-gallon--distilled water and WW just for 
the heck of it.  Professor Murphy dictates that if you use water only then the next day you will get an unprecedented 
cold snap in Atlanta.


bs


On 10/23/2010 8:05 AM, fietts02 at aol.com wrote:
> I have researched the archives and have found deep discussion on the use
> and mixture of coolant vs water vs distilled water etc. I recently purchased
> a  bottle of Wetter Water and curious as to the most effective usage of the
> product  as it relates to mixture. Should it be used with just water mixed
> with the  product? It is better used with a mixture of antifreeze, water and
> the product  and if so what ratio? Should I consider  distilled water and
> the product  only? . I would assume climate plays a big part and I live in the
> southeast  where we rarely get below freezing but it does occasionally
> happen but not  often.
>
> What success have listers had using the product.
>
>
> Ken
> _______________________________________________
>
>


-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From jobu53 at hotmail.com  Sat Oct 23 10:02:36 2010
From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan S)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:02:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture
In-Reply-To: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
References: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU144-W309CDC3F600EBE7E5E8D1DB5F0@phx.gbl>

I use 70% distilled water, 30% antifreeze. I tried Wetter Water once with no
noticable difference. Of course I'm in Phoenix and not much helps. I
eventually had my radiator recored and that made a huge difference.

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 hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sat Oct 23 10:12:09 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:12:09 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture
In-Reply-To: <4CC304BC.8090805@comcast.net>
References: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com> <4CC304BC.8090805@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0a4201cb72cd$0c5bdc40$251394c0$@net>

http://www.amazon.com/ANTI-RUST-WATER-PUMP-LUBE-OZ/dp/B000UH4Z8G

Here is a product you can use if there is no risk of freezing. I use it when
installing a rebuilt engine because I hate cleaning up slimy antifreeze, if
there are any leaks. When everything is tight I drain and install antifreeze
at 50% (Minnesota) Keep drained coolant for next time.
Herb Miller  

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 10:52 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture

re: "What success have listers had using the product."

Negligible (and probably mostly due to placebo effect, but I use it anyway).


re: "Should I consider distilled water and the product only?"

This is a religious topic that was thrashed recently (check the archives).
If your tap water is not terribly hard it's 
probably OK to use it, but a lot of automotive pundits--and some owners'
manuals--recommend distilled.  I use distilled.

Water only is the most effective coolant, but you need a rust inhibitor and
lubricant for the pump seal and WW provides 
that.  If I lived in the SE, I'd use a token amount of antifreeze--say, a
half-gallon--distilled water and WW just for 
the heck of it.  Professor Murphy dictates that if you use water only then
the next day you will get an unprecedented 
cold snap in Atlanta.


bs


On 10/23/2010 8:05 AM, fietts02 at aol.com wrote:
> I have researched the archives and have found deep discussion on the use
> and mixture of coolant vs water vs distilled water etc. I recently
purchased
> a  bottle of Wetter Water and curious as to the most effective usage of
the
> product  as it relates to mixture. Should it be used with just water mixed
> with the  product? It is better used with a mixture of antifreeze, water
and
> the product  and if so what ratio? Should I consider  distilled water and
> the product  only? . I would assume climate plays a big part and I live in
the
> southeast  where we rarely get below freezing but it does occasionally
> happen but not  often.
>
> What success have listers had using the product.
>
>
> Ken
> _______________________________________________
>
>


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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct 23 10:14:22 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:14:22 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture
In-Reply-To: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
References: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4CC309DE.4060205@chello.nl>

Whatever mixture you are going to use, use demineralized/distilled water.
I prefer to use premixed coolant that will protect my engine to about 
-30:C and protect against corrosion of aluminium combined with iron, 
although the temperature over here rarely drops below -10:C and 
regularly there is no significant frost all winter. As an alternative I 
would use a 50/50 water/anti freeze mixture.
Both would provide adequate corrosion protection and lubrication.
If there is no possibility of frost I would go for pure water with an 
appropriate corrosion inhibitor and lubricant.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Sat Oct 23 10:28:38 2010
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:28:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture
In-Reply-To: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
References: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
Message-ID: <001201cb72cf$5950b7d0$0bf22770$@com>

I've been running a bottle of Water Wetter with distilled water for 3 years
now, and since I made the switch from ethylene glycol/water mixture, I run
around 10 degrees cooler as indicated on the gauge. Here in Southern
California, I don't worry about freezing either, and on the occasional night
where it may get into the low 30's, the car is safe in the garage anyway.

Bruce
Brea, CA
1960 BN7

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of fietts02 at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 8:06 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture

I have researched the archives and have found deep discussion on the use  
and mixture of coolant vs water vs distilled water etc. I recently purchased

a  bottle of Wetter Water and curious as to the most effective usage of the 
product  as it relates to mixture. Should it be used with just water mixed 
with the  product? It is better used with a mixture of antifreeze, water and

the product  and if so what ratio? Should I consider  distilled water and 
the product  only? . I would assume climate plays a big part and I live in
the 
southeast  where we rarely get below freezing but it does occasionally 
happen but not  often.
 
What success have listers had using the product.
 
 
Ken
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From mkgoodman at att.net  Sat Oct 23 13:46:40 2010
From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:46:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Helpful words for when you are stopped by the Police or
 Troopers
Message-ID: <000001cb72eb$03bf2290$0b3d67b0$@net>

My Daily Driver is a high performance BMW and seems to be a magnet for the
police lately.  My daughter has a NY State Trooper friend she went to High
School with and he was over to our house to see her during her visit.  

 

During our conversation, he mentioned that if I ever got stopped for a
violation, to place my hands on the top of the steering wheel, and when the
Officer comes to the car and asks or says anything ONLY ANSWER: " Officer, I
apologize for the inconvenience" and then wait for his response to say
anything else.  I have had the opportunity to test this out twice in the
past 10 days due to a heavy right foot and on both occasions they took my
license and went back to their car and came back and said to slow down.  I
do not know if this is a "code" saying, but I highly recommend trying it the
next time any of you are stopped by the law enforcers.

 

Mark Goodman

 

66BJ8 35503

www.austinhealeyessence.com

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct 23 14:14:12 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:14:12 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] diff plug tool
Message-ID: <BAY147-w173E96EE32F087256AF229B85F0@phx.gbl>

I bumped into this site, which has a few "special" fabricated tools.

http://www.healeyjournal.com/pages/healeytools.html


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 tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sat Oct 23 14:28:23 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:28:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] diff plug tool
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w173E96EE32F087256AF229B85F0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w173E96EE32F087256AF229B85F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <COL121-W3081189892309F95AE83DCA45F0@phx.gbl>

I would love some of those tools but I couldn't find the price on them.  I am
also looking for the tool that puts the electrical bullets into the sleeve. I
bought a square shaft(?) to fit into the trans plug that also fits the diff
plug. I'm not sure why Dave hasn't mentioned it. I put an adjustable wrench on
it and it works perfectly. Got it from BCS in Stockton, CA.
Rich Kahn

> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:14:12 +0000
> Subject: [Healeys] diff plug tool
>
> I bumped into this site, which has a few "special" fabricated tools.
>
> http://www.healeyjournal.com/pages/healeytools.html
>
>
> 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
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Oct 23 14:43:56 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:43:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] diff plug tool
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W3081189892309F95AE83DCA45F0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w173E96EE32F087256AF229B85F0@phx.gbl>
	<COL121-W3081189892309F95AE83DCA45F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CC3490C.7020500@comcast.net>

re: "I am also looking for the tool that puts the electrical bullets into the sleeve."


http://www.britishwiring.com/CAT28_29.PDF

#SSC1


Well made and worth every centavo.


bs


On 10/23/2010 1:28 PM, Richard Kahn wrote:
> I would love some of those tools but I couldn't find the price on them.  I am
> also looking for the tool that puts the electrical bullets into the sleeve. I
> bought a square shaft(?) to fit into the trans plug that also fits the diff
> plug. I'm not sure why Dave hasn't mentioned it. I put an adjustable wrench on
> it and it works perfectly. Got it from BCS in Stockton, CA.
> Rich Kahn
>
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Oct 23 14:47:55 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:47:55 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] diff plug tool
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W3081189892309F95AE83DCA45F0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w173E96EE32F087256AF229B85F0@phx.gbl>,
	<COL121-W3081189892309F95AE83DCA45F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w29FA29587E113F2EB0FFA1B85F0@phx.gbl>

They are examples of what you can fabricate or what you need to find, I
believe.

I saw one of those bullet inserters not too long ago ... if only I had a
memory.

Ah, google helps ...

http://britishwiring.com/CAT28_29.PDF






From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com




I would love some of those tools but I couldn't find the price on them.  I am
also looking for the tool that puts the electrical bullets into the sleeve. I
bought a square shaft(?) to fit into the trans plug that also fits the diff
plug. I'm not sure why Dave hasn't mentioned it. I put an adjustable wrench on
it and it works perfectly. Got it from BCS in Stockton, CA.
Rich Kahn
>
> I bumped into this site, which has a few "special" fabricated tools.
>
> http://www.healeyjournal.com/pages/healeytools.html
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada

From drberkowitz at hotmail.com  Sat Oct 23 15:17:15 2010
From: drberkowitz at hotmail.com (Leonard Berkowitz)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:17:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] =?windows-1256?q?Coolant_Mixture=FE?=
Message-ID: <COL116-W1243A39FAE1B5E104666A1B85F0@phx.gbl>

Anti freeze is not only to prevent freezing.  Any material disolved in water changes both the freezing and the boiling points.  (Lowers the freezing and raises the boiling)  The result is that not only do you protect from freezing you also help prevent boil over.  Since our cars run hot that's a good idea.  By the way raising the pressure also raises the boiling point.  Hence most cars now have significantly higher relief valves (radiator caps) then they used to.   		 	   		  

From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Sat Oct 23 15:18:43 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:18:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FOR SALE- WHITE FACE SAFETY GUAGE ( 100-6/early 3000)
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=KdP3m5mz8ah-QCixpuAzaWYnW3Y7SZ1hJF_6s@mail.gmail.com>

good condition.  to the best of my recollection, works just fine.  $100 plus
$5 shipping.  reply off line.
cheers,

-- 
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct 23 15:29:19 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:29:19 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] FOR SALE- WHITE FACE SAFETY GUAGE ( 100-6/early 3000)
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=KdP3m5mz8ah-QCixpuAzaWYnW3Y7SZ1hJF_6s@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=KdP3m5mz8ah-QCixpuAzaWYnW3Y7SZ1hJF_6s@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CC353AF.7020007@chello.nl>

Safety gauge??
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From healey at hunterbane.com  Sat Oct 23 15:37:39 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:37:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FOR SALE- WHITE FACE SAFETY GUAGE ( 100-6/early 3000)
In-Reply-To: <4CC353AF.7020007@chello.nl>
References: <AANLkTi=KdP3m5mz8ah-QCixpuAzaWYnW3Y7SZ1hJF_6s@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CC353AF.7020007@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <9C9D8F16-BC16-4BCF-9719-963E7ADF6826@hunterbane.com>

Oil pressure and Temp gauge.


Olin Brimberry
61 3000 MKII
BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb
healey at hunterbane.com
www.hunterbane.com



On Oct 23, 2010, at 5:29 PM, Oudesluys wrote:

> Safety gauge??
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a  
> name of coudesluijs.vcf]
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat Oct 23 15:36:54 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:36:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FOR SALE- WHITE FACE SAFETY GAUGE ( 100-6/early 3000)
Message-ID: <20101023.143753.979.293464@mailpop08.dca.untd.com>

As in oil pressure/water temp......................
 
> Safety gauge??
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
> 
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a 
> name of coudesluijs.vcf]
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From Healey100M at gmail.com  Sat Oct 23 16:21:02 2010
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:21:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
Message-ID: <6431BBD6-FB1B-4F7F-BAE2-845716E766B3@gmail.com>

ebay item # 140469208224

:-)

Randy

Randy Hicks
www.austinhealey100m.com
'56 100 M
'55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
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From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Sat Oct 23 16:40:16 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:40:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FOR SALE- WHITE FACE SAFETY GAUGE ( 100-6/early 3000)
In-Reply-To: <20101023.143753.979.293464@mailpop08.dca.untd.com>
References: <20101023.143753.979.293464@mailpop08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimGd5mQRtd1-+pOf3jxDY-z=XbCE+DAO2CxBzGx@mail.gmail.com>

yes, as in oil pressure/water temp........

On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 4:36 PM, <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:

> As in oil pressure/water temp......................
>
> > Safety gauge??
> > Kees Oudesluijs
> > NL
> >
> > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a
> > name of coudesluijs.vcf]
> > _______________________________________________
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 23 18:28:00 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:28:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
In-Reply-To: <6431BBD6-FB1B-4F7F-BAE2-845716E766B3@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <114203.54351.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Pretty nice looking whether Dick and Carol or Bruce and Inan are responsible!

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 10/23/10, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:21 PM

ebay item # 140469208224

:-)

Randy

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Oct 23 19:48:32 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:48:32 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Helpful words for when you are stopped by the Police
 or Troopers
In-Reply-To: <000001cb72eb$03bf2290$0b3d67b0$@net>
References: <000001cb72eb$03bf2290$0b3d67b0$@net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimeySE+aqoXHEqsArzq1AT0VBCeXFVsDXRNug5K@mail.gmail.com>

Probably because they are all under pressure to hand out lots of
tickets to make up for budget gaps.  They're probably all a bit tired
of it... so someone nice comes along and they let you go.

On 10/24/10, Mark Goodman <mkgoodman at att.net> wrote:
> My Daily Driver is a high performance BMW and seems to be a magnet for the
> police lately.  My daughter has a NY State Trooper friend she went to High
> School with and he was over to our house to see her during her visit.
>
>
>
> During our conversation, he mentioned that if I ever got stopped for a
> violation, to place my hands on the top of the steering wheel, and when the
> Officer comes to the car and asks or says anything ONLY ANSWER: " Officer, I
> apologize for the inconvenience" and then wait for his response to say
> anything else.  I have had the opportunity to test this out twice in the
> past 10 days due to a heavy right foot and on both occasions they took my
> license and went back to their car and came back and said to slow down.  I
> do not know if this is a "code" saying, but I highly recommend trying it the
> next time any of you are stopped by the law enforcers.
>
>
>
> Mark Goodman
>
>
>
> 66BJ8 35503
>
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From mkgoodman at att.net  Sat Oct 23 20:09:46 2010
From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:09:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Helpful words for when you are stopped by the Police
 or Troopers
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimeySE+aqoXHEqsArzq1AT0VBCeXFVsDXRNug5K@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <579466.40251.qm@web180311.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I guess that might be something to explain it, but I have been over apologetic
in the past and said little else before and that made no difference,   The
Trooper did say that there are days where they do have quotas, but it was
still up to the officer if they will or will not give a ticket to someone.  I
felt compelled to braodcast this to the list as I m sure that I am not the
only person who has a heavy right foot from time to time.
 
Mark
 
 
 

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Sat Oct 23 20:10:14 2010
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:10:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
In-Reply-To: <114203.54351.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <114203.54351.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <35AF63FC-9A94-4626-96F6-88F1B89B057B@gmail.com>

Listing corrected.

:-)


On Oct 23, 2010, at 8:28 PM, HealeyRick wrote:

> Pretty nice looking whether Dick and Carol or Bruce and Inan are
responsible!
>
> Rick
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Sat, 10/23/10, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
> To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:21 PM
>
> ebay item # 140469208224
>
> :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> www.austinhealey100m.com
> '56 100 M
> '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans
> '62 BN7 MkII
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 23 20:21:39 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:21:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Helpful words for when you are stopped by the Police
 or Troopers
In-Reply-To: <579466.40251.qm@web180311.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimeySE+aqoXHEqsArzq1AT0VBCeXFVsDXRNug5K@mail.gmail.com>
	<579466.40251.qm@web180311.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikdwdHAgA3chKFgQtkeddo+e9VghPAzECV+MRk5@mail.gmail.com>

unless its a motorcycle cop. they are there for revenue enhancement only.
They ticket, therefore they are.
car cops have discretion.


On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 7:09 PM, Mark Goodman <mkgoodman at att.net> wrote:

> I guess that might be something to explain it, but I have been over
> apologetice there fro re
> in the past and said little else before and that made no difference,   The
> Trooper did say that there are days where they do have quotas, but it was
> still up to the officer if they will or will not give a ticket to someone.
>  I
> felt compelled to braodcast this to the list as I m sure that I am not the
> only person who has a heavy right foot from time to time.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
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IT CONSULTANTS
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      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 23 20:41:53 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:41:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
In-Reply-To: <35AF63FC-9A94-4626-96F6-88F1B89B057B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <703744.45731.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Think I saw that movie in the 60s - Dick and Carol and Bruce and Inan - 
"Consider the Possibilities"

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 10/23/10, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 10:10 PM

Listing corrected.
:-)

On Oct 23, 2010, at 8:28 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
Pretty nice looking whether Dick and Carol or Bruce and Inan are responsible!

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 10/23/10, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:21 PM

ebay item # 140469208224

:-)

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
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Sun Oct 24 00:08:40 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:08:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Red Baron Auction Nov. 6 & 7
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101023230417.01ffdd00@pop.att.yahoo.com>

While leafing through a magazine I noticed an upcoming auction for a 
"1960 Austin Healey 3000 convertible beautifully restored". This is the URL:

http://www.rbantiques.com/AV1988.htm

Just a heads up; no financial interest.

John Spaur

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 24 07:26:38 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:26:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Helpful words for when you are stopped by the Police
 or Troopers
Message-ID: <226111.70664.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I'm about 9 out of 10 for getting off. I'm never apologetic, but respectful, using "yes", "no" and "sir". When asked what I'm doing I usually say " screwing up".  

Before I take my hands off the wheel to retrieve "license, registration and insurance" I tell the officer where they are and wait to be told to get them.   

On the homorus side, in my last two stops, after the initial greeting, the Bethel CT officers and I held a conversation where the officer recited both sides and I was left wondering when it was my turn to speak.   

Greg
65BJ8

Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity. 


On Oct 23, 2010, at 10:09 PM, Mark Goodman <mkgoodman at att.net> wrote:

I guess that might be something to explain it, but I have been over apologetic
in the past and said little else before and that made no difference,   The
Trooper did say that there are days where they do have quotas, but it was
still up to the officer if they will or will not give a ticket to someone.  I
felt compelled to braodcast this to the list as I m sure that I am not the
only person who has a heavy right foot from time to time.

Mark

From don at anglesey.us  Sun Oct 24 09:49:07 2010
From: don at anglesey.us (Don Anglesey)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:49:07 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture
In-Reply-To: <27e71.3a2b378c.39f453ba@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1470475079B62315BC20542FD400@phx.gbl>

Here is my mixture if I plan on leaving it in the car the whole year:
70/30 antifreeze mixture
2.1 gallon distilled water
0.9 gallon antifreeze
12oz. Water Wetter

I prefer to use this mixture and drain it every year:
3.0 gallon distilled water
12oz. Water Wetter

When I was living in Vegas the Water Wetter worked great at keeping the
temps down and it works best without antifreeze in the mix.
HTH
Don
57' BN4

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of fietts02 at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:06 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Coolant Mixture

I have researched the archives and have found deep discussion on the use
and mixture of coolant vs water vs distilled water etc. I recently purchased

a  bottle of Wetter Water and curious as to the most effective usage of the
product  as it relates to mixture. Should it be used with just water mixed
with the  product? It is better used with a mixture of antifreeze, water and

the product  and if so what ratio? Should I consider  distilled water and
the product  only? . I would assume climate plays a big part and I live in
the
southeast  where we rarely get below freezing but it does occasionally
happen but not  often.

What success have listers had using the product.


Ken
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From pennell at cox.net  Sun Oct 24 11:15:53 2010
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:15:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
In-Reply-To: <703744.45731.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20101024131553.WENQ7.2294680.imail@eastrmwml35>

Bob, Carol, Ted and Alice??????

---- HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> Think I saw that movie in the 60s - Dick and Carol and Bruce and Inan - 
> "Consider the Possibilities"
> 
> Rick

From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Sun Oct 24 16:22:26 2010
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:22:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Absolutely incredible: photos from Edwards AFB Open House
In-Reply-To: <687626.28767.qm@web44809.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C8E9FFB2.B008%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

> I know many of the Healey owners are also fans of aircraft, old and new.
> These photos of the aircraft of our lifetime are excellent, including some
> good audio clips so we can hear the great sound of the old recips.
> 
> Michael Hartfield
> 
>  
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> Absolutely incredible photos from Edwards AFB Open House
>>>>  
>>>>  
>>>> <><><> CLICK ON ATTACHMENT BELOW. <><><>
>>>>  
>>>>  
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html
>>> <http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html>

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Oct 24 16:38:14 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:38:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
In-Reply-To: <20101024131553.WENQ7.2294680.imail@eastrmwml35>
Message-ID: <746958.19573.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Keith,

Oh yeah, coulda been.  Child of the 60's? Want some acid?  Er.. antacid?

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sun, 10/24/10, pennell at cox.net <pennell at cox.net> wrote:

From: pennell at cox.net <pennell at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dick & Carol at Healey Surgeons ????
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>, "Randy Hicks" <Healey100M at gmail.com>
Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 1:15 PM

Bob, Carol, Ted and Alice??????

---- HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Think I saw that movie in the 60s - Dick and Carol and Bruce and Inan -
> "Consider the Possibilities"
>
> Rick

From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Sun Oct 24 20:26:41 2010
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:26:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Absolutely incredible: photos from Edwards AFB Open
 House
In-Reply-To: <C8E9FFB2.B008%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
Message-ID: <C8EA38F1.B013%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

What is called "attachment" in the message is actually a link.  Click on it
to see the aircraft.


Michael Hartfieldhartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu

>> I know many of the Healey owners are also fans of aircraft, old and new.
>> These photos of the aircraft of our lifetime are excellent, including some
>> good audio clips so we can hear the great sound of the old recips.
>> 
>> Michael Hartfield
>> 
>>  
>>>>> 
>>>>>  
>>>>> Absolutely incredible photos from Edwards AFB Open House
>>>>>  
>>>>>  
>>>>> <><><> CLICK ON ATTACHMENT BELOW. <><><>
>>>>>  
>>>>>  
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html
>>>> <http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html>
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From waschu2 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 25 07:38:06 2010
From: waschu2 at gmail.com (Wayne Schultz)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:38:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 6 cylinder oil seal kit
Message-ID: <4CC5883E.9060009@gmail.com>

Hi,

               I am installing a rear main seal kit form Moss and they 
supply two L shaped cork gaskets, any idea where they go? I have the 
long thin cork gasket that goes between the block and the back plate.


                                                                                                     Regards
                                                                                                       Wayne

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Mon Oct 25 11:10:04 2010
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:10:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] No LBC.  Virus Warning.
Message-ID: <4CC5B9EC.4060802@pacbell.net>

You may have noticed I have been off-List for the last few months. 
(Please hold the applause!) I have been trying to resurrect my two 
computers that were taken down by viruses. The first I deserve because I 
USED to occasionally visit "those" places. But my main computer had to 
be reformatted and I lost everything having to do with the Internet: 
Bookmarks, 2000+ e-mails with attached files & photos and my address 
books.  I will never be able to replace all of it.

I sing my tale of woe to you because the damn virus came through 
Facebook. In fact I have since found it was given to me by a friend.  
Yes, I have a good, not free AV program. This one sucked me in with a 
"click here" in Facebook!

When I unsubscribed to the Healey List, Facebook was still raging like 
wildfire with everyone who had a Healey "wanting to be my friend".  YMMV 
but I would stay as far away from it as possible! Have you noticed you 
cannot delete it, only disable it?

Back to going through the Healey Archives for lost info.

Bill Barnett
'53 Red Car
'61 Green Car

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct 25 11:28:20 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:28:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repair prices from long ago
References: <31D7235A-7DED-4FB5-957E-24EAC9E10196@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <C5DC9713-224A-4ABB-B342-857A89D04A73@sbcglobal.net>

This is from when repairs were really pricey




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I thought you might get a kick out of this. The postcard was saved
>> by the wife of a friend who grew up in North Dakota.
>>
>> Best to all,
>>
o?<

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 25 11:30:15 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:30:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] virus removal help
Message-ID: <AANLkTin2EZZgPwkyRGd7BBfF9A4OQey9gtu7Ow4W6Ot7@mail.gmail.com>

I uninstall Norton's on my client machines and load the following free
programs:
spybot S&D (read how to protect your computer.
AVG free
and malwarebytes free

If you find a virus, load malwarebytes and run in safmode (hit F8 on boot
up)

I offer these as a free service. They make money for me every week. If
malwarebytes, fails email me and I will provide my super virus remover to
you.
no matter what you use,you need to uodate the files weekley, if not more
often.

On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Mr. Bill <bn1 at pacbell.net> wrote:

> You may have noticed I have been off-List for the last few months.
> (Please hold the applause!) I have been trying to resurrect my two
> computers that were taken down by viruses. The first I deserve because I
> USED to occasionally visit "those" places. But my main computer had to
> be reformatted and I lost everything having to do with the Internet:
> Bookmarks, 2000+ e-mails with attached files & photos and my address
> books.  I will never be able to replace all of it.
>
> I sing my tale of woe to you because the damn virus came through
> Facebook. In fact I have since found it was given to me by a friend.
> Yes, I have a good, not free AV program. This one sucked me in with a
> "click here" in Facebook!
>
> When I unsubscribed to the Healey List, Facebook was still raging like
> wildfire with everyone who had a Healey "wanting to be my friend".  YMMV
> but I would stay as far away from it as possible! Have you noticed you
> cannot delete it, only disable it?
>
> Back to going through the Healey Archives for lost info.
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 Red Car
> '61 Green Car
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Ira Erbs
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IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct 25 11:34:41 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:34:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repair prices from long ago
In-Reply-To: <C5DC9713-224A-4ABB-B342-857A89D04A73@sbcglobal.net>
References: <31D7235A-7DED-4FB5-957E-24EAC9E10196@sbcglobal.net>
	<C5DC9713-224A-4ABB-B342-857A89D04A73@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <DB3F054A-5A86-43D3-AB47-AC85E57C9FF8@sbcglobal.net>

Ooops forgot about the stripping attachments

Sorry


On Oct 25, 2010, at 10:28 AM, David Nock wrote:

> This is from when repairs were really pricey
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I thought you might get a kick out of this. The postcard was saved
>>> by the wife of a friend who grew up in North Dakota.
>>>
>>> Best to all,
>>>
> o?<
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct 25 13:29:09 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:29:09 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
Message-ID: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>

This is a card that a writer for several auto magazines sent me for  
auto repairs on a early Ford repair shop. Its been a long time since  
you have seen prices like this



http://britishcarspecialists.com/PhotoAlbums/


I have put it up in our photo album


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Mon Oct 25 14:39:34 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:39:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
References: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <0CC40CC5A55D4A7391D515E2C580ADED@LeonardPCPC>

In looking at the address on that card, I am old enough to remember that at 
one time, long, long, ago, you could put a person's name, maybe even without 
a house address, and just add "City" to the piece.  Even in San Francisco, 
where I grew up, the post office could deliver it to the actual address.

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

Don't think of a birthday as getting older.  Think of it as overcoming 
youth.  (Print Shop sentiment)




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Healey List List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 12:29 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago


> This is a card that a writer for several auto magazines sent me for
> auto repairs on a early Ford repair shop. Its been a long time since
> you have seen prices like this
>
>
>
> http://britishcarspecialists.com/PhotoAlbums/
>
>
> I have put it up in our photo album
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Oct 25 15:06:34 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:06:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <0CC40CC5A55D4A7391D515E2C580ADED@LeonardPCPC>
References: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
	<0CC40CC5A55D4A7391D515E2C580ADED@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <D8E8FA4C-C331-418C-89DD-4F1CAF2E8ECD@sbcglobal.net>

I dont know about the labor for a engine and transmission rebuild of  
$25.00 and $7.00 for a new set of pistons and rings.



On Oct 25, 2010, at 1:39 PM, Len and/or Marge Hartnett wrote:

> In looking at the address on that card, I am old enough to remember  
> that at one time, long, long, ago, you could put a person's name,  
> maybe even without a house address, and just add "City" to the  
> piece.  Even in San Francisco, where I grew up, the post office  
> could deliver it to the actual address.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
> Don't think of a birthday as getting older.  Think of it as  
> overcoming youth.  (Print Shop sentiment)
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Nock"  
> <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Healey List List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 12:29 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
>
>
>> This is a card that a writer for several auto magazines sent me for
>> auto repairs on a early Ford repair shop. Its been a long time since
>> you have seen prices like this
>>
>>
>>
>> http://britishcarspecialists.com/PhotoAlbums/
>>
>>
>> I have put it up in our photo album
>>
>>
>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> Stockton Ca 95205
>> 209-948-8767
>>
>> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>> .
>> .
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From raymead at comcast.net  Mon Oct 25 15:42:00 2010
From: raymead at comcast.net (raymead at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:42:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] buying a car in Canada????????
Message-ID: <1477980754.371942.1288042920733.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

hi all



anyone ever bought a car in Canada??B  is it pretty straight forward?B 
or?????????



tks, ray

From RCT2BNC at aol.com  Mon Oct 25 15:57:29 2010
From: RCT2BNC at aol.com (RCT2BNC at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:57:29 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] buying a car in Canada????????
Message-ID: <4d820.7c83ea35.39f75749@aol.com>

Hi Ray,
In 2002 I purchased my AC Ace in Victoria British Columbia, What I did not  
know was that since the car had never been registered in the US, I had to 
pay a  federal excise tax to import the car. My car was at the border 
crossing to I-5  from Canada, my truck from Passport was on the US side and the 
restorer was not  allowed to deliver it. I finally was assigned an "agent" that 
would do this  transaction at the port of entry over the phone with my 
credit card. It was many  thousands of dollars!!!
 
Then, 2 years later the State of Arizona billed me for a state import tax  
for a motor vehicle that was purchased out of the US.
 
Be prepared. Costs were based on the selling price of the car not a book  
value.
 
Ben Cohen
Tucson
BN1, BN7, BJ8, Bugeyes and oh, yeah, a 1959 AC  Ace

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Oct 25 16:57:58 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:57:58 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] buying a car in Canada????????
In-Reply-To: <1477980754.371942.1288042920733.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1477980754.371942.1288042920733.JavaMail.root@sz0131a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w573DE4D52D4F4D23FD18D8B8410@phx.gbl>

Well, I bought all of my cars in Canada ... ;)  ( except one parts car )

And, bringing the parts car across from the US to Canada was easy enough, with
a bill of sale and title papers.

I have no knowledge of going the other way across that border.

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: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:42:00 +0000
> From: raymead at comcast.net
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] buying a car in Canada????????
>
> hi all
>
>
>
> anyone ever bought a car in Canada??B is it pretty straight forward?B
> or?????????
>
>
>
> tks, ray
> ____________________

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 25 18:34:31 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:34:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
Message-ID: <696352.31815.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Just got the Aug/Sept Mag - another good one.....

A welcome to Jeff as the new Editor ...

A big thanks to Gary for carrying the mag ball to date ...

A big thanks to Tracy for carrying the Pres ball to date ...

All appreciated by the Healey folks... jobs well done guys!!!!!

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 

From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Oct 25 19:16:52 2010
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:16:52 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
Message-ID: <15f92e.81e8524.39f78604@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/25/10 5:34:33 PM, rnbmail at yahoo.com writes:


> Just got the Aug/Sept Mag - another good one.....
> 

Whew. Just now getting it? The printer said they delivered the issue to the 
post office on Sept 30. As good a reason as any to think about printing and 
mailing from a different location.
G.

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Mon Oct 25 19:26:49 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:26:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
In-Reply-To: <15f92e.81e8524.39f78604@aol.com>
References: <15f92e.81e8524.39f78604@aol.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W4726D50DE4D32335B15622A4420@phx.gbl>

Just got mine Saturday as well.
Rich Kahn

> From: Editorgary at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:16:52 -0400
> To: rnbmail at yahoo.com; jeff.eakin at comcast.net
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
>
> In a message dated 10/25/10 5:34:33 PM, rnbmail at yahoo.com writes:
>
>
> > Just got the Aug/Sept Mag - another good one.....
> >
>
> Whew. Just now getting it? The printer said they delivered the issue to the
> post office on Sept 30. As good a reason as any to think about printing and
> mailing from a different location.
> G.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Oct 25 19:40:31 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:40:31 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
In-Reply-To: <15f92e.81e8524.39f78604@aol.com>
References: <15f92e.81e8524.39f78604@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4CC6318F.6000107@justbrits.com>

/bsCEd7: Permission denied

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 25 19:51:56 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:51:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
In-Reply-To: <4CC6318F.6000107@justbrits.com>
References: <15f92e.81e8524.39f78604@aol.com> <4CC6318F.6000107@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <0AF8EDCC-3F1B-4378-84B1-B645E2A6A7A4@gmail.com>

Well said Ed

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Oct 25, 2010, at 6:40 PM, "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" <shop at justbrits.com 
 > wrote:

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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Oct 25 20:10:50 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:10:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
References: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <4CC638AA.1080909@comcast.net>

Some businesses have 'throwback' days where they charge 'antique' prices, like $0.25 for a beer, etc.

I think BCS should have a throwback day where they charge 1956 prices to rebuild a BN2 engine, etc.

Waddaya think, David?


bs


On 10/25/2010 12:29 PM, David Nock wrote:
> This is a card that a writer for several auto magazines sent me for
> auto repairs on a early Ford repair shop. Its been a long time since
> you have seen prices like this
>
>
>
> http://britishcarspecialists.com/PhotoAlbums/
>
>
> I have put it up in our photo album
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>
>


-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 25 20:29:44 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:29:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <4CC638AA.1080909@comcast.net>
References: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
	<4CC638AA.1080909@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimYBPo6M_rtX3GusU9pw5Jqa_s4YnA6QEK=Ln9Y@mail.gmail.com>

I could not agree more heartily, as long as 6 cyl cars get s break too
On Oct 25, 2010 7:10 PM, "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> Some businesses have 'throwback' days where they charge 'antique' prices,
like $0.25 for a beer, etc.
>
> I think BCS should have a throwback day where they charge 1956 prices to
rebuild a BN2 engine, etc.
>
> Waddaya think, David?
>
>
> bs
>
>
> On 10/25/2010 12:29 PM, David Nock wrote:
>> This is a card that a writer for several auto magazines sent me for
>> auto repairs on a early Ford repair shop. Its been a long time since
>> you have seen prices like this
>>
>>
>>
>> http://britishcarspecialists.com/PhotoAlbums/
>>
>>
>> I have put it up in our photo album
>>
>>
>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> Stockton Ca 95205
>> 209-948-8767
>>
>> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> *******************************************************************
> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net
>
> *******************************************************************
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From waschu2 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 25 20:36:31 2010
From: waschu2 at gmail.com (Wayne Schultz)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:36:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey 6 cylinder rear main seal kit
Message-ID: <4CC63EAF.4080202@gmail.com>

Hi,

     I had asked about the L shaped cork gaskets supplied with the Moss 
round rear seal kit.  They got back to me and confirmed that they are 
not used with the Healey conversion. This was their response:


Wayne,
I have enclosed some information on the 833-415 Seal kit.
You were correct in the fact that the cork gaskets are not needed on the 
Austin Healey 3000 engine.
They are for Range Rover products that this kit covers also.
Thank you for asking as  I have learned something also.
Regards,
Kenneth Hyndman
Tech Services
Moss Motors, LTD.
800-667-7872   ext 3752
hyndmank at mossmotors.com

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Oct 25 20:39:29 2010
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:39:29 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimYBPo6M_rtX3GusU9pw5Jqa_s4YnA6QEK=Ln9Y@mail.gmail.com>
References: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net><4CC638AA.1080909@comcast.net>
	<AANLkTimYBPo6M_rtX3GusU9pw5Jqa_s4YnA6QEK=Ln9Y@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <506FFDD1065F45C9B61E325C8A912D29@GregPC>

I thought that was where David was going with this when he posted, but alas 
I read the e-mail and found no reference to a BCS "Rollback" price 
special....

Greg Lemon

From jvvmusme at yahoo.com  Mon Oct 25 20:43:59 2010
From: jvvmusme at yahoo.com (Jose Vicente Vargas)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:43:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Overdrive Manual
Message-ID: <299823.38225.qm@web120501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Is there a repair service manual for the BN2 overdrive ? Besides the factory service manual where only 2 pages are not enough ....

Thanks

Jose


Sent from my iPad

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Mon Oct 25 21:02:15 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:02:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Overdrive Manual
In-Reply-To: <299823.38225.qm@web120501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <299823.38225.qm@web120501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <012a01cb74ba$31e37380$95aa5a80$@verizon.net>

Try the OD manual on the Bulletins page of my site. ( pages of stuff written
for the "Austin Healey 100"

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 Jose Vicente Vargas
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 10:44 PM
To: Richard Kahn
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Overdrive Manual

Is there a repair service manual for the BN2 overdrive ? Besides the factory
service manual where only 2 pages are not enough ....

Thanks

Jose


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From eschulz at frontiernet.net  Mon Oct 25 21:22:43 2010
From: eschulz at frontiernet.net (Elton Schulz)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:22:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
References: <15f92e.81e8524.39f78604@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A7ED737FF9C14CAC8E501EF030313375@655vb01>

Just got mine a couple of days ago. Damaged, I might add.
Elton
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <rnbmail at yahoo.com>; <jeff.eakin at comcast.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag


> In a message dated 10/25/10 5:34:33 PM, rnbmail at yahoo.com writes:
>
>
>> Just got the Aug/Sept Mag - another good one.....
>>
>
> Whew. Just now getting it? The printer said they delivered the issue to 
> the
> post office on Sept 30. As good a reason as any to think about printing 
> and
> mailing from a different location.
> G.
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From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Mon Oct 25 22:30:03 2010
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (Ed Woods)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:30:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Overdrive Manual
References: <299823.38225.qm@web120501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <560F58DCCA4F418A820C9F6F7D71C8E3@Edscomputer>

Try the Buckeye Triumphs website technical section. The VTR (Vintage Triumph 
Register) also has a great 'A' type overdrive technical section.

Ed 

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Oct 25 23:48:27 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:48:27 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
References: <3780A8E9-2E67-4897-965B-F9B09EDAD62C@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTik2A3Gq3Xy5O7yX3WZ-vNMd_q4vFaXePQFwC24J@mail.gmail.com>

My dad told me that in '31 or '32 they bought a used model T for $25.  He
said that was EXPENSIVE.   But then my grandfather was an Oklahoma
sharecropper.

On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 3:29 AM, David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> This is a card that a writer for several auto magazines sent me for
> auto repairs on a early Ford repair shop. Its been a long time since
> you have seen prices like this
>
>
>
> http://britishcarspecialists.com/PhotoAlbums/
>
>
> I have put it up in our photo album
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com

From healeyguy at aol.com  Tue Oct 26 00:20:53 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:20:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik2A3Gq3Xy5O7yX3WZ-vNMd_q4vFaXePQFwC24J@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik2A3Gq3Xy5O7yX3WZ-vNMd_q4vFaXePQFwC24J@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CD42ED13FF186C-1DAC-5A7D@Webmail-d117.sysops.aol.com>

This tread reminded me of previous conversations about getting old, which I
am. Anyway you might find this info interesting. Using different bench marks,
your Dad's $25 T would be worth about this much in 2009 (latest data I
found):

$393 using the Consumer Price
$977 using the value of consumer bundle
$1210 using the unskilled wage
$1479 using the production worker compensation
$2470 using the normal GDP per capita
$6070 using the relative share of GDP

So using $2400 for a new 1955 100 the numbers are:
So using $2400 for a new 1955 100 the numbers are:
$19200 using the Consumer Price
$15900 using the GDP deflator
$25100 using the value of consumer bundle
$26000 using the unskilled wage
$30600 using the production worker compensation
$44400 using the normal GDP per capita
$82500 using the relative share of GDP
Something to think and maybe talk about. Just another conversation.....
Aloha
Perry




-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist <
My dad told me that in '31 or '32 they bought a used model T for $25.

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 26 01:06:23 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:06:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag - damage...
In-Reply-To: <A7ED737FF9C14CAC8E501EF030313375@655vb01>
Message-ID: <478791.53899.qm@web37905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Damaged .... I would like to go back to the 'send in a plastic bag'
discussion.  Between the post office and winter the damage ratio is too high.

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Mon, 10/25/10, Elton Schulz <eschulz at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> From: Elton Schulz <eschulz at frontiernet.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
> To: Editorgary at aol.com, rnbmail at yahoo.com, jeff.eakin at comcast.net
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, October 25, 2010, 8:22 PM
> Just got mine a couple of days ago.
> Damaged, I might add.
> Elton
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
> To: <rnbmail at yahoo.com>;
> <jeff.eakin at comcast.net>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 9:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
>
>
> > In a message dated 10/25/10 5:34:33 PM, rnbmail at yahoo.com
> writes:
> >
> >
> >> Just got the Aug/Sept Mag - another good one.....
> >>
> >
> > Whew. Just now getting it? The printer said they
> delivered the issue to the
> > post office on Sept 30. As good a reason as any to
> think about printing and
> > mailing from a different location.
> > G.
> > _______________________________________________

From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Tue Oct 26 05:36:34 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:36:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Auto Repairs from a long time ago
In-Reply-To: <8CD42ED13FF186C-1DAC-5A7D@Webmail-d117.sysops.aol.com>
References: <AANLkTik2A3Gq3Xy5O7yX3WZ-vNMd_q4vFaXePQFwC24J@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CD42ED13FF186C-1DAC-5A7D@Webmail-d117.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikyXhvv=zyqTCh-WW_+KmMRqRk=xOs9co=SpFn4@mail.gmail.com>

perry,
obviously, you have too much time on your hands.  back to your Healey
projects!!
cheers,
jerry

On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 1:20 AM, <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:

> This tread reminded me of previous conversations about getting old, which I
> am. Anyway you might find this info interesting. Using different bench
> marks,
> your Dad's $25 T would be worth about this much in 2009 (latest data I
> found):
>
> $393 using the Consumer Price
> $977 using the value of consumer bundle
> $1210 using the unskilled wage
> $1479 using the production worker compensation
> $2470 using the normal GDP per capita
> $6070 using the relative share of GDP
>
> So using $2400 for a new 1955 100 the numbers are:
> So using $2400 for a new 1955 100 the numbers are:
> $19200 using the Consumer Price
> $15900 using the GDP deflator
> $25100 using the value of consumer bundle
> $26000 using the unskilled wage
> $30600 using the production worker compensation
> $44400 using the normal GDP per capita
> $82500 using the relative share of GDP
> Something to think and maybe talk about. Just another conversation.....
> Aloha
> Perry
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Seigrist <
> My dad told me that in '31 or '32 they bought a used model T for $25.
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-- 
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From pennell at cox.net  Tue Oct 26 08:06:20 2010
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:06:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] All Change .... AHCUSA / AHMag
In-Reply-To: <696352.31815.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20101026100620.Z50GN.47459.imail@eastrmwml28>

Amen Robert!!!

---- Robert Blair <rnbmail at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> Just got the Aug/Sept Mag - another good one.....
> 
> A welcome to Jeff as the new Editor ...
> 
> A big thanks to Gary for carrying the mag ball to date ...
> 
> A big thanks to Tracy for carrying the Pres ball to date ...
> 
> All appreciated by the Healey folks... jobs well done guys!!!!!
> 
> Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Tue Oct 26 09:37:37 2010
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:37:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Roadster Register.
Message-ID: <4CC6F5C1.5040007@pacbell.net>

Will the keeper of the 3000 Mk. I & Mk. II register please contact me 
off-List.

Thank You,

Bill Barnett
'53 Red Car
61 Green car
-- 
Mark Twain said: When I was younger, I could remember anything whether 
it had happened or not. But now my facilities are decaying and soon I 
shall be so I cannot remember anything but the things that never happened.

From jholekamp at sbcglobal.net  Tue Oct 26 12:35:56 2010
From: jholekamp at sbcglobal.net (Jay Holekamp)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:35:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Overdrive Manual
Message-ID: <695033.67955.qm@web80401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I second Ed's suggestion to have a look at the excellent A Type OD 5 part
technical articles at:

http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/technical.htm
Although written from a Triumph point of view, an A Type OD is pretty much the
same no matter what the application. 


If you get to the point of needing an
OD Oil Pressure Gauge, I can supply. See:
http://webspace.webring.com/people/tj/jholekamp/

brgds, Jay

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Oct 26 16:40:08 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:40:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] I never would have thought ...
Message-ID: <BAY147-w18966862A57BBBD1124353B8420@phx.gbl>

... that to remove the generator bracket, I should first lower the coolant
level.

Robert

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Tue Oct 26 17:02:46 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:02:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] I never would have thought ...
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w18966862A57BBBD1124353B8420@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w18966862A57BBBD1124353B8420@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CC75E16.8020109@earthlink.net>

Robert,

I'm perplexed.  The generator bracket covers the access hole to the 
lifters - oil, not coolant.  So what am I missing?

Cheers,
Bob
3000 Mk I registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

On 10/26/2010 06:40 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:
> ... that to remove the generator bracket, I should first lower the coolant
> level.
>
> Robert
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Oct 26 17:13:36 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:13:36 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] I never would have thought ...
In-Reply-To: <4CC75E16.8020109@earthlink.net>
References: <BAY147-w18966862A57BBBD1124353B8420@phx.gbl>,
	<4CC75E16.8020109@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2122324042EA7CFF1D4129B8420@phx.gbl>

Well, I'm guessing ( hoping ) that because you own a 3000, that you're
thinking that I have a 3000.  I wasn't smart enough to leave my car model in
the signature.

The front stud came out with the nut, and a mini gusher of coolant came up.  (
So, therefore the stud went back in, and the coolant was lowered and then I
did it again. )

Now, if there really should be oil under that, then I must be in big trouble.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/DynamoHum.jpg

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

> Robert,
>
> I'm perplexed. The generator bracket covers the access hole to the
> lifters - oil, not coolant. So what am I missing?
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
> 3000 Mk I registrar
> http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php
>
> On 10/26/2010 06:40 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:
> > ... that to remove the generator bracket, I should first lower the
coolant
> > level.
> >
> > Robert

From fsufan1952 at yahoo.com  Tue Oct 26 18:28:24 2010
From: fsufan1952 at yahoo.com (Don Day)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:28:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] the villages
Message-ID: <648948.89712.qm@web53806.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

hi all
im down here at the villages in central florida we are having a ball.
my 
question is are there any club member living at the villages? they have a
great 
car club.
          don

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Tue Oct 26 19:18:31 2010
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:18:31 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
Message-ID: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>

I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was amazed
at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used.   I will bet that epoxy
might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts.  Has
anyone tried this?

Jerry

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Tue Oct 26 19:27:31 2010
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:27:31 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikbVi+M5VcqJk0tajdmPG_xVCzJuKCnA6XACR1O@mail.gmail.com>

Jerry,

I don't see why not. The following hood ornament was carved by a local
dentist for his 1925 Citroen (which, oddly enough is technically a
British car. :)

http://www.theymightberacing.com/PhotoGallery/ViewImage.aspx?AID=531097773471
5942753&PID=5310979222619563090

Jody

On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 6:18 PM, Jerry Costanzo
<grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> wrote:
> I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was
amazed
> at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used.   I will bet that
epoxy
> might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts.  Has
> anyone tried this?
>
> Jerry
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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--
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1953 Studebaker Champion
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's)
1981 Triumph TR8

"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 bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Oct 26 19:28:46 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:28:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <4CC7804E.3020604@comcast.net>

Yep (only not dentist's epoxy).   JB Weld works pretty good, but there are epoxies especially formulated for plastic 
that work better (on plastic).  In some instances cyanoacrylates (i.e. 'crazy glue') work better on smooth surfaces, and 
I've had good results with Gorilla Glue, but epoxies are best if you need to build up a shape or fill a large gap (like 
in your teeth).  Usually, it helps to rough up the surfaces no matter which glue you use.

YMMV.

bs


On 10/26/2010 6:18 PM, Jerry Costanzo wrote:
> I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was amazed
> at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used.   I will bet that epoxy
> might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts.  Has
> anyone tried this?
>
> Jerry
> _______________________________________________
>
>


-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

*******************************************************************

From eschulz at frontiernet.net  Tue Oct 26 20:50:11 2010
From: eschulz at frontiernet.net (Elton Schulz)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:50:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <0C0643FC43AC4095B02953DFDD7598FC@655vb01>

I'm using epoxy to repair some areas of my rear shroud.
Elton, BJ7 in progress
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Costanzo" <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:18 PM
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration


>I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was 
>amazed
> at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used.   I will bet that 
> epoxy
> might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts.  Has
> anyone tried this?
>
> Jerry
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Oct 26 21:30:03 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:30:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <0C0643FC43AC4095B02953DFDD7598FC@655vb01>
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
	<0C0643FC43AC4095B02953DFDD7598FC@655vb01>
Message-ID: <AANLkTin0GbWPmkWqWdL-mGkOHFTwP=9Q99aSwFTxQ0iZ@mail.gmail.com>

I just used Alumaweld to repair a bunch of holes in my shroud. It uses a
propane torch to weld the material. They have a video on the site where they
use the product to build up a broken alternator bracket, drill it out and
then re-install the alternator.
*http://tinyurl.com/25ktnmw   NFI*
*
*
***The car is ready for paint!!!  I found a good PPG code for ice blue and
OEW.
*
On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Elton Schulz <eschulz at frontiernet.net>wrote:

> I'm using epoxy to repair some areas of my rear shroud.
> Elton, BJ7 in progress
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" <
> grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
> To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:18 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
>
>
>  I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was
>> amazed
>> at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used.   I will bet that
>> epoxy
>> might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts.  Has
>> anyone tried this?
>>
>> Jerry
>> _______________________________________________
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eschulz at frontiernet.net
>>
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-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From bispmotala at hotmail.com  Tue Oct 26 22:18:25 2010
From: bispmotala at hotmail.com (Ulla Ordell)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:18:25 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <BAY157-w19FD10BEA0A2D46745FD4BDD430@phx.gbl>

Hi
The price of dental supplies would make it inpractical.
BUT I strongly urge you to talk to your dentist and get hold ogf secondhand
hand tool. Crafty little things for doing impossible jobs and the tools have a
superior quality.

Sven
BJ8 and dentist.

> From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net
> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
> Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:18:31 -0700
> Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
>
> I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was
amazed
> at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used. I will bet that epoxy
> might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts. Has
> anyone tried this?
>
> Jerry
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.75
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Tue Oct 26 22:47:05 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:47:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] duo tone question
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=bp-3pqGot4PPYwv=_ckikXPkSxOwzaMets_G3@mail.gmail.com>

How far back on the rear fender does the duo color go? Does it end on the
side panel  swag line or wrap around to the back edge of the fender?
Paint goes on this week!!
-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Oct 27 02:29:22 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:29:22 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <4CC7E2E2.6060002@chello.nl>

Epoxy is great for repairing all kinds of plastic excepting PP, PE, 
PTFE, PA and a few others.  Even repairing low stressed metal (e.g. cast 
aluminium or aluminium/zinc alloy trim) is quite possible
Repairing Bakelite as used in switches, knobs or the plastic on old 
steering wheels etc.
It is available in many forms and mixtures and can usually be mixed with 
colorants and filling powders if strength is not  the main issue.
In some applications polyesther can be used instead of epoxy. It is 
cheaper, easier to mix with other materials like fiber glass and sets 
quicker.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au  Wed Oct 27 05:26:29 2010
From: rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au (Rod Shepherd)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:26:29 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission problem
Message-ID: <000501cb75c9$cd70a920$6851fb60$@com.au>

Good evening all,

 

A club member here in Oz is trying desperately to have a LONG TERM
restoration back to driveable condition.

We are experiencing a strange problem with the transmission/overdrive.

Unknown to us at this present moment is the time since Clutch, Transmission
and Overdrive were installed and indeed what repairs (if any) were carried
out.

I would expect that gearbox and overdrive would have been overhauled, but am
not certain to date.

Our initial thoughts regarding driveability were that the clutch simply
required a bleed and this would fix problem.

This we did and we drove the car a short distance (probably 1 kilometer) and
all seemed fine.

However when we decided to drive the car after lunch and REVERSE into its
garage, it seems as though the clutch is not fully engaging and there is
little power being experienced at the rear wheels, combined with some
strange noise emanating from gearbox.

We can select 1,2,3 and 4th gear and drive car forward easily, but 'she'
doesn't like reverse at all

Anybody have any thoughts, we do plan on pulling the transmission next week
if we have to.

 

Rod Shepherd (AHOC of Qld.)

From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Wed Oct 27 05:41:50 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:41:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] duo tone question
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=bp-3pqGot4PPYwv=_ckikXPkSxOwzaMets_G3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=bp-3pqGot4PPYwv=_ckikXPkSxOwzaMets_G3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimw+b_+C4vHLMaL6rAO+saOFixh+G4tLHNkkn71@mail.gmail.com>

wraps around to the back edge of the fender.

On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 11:47 PM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

> How far back on the rear fender does the duo color go? Does it end on the
> side panel  swag line or wrap around to the back edge of the fender?
> Paint goes on this week!!
> --
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
>      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
>     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
>         (_________________________)
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>



-- 
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Wed Oct 27 06:02:54 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:02:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission problem
In-Reply-To: <000501cb75c9$cd70a920$6851fb60$@com.au>
References: <000501cb75c9$cd70a920$6851fb60$@com.au>
Message-ID: <4CC814EE.40003@chello.nl>

Was OD disengag-ed/ing when reversing. Failing to do so leads to 
expensive damage in the OD.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From ruvino at ripnet.com  Wed Oct 27 06:24:19 2010
From: ruvino at ripnet.com (Dr. C. Rubino)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:24:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive
Message-ID: <E154C375B6504826B2D45F18376667D9@HPp6520f>

Last drive of the year was yesterday-lovely 65 degrees here in Eastern
Ontario, Canada.

As per usual before backing out of the garage, I wiggled the gear lever right
to left-heard a click and realized overdrive was engaged. Turned switch off
and still got a click-played with it for a few moments until it disengaged.

Drove 12 miles and everything was working. On the way back OD was not
working.

Does that sound like a solenoid problem?

By the way had just replaced the o-rings on the accumulator so you know what
jigging is involved with that.

Carl
BN-4 Longbridge

From ggilliam at usol.com  Wed Oct 27 06:31:18 2010
From: ggilliam at usol.com (ggilliam at usol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:31:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTin0GbWPmkWqWdL-mGkOHFTwP=9Q99aSwFTxQ0iZ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
	<0C0643FC43AC4095B02953DFDD7598FC@655vb01>
	<AANLkTin0GbWPmkWqWdL-mGkOHFTwP=9Q99aSwFTxQ0iZ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1de85e1fc5d746950f427625cc1a08a9@usol.com>

Years ago I used JB Weld to attach new sections of the flange on my rear
shroud to replace sections that had rotted away. I tried the Alumaweld, but
could not get the stuff to stick to the very pitted metal.
  With alot of clamps and heat lamps, accomplished the repairs in the
middle of winter.

 Gordy

On Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:30:03 -0700, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I just used Alumaweld to repair a bunch of holes in my shroud. It uses a
> propane torch to weld the material. They have a video on the site where
> they
> use the product to build up a broken alternator bracket, drill it out and
> then re-install the alternator.
> *http://tinyurl.com/25ktnmw   NFI*
> *
> *
> ***The car is ready for paint!!!  I found a good PPG code for ice blue
and
> OEW.
> *
> On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Elton Schulz
> <eschulz at frontiernet.net>wrote:
> 
>> I'm using epoxy to repair some areas of my rear shroud.
>> Elton, BJ7 in progress
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" <
>> grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
>> To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:18 PM
>> Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
>>
>>
>>  I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was
>>> amazed
>>> at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used.   I will bet that
>>> epoxy
>>> might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts. 
Has
>>> anyone tried this?
>>>
>>> Jerry

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Oct 27 06:39:43 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:39:43 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission problem
In-Reply-To: <000501cb75c9$cd70a920$6851fb60$@com.au>
References: <000501cb75c9$cd70a920$6851fb60$@com.au>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=zwV-mAZZ8qcbGBVBpoC=Gn0VwYrJ0dCAyRWFL@mail.gmail.com>

Rod -

Drain the gearbox oil.  If you see metal flakes or metal pieces in the
oil (esp in the first bit that comes out). STOP driving the car!

If there isn't any metal in the oil I suspect that one of the selector
forks is installed wrong or missing or some such nonsense.

Taking the top off the box to look inside is a good idea too.

Alan

On 10/27/10, Rod Shepherd <rodshepherd at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> Good evening all,
>
>
>
> A club member here in Oz is trying desperately to have a LONG TERM
> restoration back to driveable condition.
>
> We are experiencing a strange problem with the transmission/overdrive.
>
> Unknown to us at this present moment is the time since Clutch, Transmission
> and Overdrive were installed and indeed what repairs (if any) were carried
> out.
>
> I would expect that gearbox and overdrive would have been overhauled, but am
> not certain to date.
>
> Our initial thoughts regarding driveability were that the clutch simply
> required a bleed and this would fix problem.
>
> This we did and we drove the car a short distance (probably 1 kilometer) and
> all seemed fine.
>
> However when we decided to drive the car after lunch and REVERSE into its
> garage, it seems as though the clutch is not fully engaging and there is
> little power being experienced at the rear wheels, combined with some
> strange noise emanating from gearbox.
>
> We can select 1,2,3 and 4th gear and drive car forward easily, but 'she'
> doesn't like reverse at all
>
> Anybody have any thoughts, we do plan on pulling the transmission next week
> if we have to.
>
>
>
> Rod Shepherd (AHOC of Qld.)
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From rca53 at columbia.edu  Wed Oct 27 06:54:03 2010
From: rca53 at columbia.edu (Atkinson, Robert)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:54:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
Message-ID: <C8ED992B.E1AD%rca53@columbia.edu>

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/08/0824_uglycars/source/1.htm

From gardner5 at comcast.net  Wed Oct 27 08:27:23 2010
From: gardner5 at comcast.net (gardner5 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:27:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy (from a dentist)
In-Reply-To: <529483285.437423.1288189126005.JavaMail.root@sz0158a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1678587063.438075.1288189643842.JavaMail.root@sz0158a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Probably not the best idea.B  I am a dentist, and most dental types
ofB adhesives are designed in a way that they interact on a mechanical and/or
chemical level with the enamel crystalline structure and/or the underlying
dentin with a possible sylane coupler needed.B  When bonding to a metallic,
ceramic, or plastic surfaces, most bonding agents need special surface
treatments that usually involve a 35 - 40% hydrofluoric acid gel in
combination with microabrasion, and even then, research consistently
demonstrates decreased bonding strengths.B  As far as using dental
instruments, both hand and rotatory, they can work great when needed
especially for detailed restoration of small parts.B 

So:

Dental materials for intra-oral useB = good.B 

Dental materials forB automotive use= not so good.B B 

Automotive materials for automotive use= good.

Automotive materials for intra-oral use= probable law suit.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Costanzo" <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 6:18:31 PM
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration

I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was amazed
at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used. B  I will bet that epoxy
might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts. B Has
anyone tried this?

Jerry
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 27 08:31:54 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:31:54 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
References: <1A61D5C98873429A849F1397BC948092@JerryPC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w35933A5CF3F806B5EFB775B8430@phx.gbl>

Aren't the tools usually made by Dremel?


> From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net
> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net
> Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:18:31 -0700
> Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
>
> I was sitting in the Dentist chair getting a crown replaced, and I was
amazed
> at the epoxy tools and grinders that were being used.   I will bet that
epoxy
> might be useful in fixing plastic components or other broken parts.  Has
> anyone tried this?
>
> Jerry
> _______________________________________________

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Wed Oct 27 08:33:19 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:33:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <C8ED992B.E1AD%rca53@columbia.edu>
Message-ID: <596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.  

The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never mind.

The Edsel is a work of art.

Greg
BJ8

--- On Wed, 10/27/10, Atkinson, Robert <rca53 at columbia.edu> wrote:

> From: Atkinson, Robert <rca53 at columbia.edu>
> Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
> To: "AustinHealey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 8:54 AM
> http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/08/0824_uglycars/source/1.htm

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 27 08:49:45 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:49:45 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] space between engine and rad
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2246BD51373F24CF8DE6E3B8430@phx.gbl>

Can someone tell me how much space there should be between the front of the
fan and the rad and/or the space between the crank nut and the rad on a 100?
I can snuggly fit my finger between the fan and the rad and when I measure
that finger I get about 5/8th of an inch.  And, yes, the distance hasn't
changed from before I removed and replaced the rad.
Does one really need to loosen the rad before changing the belt?  I wanted to
remove the belt and run the car briefly with the generator removed to see if
the noise was 'gone'.  I gave up last night, but I will go back to it.

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 healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 27 09:03:54 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:03:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Transmission problem
In-Reply-To: <000501cb75c9$cd70a920$6851fb60$@com.au>
References: <000501cb75c9$cd70a920$6851fb60$@com.au>
Message-ID: <E324145F-310C-4792-9703-89CFFFB3490C@sbcglobal.net>

It is in overdrive. DO NOT BACK UP AT ALL. you will destroy the  
overdrive.

There are several things that it can be.
	The adjustment is going to far and the clutch is wedging.
	The isolator switch is faulty
	The solenoid is sticking
	The bleed hole in the operating rod is plugged or the rod is bent.

If you back up to far you will cause the uni direcectional clutch to  
go backwards, lock up and then damage the main shaft.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 27, 2010, at 4:26 AM, Rod Shepherd wrote:

> Good evening all,
>
>
>
> A club member here in Oz is trying desperately to have a LONG TERM
> restoration back to driveable condition.
>
> We are experiencing a strange problem with the transmission/overdrive.
>
> Unknown to us at this present moment is the time since Clutch,  
> Transmission
> and Overdrive were installed and indeed what repairs (if any) were  
> carried
> out.
>
> I would expect that gearbox and overdrive would have been  
> overhauled, but am
> not certain to date.
>
> Our initial thoughts regarding driveability were that the clutch  
> simply
> required a bleed and this would fix problem.
>
> This we did and we drove the car a short distance (probably 1  
> kilometer) and
> all seemed fine.
>
> However when we decided to drive the car after lunch and REVERSE  
> into its
> garage, it seems as though the clutch is not fully engaging and  
> there is
> little power being experienced at the rear wheels, combined with some
> strange noise emanating from gearbox.
>
> We can select 1,2,3 and 4th gear and drive car forward easily, but  
> 'she'
> doesn't like reverse at all
>
> Anybody have any thoughts, we do plan on pulling the transmission  
> next week
> if we have to.
>
>
>
> Rod Shepherd (AHOC of Qld.)
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 27 09:45:53 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:45:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] dentist epoxy for car restoration
In-Reply-To: <702087044.442121.1288193666275.JavaMail.root@sz0158a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1689293022.441596.1288193287741.JavaMail.root@sz0158a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>,
	<702087044.442121.1288193666275.JavaMail.root@sz0158a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w389016BFF66F30D47289CDB8430@phx.gbl>

Well, I guess I won't be doing my own dentistry then ...  ;)

RD
From: gardner5 at comcast.net



Tools are manufactured by a number of different medical/dental companies.  In
the dental field, a Dremel is more or less considered a "primitive" tool of
imprecision...analogous to using a sloppy crescent wrench to instead of a
quality comprehensive Snap-on mechanics tool set to work on your car.  It's
O.K. for things on more of a macro level, but when precision is involved a
quality well balanced electric lab handpiece is much better, but more
expensive (they usually range from $700 - 1500 for an acceptable one, with
others far exceeding this).   As far as attachments go, again, the ones
available through dental manufacturers such such a Brasseler are far superior
in balance and quality, but again, the prices reflect this.

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed Oct 27 10:56:49 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:56:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive
In-Reply-To: <E154C375B6504826B2D45F18376667D9@HPp6520f>
References: <E154C375B6504826B2D45F18376667D9@HPp6520f>
Message-ID: <000f01cb75f7$f293b750$d7bb25f0$@rr.com>

Carl, turning the dash switch off will not by itself turn off the power to
the overdrive solenoid.  If the throttle switch is set up correctly, once
you power the overdrive solenoid it will stay powered (and you will hear the
solenoid click as you move the gearshift) even if the dash switch is turned
off, until you also step on the gas pedal.
 
This is not to say you don't also have an actual problem with the overdrive,
as you experienced on your way home.
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Dr. C. Rubino
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 8:24 AM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive
 
Last drive of the year was yesterday-lovely 65 degrees here in Eastern
Ontario, Canada.

As per usual before backing out of the garage, I wiggled the gear lever
right
to left-heard a click and realized overdrive was engaged. Turned switch off
and still got a click-played with it for a few moments until it disengaged.

Drove 12 miles and everything was working. On the way back OD was not
working.

Does that sound like a solenoid problem?

By the way had just replaced the o-rings on the accumulator so you know what
jigging is involved with that.

Carl
BN-4 Longbridge

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 27 11:34:55 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:34:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive
In-Reply-To: <E154C375B6504826B2D45F18376667D9@HPp6520f>
References: <E154C375B6504826B2D45F18376667D9@HPp6520f>
Message-ID: <D0371382-FEBB-4E92-A1DE-8ADCEEA93A87@sbcglobal.net>

Sounds like the overdrive solenoid was adjusted wrong and you have  
burnt up the solenoid




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 27, 2010, at 5:24 AM, Dr. C. Rubino wrote:

> Last drive of the year was yesterday-lovely 65 degrees here in Eastern
> Ontario, Canada.
>
> As per usual before backing out of the garage, I wiggled the gear  
> lever right
> to left-heard a click and realized overdrive was engaged. Turned  
> switch off
> and still got a click-played with it for a few moments until it  
> disengaged.
>
> Drove 12 miles and everything was working. On the way back OD was not
> working.
>
> Does that sound like a solenoid problem?
>
> By the way had just replaced the o-rings on the accumulator so you  
> know what
> jigging is involved with that.
>
> Carl
> BN-4 Longbridge
> _______________________________________________
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From jpayne at ThorCon.net  Wed Oct 27 12:56:56 2010
From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:56:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Sprite Build Date
In-Reply-To: <D0371382-FEBB-4E92-A1DE-8ADCEEA93A87@sbcglobal.net>
References: <E154C375B6504826B2D45F18376667D9@HPp6520f>
	<D0371382-FEBB-4E92-A1DE-8ADCEEA93A87@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544DB8996D0E@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>

AH Sprite AN5L25060

Can Anybody help me find out the build date on this?

If not, does anybody know where I might find out.

Thank you,

Jonas Payne
PBR
Cell:   (702) 358-5084




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From jpayne at ThorCon.net  Wed Oct 27 12:59:57 2010
From: jpayne at ThorCon.net (Jonas Payne)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:59:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive
In-Reply-To: <D0371382-FEBB-4E92-A1DE-8ADCEEA93A87@sbcglobal.net>
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I have a customer in HI who is looking to send some bits out for re-chroming.

Unfortunately, 2 guys I use here in NV have recently gone out of business, and
the 3rd guy is a bit shady for customer cars (but just fine for me)

Does anybody know of a reputable shop in the West Coast (CA, WA, OR) that can
facilitate "mail order" business?

Please advise.

Jonas Payne
PBR
Cell:   (702) 358-5084



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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Wed Oct 27 13:14:52 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:14:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Sprite Build Date
In-Reply-To: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544DB8996D0E@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
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	<D0371382-FEBB-4E92-A1DE-8ADCEEA93A87@sbcglobal.net>
	<AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544DB8996D0E@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
Message-ID: <00ba01cb760b$3c83cea0$b58b6be0$@net>

AN5L/22907 was built on Sept. 11 1959

Herb Miller

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jonas Payne
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 1:57 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Sprite Build Date

AH Sprite AN5L25060

Can Anybody help me find out the build date on this?

If not, does anybody know where I might find out.

Thank you,

Jonas Payne
PBR
Cell:   (702) 358-5084




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From peter.svilans at rogers.com  Wed Oct 27 13:34:50 2010
From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:34:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Sprite Build Date
Message-ID: <001401cb760e$05c5f430$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>

Hi Jonas,

Apart from writing BMIHT, you can get a rough idea from the list of factory
modifications made to the car:

# 22,583 was July, 1959
# 26,159 was Oct, 1959

So 25,060 would be about September, 1959 ?

Best
Peter

From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Wed Oct 27 13:45:37 2010
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (Gilbert Gauthier)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:45:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] RM auction London
References: <001401cb760e$05c5f430$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B>
Message-ID: <BB0A6C27-E5ED-46D8-A0D7-1C9BB69882E5@cgocable.ca>

Anybody out there  saw the 2 healeys on the block today at RM ?



Gilbert

Lucky BT7

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Wed Oct 27 15:35:29 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:35:29 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <C8ED992B.E1AD%rca53@columbia.edu>
	<596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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G'day

Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was made in the
US.

Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars, but can't the
publishers look beyond their own shores?

By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I cannot call the
Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired taste.

Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.

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 Greg Mandas
Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
To: AustinHealey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)

Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.  

The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never
mind.

The Edsel is a work of art.

Greg
BJ8

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 27 15:43:13 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:43:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>
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	<596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>
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Or most post 50s French cars. How about the Daimler sp 250 Dart for an
acquired taste.
On Oct 27, 2010 2:36 PM, "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>
wrote:
> G'day
>
> Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was made in
the
> US.
>
> Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars, but can't
the
> publishers look beyond their own shores?
>
> By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I cannot call
the
> Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
> Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired taste.
>
> Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.
>
> 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 Greg Mandas
> Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
> To: AustinHealey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
>
> Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.
>
> The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never
> mind.
>
> The Edsel is a work of art.
>
> Greg
> BJ8
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 27 16:01:04 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:01:04 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] gone
Message-ID: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>

Another thing disappeared in my garage.

I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in the
garage.  It's gone.

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 ahbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Oct 27 16:05:02 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:05:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>

What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as rats? (with
apologies to the land of OZ)

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 Robert Duquette
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:01 PM
To: Healeys; Spridgets
Subject: [Healeys] gone

Another thing disappeared in my garage.

I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in
the garage.  It's gone.

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
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Wed Oct 27 16:06:07 2010
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:06:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2287B745-9B6C-4C8C-AE5D-7D0F5282385A@cox.net>

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese  
(and steals the body)

On Oct 27, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
>
> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I  
> go in the
> garage.  It's gone.
>
> 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
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From healeyguy at aol.com  Wed Oct 27 16:11:55 2010
From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:11:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] gone
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References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CD443B19E1CE9E-1764-2A74@webmail-m058.sysops.aol.com>

It was a big mouse...you'll find it when the aroma begins
Aloha
Perry






-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>; Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 12:01 pm
Subject: [Healeys] gone


Another thing disappeared in my garage.
I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in the
arage.  It's gone.
Robert Duquette
ttawa ON Canada

From bighealey at charter.net  Wed Oct 27 16:13:18 2010
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:13:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] gone
Message-ID: <1062031202.3951544.1288217598548.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost>

Look in your heater ducting in your cars.


On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
>
> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go 
> in the
> garage.  It's gone.
>
> 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
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed Oct 27 16:31:41 2010
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:31:41 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] overdrive
In-Reply-To: <AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544DB8996D11@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
References: <E154C375B6504826B2D45F18376667D9@HPp6520f><D0371382-FEBB-4E92-A1DE-8ADCEEA93A87@sbcglobal.net>
	<AE9A56AF72D16A49ABFACB65838DE6544DB8996D11@LVSERVER2.Main.thor.com>
Message-ID: <2061B380E0FE42F9AB4CD77A4FEF4224@oscar>

Triple plate chrome and bumper
2302 E Trent Ave
Spokane, WA 99202

(509) 535-3589





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/


I have a customer in HI who is looking to send some bits out for
re-chroming.

Unfortunately, 2 guys I use here in NV have recently gone out of business,
and
the 3rd guy is a bit shady for customer cars (but just fine for me)

Does anybody know of a reputable shop in the West Coast (CA, WA, OR) that
can
facilitate "mail order" business?

Please advise.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Oct 27 16:42:56 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:42:56 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <1062031202.3951544.1288217598548.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost>
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You guys always find ways to scare me.  :)


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: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:13:18 -0400
> From: bighealey at charter.net
> To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] gone
>
> Look in your heater ducting in your cars.
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:
>
> > Another thing disappeared in my garage.
> >
> > I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago. I glance at it when I go
> > in the
> > garage. It's gone.
> >
> > 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
> > _______________________________________________
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation $12.75
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From mslechta at chartermi.net  Wed Oct 27 17:11:35 2010
From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:11:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <C8ED992B.E1AD%rca53@columbia.edu><596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <471ADF5A93534BA4B85A0D13430A3F66@MikesLaptop>

I've never heard of, much less seen a Duncan saloon or a Lightburn Zeta.  What
do they look like??        Mad Mike

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
  To: 'Greg Mandas' ; 'AustinHealey List'
  Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)


  G'day

  Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was made in the
  US.

  Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars, but can't
the
  publishers look beyond their own shores?

  By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I cannot call
the
  Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
  Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired taste.

  Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.

  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 Greg Mandas
  Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
  To: AustinHealey List
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)

  Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.

  The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never
  mind.

  The Edsel is a work of art.

  Greg
  BJ8
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  Healeys at autox.team.net
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Wed Oct 27 17:15:03 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:15:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <EB0580E3484E4C9D9835E40CAC454BED@LeonardPCPC>

Robert:  Seriously - Mouse, or rat, although caught, was still able to take 
off with the trap.  Since it happened to me and eventually was found under a 
sink cabinet, I secure the traps either by nailing down (in the attic) or 
securing with string (in the garage).   Also had a rat that was mortally 
wounded but got out of the trap.  Found the carcass under the car much 
later.

Not so seriously - Years ago had a cat that was a good mouser.  Looked 
outside one day and saw cat bringing a mouse home - in a mousetrap.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 3:01 PM
Subject: [Healeys] gone


> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
>
> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in 
> the
> garage.  It's gone.
>
> Robert Duquette

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Wed Oct 27 17:31:36 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:31:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <471ADF5A93534BA4B85A0D13430A3F66@MikesLaptop>
References: <C8ED992B.E1AD%rca53@columbia.edu><596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<471ADF5A93534BA4B85A0D13430A3F66@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <5A593257-7F66-41DE-BA66-BD17C49EC761@sbcglobal.net>

You want ugly take a look at this one. A  Fiat Multipla.



http://scaryazeri.blogspot.com/2010/08/ladies-and-gentlemen-please- 
let-me.html




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 27, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Mike Slechta wrote:

> I've never heard of, much less seen a Duncan saloon or a Lightburn  
> Zeta.  What
> do they look like??        Mad Mike
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
>   To: 'Greg Mandas' ; 'AustinHealey List'
>   Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:35 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
>
>
>   G'day
>
>   Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was  
> made in the
>   US.
>
>   Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars,  
> but can't
> the
>   publishers look beyond their own shores?
>
>   By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I  
> cannot call
> the
>   Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
>   Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired  
> taste.
>
>   Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.
>
>   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 Greg Mandas
>   Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
>   To: AustinHealey List
>   Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
>
>   Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.
>
>   The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ...  
> well never
>   mind.
>
>   The Edsel is a work of art.
>
>   Greg
>   BJ8
>   _______________________________________________
>   Healeys at autox.team.net
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From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Wed Oct 27 17:36:22 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:36:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <471ADF5A93534BA4B85A0D13430A3F66@MikesLaptop>
References: <C8ED992B.E1AD%rca53@columbia.edu>
	<596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<471ADF5A93534BA4B85A0D13430A3F66@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinJ9L09y38iBnz2GYnFG1=5YpoEd_MptVwzKaR=@mail.gmail.com>

Mike,

This is too easy, cut and paste "Lightburn Zeta" into a Google search for
images and you'll get more pictures than you wanted.  Takes about 15
seconds.

Curt

On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 4:11 PM, Mike Slechta <mslechta at chartermi.net>wrote:

> I've never heard of, much less seen a Duncan saloon or a Lightburn Zeta.
>  What
> do they look like??        Mad Mike
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
>  To: 'Greg Mandas' ; 'AustinHealey List'
>  Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:35 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
>
>
>  G'day
>
>  Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was made in
> the
>  US.
>
>  Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars, but can't
> the
>  publishers look beyond their own shores?
>
>  By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I cannot call
> the
>  Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
>  Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired taste.
>
>  Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.
>
>  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 Greg Mandas
>  Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
>  To: AustinHealey List
>  Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
>
>  Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.
>
>  The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never
>  mind.
>
>  The Edsel is a work of art.
>
>  Greg
>  BJ8
>  _______________________________________________
>  Healeys at autox.team.net
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Wed Oct 27 17:46:35 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:46:35 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <471ADF5A93534BA4B85A0D13430A3F66@MikesLaptop>
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	<D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>
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Hello Mike

 

I also would suggest that you type Lightburn Zeta into your search engine
and see what you get. If you ever wanted to know what sort of car a washing
machine manufacturer would make the Zeta was it. Somewhat in comparison when
a refrigerator manufacturer produces a car and you get the Isetta. A car
that was then sold to BMW and virtually saved them from financial ruin
during the early 1950s.

 

If you want to read more about the Healey Duncan have a look at

 

http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/duncan.html

 

Hoo Roo

 

Patrick Quinn

 

  _____  

From: Mike Slechta [mailto:mslechta at chartermi.net] 
Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 10:12 AM
To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn; 'Greg Mandas'; 'AustinHealey List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)

 

I've never heard of, much less seen a Duncan saloon or a Lightburn Zeta.
What do they look like??        Mad Mike

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Patrick and <mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>  Caroline Quinn 

To: 'Greg Mandas' <mailto:gmandas at yahoo.com>  ; 'AustinHealey
<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>  List' 

Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:35 PM

Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)

 

G'day

Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was made in the
US.

Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars, but can't the
publishers look beyond their own shores?

By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I cannot call the
Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired taste.

Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.

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 Greg Mandas
Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
To: AustinHealey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)

Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.  

The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never
mind.

The Edsel is a work of art.

Greg
BJ8

From stmiller96 at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 27 17:58:06 2010
From: stmiller96 at hotmail.com (S and T Miller)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:58:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] sprite build date
Message-ID: <SNT143-w13B8CC8C6D0FDFDAF31F8CD4430@phx.gbl>

What about:  AN5 34351 ?
How can you determine?
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 eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 27 18:16:55 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:16:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] zeta
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Uiab7Lw=K-ARvkg-QjnaJX20OwBWLhpc1QqRf@mail.gmail.com>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightburn
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightburn>came in a number of body shapes,
hate to styles :)

-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Wed Oct 27 18:20:57 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:20:57 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] Battery Photo
Message-ID: <85E452CF8D494CED881480FC12C23CAB@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

 

I am putting together a little technical article on starting your
Austin-Healey and would like to include a photo of an original battery for a
6-cylinder car in situ within the boot/trunk/insert whatever.

 

Would anyone have one they can send me please?

 

High resolution please.

 

Your reward? I will include you on the email list to receive the digital
version of the magazine.

 

Hoo Roo

 

Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia 

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Wed Oct 27 20:39:11 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:39:11 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CA8BDC43023D4EB383FDA5566F3A811C@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

Actually kangaroos are marsupials (give birth to young who then grow in a
pouch) and there are others about the size of a mouse and rats.

Have a look at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Antechinus

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
In the land of Oz where we currently having Bandicoots digging up our
garden.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Sims
Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 9:05 AM
To: 'Robert Duquette'
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] gone

What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as rats? (with
apologies to the land of OZ)

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 Robert Duquette
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:01 PM
To: Healeys; Spridgets
Subject: [Healeys] gone

Another thing disappeared in my garage.

I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in
the garage.  It's gone.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
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From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu  Wed Oct 27 21:47:14 2010
From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:47:14 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <5F198B04CC21451083005F0FD43F745D@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <C8EE4052.B165%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>

My vote is for the Bond Microcar.

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nick.wotherspoon/site/Minicar%20Mk%20C.htm

Michael Hartfield


Patrick and Caroline Quinnp_cquinn at tpg.com.au

> Hello Mike
> 
>  
> 
> I also would suggest that you type Lightburn Zeta into your search engine
> and see what you get. If you ever wanted to know what sort of car a washing
> machine manufacturer would make the Zeta was it. Somewhat in comparison when
> a refrigerator manufacturer produces a car and you get the Isetta. A car
> that was then sold to BMW and virtually saved them from financial ruin
> during the early 1950s.
> 
>  
> 
> If you want to read more about the Healey Duncan have a look at
> 
>  
> 
> http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/duncan.html
> 
>  
> 
> Hoo Roo
> 
>  
> 
> Patrick Quinn
> 
>  
> 
>   _____  
> 
> From: Mike Slechta [mailto:mslechta at chartermi.net]
> Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 10:12 AM
> To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn; 'Greg Mandas'; 'AustinHealey List'
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
> 
>  
> 
> I've never heard of, much less seen a Duncan saloon or a Lightburn Zeta.
> What do they look like??        Mad Mike
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: Patrick and <mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>  Caroline Quinn
> 
> To: 'Greg Mandas' <mailto:gmandas at yahoo.com>  ; 'AustinHealey
> <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>  List'
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:35 PM
> 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
> 
>  
> 
> G'day
> 
> Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was made in the
> US.
> 
> Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars, but can't the
> publishers look beyond their own shores?
> 
> By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I cannot call the
> Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
> Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired taste.
> 
> Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.
> 
> 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 Greg Mandas
> Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
> To: AustinHealey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
> 
> Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.
> 
> The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never
> mind.
> 
> The Edsel is a work of art.
> 
> Greg
> BJ8
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 27 22:05:29 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:05:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The Bond car
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=QamUbcgQqDMmKC3f=J6pzhY2fH-D-OhWYjMxM@mail.gmail.com>

Saw one at the Portland, OR ABFM. hard to believe people bought these things
and drove it somewhere.......
Does not look any better in person
-- 
Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
      _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
     (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
         (_________________________)

From RCT2BNC at aol.com  Wed Oct 27 22:48:41 2010
From: RCT2BNC at aol.com (RCT2BNC at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:48:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Healeys] sprite build date
Message-ID: <f0260.41082f6a.39fa5aa9@aol.com>

Shawn,
 
I have:
 
31345        built 11 - 14 January  1960
 
35476        built 15 - 16 March  1960
 
so you're probably February 1960
 
 
Ben Cohen
Tucson
BN1, BN7, BJ8 and the Bugeyes (both for sale)

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Oct 27 23:34:41 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:34:41 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] The Bond car
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=QamUbcgQqDMmKC3f=J6pzhY2fH-D-OhWYjMxM@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=QamUbcgQqDMmKC3f=J6pzhY2fH-D-OhWYjMxM@mail.gmail.com>
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That car was sitting in the Walnut Creek CA Ferrari Dealership for
years in the 1980s.

I'd go look at it every couple of months because it was close to my
house and next to the BMC dealer.  It wasn't for sale outright but it
could be had for about $25,000 if I recall correctly.

A little more than for a standard DB5, but not much more because they
had cut up the car and interior a fair amount.  Ex Hollywood cars were
all over CA at the time (they weren't worth much) dealers bought them
to pull customers into the showroom.

The fake radar scope inside was not done very well, but the guns and
flipping license plate looked good.

Maybe I shouldn't have bought my BJ8 then!

Alan

On 10/28/10, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Saw one at the Portland, OR ABFM. hard to believe people bought these things
> and drove it somewhere.......
> Does not look any better in person
> --
> Ira Erbs
> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> IT CONSULTANTS
> Portland, OR
>       _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______
>      (______ \____1960 BT7____/_______)
>          (_________________________)
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Oct 28 00:09:10 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:09:10 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <C8EE4052.B165%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
References: <5F198B04CC21451083005F0FD43F745D@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<C8EE4052.B165%hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
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I concur.  FYI, do not make a turn in a Bond going over 15 miles per hour,
or it will result in death.

On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Michael Hartfield <
hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu> wrote:

> My vote is for the Bond Microcar.
>
> http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nick.wotherspoon/site/Minicar%20Mk%20C.htm
>
> Michael Hartfield
>
>
> Patrick and Caroline Quinnp_cquinn at tpg.com.au
>
> > Hello Mike
> >
> >
> >
> > I also would suggest that you type Lightburn Zeta into your search engine
> > and see what you get. If you ever wanted to know what sort of car a
> washing
> > machine manufacturer would make the Zeta was it. Somewhat in comparison
> when
> > a refrigerator manufacturer produces a car and you get the Isetta. A car
> > that was then sold to BMW and virtually saved them from financial ruin
> > during the early 1950s.
> >
> >
> >
> > If you want to read more about the Healey Duncan have a look at
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/duncan.html

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 28 06:58:49 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:58:49 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <EB0580E3484E4C9D9835E40CAC454BED@LeonardPCPC>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>,
	<EB0580E3484E4C9D9835E40CAC454BED@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w23D52CEADDE59B9F0A073CB8440@phx.gbl>

I looked and found 'mouse tracks', but no mouse or trap.  There is a crated
engine right under that shelf and lots of junk on the shelves of course, so
searching wasn't easy.  I dropped a new trap in the same spot late last night.
I haven't tied it down yet, but I will if it is still there later tonight when
I get home again.  I have this crazy image in my head of a mouse with
mousetraps for snowshoes.
Somehow I think that mouser must have had quite the swagger.  :)

Robert D


> Robert:  Seriously - Mouse, or rat, although caught, was still able to take
> off with the trap.  Since it happened to me and eventually was found under a
> sink cabinet, I secure the traps either by nailing down (in the attic) or
> securing with string (in the garage).   Also had a rat that was mortally
> wounded but got out of the trap.  Found the carcass under the car much
> later.
>
> Not so seriously - Years ago had a cat that was a good mouser.  Looked
> outside one day and saw cat bringing a mouse home - in a mousetrap.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> > Another thing disappeared in my garage.
> >
> > I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in
> > the
> > garage.  It's gone.
> >
> > Robert Duquette

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Thu Oct 28 07:09:04 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:09:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] sprite build date
In-Reply-To: <f0260.41082f6a.39fa5aa9@aol.com>
References: <f0260.41082f6a.39fa5aa9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikah0Hn_yv1oe=JYLUzRZ4EyqSJ2BDfU2aDpQdH@mail.gmail.com>

I have 43625 - built - 21July 1960

Purchase a Heritage Certificate, well worth the investment.

Curt

On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 9:48 PM, <RCT2BNC at aol.com> wrote:

> Shawn,
>
> I have:
>
> 31345        built 11 - 14 January  1960
>
> 35476        built 15 - 16 March  1960
>
> so you're probably February 1960
>
>
> Ben Cohen
> Tucson
> BN1, BN7, BJ8 and the Bugeyes (both for sale)
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 28 07:43:46 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:43:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
In-Reply-To: <5A593257-7F66-41DE-BA66-BD17C49EC761@sbcglobal.net>
References: <C8ED992B.E1AD%rca53@columbia.edu><596914.7068.qm@web56101.mail.re3.yahoo.com>,
	<D8B57944C54D4399B3F12585972B5005@PatrickQuinnPC>,
	<471ADF5A93534BA4B85A0D13430A3F66@MikesLaptop>,
	<5A593257-7F66-41DE-BA66-BD17C49EC761@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w78E7E0BC887A672E4D198B8440@phx.gbl>

Does it come with a hardtop?
:)http://www.carstyling.ru/en/car/1956_fiat_multipla_marine/images/13340/

Robert D
> From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
>
> You want ugly take a look at this one. A  Fiat Multipla.
>
> http://scaryazeri.blogspot.com/2010/08/ladies-and-gentlemen-please-
> let-me.html
>
> David Nock

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 28 07:48:55 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:48:55 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <CA8BDC43023D4EB383FDA5566F3A811C@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>,
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>,
	<CA8BDC43023D4EB383FDA5566F3A811C@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w427157EFE2DFCB36A3988BB8440@phx.gbl>

Looks like the males die with a smile on their faces.

> G'day
>
> Actually kangaroos are marsupials (give birth to young who then grow in a
> pouch) and there are others about the size of a mouse and rats.
>
> Have a look at:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Antechinus
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> In the land of Oz where we currently having Bandicoots digging up our
> garden.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of John Sims
> Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 9:05 AM
> To: 'Robert Duquette'
> Cc: Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] gone
>
> What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as rats? (with
> apologies to the land of OZ)
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 28 07:57:21 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:57:21 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>,
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w37E8DC8D56C0E9FFF0E9A6B8440@phx.gbl>

I wish I knew.  ( Maybe I don't! )  I had a hard time imagining a mouse going
far with a trap attached to it's head or leg, ... but maybe by the tail?

> What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as rats? (with
> apologies to the land of OZ)
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> http://www.healey6.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
>
> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in
> the garage.  It's gone.
>
> Robert Duquette

From javrugtman at htcnet.org  Thu Oct 28 09:46:51 2010
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:46:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w37E8DC8D56C0E9FFF0E9A6B8440@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>,
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>
	<BAY147-w37E8DC8D56C0E9FFF0E9A6B8440@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CC99AEB.7080409@htcnet.org>

We had a trap disappear one day; a day later it showed up attached to 
the tail of a determined to escape the garage mouse, who was trying to 
get through a small hole in the overhead door.  After having a good 
laugh I sent him off to the woods.

John
Hightown, VA

On 10/28/2010 9:57 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:
> I wish I knew.  ( Maybe I don't! )  I had a hard time imagining a mouse going
> far with a trap attached to it's head or leg, ... but maybe by the tail?
>
>> What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as rats? (with
>> apologies to the land of OZ)
>>
>> John Sims, BN6
>> Aberdeen, NJ
>>
>> http://www.healey6.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
>>
>> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go in
>> the garage.  It's gone.

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 28 10:09:38 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:09:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <4CC99AEB.7080409@htcnet.org>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>,
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>
	<BAY147-w37E8DC8D56C0E9FFF0E9A6B8440@phx.gbl>
	<4CC99AEB.7080409@htcnet.org>
Message-ID: <69FC3986-A353-4574-A9FB-882B8A092C61@sbcglobal.net>

I have one here right now that has been bugging me for about 3 days.  
Tuesday I felt something in my pants leg sitting at my desk here at  
the shop and it was this little mouse. So no I hear him in space  
inside some cabinets in the office chewing away on some poison we set  
out this morning. It only took the little guy about 5 minutes to take  
the bait. So now I have been listening to him chew away at it for the  
last hour.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 28, 2010, at 8:46 AM, John Vrugtman wrote:

> We had a trap disappear one day; a day later it showed up attached  
> to the tail of a determined to escape the garage mouse, who was  
> trying to get through a small hole in the overhead door.  After  
> having a good laugh I sent him off to the woods.
>
> John
> Hightown, VA
>
> On 10/28/2010 9:57 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:
>> I wish I knew.  ( Maybe I don't! )  I had a hard time imagining a  
>> mouse going
>> far with a trap attached to it's head or leg, ... but maybe by the  
>> tail?
>>
>>> What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as  
>>> rats? (with
>>> apologies to the land of OZ)
>>>
>>> John Sims, BN6
>>> Aberdeen, NJ
>>>
>>> http://www.healey6.com
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>
>>> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
>>>
>>> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when  
>>> I go in
>>> the garage.  It's gone.
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 28 11:12:04 2010
From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:12:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] The Bond car
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimWz1Tfztz7A3xYywiTrJPGu9QwqWHnR42iU7+j@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <233550.71294.qm@web36705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Different "Bond" car, the 64 Aston-Martin DB5 with 007 movie background and parafernalia sold yesterday at RM auction in London for 4.1 Million USD (4.6M total) to a ... US mortgage banker. (refrained myself from further remarks)

BTW, the 100m sold for 50,400 GBP and a BN2 with "stylish" upgrades sold for 42,600 GBP.   (+/- 90K and 76K USD with auction fees)  

b.

--- On Thu, 10/28/10, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Bond car
> To: "I Erbs" <eyera3 at gmail.com>, "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 7:34 AM
> That car was sitting in the Walnut
> Creek CA Ferrari Dealership for
> years in the 1980s.
> 
> I'd go look at it every couple of months because it was
> close to my
> house and next to the BMC dealer.  It wasn't for sale
> outright but it
> could be had for about $25,000 if I recall correctly.
> 
> A little more than for a standard DB5, but not much more
> because they
> had cut up the car and interior a fair amount.  Ex
> Hollywood cars were
> all over CA at the time (they weren't worth much) dealers
> bought them
> to pull customers into the showroom.
> 
> The fake radar scope inside was not done very well, but the
> guns and
> flipping license plate looked good.
> 
> Maybe I shouldn't have bought my BJ8 then!
> 
> Alan
> 
> On 10/28/10, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Saw one at the Portland, OR ABFM. hard to believe
> people bought these things
> > and drove it somewhere.......
> > Does not look any better in person
> > --
> > Ira Erbs
> > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
> > IT CONSULTANTS
> > Portland, OR
> >       _______ Austin Healey
> 3000 _______
> >      (______ \____1960
> BT7____/_______)
> >         
> (_________________________)
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> 
> -- 
> Sent from my mobile device
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From cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu  Thu Oct 28 11:22:04 2010
From: cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu (Charlie Frazer)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:22:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] EZcarlift
Message-ID: <987FA33C-3CDD-4BC4-82E3-A32DEC5A1CCD@jcomm.uoregon.edu>

The recent issue of Moss Motors British Motoring magazine carried the  
first ad I've seen for the EZcarlift rack.

The rack (ezcarlift.com) sells for about $2K is designed to lift the  
car about 2 feet in the air so that it can be worked on by a home  
mechanic working on a creeper.

Does anyone have any experience with this product and opinions about  
it pro & con?

Thanks,
Charlie Frazer
cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Thu Oct 28 11:31:01 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:31:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] EZcarlift
In-Reply-To: <987FA33C-3CDD-4BC4-82E3-A32DEC5A1CCD@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
References: <987FA33C-3CDD-4BC4-82E3-A32DEC5A1CCD@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
Message-ID: <90954D36-5119-42C1-AC1C-0CC59B590EAE@gmail.com>

4 super heavy duty floor jacks. $200
1 commercial grade floor jack $300
Leaves $1500 for beer or car restoration.
Even more if you buy harbor freight stuff. And a floor jack and stands are
portable you can take them to your buddies garage.
$.02
Rick

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 28, 2010, at 10:22, Charlie Frazer <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu> wrote:

> The recent issue of Moss Motors British Motoring magazine carried the
> first ad I've seen for the EZcarlift rack.
>
> The rack (ezcarlift.com) sells for about $2K is designed to lift the
> car about 2 feet in the air so that it can be worked on by a home
> mechanic working on a creeper.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this product and opinions about
> it pro & con?
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie Frazer
> cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Oct 28 11:47:53 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:47:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <69FC3986-A353-4574-A9FB-882B8A092C61@sbcglobal.net>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>, ,
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>,
	<BAY147-w37E8DC8D56C0E9FFF0E9A6B8440@phx.gbl>,
	<4CC99AEB.7080409@htcnet.org>,
	<69FC3986-A353-4574-A9FB-882B8A092C61@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <BAY147-w9AE418607412EC7E1C67BB8440@phx.gbl>

I'm glad it was a mouse that you were talking about in your pants leg.  This
is a family list.  
Maybe you should have installed a video camera also, to make sure that he's
not chewing all the stuff around that bait.  ;)  Maybe he's chewing the bottom
of the desk drawer to let the poison fall out?

I always think of mice as female.  Kind of weird, eh?  I just think that where
you find one there's bound to be a bunch of offspring in a nest.

Anyway, good luck with that.  I don't like to poison, because you never know
where they're going to go to die.  ( Hopefully not up your pants leg. )  But,
I learned a lesson this time around: "Tie the trap if you want to know where
the carcass is."

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

> I have one here right now that has been bugging me for about 3 days.
> Tuesday I felt something in my pants leg sitting at my desk here at
> the shop and it was this little mouse. So no I hear him in space
> inside some cabinets in the office chewing away on some poison we set
> out this morning. It only took the little guy about 5 minutes to take
> the bait. So now I have been listening to him chew away at it for the
> last hour.
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Oct 28, 2010, at 8:46 AM, John Vrugtman wrote:
>
> > We had a trap disappear one day; a day later it showed up attached
> > to the tail of a determined to escape the garage mouse, who was
> > trying to get through a small hole in the overhead door. After
> > having a good laugh I sent him off to the woods.
> >
> > John
> > Hightown, VA
> >
> > On 10/28/2010 9:57 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:
> >> I wish I knew. ( Maybe I don't! ) I had a hard time imagining a
> >> mouse going
> >> far with a trap attached to it's head or leg, ... but maybe by the
> >> tail?
> >>
> >>> What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as
> >>> rats? (with
> >>> apologies to the land of OZ)
> >>>
> >>> John Sims, BN6
> >>> Aberdeen, NJ
> >>>
> >>> http://www.healey6.com
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>
> >>> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
> >>>
> >>> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago. I glance at it when
> >>> I go in
> >>> the garage. It's gone.
> > _______________________________________________

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 28 11:50:55 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:50:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] EZcarlift
In-Reply-To: <90954D36-5119-42C1-AC1C-0CC59B590EAE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <839622.84049.qm@web56107.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

All,

I have been thinking about the Dannmar Maxjack for about the same price.  eBay Item number: 130448614134  I like the Dannmar because it reaches in from the outside but I'd have to reinforce the concrete in my garage to mount it. $$$$$

The problem I have with floor jacks and jack stands is clearance.  I have to jack the BJ8 up 1/2 way, back then front, then the rest of the way, back then front, for a total of 4 lifts, all after taking the license plates off.

What I think is cool about the EZcarlift is:

1) The feet don't seem to move while lifting, whereas with other scissor types the feet roll, making the EZ lift usable on any surface, including the crumbling concrete on my garage floor.

2) You can actually get underneath it.  

The EZ lift looks quick and easy.

Let us know how it works!!!!

Greg

--- On Thu, 10/28/10, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] EZcarlift
> To: "Charlie Frazer" <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu>
> Cc: "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 1:31 PM
> 4 super heavy duty floor jacks. $200
> 1 commercial grade floor jack $300
> Leaves $1500 for beer or car restoration.
> Even more if you buy harbor freight stuff. And a floor jack
> and stands are
> portable you can take them to your buddies garage.
> $.02
> Rick
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Oct 28, 2010, at 10:22, Charlie Frazer <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu>
> wrote:
> 
> > The recent issue of Moss Motors British Motoring
> magazine carried the
> > first ad I've seen for the EZcarlift rack.
> >
> > The rack (ezcarlift.com) sells for about $2K is
> designed to lift the
> > car about 2 feet in the air so that it can be worked
> on by a home
> > mechanic working on a creeper.
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience with this product and
> opinions about
> > it pro & con?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Charlie Frazer
> > cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Oct 28 11:57:03 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:57:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] The Bond car
In-Reply-To: <233550.71294.qm@web36705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <AANLkTimWz1Tfztz7A3xYywiTrJPGu9QwqWHnR42iU7+j@mail.gmail.com>
	<233550.71294.qm@web36705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <005401cb76c9$8710a470$9531ed50$@rr.com>

There may be as many copies of the '64 DB5 Bond car as there are "factory
Ms".  I was in a vintage aircraft hangar in  Kissimmee, Florida a few years
ago.  Next to the P-51 and against the wall was a sign indicating that the
original James Bond DB5 had been on display there, but it had been stolen.
Maybe they eventually got it back and sold it on, or maybe it or the one
recently at auction (or both) was one of the copies.  For 4.1 million, one
would think that any buyer willing to spend that kind of money would want
some proof of the provenance of the car, though.  Recent experience of BJ8s
sold for big bucks at Barrett-Jackson suggests it ain't necessarily so.
 
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666           
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
 
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:12 PM
To: I Erbs; healey help; Alan Seigrist
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Bond car
 
Different "Bond" car, the 64 Aston-Martin DB5 with 007 movie background and
parafernalia sold yesterday at RM auction in London for 4.1 Million USD
(4.6M total) to a ... US mortgage banker. (refrained myself from further
remarks)

BTW, the 100m sold for 50,400 GBP and a BN2 with "stylish" upgrades sold for
42,600 GBP.   (+/- 90K and 76K USD with auction fees) 

From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Thu Oct 28 12:14:10 2010
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:14:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gone
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>,
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net><BAY147-w37E8DC8D56C0E9FFF0E9A6B8440@phx.gbl>
	<4CC99AEB.7080409@htcnet.org>
Message-ID: <38B57385A1EF46388899048148AD68FA@XPS400>

WITH OR WITHOUT HIS TAIL??


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Vrugtman" <javrugtman at htcnet.org>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] gone


> We had a trap disappear one day; a day later it showed up attached to the 
> tail of a determined to escape the garage mouse, who was trying to get 
> through a small hole in the overhead door.  After having a good laugh I 
> sent him off to the woods.
>
> John
> Hightown, VA
>
> On 10/28/2010 9:57 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:
>> I wish I knew.  ( Maybe I don't! )  I had a hard time imagining a mouse 
>> going
>> far with a trap attached to it's head or leg, ... but maybe by the tail?
>>
>>> What do you have up there == small kangaroos masquerading as rats? (with
>>> apologies to the land of OZ)
>>>
>>> John Sims, BN6
>>> Aberdeen, NJ
>>>
>>> http://www.healey6.com
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>
>>> Another thing disappeared in my garage.
>>>
>>> I put a mousetrap on a shelf a few days ago.  I glance at it when I go 
>>> in
>>> the garage.  It's gone.
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ronfineesq at earthlink.net 

From scvc70 at epix.net  Thu Oct 28 12:17:34 2010
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:17:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] The Bond car
References: <233550.71294.qm@web36705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AAEF523309954E0D935635C09DE1CFAB@computer624080>

The seller says he bought the car in 1969 for $12,000.  That's a pretty good 
return on his money....

Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bert Van Brande" <bertvanbrande at yahoo.com>
To: "I Erbs" <eyera3 at gmail.com>; "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>; 
"Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Bond car


> Different "Bond" car, the 64 Aston-Martin DB5 with 007 movie background 
> and parafernalia sold yesterday at RM auction in London for 4.1 Million 
> USD (4.6M total) to a ... US mortgage banker. (refrained myself from 
> further remarks)
>
> BTW, the 100m sold for 50,400 GBP and a BN2 with "stylish" upgrades sold 
> for 42,600 GBP.   (+/- 90K and 76K USD with auction fees)
>
> b.
>
> --- On Thu, 10/28/10, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Bond car
>> To: "I Erbs" <eyera3 at gmail.com>, "healey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 7:34 AM
>> That car was sitting in the Walnut
>> Creek CA Ferrari Dealership for
>> years in the 1980s.
>>
>> I'd go look at it every couple of months because it was
>> close to my
>> house and next to the BMC dealer.  It wasn't for sale
>> outright but it
>> could be had for about $25,000 if I recall correctly.
>>
>> A little more than for a standard DB5, but not much more
>> because they
>> had cut up the car and interior a fair amount.  Ex
>> Hollywood cars were
>> all over CA at the time (they weren't worth much) dealers
>> bought them
>> to pull customers into the showroom.
>>
>> The fake radar scope inside was not done very well, but the
>> guns and
>> flipping license plate looked good.
>>
>> Maybe I shouldn't have bought my BJ8 then!
>>
>> Alan

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Oct 28 12:17:49 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:17:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] The Bond car
In-Reply-To: <005401cb76c9$8710a470$9531ed50$@rr.com>
References: <AANLkTimWz1Tfztz7A3xYywiTrJPGu9QwqWHnR42iU7+j@mail.gmail.com>
	<233550.71294.qm@web36705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<005401cb76c9$8710a470$9531ed50$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikipojE+tZvCBZuvCyJGhsm97BFBG-fM=RTDN-M@mail.gmail.com>

They make a few copies of the car for different shoots in the movie, so
there could be s few original cars
On Oct 28, 2010 10:57 AM, "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
> There may be as many copies of the '64 DB5 Bond car as there are "factory
> Ms". I was in a vintage aircraft hangar in Kissimmee, Florida a few years
> ago. Next to the P-51 and against the wall was a sign indicating that the
> original James Bond DB5 had been on display there, but it had been stolen.
> Maybe they eventually got it back and sold it on, or maybe it or the one
> recently at auction (or both) was one of the copies. For 4.1 million, one
> would think that any buyer willing to spend that kind of money would want
> some proof of the provenance of the car, though. Recent experience of BJ8s
> sold for big bucks at Barrett-Jackson suggests it ain't necessarily so.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
>
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:
healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:12 PM
> To: I Erbs; healey help; Alan Seigrist
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Bond car
>
> Different "Bond" car, the 64 Aston-Martin DB5 with 007 movie background
and
> parafernalia sold yesterday at RM auction in London for 4.1 Million USD
> (4.6M total) to a ... US mortgage banker. (refrained myself from further
> remarks)
>
> BTW, the 100m sold for 50,400 GBP and a BN2 with "stylish" upgrades sold
for
> 42,600 GBP. (+/- 90K and 76K USD with auction fees)
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.75
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Oct 28 13:04:32 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:04:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] EZcarlift
In-Reply-To: <839622.84049.qm@web56107.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <90954D36-5119-42C1-AC1C-0CC59B590EAE@gmail.com>
	<839622.84049.qm@web56107.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <030e01cb76d2$f5568950$e0039bf0$@verizon.net>

Take a look at "One Method of Raising a Car onto Jack Stands" in the
Miscellaneous section of the Technical page on my site. Not necessary to
remove anything.

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 Greg Mandas
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:51 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] EZcarlift

All,

I have been thinking about the Dannmar Maxjack for about the same price.
eBay Item number: 130448614134  I like the Dannmar because it reaches in
from the outside but I'd have to reinforce the concrete in my garage to
mount it. $$$$$

The problem I have with floor jacks and jack stands is clearance.  I have to
jack the BJ8 up 1/2 way, back then front, then the rest of the way, back
then front, for a total of 4 lifts, all after taking the license plates off.

What I think is cool about the EZcarlift is:

1) The feet don't seem to move while lifting, whereas with other scissor
types the feet roll, making the EZ lift usable on any surface, including the
crumbling concrete on my garage floor.

2) You can actually get underneath it.

The EZ lift looks quick and easy.

Let us know how it works!!!!

Greg

--- On Thu, 10/28/10, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] EZcarlift
> To: "Charlie Frazer" <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu>
> Cc: "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 1:31 PM
> 4 super heavy duty floor jacks. $200
> 1 commercial grade floor jack $300
> Leaves $1500 for beer or car restoration.
> Even more if you buy harbor freight stuff. And a floor jack and stands
> are portable you can take them to your buddies garage.
> $.02
> Rick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 28, 2010, at 10:22, Charlie Frazer <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu>
> wrote:
>
> > The recent issue of Moss Motors British Motoring
> magazine carried the
> > first ad I've seen for the EZcarlift rack.
> >
> > The rack (ezcarlift.com) sells for about $2K is
> designed to lift the
> > car about 2 feet in the air so that it can be worked
> on by a home
> > mechanic working on a creeper.
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience with this product and
> opinions about
> > it pro & con?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Charlie Frazer
> > cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Thu Oct 28 13:05:03 2010
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:05:03 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 768
Message-ID: <3e893.3378f65a.39fb235f@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/28/10 11:03:38 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


> There may be as many copies of the '64 DB5 Bond car as there are "factory
> Ms".  I was in a vintage aircraft hangar in  Kissimmee, Florida a few
> years
> ago.  Next to the P-51 and against the wall was a sign indicating that the
> original James Bond DB5 had been on display there, but it had been stolen.
> Maybe they eventually got it back and sold it on, or maybe it or the one
> recently at auction (or both) was one of the copies.  For 4.1 million, one
> would think that any buyer willing to spend that kind of money would want
> some proof of the provenance of the car, though.  Recent experience of
> BJ8s
> sold for big bucks at Barrett-Jackson suggests it ain't necessarily so.
>

There were originally at least five "Bond DB5" cars -- two that had all the
gear on them in operating mode, for filming close-up scenes; one and
possible two used for filming the highway and driving scenes since the
original
cars were WAY too heavy to drive, and one, possibly two that were built for
display at the premier and used for publicity.

What we know is that one of the two complete cars was the one that probably
rests at the bottom of the ocean off the Florida coast, having been stolen
from a hanger at a private airport where it was stored for exactly one night
without any security. Insurance claim, anyone?
The one that sold in London is the other complete car, used in filming
close-up scenes.
The two cars used in highway scenes went back to Aston-Martin and were sold
on. I haven't heard any recent info about where they are, though I believe
one of them was in a Seattle museum, tricked out (long after the fact) with
all the stuff.
The one built for publicity is in the Louwman Collection (Dutch National
Automobile Museum) in The Hague (which is a great museum, recently opened in a
brand-new building, and well worth a visit if you're anywhere near Holland.

Cheers
Gary

From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Thu Oct 28 13:28:48 2010
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:28:48 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] EZcarlift
Message-ID: <b911b.2f41bb27.39fb28f0@aol.com>

While visiting New Zealand, I had the  pleasure of meeting up with Ross 
Osborne and he has an amazing ramp built for  his Healey. Constructed out of 
angle iron and wood runners, this was/is the  neatest setup I've seen to get 
your car up off the ground and set at the right  height for creeper access. 
You simply drive up the ramp, tilt it on its pivot  point and fold down the 
rear legs to secure the unit. 
    The ramp itself is only twelve feet two inches  long, so once the car 
is up, the ramp does not extend beyond the bumpers of the  car allowing you 
to move around your vehicle with no problem. The ramp height is  fifteen and 
three quarters inches high and it even has a sliding shelf under the  car 
for your tools or parts. 
    And when you're not using it, you can get it out of  the way by putting 
it up against the wall. I've got photos and a very simple  plan and if Ross 
doesn't mind, I will send them to whoever wishes.  
    I'm hoping to build mine this winter with the help  of a friend (and 
his welder) but I don't see this costing very much and it makes  it a really 
easy operation for one person to get their car up in the air  and ready for 
work.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598 

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Oct 28 13:48:41 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:48:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] EZcarlift
In-Reply-To: <b911b.2f41bb27.39fb28f0@aol.com>
References: <b911b.2f41bb27.39fb28f0@aol.com>
Message-ID: <032201cb76d9$1fd8bdf0$5f8a39d0$@verizon.net>

If you send them to me I'll post on my site.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

http://www.healey6.com

 

From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com [mailto:ATIGHTPROD at aol.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 3:29 PM
To: ahbn6 at verizon.net; gmandas at yahoo.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] EZcarlift

 

    While visiting New Zealand, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Ross
Osborne and he has an amazing ramp built for his Healey. Constructed out of
angle iron and wood runners, this was/is the neatest setup I've seen to get
your car up off the ground and set at the right height for creeper access.
You simply drive up the ramp, tilt it on its pivot point and fold down the
rear legs to secure the unit. 

    The ramp itself is only twelve feet two inches long, so once the car is
up, the ramp does not extend beyond the bumpers of the car allowing you to
move around your vehicle with no problem. The ramp height is fifteen and
three quarters inches high and it even has a sliding shelf under the car for
your tools or parts. 

    And when you're not using it, you can get it out of the way by putting
it up against the wall. I've got photos and a very simple plan and if Ross
doesn't mind, I will send them to whoever wishes.  

    I'm hoping to build mine this winter with the help of a friend (and his
welder) but I don't see this costing very much and it makes it a really easy
operation for one person to get their car up in the air and ready for work.

Steven Kingsbury

BN1 #598 

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 28 15:12:56 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:12:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
Message-ID: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake line material would you please send me the information?

In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare tool, that I need, it states not to use the tool on stainless steel. Has any one used the standard tools on stainless steel? What are your experiences?

I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability of the flare tool.

Thank you,
John

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Oct 28 15:17:58 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:17:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
In-Reply-To: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <033201cb76e5$98f543f0$cadfcbd0$@verizon.net>

Why not save yourself some grief and buy a set from Mr. Finespanner --
prebent and they work fine.

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


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of john spaur
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 5:13 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines

If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake line
material would you please send me the information?

In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare tool, that I
need, it states not to use the tool on stainless steel. Has any one used the
standard tools on stainless steel? What are your experiences?

I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability of the
flare tool.

Thank you,
John
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From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Thu Oct 28 15:21:22 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:21:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
In-Reply-To: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F620A50E-374B-4120-9D7A-2A9468596BD3@gmail.com>

If you are making stainless brake lines you only single flare them IIRC. I'm
not sure of the wall thickness I will try to check tonight.
Rick

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 28, 2010, at 14:12, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake line
material would you please send me the information?
>
> In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare tool, that I
need, it states not to use the tool on stainless steel. Has any one used the
standard tools on stainless steel? What are your experiences?
>
> I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability of the
flare tool.
>
> Thank you,
> John
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 28 16:12:27 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:12:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
In-Reply-To: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <258F50A1-AE9F-4D5B-8E6A-D6BA93D52D38@sbcglobal.net>

It is very difficult to flare stainless steel brake lines. You will  
not be able to do it with a standard flaring tool.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 28, 2010, at 2:12 PM, john spaur wrote:

> If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake  
> line material would you please send me the information?
>
> In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare  
> tool, that I need, it states not to use the tool on stainless  
> steel. Has any one used the standard tools on stainless steel? What  
> are your experiences?
>
> I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability  
> of the flare tool.
>
> Thank you,
> John
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From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 28 16:18:45 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:18:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
Message-ID: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

There are essentially three types of material for brake lines; steel, stainless steel and a copper nickle alloy called Cunifer.

>From what I have found working with Cunifer is easier than working stainless steel.

Has anyone worked with both materials?

If so, is stainless a lot harder than working with Cunifer?

My goal is not concourse; just a very nice restoration that at first glance would appear original. Stainless steel would look closer to original than Cunifer; that is why I am asking.

Thank you,
John Spaur

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 28 16:13:38 2010
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:13:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
In-Reply-To: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7446ACBD-0A23-453B-973E-8E30E8998DB3@sbcglobal.net>

We do have stainless steel lines sets available and in stock for all  
the Heaely's





David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Oct 28, 2010, at 2:12 PM, john spaur wrote:

> If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake  
> line material would you please send me the information?
>
> In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare  
> tool, that I need, it states not to use the tool on stainless  
> steel. Has any one used the standard tools on stainless steel? What  
> are your experiences?
>
> I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability  
> of the flare tool.
>
> Thank you,
> John
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From logical2 at hotmail.com  Thu Oct 28 17:35:52 2010
From: logical2 at hotmail.com (Frank Edwards)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:35:52 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <COL120-W2F3EE8E7221A9BE839B139E440@phx.gbl>

I made all the brake lines for my BJ7.  Out of steel.  No intentions of ever
taking this car out in bad weather.
My point is however if you buy a flaring tool, don't buy a cheap one.  It
won't make an acceptable double flare.

Frank R. Edwards 570-784-4662 logical2 at hotmail.com



> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:18:45 -0700
> From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
>
> There are essentially three types of material for brake lines; steel,
stainless steel and a copper nickle alloy called Cunifer.
>
> >From what I have found working with Cunifer is easier than working
stainless steel.
>
> Has anyone worked with both materials?
>
> If so, is stainless a lot harder than working with Cunifer?
>
> My goal is not concourse; just a very nice restoration that at first glance
would appear original. Stainless steel would look closer to original than
Cunifer; that is why I am asking.
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> _______________________________________________
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Thu Oct 28 17:39:30 2010
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:39:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] EZcarlift
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10641.1288288036.22018.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.10641.1288288036.22018.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4CCA09B2.5020307@comcast.net>

Charlie Frazer wrote:
> The recent issue of Moss Motors British Motoring magazine carried the
> first ad I've seen for the EZcarlift rack.
> The rack (ezcarlift.com) sells for about $2K

Watching the video, it looks like the "wheels" that let the legs contract
to lift the car, are about 1" tall.  I'm guessing you'd need a smooth
concrete floor for best results.

It does seem to leave lots of room for maneuvering, but not $1500 more
room than a good jack and stands would give you.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Thu Oct 28 17:53:17 2010
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:53:17 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Ramp, Ross Osborne
Message-ID: <3561b.6d58a634.39fb66ed@aol.com>

Ross, 
    I have sent your photos and the drawing of your  ramp to a number of 
Healey folks on the list today. On behalf of all of those  I've sent this 
information to and myself, I want to say thank you for letting us  in on this 
system. 
    There's a lot on interest in it and now it is up on  two websites that 
I know of. I will be building my ramp system this winter I  hope, or in the 
spring, but whenever, I just wanted to let you know that the  Healey 
community and I thank you and I hope I haven't over stepped anything by  sharing 
this information, because people seem to be pretty keen on this  idea.
Thanks again,
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 

From skemple at tidewater.net  Thu Oct 28 17:56:58 2010
From: skemple at tidewater.net (Steven Kemple)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:56:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] tricarb vacuum pick off
Message-ID: <1B57F2C2-15BA-4EC0-810E-275841F026FB@tidewater.net>

I am a fresh subscriber to the list although I have been around Healeys and
have  viewed the archives for quite some time.  The current car is a '62
tricarb that I have had just a few months.  While changing out the exhaust
system, I found that I had a cracked exhaust manifold.  So out everything came
to replace the manifold.  The carbs, I was told, had been overhauled but they
have been nothing but trouble.  Since I never want to do this job again with
the engine in the car, I gulped and got a set of new carbs from Moss.  That is
the next thing to go in the engine bay.  The vacuum advance connection on the
original carb set is on the rear carb.  On the new set it is on the center
carb.  Other than a short vacuum advance line, does this present any other
problems?  What is a good source for the line if that is all I need to do?
Looks like I need about another 6 inches.

Steve Kemple

From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Oct 28 18:38:00 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:38:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Ramp, Ross Osborne
In-Reply-To: <3561b.6d58a634.39fb66ed@aol.com>
References: <3561b.6d58a634.39fb66ed@aol.com>
Message-ID: <034901cb7701$8ad35750$a07a05f0$@verizon.net>

The ramp information is now on my site on the Technical page, Miscellaneous
section. Thanks!!

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 ATIGHTPROD at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:53 PM
To: ross.osborne at xtra.co.nz; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Ramp, Ross Osborne

Ross,
    I have sent your photos and the drawing of your  ramp to a number of
Healey folks on the list today. On behalf of all of those  I've sent this
information to and myself, I want to say thank you for letting us  in on
this system.
    There's a lot on interest in it and now it is up on  two websites that I
know of. I will be building my ramp system this winter I  hope, or in the
spring, but whenever, I just wanted to let you know that the  Healey
community and I thank you and I hope I haven't over stepped anything by
sharing this information, because people seem to be pretty keen on this
idea.
Thanks again,
Steven Kingsbury
BN1

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Thu Oct 28 18:44:18 2010
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:44:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
References: <654500.84699.qm@web81807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002801cb7702$6c5f83b0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q>

Hey John.   The copper/Nickel pre cut sets from Moss make this job a breeze. 
Easily shaped and
even reshaped,  and all the work is done for you except for the install.  I 
will buy them again for all
my future restorations.  No flaring necessary.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 5:12 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines


> If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake line 
> material would you please send me the information?
>
> In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare tool, that 
> I need, it states not to use the tool on stainless steel. Has any one used 
> the standard tools on stainless steel? What are your experiences?
>
> I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability of the 
> flare tool.
>
> Thank you,
> John
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From jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com  Thu Oct 28 19:20:14 2010
From: jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com (Martin Jansen)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:20:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
Message-ID: <982008.99797.qm@web53001.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Classic tube of Buffalo NY supply stainless steel brake lines with the proper
ends and both the bubble and double flare. Mac Tool sells a brake line bending
tool for 3/16th line that will provide sharp clean bends.
Brake fluid attracts moisture so even a humid day can cause moisture therefore
I would stay away from the steel lines. Copper lines should never be used on a
braking system.
We have an article on our website by Carol Smith about this.

The frameman
   Marty Jansen,
  www.jule-enterprises.com

--- On Thu, 10/28/10, john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: john spaur <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Received: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 5:12 PM

If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake line
material would you please send me the information?

In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare tool, that I
need, it states not to use the tool on stainless steel. Has any one used the
standard tools on stainless steel? What are your experiences?

I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability of the flare
tool.

Thank
 you,
John
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From javrugtman at htcnet.org  Thu Oct 28 19:28:46 2010
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:28:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
In-Reply-To: <982008.99797.qm@web53001.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <982008.99797.qm@web53001.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CCA234E.9000102@htcnet.org>

read this: http://www.fedhillusa.com/

On 10/28/2010 9:20 PM, Martin Jansen wrote:
> Classic tube of Buffalo NY supply stainless steel brake lines with the proper
> ends and both the bubble and double flare. Mac Tool sells a brake line bending
> tool for 3/16th line that will provide sharp clean bends.
> Brake fluid attracts moisture so even a humid day can cause moisture therefore
> I would stay away from the steel lines. Copper lines should never be used on a
> braking system.
> We have an article on our website by Carol Smith about this.
>
> The frameman
>     Marty Jansen,
>    www.jule-enterprises.com
>
> --- On Thu, 10/28/10, john spaur<jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>  wrote:
>
> From: john spaur<jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Making brake lines
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Received: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 5:12 PM
>
> If someone knows the wall thickness for 3/16" stainless steel brake line
> material would you please send me the information?
>
> In addition, when I read the instructions for the double flare tool, that I
> need, it states not to use the tool on stainless steel. Has any one used the
> standard tools on stainless steel? What are your experiences?
>
> I presume that the stainless steel is not good for the durability of the flare
> tool.
>
> Thank
>   you,
> John
> ___

From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Thu Oct 28 20:20:18 2010
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:20:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Badge/light bar
Message-ID: <BC9B695335A741DFA3DB5AEEE231A588@XPS400>

I've been looking for a nice badge and light bar for my 61BN7.  I liked the
one advertised on Moss's web site with the welded on light brackets but they
do not sell that one any longer.   The only one they carry now requires the
use of clamp on light holders which I don't think look very clean.  Has anyone
purchase one from other suppliers lately that has the brackets for the driving
lights welded on and chromed?

Ron Fine
61BN7

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Oct 28 20:40:47 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich Chrysler)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:40:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Badge/light bar
In-Reply-To: <BC9B695335A741DFA3DB5AEEE231A588@XPS400>
References: <BC9B695335A741DFA3DB5AEEE231A588@XPS400>
Message-ID: <000001cb7712$b1500840$13f018c0$@net>

I have supplied two of the style Ron is describing for my customers through
Autofarm in the last 6 months.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ron Fine
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:20 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Badge/light bar

I've been looking for a nice badge and light bar for my 61BN7.  I liked the
one advertised on Moss's web site with the welded on light brackets but they
do not sell that one any longer.   The only one they carry now requires the
use of clamp on light holders which I don't think look very clean.  Has
anyone
purchase one from other suppliers lately that has the brackets for the
driving
lights welded on and chromed?

Ron Fine
61BN7

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Thu Oct 28 22:43:46 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:43:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] tricarb vacuum pick off
In-Reply-To: <1B57F2C2-15BA-4EC0-810E-275841F026FB@tidewater.net>
References: <1B57F2C2-15BA-4EC0-810E-275841F026FB@tidewater.net>
Message-ID: <BF90B106-A09F-4B48-82D4-1DBD3193437A@gmail.com>

Does not matter which carb you get vaccum from. Any parts store will  
have vaccum hose

I Erbs
Sent from my iPod

On Oct 28, 2010, at 4:56 PM, Steven Kemple <skemple at tidewater.net>  
wrote:

> I am a fresh subscriber to the list although I have been around  
> Healeys and
> have  viewed the archives for quite some time.  The current car is a  
> '62
> tricarb that I have had just a few months.  While changing out the  
> exhaust
> system, I found that I had a cracked exhaust manifold.  So out  
> everything came
> to replace the manifold.  The carbs, I was told, had been overhauled  
> but they
> have been nothing but trouble.  Since I never want to do this job  
> again with
> the engine in the car, I gulped and got a set of new carbs from  
> Moss.  That is
> the next thing to go in the engine bay.  The vacuum advance  
> connection on the
> original carb set is on the rear carb.  On the new set it is on the  
> center
> carb.  Other than a short vacuum advance line, does this present any  
> other
> problems?  What is a good source for the line if that is all I need  
> to do?
> Looks like I need about another 6 inches.
>
> Steve Kemple
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From editorgary at aol.com  Thu Oct 28 23:18:29 2010
From: editorgary at aol.com (editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:18:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Check Google
In-Reply-To: <4BB978C8-054F-4335-94F2-B8520D27D1AE@gmail.com>
References: <4210d.560c5db0.39fb2ff5@aol.com>
	<4BB978C8-054F-4335-94F2-B8520D27D1AE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CD453FDA7A99DF-1D78-71A75@Webmail-d115.sysops.aol.com>

 Don't take that wrong. I'm not at home (racing this weekend, so sitting at a
motel in the middle of Northern Califonia), so I don't have any references at
hand, and don't remember much about the car off the top of my head. I'm
personally amazed at how much I can find and how quickly to answer questions
exactly like this one by doing a quick google search.
Gary








-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com>
To: Editorgary at aol.com
Sent: Thu, Oct 28, 2010 8:07 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 768


Pardon Me!




On Oct 28, 2010, at 3:58 PM, Editorgary at aol.com wrote:



In a message dated 10/28/10 12:10:29 PM, Healey100M at gmail.com writes:



Gary, wasn't one sold at RM Auction 3 - 4 years ago?

Randy

Randy Hicks



I'll bet you could find out on Google.
G.

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Oct 29 00:15:42 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:15:42 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CCA668E.3020603@chello.nl>

John,
Use Cunifer. It is a lot easier to work on, you can bend it by hand if 
you are carefull, no tools needed (but recommended though), corrosion 
resistant, easy to get and relatively cheap.
Making the proper double flanges on SS pipes is difficult. Single 
flanges are no problem but I think they are not legal and prone to 
cracking. You also need bending equipment. The required aviation quality 
might be hard/expensive to get as well.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Fri Oct 29 00:29:37 2010
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:29:37 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <93F77A9AFE906943A58848B84AF781135C5121DBE4@HE111644.EMEA1.CDS.T-INTERNAL.COM>

For me I do not understand why anyone does the hassle with stainless steel
brake lines. The Cunifer (Kunifer) ones are so easy to work with and have no
disadvantage to stainless steel. I even use copper lines on my Sprite and
Morris Minor for more than 20 years, without any troubles. I would never go to
this poor bendable stainless steel ones. Here in Europe I would say 9 of 10 of
all Healeys have Cunifer or Copper brake lines installed.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von john spaur
Gesendet: Freitag, 29. Oktober 2010 00:19
An: Healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Brake line material

There are essentially three types of material for brake lines; steel,
stainless steel and a copper nickle alloy called Cunifer.

>From what I have found working with Cunifer is easier than working stainless
steel.

Has anyone worked with both materials?

If so, is stainless a lot harder than working with Cunifer?

My goal is not concourse; just a very nice restoration that at first glance
would appear original. Stainless steel would look closer to original than
Cunifer; that is why I am asking.

Thank you,
John Spaur

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Fri Oct 29 02:29:07 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:29:07 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <93F77A9AFE906943A58848B84AF781135C5121DBE4@HE111644.EMEA1.CDS.T-INTERNAL.COM>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<93F77A9AFE906943A58848B84AF781135C5121DBE4@HE111644.EMEA1.CDS.T-INTERNAL.COM>
Message-ID: <4CCA85D3.2090400@chello.nl>

Joseph,
Copper (pure) has the disadvantage that it hardens when stressed 
(repeated braking) which can lead to fatigue cracking. I have heard 
about such occasions once or twice.
It is also the reason that in some countries it is illegal in automotive 
brake applications to use pure copper lines.
I am surprised that apparently  the T|V accepts this.
Cheers,
Kees Oudesluijs

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From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Fri Oct 29 07:35:56 2010
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:35:56 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <COL120-W2F3EE8E7221A9BE839B139E440@phx.gbl>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<COL120-W2F3EE8E7221A9BE839B139E440@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <039101cb776e$3946f2d0$abd4d870$@net>

I believe Healeys like most LBC, use "bubble flare", not "double" flare.

Herb Miller 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Frank Edwards
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 6:36 PM
To: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake line material

I made all the brake lines for my BJ7.  Out of steel.  No intentions of ever
taking this car out in bad weather.
My point is however if you buy a flaring tool, don't buy a cheap one.  It
won't make an acceptable double flare.

Frank R. Edwards 570-784-4662 logical2 at hotmail.com



> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:18:45 -0700
> From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
>
> There are essentially three types of material for brake lines; steel,
stainless steel and a copper nickle alloy called Cunifer.
>
> >From what I have found working with Cunifer is easier than working
stainless steel.
>
> Has anyone worked with both materials?
>
> If so, is stainless a lot harder than working with Cunifer?
>
> My goal is not concourse; just a very nice restoration that at first
glance
would appear original. Stainless steel would look closer to original than
Cunifer; that is why I am asking.
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> _______________________________________________
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 29 10:07:42 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:07:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Big day
Message-ID: <AANLkTim=pu=CDJJqwTbu_Q+kV0CA=iSTbi-8iwO1PRTs@mail.gmail.com>

Got my YOM plate yesterday, going to to see my newly painted BT7 today at
the body shop!!
I hope paint colors came out right!

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Oct 29 10:40:45 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich Chrysler)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:40:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fibreglass Body Panels
Message-ID: <000001cb7788$08a352d0$19e9f870$@net>

Hello all, 

 

I have a number of fiberglass body panels for the 6 cylinder roadster cars
that came with a package deal. These would be ideal for a vintage racer, or
someone on a tight budget who wants to get their Healey on the road. These
are used panels but in very good condition.

There are:

- two front fenders.fitting all 6 cylinder roadsters (flange at door hinge
pillar can be modified for later convertibles)

- two rear fenders.fitting from mid BN2 to the end of BJ8 (has swage line
continuing behind wheel arch)

- one rear shroud..fitting the 4 seater roadster, BN4, BT7

 

First one to come along with $200 gets them all. Cash and carry but I will
deliver within 60 miles of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

 

Rich Chrysler

From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Fri Oct 29 11:12:24 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:12:24 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Big day
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim=pu=CDJJqwTbu_Q+kV0CA=iSTbi-8iwO1PRTs@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim=pu=CDJJqwTbu_Q+kV0CA=iSTbi-8iwO1PRTs@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimUovDQx5=mdown96W9GGZHvXzMZdTJM4AxPdgC@mail.gmail.com>

post a pic somewhere for us to view.

On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:07 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Got my YOM plate yesterday, going to to see my newly painted BT7 today at
> the body shop!!
> I hope paint colors came out right!
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From eyera3 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 29 11:14:36 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:14:36 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Big day
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimUovDQx5=mdown96W9GGZHvXzMZdTJM4AxPdgC@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim=pu=CDJJqwTbu_Q+kV0CA=iSTbi-8iwO1PRTs@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimUovDQx5=mdown96W9GGZHvXzMZdTJM4AxPdgC@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimmdTNpqgp_dn-LY0aOknz8z6D0A_cPFhaS+5bO@mail.gmail.com>

Tried accessing teamed forums to upload what I have so fat, but the link is
broken.
Mark, you aware of this?
On Oct 29, 2010 10:12 AM, "jerry wall" <jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com> wrote:
> post a pic somewhere for us to view.
>
> On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:07 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Got my YOM plate yesterday, going to to see my newly painted BT7 today at
>> the body shop!!
>> I hope paint colors came out right!
>> _______________________________________________
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>>
>
>
>
> --
> jerry wall BN6
> rowlett, tx

From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Fri Oct 29 13:25:15 2010
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:25:15 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
Message-ID: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>

Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in  
celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info along.  
52,000 original miles and still going strong.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598

From jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com  Fri Oct 29 14:11:16 2010
From: jwbn6hrdtp at gmail.com (jerry wall)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:11:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
In-Reply-To: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>
References: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=ZU8g=TVFtaw_vCpuMB6JGiiyoowGsPVawyNN+@mail.gmail.com>

steven.
are you the original owner? if not, how long have you owned?  congrats!!
cheers,
jerry


On Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 2:25 PM, <ATIGHTPROD at aol.com> wrote:

> Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in
> celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info along.
> 52,000 original miles and still going strong.
> Steven Kingsbury
> BN1 #598
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-- 
jerry wall  BN6
rowlett, tx

From bn1 at pacbell.net  Fri Oct 29 14:18:15 2010
From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:18:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
In-Reply-To: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>
References: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>

Hi Steve,

Great, mild day for a drive down here in So Cal.

Is "still going strong" why you got the Hard Luck Awardfor Rendezvous 
2010? :-)

My car is body #663 with a build date of 5 Nov. 65 cars in 8 days;that's 
quite a speedy production line for such a small company.

Bill Barnett
'53 Red Car
'61 Green Car

On 10/29/2010 12:25 Big Blue, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote:
> Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in
> celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info along.
> 52,000 original miles and still going strong.
> Steven Kingsbury
> BN1 #598
>
>

-- 
When I was younger, I could remember anything whether it had happened or 
not. But now my facilities are decaying and soon I shall be so I cannot 
remember anything but the things that never happened. - Mark Twain

From mdoust at abarth.ca  Fri Oct 29 14:32:30 2010
From: mdoust at abarth.ca (Mark)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:32:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
In-Reply-To: <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
References: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>
  <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <001001cb77a8$690ea690$3b2bf3b0$@ca>

There must of been a strike in that period your car was made or Holiday. 

Mine is car #503 born Oct 22 1953 so to Steven's car there are 95 cars made
in 5 days 

Cheers 

Mark  

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mr. Bill
Sent: October-29-10 4:18 PM
To: Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 57 Today

Hi Steve,

Great, mild day for a drive down here in So Cal.

Is "still going strong" why you got the Hard Luck Awardfor Rendezvous 
2010? :-)

My car is body #663 with a build date of 5 Nov. 65 cars in 8 days;that's 
quite a speedy production line for such a small company.

Bill Barnett
'53 Red Car
'61 Green Car

On 10/29/2010 12:25 Big Blue, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote:
> Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in
> celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info
along.
> 52,000 original miles and still going strong.
> Steven Kingsbury
> BN1 #598
>
>

-- 
When I was younger, I could remember anything whether it had happened or 
not. But now my facilities are decaying and soon I shall be so I cannot 
remember anything but the things that never happened. - Mark Twain
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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Fri Oct 29 14:46:21 2010
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:46:21 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
Message-ID: <1437f5.50eb4fa0.39fc8c9d@aol.com>

Steven-
Congratulations. It is certainly great to know that you are still driving  
the 57 year old 100 BN1 with only 52 K miles and going strong. 
Our MK3 BJ8 will turn 45 until 9 February 2011 but has 250 K+ miles on it.  
To my knowledge the engine and transmission/OD have never had a  rebuild.) 
I drove Blackie  9,403 miles on a trip to lasted from 12  June until 18 July 
with only minor electrical problems. 
(I almost forgot that Blackie did sustain a head butting incident to  the 
left front fender in Livingston, MT.) 
Our cars won't get any younger and neither will we so get out  there drive 
them and enjoy them. 
 
Marion S. Brantley, Jr.
 
Today my  car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in   
celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info  
along.  
52,000 original miles and still going strong.
Steven  Kingsbury
BN1  #598
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From rwil at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct 29 15:10:57 2010
From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:10:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
In-Reply-To: <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
References: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>
  <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <ttdmc6925c510clo5ih93c4hovfo98jjr1@4ax.com>

#724 was completed November 13th.  Yes, it was a Friday.  Maybe there
was an unavailable part that came in during October and November and a
bunch of backed-up cars were completed quickly?

-Roland

On Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:18:15 -0700, you wrote:

::Hi Steve,
::
::Great, mild day for a drive down here in So Cal.
::
::Is "still going strong" why you got the Hard Luck Awardfor Rendezvous
::2010? :-)
::
::My car is body #663 with a build date of 5 Nov. 65 cars in 8 days;that's
::quite a speedy production line for such a small company.
::
::Bill Barnett
::'53 Red Car
::'61 Green Car
::
::On 10/29/2010 12:25 Big Blue, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote:
::> Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in
::> celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info
along.
::> 52,000 original miles and still going strong.
::> Steven Kingsbury
::> BN1 #598
::>
::>

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Oct 29 16:33:11 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:33:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
In-Reply-To: <ttdmc6925c510clo5ih93c4hovfo98jjr1@4ax.com>
References: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com> <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
	<ttdmc6925c510clo5ih93c4hovfo98jjr1@4ax.com>
Message-ID: <001701cb77b9$452ad080$cf807180$@net>

Hello all, 

These Body numbers were not very consistent at all due to the order in which
they were brought onto the Longbridge final assembly line. They had come off
Jensen's line in numerical body number order, but the assembled and painted
body shells, mounted on rolling dollies were loaded onto transporters, 5 at
a time, arriving at the Longbridge holding area. They were taken off the
transporters and marshalled onto the final assembly line. That's where they
became very much out of order, first onto the transporters were last off,
many transporters were lined up for unloading, etc. but of course it really
didn't matter as far as assembly went. 
Then of course there could have been many reasons to hold a car back for
some reason, specific coloured parts not arriving on time, a glitch in the
fitting of some mechanical component, so the car had to be set aside for end
of line rectification, etc.
There is quite a wide and varied order I've been able to trace and document
on the Hundred Registry records.

Rich Chrysler
Hundred Registrar

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Roland Wilhelmy
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 5:11 PM
To: Mr. Bill
Cc: Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 57 Today

#724 was completed November 13th.  Yes, it was a Friday.  Maybe there
was an unavailable part that came in during October and November and a
bunch of backed-up cars were completed quickly?

-Roland

On Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:18:15 -0700, you wrote:

::Hi Steve,
::
::Great, mild day for a drive down here in So Cal.
::
::Is "still going strong" why you got the Hard Luck Awardfor Rendezvous
::2010? :-)
::
::My car is body #663 with a build date of 5 Nov. 65 cars in 8 days;that's
::quite a speedy production line for such a small company.
::
::Bill Barnett
::'53 Red Car
::'61 Green Car
::
::On 10/29/2010 12:25 Big Blue, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote:
::> Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in
::> celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info
along.
::> 52,000 original miles and still going strong.
::> Steven Kingsbury
::> BN1 #598
::>
::>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Oct 29 16:35:29 2010
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:35:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap?
Message-ID: <BAY147-w2714B44D97A499D81B4687B8450@phx.gbl>

Hi!

I have a drain tap from my rad that is seized up.  I had to remove it to drain
the rad.

I've cleaned it up as best I can, but I'm nowhere close to getting it to
function.

So, what do I do next?  Try to remove that cotter pin without breaking it?
hah!  :)

Then remove that spring.

Then hammer on the pin that they came off of with a piece of wood?

But ... then there's still that broken handle.  How do I get that out?  I've
grabbed onto it with vise grips and twisted to no avail.  ( It's already
broken so vice grips seemed reasonable,. )

Do I soak the whole assembly in a penetrating oil or something?  I already
have, but, I could leave it over the winter.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/RadDrainTap.jpg

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 cnaarndt at gmail.com  Fri Oct 29 17:46:47 2010
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:46:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w2714B44D97A499D81B4687B8450@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w2714B44D97A499D81B4687B8450@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikZXj3-d278LzdA57va_gT1=FJG2PY6H1mkoFwE@mail.gmail.com>

Robert,

I have rebuilt dozens of these over the years, and they are not that
difficult.  First of all don't worry too much about the cotter pin.  I
usually replace these anyway with a brass one, but stainless steel will work
also.  As far as the spring goes, I try to save these but they're not that
hard to replace.

First soak the pin in solvent (PB Blaster, Kroil, etc...) and see if you
can't remove it intact, but if not then I've had good luck with driving the
remains of the pin out with a very small drift.  Last resort is to carefully
drill it out.  I have found the correct size brass cotter pins to replace
the originals.

Next is the spring.  I will first soak it in mild acid if rusty then clean
with a wire brush.  If it's good I will then re-plate it at home (Caswell's
Copy Cad.)  If too far gone, I fine the appropriate diameter spring with the
correct tension (any good hardware store should have a selection), and then
cut it to size with a pair of cutters and then grind the ends flat on my
grinding wheel.

The handle can be repaired/made from scratch and replaced, but it looks like
you've already buggered up the end with metal eating tools, i.e. vice grips
:-(  I can talk you through this process but it's a bit more involved.  I
actually turned a new handle on my drill press with a piece of brass stock
and some files.

The brass pieces I clean in warm distilled white vinegar (5-6% acidity) for
about 4 hours and then get them shiny with #0000 steel wool and hot soapy
water.

I reassemble using a bit of water proof grease and the result should look
like new, provided of course some PO didn't bugger the the brass up with a
pair of pliers or worse.

Cheers,

Curt.

I can send photos if your interested.  If you can't restore one of these,
then leave your Healey repairs/restoration to a pro.

From editorgary at aol.com  Fri Oct 29 18:13:50 2010
From: editorgary at aol.com (editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:13:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fiberglass panels
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1288375204.8134.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.17.1288375204.8134.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <8CD45DE765B3063-14FC-27A2@webmail-m020.sysops.aol.com>

First one to come along with $200 gets them all. Cash and carry but I will
deliver within 60 miles of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.



How about if we take up a collection and pay you to destroy them?
Gary

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 29 19:14:40 2010
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:14:40 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <039101cb776e$3946f2d0$abd4d870$@net>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<COL120-W2F3EE8E7221A9BE839B139E440@phx.gbl>,
	<039101cb776e$3946f2d0$abd4d870$@net>
Message-ID: <COL106-W273A9F1E8CEE80E2D880C1C0460@phx.gbl>

My Healey 3000 uses "double" flares throughout and uses Girling calipers up
front. I have rear disc brakes with Girling calipers from a Jaguar. They
require "bubble" flares.

Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net
> To: logical2 at hotmail.com; jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:35:56 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake line material
>
> I believe Healeys like most LBC, use "bubble flare", not "double" flare.
>
> Herb Miller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Frank Edwards
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 6:36 PM
> To: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake line material
>
> I made all the brake lines for my BJ7.  Out of steel.  No intentions of
ever
> taking this car out in bad weather.
> My point is however if you buy a flaring tool, don't buy a cheap one.  It
> won't make an acceptable double flare.
>
> Frank R. Edwards 570-784-4662 logical2 at hotmail.com
>
>
>
> > Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:18:45 -0700
> > From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> > To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
> >
> > There are essentially three types of material for brake lines; steel,
> stainless steel and a copper nickle alloy called Cunifer.
> >
> > >From what I have found working with Cunifer is easier than working
> stainless steel.
> >
> > Has anyone worked with both materials?
> >
> > If so, is stainless a lot harder than working with Cunifer?
> >
> > My goal is not concourse; just a very nice restoration that at first
> glance
> would appear original. Stainless steel would look closer to original than
> Cunifer; that is why I am asking.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > John Spaur
> > _______________________________________________
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Oct 29 19:31:21 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich Chrysler)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:31:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap?
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w2714B44D97A499D81B4687B8450@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w2714B44D97A499D81B4687B8450@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002101cb77d2$28a94310$79fbc930$@net>

Those brass taps have a tapered seat. The spring keeps tension on the taper
so it doesn't (shouldn't) leak. The best way to unsieze it is to tap on the
spring end of the stem, so it moves the tapered barrel away from its
seating.
New ones are available if necessary. 

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 6:35 PM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap?

Hi!

I have a drain tap from my rad that is seized up.  I had to remove it to
drain
the rad.

I've cleaned it up as best I can, but I'm nowhere close to getting it to
function.

So, what do I do next?  Try to remove that cotter pin without breaking it?
hah!  :)

Then remove that spring.

Then hammer on the pin that they came off of with a piece of wood?

But ... then there's still that broken handle.  How do I get that out?  I've
grabbed onto it with vise grips and twisted to no avail.  ( It's already
broken so vice grips seemed reasonable,. )

Do I soak the whole assembly in a penetrating oil or something?  I already
have, but, I could leave it over the winter.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/RadDrainTap.jpg

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
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From ynotink at msn.com  Fri Oct 29 19:54:43 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:54:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
In-Reply-To: <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
References: <6c2c1.6674b65.39fc799b@aol.com>,<4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W2253AD5EAB75959E243982A5460@phx.gbl>

#554 14 October 1953
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:18:15 -0700
> From: bn1 at pacbell.net
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 57 Today
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> Great, mild day for a drive down here in So Cal.
>
> Is "still going strong" why you got the Hard Luck Awardfor Rendezvous
> 2010? :-)
>
> My car is body #663 with a build date of 5 Nov. 65 cars in 8 days;that's
> quite a speedy production line for such a small company.
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 Red Car
> '61 Green Car
>
> On 10/29/2010 12:25 Big Blue, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote:
> > Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in
> > celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info
along.
> > 52,000 original miles and still going strong.
> > Steven Kingsbury
> > BN1 #598
> >
> >
>
> --
> When I was younger, I could remember anything whether it had happened or
> not. But now my facilities are decaying and soon I shall be so I cannot
> remember anything but the things that never happened. - Mark Twain
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Fri Oct 29 20:17:22 2010
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:17:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <COL120-W2F3EE8E7221A9BE839B139E440@phx.gbl>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<COL120-W2F3EE8E7221A9BE839B139E440@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <COL106-W51331D6F26EBBA9967B8E9C0460@phx.gbl>

Here in the US, there is (was) a fairly soft steel brake line material that is
quite easy to work with. Many years ago I kept trying to cut and bend and make
new flares on those straight sections of steel brake lines that the auto parts
stores sell. That material was way too hard and double flares were almost
impossible to make without splitting the pipe. Then, I discovered brake lines
that were sold in 25' rolls -  Bendix Hydraulic Brake Line. These steel lines
have been on my race car for 20 years - never seen any evidence of rust - and
I race in the rain.

Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> From: logical2 at hotmail.com
> To: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:35:52 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake line material
>
> I made all the brake lines for my BJ7.  Out of steel.  No intentions of
ever
> taking this car out in bad weather.
> My point is however if you buy a flaring tool, don't buy a cheap one.  It
> won't make an acceptable double flare.
>
> Frank R. Edwards 570-784-4662 logical2 at hotmail.com
>
>
>
> > Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:18:45 -0700
> > From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net
> > To: Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
> >
> > There are essentially three types of material for brake lines; steel,
> stainless steel and a copper nickle alloy called Cunifer.
> >
> > >From what I have found working with Cunifer is easier than working
> stainless steel.
> >
> > Has anyone worked with both materials?
> >
> > If so, is stainless a lot harder than working with Cunifer?
> >
> > My goal is not concourse; just a very nice restoration that at first
glance
> would appear original. Stainless steel would look closer to original than
> Cunifer; that is why I am asking.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > John Spaur
> > _______________________________________________
> > Healeys at autox.team.net
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation $12.75
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Fri Oct 29 20:35:29 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:35:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?57_today?=
Message-ID: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>

congrats steve on the big 57.  BTW, could someone please explain the difference between "original" and "unoriginal" miles.  i thought all miles were original.   hjim

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Fri Oct 29 20:42:00 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich Chrysler)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:42:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 57 today
In-Reply-To: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <000801cb77dc$07168d20$1543a760$@net>

Original miles usually refers to mileage accumulated on an unrestored car as
opposed to one that's been completely "reborn".

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of healeymanjim at hansencc.net
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 10:35 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] 57 today

congrats steve on the big 57.  BTW, could someone please explain the
difference between "original" and "unoriginal" miles.  i thought all miles
were original.   hjim
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From mark at bradakis.com  Fri Oct 29 20:53:16 2010
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:53:16 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 57 today
In-Reply-To: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <4CCB889C.3070503@bradakis.com>

>  could someone please explain the difference between "original" and "unoriginal" miles.

Original miles are the ones where you first drive down a street.  If
you drive down that street again, it is a repeat mile, not an original
mile.  I do wonder how people keep track of it all.

mjb.

From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net  Fri Oct 29 22:03:51 2010
From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:03:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake line material
In-Reply-To: <039101cb776e$3946f2d0$abd4d870$@net>
References: <479099.88105.qm@web81803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<COL120-W2F3EE8E7221A9BE839B139E440@phx.gbl>
	<039101cb776e$3946f2d0$abd4d870$@net>
Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20101029210145.020954c8@pop.att.yahoo.com>

My 1962 BT7 uses double flares. I have not found any bubble flares so 
far. Cars, in generally, can use a combination of flares depending on 
the application.

John Spaur

At 08:35 AM 10/29/2010 -0500, Herbert Miller wrote:
>I believe Healeys like most LBC, use "bubble flare", not "double" flare.
>
>Herb Miller

From mark at bradakis.com  Fri Oct 29 22:16:50 2010
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:16:50 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Big day
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTimmdTNpqgp_dn-LY0aOknz8z6D0A_cPFhaS+5bO@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim=pu=CDJJqwTbu_Q+kV0CA=iSTbi-8iwO1PRTs@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimUovDQx5=mdown96W9GGZHvXzMZdTJM4AxPdgC@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTimmdTNpqgp_dn-LY0aOknz8z6D0A_cPFhaS+5bO@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CCB9C32.1000808@bradakis.com>

I Erbs wrote:
> Tried accessing teamed forums to upload what I have so fat, but the link is
> broken.
> Mark, you aware of this?
>    

Really?  What exactly happens when you click on

http://www.team.net/forums

???

mjb.

From austin.healey at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 06:02:31 2010
From: austin.healey at gmail.com (Chris Dimmock)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:02:31 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] 57 today
In-Reply-To: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <9E83F0D7-D4FB-44F8-9531-B6CB46505B51@gmail.com>

Ok.
I'm lucky that the first owner (Richard Steil) of my BJ8 recorded much  
of his mileage - including driving my car to Australia from England.  
He recorded his odometer reading every day for 3 months on his drive  
to Australia.
The third / 5th owner (they were the same guy, Wally Gates) also kept  
a log book of his racing. And driving.
So adding those together, they tell me the story of at least the  
mileage before I bought the black & white car.
When I restored the black & white car, I didn't reset the odometer. I  
didn't zero it.
When an owner claims "original miles" I believe he is claiming that it  
still has the original speedo/ odo and it is "original" and has never  
been reset.
The mileage is "proveable".
My odometer crossed the 100,000 mile mark a few years back. I even  
took a pic.
I can't walk outside to check my BJ8. But if a BJ 8 odomoter resets to  
zero at 100,000 miles (not sure? Can't remember??) then "original  
miles" on my BJ8 would be ~ 103,000. Odometer Indicated miles could  
possibly be  ~ 3,000 (if it reset at 100,000)
Obviously, replacing / zeroing/
my speedo - or resetting the odo to zero at the resto in 1998 -would  
mean I couldn't say "original miles"
That's my take.
Best.
Chris


Sent from my iPhone

On 30/10/2010, at 1:35 PM, <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:

> congrats steve on the big 57.  BTW, could someone please explain the  
> difference between "original" and "unoriginal" miles.  i thought all  
> miles were original.   hjim

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Oct 30 07:17:39 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich Chrysler)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:17:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 57 today
In-Reply-To: <9E83F0D7-D4FB-44F8-9531-B6CB46505B51@gmail.com>
References: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
	<9E83F0D7-D4FB-44F8-9531-B6CB46505B51@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001e01cb7834$d4327460$7c975d20$@net>

Yes, I'd have to agree with that. Original mileage being that of an odometer
reading in a car that's never been reset.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Chris Dimmock
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8:03 AM
To: healeymanjim at hansencc.net
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 57 today

Ok.
I'm lucky that the first owner (Richard Steil) of my BJ8 recorded much  
of his mileage - including driving my car to Australia from England.  
He recorded his odometer reading every day for 3 months on his drive  
to Australia.
The third / 5th owner (they were the same guy, Wally Gates) also kept  
a log book of his racing. And driving.
So adding those together, they tell me the story of at least the  
mileage before I bought the black & white car.
When I restored the black & white car, I didn't reset the odometer. I  
didn't zero it.
When an owner claims "original miles" I believe he is claiming that it  
still has the original speedo/ odo and it is "original" and has never  
been reset.
The mileage is "proveable".
My odometer crossed the 100,000 mile mark a few years back. I even  
took a pic.
I can't walk outside to check my BJ8. But if a BJ 8 odomoter resets to  
zero at 100,000 miles (not sure? Can't remember??) then "original  
miles" on my BJ8 would be ~ 103,000. Odometer Indicated miles could  
possibly be  ~ 3,000 (if it reset at 100,000)
Obviously, replacing / zeroing/
my speedo - or resetting the odo to zero at the resto in 1998 -would  
mean I couldn't say "original miles"
That's my take.
Best.
Chris


Sent from my iPhone

On 30/10/2010, at 1:35 PM, <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:

> congrats steve on the big 57.  BTW, could someone please explain the  
> difference between "original" and "unoriginal" miles.  i thought all  
> miles were original.   hjim
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sat Oct 30 09:19:27 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:19:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
Message-ID: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>

I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one heard
of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
anything I don't recognize.
Rich Kahn

From mslechta at chartermi.net  Sat Oct 30 09:34:39 2010
From: mslechta at chartermi.net (Mike Slechta)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:34:39 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>

I rec. an Email from Customer Service Britannia Parts and Conversions this
morning @ 8:27 AM CDT.  I've never heard of them either.  I then followed
their link to their web site, but could not open it.  Could this be a scam??
Mad Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Richard Kahn
  To: healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:19 AM
  Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts


  I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one
heard
  of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
  anything I don't recognize.
  Rich Kahn
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  Healeys at autox.team.net
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 09:40:30 2010
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:40:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>

They're in Quebec, based on the information from their site.

I'll hazard a guess that they joined one of the Healey organizations
and mined the member list for email addresses as part of an
advertising campaign. Prices don't actually look that bad excepting
for the fact that the US dollar has lost a lot of ground to the Loon
of late.

Based on the bugginess/poor implementation on their site I'm leaning
to the "have been in business locally for a long time and are now
trying out this whole internet fad thing" theory.

Jody

On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Mike Slechta <mslechta at chartermi.net> wrote:
> I rec. an Email from Customer Service Britannia Parts and Conversions this
> morning @ 8:27 AM CDT.  I've never heard of them either.  I then followed
> their link to their web site, but could not open it.  Could this be a
scam??
> Mad Mike
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Richard Kahn
>  To: healeys at autox.team.net
>  Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:19 AM
>  Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
>
>
>  I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one
> heard
>  of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
>  anything I don't recognize.
>  Rich Kahn
>  _______________________________________________
>  Healeys at autox.team.net
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--
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1953 Studebaker Champion
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's)
1981 Triumph TR8

"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 rnbmail at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 30 09:51:23 2010
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:51:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <409365.46411.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Got one in junk also.

Robert N. Blair  Yellow 65BJ8  RNBmail at yahoo.com
 



--- On Sat, 10/30/10, Jody Kerr <jodyfkerr at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Jody Kerr <jodyfkerr at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Britannia parts
> To: "Mike Slechta" <mslechta at chartermi.net>
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 8:40 AM
> They're in Quebec, based on the
> information from their site.
>
> I'll hazard a guess that they joined one of the Healey
> organizations
> and mined the member list for email addresses as part of
> an
> advertising campaign. Prices don't actually look that bad
> excepting
> for the fact that the US dollar has lost a lot of ground to
> the Loon
> of late.
>
> Based on the bugginess/poor implementation on their site
> I'm leaning
> to the "have been in business locally for a long time and
> are now
> trying out this whole internet fad thing" theory.
>
> Jody
>
> On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Mike Slechta <mslechta at chartermi.net>
> wrote:
> > I rec. an Email from Customer Service Britannia Parts
> and Conversions this
> > morning @ 8:27 AM CDT.  I've never heard of them
> either.  I then followed
> > their link to their web site, but could not open
> it.  Could this be a
> scam??
> > Mad Mike
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> >  From: Richard Kahn
> >  To: healeys at autox.team.net
> >  Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:19 AM
> >  Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
> >
> >
> >  I got an Email that went to junk that is from
> Britannia Parts. Any one
> > heard
> >  of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am
> paranoid about opening
> >  anything I don't recognize.
> >  Rich Kahn
> >  _______________________________________________
> >  Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
>
>
> --
> 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)
> 1981 Triumph TR8
>
> "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
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From robertlarson at att.net  Sat Oct 30 09:47:47 2010
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:47:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <4CCC3E23.9000408@att.net>

I also received it. The e-mail was clean per my anti-virus and malware 
software.  I went to the
site and it opened OK at the home page but then encountered errors with 
links.   It may just be
overload with everybody getting the e-mails and high traffic at their 
server as people check
it out.

I had never heard of them either.  Looks like they "acquired" some 
e-mail lists.

Bob

On 10/30/2010 11:34 AM, Mike Slechta wrote:
> I rec. an Email from Customer Service Britannia Parts and Conversions this
> morning @ 8:27 AM CDT.  I've never heard of them either.  I then followed
> their link to their web site, but could not open it.  Could this be a scam??
> Mad Mike
>    ----- Original Message -----
>    From: Richard Kahn
>    To: healeys at autox.team.net
>    Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:19 AM
>    Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
>
>
>    I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one
> heard
>    of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
>    anything I don't recognize.
>    Rich Kahn

From Healey100M at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 09:57:55 2010
From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:57:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <4CCC3E23.9000408@att.net>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
	<4CCC3E23.9000408@att.net>
Message-ID: <1B6DB536-8D22-4617-A3FD-982F1BD8EE03@gmail.com>

I got it in 2 different email addresses I use for Healey stuff, so they are
getting names from more than one source.

Web site dies not work well at all.

I've inquired from Quebec friends

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 Oct 30, 2010, at 11:47 AM, Bob wrote:

> I also received it. The e-mail was clean per my anti-virus and malware
software.  I went to the
> site and it opened OK at the home page but then encountered errors with
links.   It may just be
> overload with everybody getting the e-mails and high traffic at their server
as people check
> it out.
>
> I had never heard of them either.  Looks like they "acquired" some e-mail
lists.
>
> Bob

From rdryman1 at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 30 10:08:44 2010
From: rdryman1 at yahoo.com (Richard Dryman)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:08:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <409365.46411.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <409365.46411.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <840825.54369.qm@web110307.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I,Me, and Us also; I think we ALL need to contact them and tell them that
there 
are better ways to advertise for business(among other things #%**)~~~
almost 
like a Viagra pitch !!

Big problem is that it came to this Yahoo acct
and ALSO my main email acct.--TWO 
in one morning. 


Wonder where they got
the other address; almost never ever use it, not even on 
Amazon !!
Now,
wonder where that trash bin is??




________________________________
From:
Robert Blair <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
Got one in junk also.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct 30 10:13:50 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:13:50 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CCC443E.1020508@justbrits.com>

  << They're in Quebec, based on the information 
from their site. >>

Interesting, Jody.  MGs List got it also.

Following is offered up FWIW & FYI <G>:

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now 
be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to 
http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.

    Domain Name: BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
    Registrar: NAMESCOUT CORP-----------------[See 
below]
    Whois Server: whois.namescout.com
    Referral URL: http://www.namescout.com
    Name Server: NS1.BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
    Name Server: NS2.BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
    Status: ok
    Updated Date: 27-jun-2010
    Creation Date: 
07-dec-2009----------------------[22 years, huh??]
    Expiration Date: 07-dec-2015


NameScout Corp.     Barbados [Country of 
Registration of Co.]

 From thier site:        " Australia's Best Value "

Still "smells" to me.
And if you go to:        http://britanniaparts.com/
you get lamest page I've ever seen.  Then click on 
their button that says:
*** <http://britanniaparts.com/#main>* "Skip to 
main Content", IT goes to:   
http://britanniaparts.com/#main
which is the lamest 'store' I have ever seen.

Dat's all, folks !!

Ed

PS:  Link in the mail goes to:  
http://britanniaparts.com/?utm_source=Britannia+Parts+and+Conversions&utm_campaign=abf0364e44-Your_Source_for_British_Car_Parts10_4_2010&utm_medium=email
REALLY POOR 'direction' <G> !!

From gmandas at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 30 10:43:19 2010
From: gmandas at yahoo.com (Greg Mandas)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:43:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
Message-ID: <281927.16881.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Could have been this list. 

Greg
65BJ8

Sent from my iPhone so please excuse typos and brevity. 


On Oct 30, 2010, at 11:47 AM, Bob <robertlarson at att.net> wrote:

I also received it. The e-mail was clean per my anti-virus and malware software.  I went to the
site and it opened OK at the home page but then encountered errors with links.   It may just be
overload with everybody getting the e-mails and high traffic at their server as people check
it out.

I had never heard of them either.  Looks like they "acquired" some e-mail lists.

Bob

On 10/30/2010 11:34 AM, Mike Slechta wrote:
I rec. an Email from Customer Service Britannia Parts and Conversions this
morning @ 8:27 AM CDT.  I've never heard of them either.  I then followed
their link to their web site, but could not open it.  Could this be a scam??
Mad Mike
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Richard Kahn
  To: healeys at autox.team.net
  Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:19 AM
  Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts


  I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one
heard
  of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
  anything I don't recognize.
  Rich Kahn
_______________________________________________
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From comkanuk at cgocable.ca  Sat Oct 30 10:43:59 2010
From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (Gilbert Gauthier)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:43:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <4CCC443E.1020508@justbrits.com>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CCC443E.1020508@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <8FBEE915-C2F1-4868-9383-EA9EA93EFB78@cgocable.ca>

Check these sources:


http://www.britanniaparts.com/faq/?SID=4d67f9aaaa17f249b59e0975abcae503

http://www.britanniaparts.com/


I never did any business with them

Gilbert



Le 10-10-30 ` 12:13, Shop at Just Brits a icrit :

> << They're in Quebec, based on the information from their site. >>
>
> Interesting, Jody.  MGs List got it also.
>
> Following is offered up FWIW & FYI <G>:
>
> Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
> with many different competing registrars. Go to http://
> www.internic.net
> for detailed information.
>
>   Domain Name: BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
>   Registrar: NAMESCOUT CORP-----------------[See below]
>   Whois Server: whois.namescout.com
>   Referral URL: http://www.namescout.com
>   Name Server: NS1.BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
>   Name Server: NS2.BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
>   Status: ok
>   Updated Date: 27-jun-2010
>   Creation Date: 07-dec-2009----------------------[22 years, huh??]
>   Expiration Date: 07-dec-2015
>
>
> NameScout Corp.     Barbados [Country of Registration of Co.]
>
> From thier site:        " Australia's Best Value "
>
> Still "smells" to me.
> And if you go to:        http://britanniaparts.com/
> you get lamest page I've ever seen.  Then click on their button that
> says:
> *** <http://britanniaparts.com/#main>* "Skip to main Content", IT
> goes to:   http://britanniaparts.com/#main
> which is the lamest 'store' I have ever seen.
>
> Dat's all, folks !!
>
> Ed
>
> PS:  Link in the mail goes to:
http://britanniaparts.com/?utm_source=Britannia+Parts+and+Conversions&utm_cam
paign=abf0364e44-Your_Source_for_British_Car_Parts10_4_2010&utm_medium=email
> REALLY POOR 'direction' <G> !!
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Sat Oct 30 11:36:39 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:36:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Red Baron Auction Nov. 6 & 7
In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20101023230417.01ffdd00@pop.att.yahoo.com>
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20101023230417.01ffdd00@pop.att.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4CCC57A7.3030708@earthlink.net>

Is the owner of this car on the list?  Or does anyone know the car?  It 
has an AHCA decal on the windscreen.  May have been in Galena for Conclave.

Bob Haskell
3000 Mk I registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

On 10/24/2010 02:08 AM, john spaur wrote:
> While leafing through a magazine I noticed an upcoming auction for a
> "1960 Austin Healey 3000 convertible beautifully restored". This is the
> URL:
>
> http://www.rbantiques.com/AV1988.htm
>
> Just a heads up; no financial interest.
>
> John Spaur

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Sat Oct 30 11:39:09 2010
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:39:09 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] heater valve question
Message-ID: <4CCC583D.3040003@earthlink.net>

Listers,

Any recommendations for lubricating the heater shutoff valve on the 
cylinder head?  Had to disassemble and clean it before it would move.

Cheers,
Bob

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 11:48:16 2010
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:48:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <8FBEE915-C2F1-4868-9383-EA9EA93EFB78@cgocable.ca>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CCC443E.1020508@justbrits.com>
	<8FBEE915-C2F1-4868-9383-EA9EA93EFB78@cgocable.ca>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=rqnSg1cvPVXvxThsuYyq8JAxcT0BjZDyouSe8@mail.gmail.com>

Site appears to have disappeared.

Perhaps I should call them and offer to build them a proper site. :)

On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Gilbert Gauthier <comkanuk at cgocable.ca>
wrote:
> Check these sources:
>
>
> http://www.britanniaparts.com/faq/?SID=4d67f9aaaa17f249b59e0975abcae503
>
> http://www.britanniaparts.com/
>
>
> I never did any business with them
>
> Gilbert
>
>
>
> Le 10-10-30 ` 12:13, Shop at Just Brits a icrit :
>
>> << They're in Quebec, based on the information from their site. >>
>>
>> Interesting, Jody.  MGs List got it also.
>>
>> Following is offered up FWIW & FYI <G>:
>>
>> Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
>> with many different competing registrars. Go to http://
>> www.internic.net
>> for detailed information.
>>
>>  Domain Name: BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
>>  Registrar: NAMESCOUT CORP-----------------[See below]
>>  Whois Server: whois.namescout.com
>>  Referral URL: http://www.namescout.com
>>  Name Server: NS1.BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
>>  Name Server: NS2.BRITANNIAPARTS.COM
>>  Status: ok
>>  Updated Date: 27-jun-2010
>>  Creation Date: 07-dec-2009----------------------[22 years, huh??]
>>  Expiration Date: 07-dec-2015
>>
>>
>> NameScout Corp.     Barbados [Country of Registration of Co.]
>>
>> From thier site:        " Australia's Best Value "
>>
>> Still "smells" to me.
>> And if you go to:        http://britanniaparts.com/
>> you get lamest page I've ever seen.  Then click on their button that
>> says:
>> *** <http://britanniaparts.com/#main>* "Skip to main Content", IT
>> goes to:   http://britanniaparts.com/#main
>> which is the lamest 'store' I have ever seen.
>>
>> Dat's all, folks !!
>>
>> Ed
>>
>> PS:  Link in the mail goes to:
>
>
http://britanniaparts.com/?utm_source=Britannia+Parts+and+Conversions&utm_cam
>
paign=abf0364e44-Your_Source_for_British_Car_Parts10_4_2010&utm_medium=email
>>
>> REALLY POOR 'direction' <G> !!
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Oct 30 12:03:23 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:03:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=rqnSg1cvPVXvxThsuYyq8JAxcT0BjZDyouSe8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CCC443E.1020508@justbrits.com>
	<8FBEE915-C2F1-4868-9383-EA9EA93EFB78@cgocable.ca>
	<AANLkTi=rqnSg1cvPVXvxThsuYyq8JAxcT0BjZDyouSe8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00d301cb785c$bec6b910$3c542b30$@verizon.net>

I am getting in OK on IE8 but a lot of problems on Firefox.

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 Jody Kerr
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 1:48 PM
To: Gilbert Gauthier
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Britannia parts

Site appears to have disappeared.

Perhaps I should call them and offer to build them a proper site. :)

On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Gilbert Gauthier <comkanuk at cgocable.ca>
wrote:
> Check these sources:
>
>
> http://www.britanniaparts.com/faq/?SID=4d67f9aaaa17f249b59e0975abcae50
> 3
>
> http://www.britanniaparts.com/
>
>
> I never did any business with them
>
> Gilbert

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Sat Oct 30 12:04:48 2010
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:04:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEACEACEIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

At the very least, they look like they are data mining. I manually typed
their address into a web browser and came up with a bad link. Viewing the
source code in the email, clicking on www.britanniaparts.com sends you here:
http://britanniaparts.us2.list-manage.com/track/click. I'd say pitch the
email.

Cheers,
Greg

-----Original Message-----
I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one heard
of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
anything I don't recognize.
Rich Kahn

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Sat Oct 30 12:09:00 2010
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:09:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <281927.16881.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <281927.16881.qm@web56105.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <35C037D6-D2D5-4308-A52E-6D86547007A2@cox.net>

I did not get any emails from Britannia parts.

For the record, I haven't been buying a lot Healey stuff from dealers  
for quite a while. I've been on this list for at least 15 years.

Wilko

On Oct 30, 2010, at 9:43 AM, Greg Mandas wrote:

> Could have been this list.
>
>
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From robertlarson at att.net  Sat Oct 30 12:14:17 2010
From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:14:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 57 today
In-Reply-To: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
References: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
Message-ID: <4CCC6079.9090801@att.net>

I'M NOT SO SURE...   IF YOU BACKED UP AND REPEATED THE TRIP WOULD THEY 
BE THE ORIGINAL MILES?   SEEMS THE ORIGINAL WOULD HAVE DISAPPEARED.

BOB


On 10/29/2010 10:35 PM, healeymanjim at hansencc.net wrote:
> congrats steve on the big 57.  BTW, could someone please explain the difference between "original" and "unoriginal" miles.  i thought all miles were original.   hjim
> _______________________________________________

From douglas.barker at videotron.ca  Sat Oct 30 12:25:32 2010
From: douglas.barker at videotron.ca (Douglas Barker)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:25:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D576B665ED8F4C238ABDA7C88AB4A456@douglasPC>

I am in Montreal and got the same e-mail-called them immediately but got 
voice mail only-mind you it is Saturday-their address is just off the island 
of Montreal-frankly I have never heard of this outfit but I will give them 
the benefit of the doubt-will insist on visiting them early next week to 
check them out and get back to you asap
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:19 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts


>I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one 
>heard
> of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
> anything I don't recognize.
> Rich Kahn
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From douglas.barker at videotron.ca  Sat Oct 30 12:27:28 2010
From: douglas.barker at videotron.ca (Douglas Barker)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:27:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
Message-ID: <C05405BDB0994C938C4C40C33789B974@douglasPC>

I was able to open it and thay do have parts available(I think so)-will 
connect with all of you next week
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Slechta" <mslechta at chartermi.net>
To: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Britannia parts


>I rec. an Email from Customer Service Britannia Parts and Conversions this
> morning @ 8:27 AM CDT.  I've never heard of them either.  I then followed
> their link to their web site, but could not open it.  Could this be a 
> scam??
> Mad Mike
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Richard Kahn
>  To: healeys at autox.team.net
>  Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:19 AM
>  Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
>
>
>  I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one
> heard
>  of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
>  anything I don't recognize.
>  Rich Kahn
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From douglas.barker at videotron.ca  Sat Oct 30 12:28:37 2010
From: douglas.barker at videotron.ca (Douglas Barker)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:28:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<31A5E3DD54F44B239D03A615C292BB26@MikesLaptop>
	<AANLkTi=p4VTUh6ka5NuJ1W7VJcVN3iiFGBWODWyMkyTs@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7C0C2F83CFA043EAA45DA43B00D573C9@douglasPC>

Again-I will check it out asap-get back to you
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody Kerr" <jodyfkerr at gmail.com>
To: "Mike Slechta" <mslechta at chartermi.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Britannia parts


> They're in Quebec, based on the information from their site.
>
> I'll hazard a guess that they joined one of the Healey organizations
> and mined the member list for email addresses as part of an
> advertising campaign. Prices don't actually look that bad excepting
> for the fact that the US dollar has lost a lot of ground to the Loon
> of late.
>
> Based on the bugginess/poor implementation on their site I'm leaning
> to the "have been in business locally for a long time and are now
> trying out this whole internet fad thing" theory.
>
> Jody
>
> On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Mike Slechta <mslechta at chartermi.net> 
> wrote:
>> I rec. an Email from Customer Service Britannia Parts and Conversions 
>> this
>> morning @ 8:27 AM CDT.  I've never heard of them either.  I then followed
>> their link to their web site, but could not open it.  Could this be a
> scam??
>> Mad Mike
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>  From: Richard Kahn
>>  To: healeys at autox.team.net
>>  Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:19 AM
>>  Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
>>
>>
>>  I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one
>> heard
>>  of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about opening
>>  anything I don't recognize.
>>  Rich Kahn
>>  _______________________________________________
>>  Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
>
>
> --
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> 1953 Studebaker Champion
> 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)
> 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's)
> 1981 Triumph TR8
>
> "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn
> from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent
> disinclination to do so."
> --Douglas Adams
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From ahbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Oct 30 12:42:06 2010
From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:42:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts
In-Reply-To: <D576B665ED8F4C238ABDA7C88AB4A456@douglasPC>
References: <COL121-W3431D32B59E368E3B80718A4460@phx.gbl>
	<D576B665ED8F4C238ABDA7C88AB4A456@douglasPC>
Message-ID: <00d401cb7862$277617d0$76624770$@verizon.net>

According to their site, they are closed on weekends. They also have a link
for their "eBay Store" but when you click on that and go to eBay, you will
find that their feedback is zero meaning that no one has purchased from them
through eBay and they have no current listings. I agree with Greg Wilkinson
that when the link has the word "track" in it one should probably stay away
from 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 Douglas Barker
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 2:26 PM
To: Richard Kahn; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Britannia parts

I am in Montreal and got the same e-mail-called them immediately but got
voice mail only-mind you it is Saturday-their address is just off the island
of Montreal-frankly I have never heard of this outfit but I will give them
the benefit of the doubt-will insist on visiting them early next week to
check them out and get back to you asap
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Kahn" <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:19 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Britannia parts


>I got an Email that went to junk that is from Britannia Parts. Any one
>heard  of them? They claim to be around 22 years. I am paranoid about
>opening  anything I don't recognize.
> Rich Kahn
> _______________________________________________
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>$12.75
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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sat Oct 30 12:47:30 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:47:30 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] heater valve question
In-Reply-To: <4CCC583D.3040003@earthlink.net>
References: <4CCC583D.3040003@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <4CCC6842.8050102@chello.nl>

Molybdenum-disulfide or graphite  grease as used for ordinary household 
taps.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat Oct 30 14:12:26 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:12:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 57 today
In-Reply-To: <4CCC6079.9090801@att.net>
References: <20101030023529.29531.qmail@server278.com>
	<4CCC6079.9090801@att.net>
Message-ID: <CAD446997C5B45D2924B1F48686D0985@LeonardPCPC>

I have replaced my speedo a couple of times.  Each time, I have set the
replacement odo at the mileage of the replaced speedo/odo.  In addition, 
because
of the changes in OD gears, tires, etc., I have kept track of any odo
discrepancies (.945 at this time) and calculate "true mileage".  That is why 
I am confident that the 185,365 miles plus (last calculated at Ironstone 
Concours) is very close to the actual, "original", miles for my car as 
recorded in my 'log book' since purchase in 1970.

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

From pollpete at ix.netcom.com  Sat Oct 30 14:27:06 2010
From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:27:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gone
In-Reply-To: <BAY147-w9AE418607412EC7E1C67BB8440@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY147-w617E1B07BF286D99B226D1B8430@phx.gbl>, ,
	<02a901cb7623$01f53090$05df91b0$@verizon.net>,
	<BAY147-w37E8DC8D56C0E9FFF0E9A6B8440@phx.gbl>,
	<4CC99AEB.7080409@htcnet.org>,
	<69FC3986-A353-4574-A9FB-882B8A092C61@sbcglobal.net>
	<BAY147-w9AE418607412EC7E1C67BB8440@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4CCC7F9A.8030606@ix.netcom.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcSBO8YAnTQ

Watch to end.

Pete Pollock
BJ7

On 10/28/2010 10:47 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:
> I'm glad it was a mouse that you were talking about in your pants leg.  This
> is a family list.
> Maybe you should have installed a video camera also, to make sure that he's
> not chewing all the stuff around that bait.  ;)  Maybe he's chewing the bottom
> of the desk drawer to let the poison fall out?
>
> I always think of mice as female.  Kind of weird, eh?  I just think that where
> you find one there's bound to be a bunch of offspring in a nest.
>
> Anyway, good luck with that.  I don't like to poison, because you never know
> where they're going to go to die.  ( Hopefully not up your pants leg. )  But,
> I learned a lesson this time around: "Tie the trap if you want to know where
> the carcass is."
><snip>

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Oct 30 16:00:21 2010
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:00:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts
Message-ID: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Saw this cheap DIY soda blaster on another forum.  Looks like it works great
for carbs: http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From healeynut at yahoo.com.au  Sat Oct 30 17:17:57 2010
From: healeynut at yahoo.com.au (Don Hardie)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:17:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts
In-Reply-To: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <226819.73296.qm@web113108.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I like it, I'll make one today.

Don
BN1
OZ
________________________________
From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To:
healeys at autox.team.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, 31 October, 2010
9:00:21 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts

Saw this cheap DIY
soda blaster on another forum.  Looks like it works great
for carbs:
http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/

Rick


Follow
My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 18:42:42 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:42:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts
In-Reply-To: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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LOVE A CHEAP LOW TECH SOLUTION,  THANKS
On Oct 30, 2010 3:05 PM, "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Saw this cheap DIY soda blaster on another forum. Looks like it works
great
> for carbs: http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/
>
> Rick
>
>
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 18:49:32 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:49:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Tri carb set up for sale ebay
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=ddc0xPba5dhwmoXEXGyGA7wtiPvmFp1gKoKaC@mail.gmail.com>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320609537150&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123

I am selling these.
Decided to go with HD8s

Make me a decent offer

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sat Oct 30 19:07:58 2010
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:07:58 +1100
Subject: [Healeys] 57 Today
In-Reply-To: <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
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  <4CCB2C07.1070103@pacbell.net>
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G'day Bill

Yes 65 cars in 8 days does sound like a lot, but it should be remembered
that during the 1950s the British Motor Corporation was the largest exporter
of motor vehicles by far in the world.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mr. Bill
Sent: Saturday, 30 October 2010 7:18 AM
To: Healey
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 57 Today

Hi Steve,

Great, mild day for a drive down here in So Cal.

Is "still going strong" why you got the Hard Luck Awardfor Rendezvous 
2010? :-)

My car is body #663 with a build date of 5 Nov. 65 cars in 8 days;that's 
quite a speedy production line for such a small company.

Bill Barnett
'53 Red Car
'61 Green Car

On 10/29/2010 12:25 Big Blue, ATIGHTPROD at aol.com wrote:
> Today my car turns 57 years old. And yes, I will be driving it today in
> celebration of its continued service. Just thought I'd pass the info
along.
> 52,000 original miles and still going strong.
> Steven Kingsbury
> BN1 #598

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 22:23:45 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:23:45 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] illuminated toggle/push pull switches -??? ideas?
Message-ID: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>

All -

I have always wanted to use illuminated switches for my various auxiliary
items (the ones that light up when something is on), but they are all wired
to only work with a power-switched circuit rather than a ground-switched
circuit.

This is a major pain in the a** because if you want to do safe switching in
a car, you should use ground-switch circuits.

Do any of you know of illuminated switches around that will work with a
grounding switch?  I can run a separate power wire from somewhere behind the
dash if necessary.

Ideas?

Alan

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sat Oct 30 22:32:34 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:32:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] illuminated toggle/push pull switches -??? ideas?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikzA-345tXu6HWnnAxAobZ7vPw-dni5L5AnJG9y@mail.gmail.com>

OK, I will bite, why is only a ground switched circuit "safe"?
On production cars most non-computer controlled circuits are power
switched.  Computer controlled circuits such as injectors, idle motors, etc,
may be either ground switched (pull down circuit) or power switched (pull up
circuit)
Ford uses (or at least used to) use pull up circuits on their fuel injection
systems
Bosch uses pull down circuits on theirs.
Why is ground switched better?

Inquiring minds want to know.
Rick

On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> All -
>
> I have always wanted to use illuminated switches for my various auxiliary
> items (the ones that light up when something is on), but they are all wired
> to only work with a power-switched circuit rather than a ground-switched
> circuit.
>
> This is a major pain in the a** because if you want to do safe switching in
> a car, you should use ground-switch circuits.
>
> Do any of you know of illuminated switches around that will work with a
> grounding switch?  I can run a separate power wire from somewhere behind
> the
> dash if necessary.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sat Oct 30 23:02:26 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:02:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts
In-Reply-To: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <255ECD95F39F4BF49740AE06F6E1CC9B@LeonardPCPC>

The article on Pertronix wire chafing could be of interest to those with 
Pertronix installed.  I was concerned about this problem when I first 
installed the unit on my Healey.  My solution was to install a small wire 
tie around the wires inside the distributor right at the 'grommet' .  This 
prevents the wires from ever being pulled through the grommet and rubbing 
against the rotor.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 3:00 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts


> Saw this cheap DIY soda blaster on another forum.  Looks like it works 
> great
> for carbs: http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/
>
> Rick

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Oct 30 23:49:36 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:49:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] illuminated toggle/push pull switches -??? ideas?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CCD0370.8000506@justbrits.com>

  Try a Mack Truck Dealer, Alan.  They still 
Manufacturer LOTS
of Pos. Grd. units.  Other 'marques' of trucks 
also.  You might also
try Fire Apparatus & Ambulance Manufacturers.

BIG Truck Stops usually have 'some besides having 
a selection of
Pos. Grd. radios, CBs, CD Players, etc., etc.

Ed

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Oct 31 00:05:00 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:05:00 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] illuminated toggle/push pull switches -??? ideas?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikzA-345tXu6HWnnAxAobZ7vPw-dni5L5AnJG9y@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikzA-345tXu6HWnnAxAobZ7vPw-dni5L5AnJG9y@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikaKGg8WO0Gyocg1k8A89KO6bKPOZDH22ccwngr@mail.gmail.com>

Rick -

If you have a wire inside the wiring harness, it's safer to run a
power-switch circuit just in case it shorts with another wire in the
harness.

If you are running new wires outside the harness, it's safer to run a
ground-switch circuit because if it shorts out, it will likely short out
against the chassis, not another wire.  If that happens, all that will
happen is the auxiliary item will switch on.

If you run a hot wire throughout the car and it shorts against the chassis,
you'll get a nice fire/smoke to cook your trout on.

Alan

On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 12:32 PM, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com>wrote:

> OK, I will bite, why is only a ground switched circuit "safe"?
> On production cars most non-computer controlled circuits are power
> switched.  Computer controlled circuits such as injectors, idle motors, etc,
> may be either ground switched (pull down circuit) or power switched (pull up
> circuit)
> Ford uses (or at least used to) use pull up circuits on their fuel
> injection systems
> Bosch uses pull down circuits on theirs.
> Why is ground switched better?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know.
> Rick
>
> On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> All -
>>
>> I have always wanted to use illuminated switches for my various auxiliary
>> items (the ones that light up when something is on), but they are all
>> wired
>> to only work with a power-switched circuit rather than a ground-switched
>> circuit.
>>
>> This is a major pain in the a** because if you want to do safe switching
>> in
>> a car, you should use ground-switch circuits.
>>
>> Do any of you know of illuminated switches around that will work with a
>> grounding switch?  I can run a separate power wire from somewhere behind
>> the
>> dash if necessary.
>>
>> Ideas?
>>
>> Alan
>> _______________________________________________
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation  $12.75
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From healeynut at yahoo.com.au  Sun Oct 31 00:12:32 2010
From: healeynut at yahoo.com.au (Don Hardie)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:12:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts
In-Reply-To: <255ECD95F39F4BF49740AE06F6E1CC9B@LeonardPCPC>
References: <451222.85512.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<255ECD95F39F4BF49740AE06F6E1CC9B@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <720365.87931.qm@web113101.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that thinks outside the box, or
should 
I say inside the distributor.

Don
BN1
OZ
________________________________
From: Len and/or Marge Hartnett
<thehartnetts at earthlink.net>
To: Healey Mail List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, 31 October, 2010 4:02:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Soda Blasting
Small Parts

The article on Pertronix wire chafing could be of interest to
those with 
Pertronix installed.  I was concerned about this problem when I
first installed 
the unit on my Healey.  My solution was to install a small
wire tie around the 
wires inside the distributor right at the 'grommet' .
This prevents the wires 
from ever being pulled through the grommet and
rubbing against the rotor.

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


----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick"
<healeyrick at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>;
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 3:00 PM
Subject:
[Healeys] Soda Blasting Small Parts


> Saw this cheap DIY soda blaster on
another forum.  Looks like it works great
> for carbs:
http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-the-cheap/soda_blaster/
> 
> Rick
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 31 00:22:13 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:22:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BRITANNIA PARTS items - Get great deals on triumph,
 bsa items  on eBay Stores!
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http://stores.ebay.com/BRITANNIA-PARTS/BSA-/_i.html?_fsub=1239524012

Ebay store selling motorcycle parts

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Oct 31 02:23:08 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:23:08 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] illuminated toggle/push pull switches -??? ideas?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4CCD357C.3040508@chello.nl>

I do not understand the "safety" issue. The current is going through the 
switch (and illuminating bulb) which ever way it is switched, power or 
ground. So if there is a short you will smell some insulation material 
or a fuse blows.
If you are worried about safety, install a decent bank of relays and 
fuses like in a modern car.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From pdeturck at rochester.rr.com  Sun Oct 31 05:52:10 2010
From: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com (pdeturck at rochester.rr.com)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:52:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
Message-ID: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>

I have a couple of switches on myBJ8 dash (notably the
Panel Lights and Overdrive) which are starting to
fail. They seem to work most of the time but if the
actuator is moved side to side even a little bit the
internal connections seem to disconnect when
the switch is actuated.  The wire connections on the
back are tight and clean.

Can these switches be rebuilt in any way?
Are "new" switches similar in appearance and tactile feel?
Does anyone have any NOS available?
Thanks.
-pd-
'66 BJ8

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct 31 07:29:14 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:29:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
In-Reply-To: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <1856412071.498858.1288535354421.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

I've replaced the O/D switch on my BJ8 a couple times over 100K miles. The ones I got from Moss were Lucas and the same as original. 

I haven't tried, but doubt they can be rebuilt unless you're a pretty good machinist. 

bs 

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



I have a couple of switches on myBJ8 dash (notably the 
Panel Lights and Overdrive) which are starting to 
fail. They seem to work most of the time but if the 
actuator is moved side to side even a little bit the 
internal connections seem to disconnect when 
the switch is actuated. The wire connections on the 
back are tight and clean. 

Can these switches be rebuilt in any way? 
Are "new" switches similar in appearance and tactile feel? 
Does anyone have any NOS available? 
Thanks. 
-pd- 
'66 BJ8 

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sun Oct 31 07:47:30 2010
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 07:47:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] illuminated toggle/push pull switches -??? ideas?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikaKGg8WO0Gyocg1k8A89KO6bKPOZDH22ccwngr@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTikgpdu7e-ska=ccrpboDDU4YTcezHXOXUvVMQ=y@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikzA-345tXu6HWnnAxAobZ7vPw-dni5L5AnJG9y@mail.gmail.com>
	<AANLkTikaKGg8WO0Gyocg1k8A89KO6bKPOZDH22ccwngr@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <37D893AB-A3F0-4426-B1FD-D513579ED439@gmail.com>

Alan,
Seriously, you need to think this the rest of the way through.
Assume you are installing driving lights which will be used for 15 minutes per
month. Wherever you install the switch you will have a power supply wire
(let's call it P) and a ground wire called G.
You say to install the switch on wire G because if there is a short to ground
the lights will stay on. This is correct only if the short is on wire G. If
the short is on wire P you get a car-b-que. (more on this in a minute)
I say to put the switch on wire P. You are correct that a short on P will
create a problem, but a short on G will not.
So you are comparing a shorted ground wire on your car to a shorted hot on my
car. Apples to kumquats comparison.
Lastly look at the exposure. On your car P is hot 24/7/365. On my car P is hot
for the 15 minutes a month the driving lights are on. Plus I can cut power to
the circuit with a switch.
An inline fuse should remove any concerns you have about a shorted power wire.
I'm not seeing an advantage to switching the ground.
$.02
Rick

From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Oct 31 08:40:26 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:40:26 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
In-Reply-To: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <4CCD8DEA.9070303@chello.nl>

The Lucas switches often respond to the WD-40 treatment. Inject WD-40 
liberally, or better the special cleaner/lubricant for electrical 
purposes, actuate the switch a number of times and in many cases the 
switch will work fine afterwards, not 100% result though.
If you are at it treat all the other switches as well to keep them in shape.
The switches can be taken apart for inspection and proper cleaning (or 
repair) fairly easy.
New old stock can often be found on ebay.co.uk. They are rather cheap.
They are the same or similar as the ones found on various other UK cars 
like Landrover, Jaguar, Mini etc.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun Oct 31 11:41:46 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:41:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
In-Reply-To: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <286C9A867ABD4FF9B05E8027EAF6D284@LeonardPCPC>

My panel light switch gave up the ghost (happy Halloween ;-) ) a while back. 
It was not repairable.  I thought, "Why does one need a separate panel light 
switch?".  The only time you need the panel lights is in the dark and the 
only time you need your headlights is when it's dark.   (OK - so you should 
probably have your headlights on when driving on a two lane road and if you 
are in California, you need to turn your headlights on if you are using your 
windshield wipers).  Rather than replace the panel light switch, I have 
taken the power off of the headlight switch.  The panel lights come on when 
I turn the headlights on.

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


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pdeturck at rochester.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:52 AM
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches


>I have a couple of switches on myBJ8 dash (notably the
> Panel Lights and Overdrive) which are starting to
> fail. They seem to work most of the time but if the
> actuator is moved side to side even a little bit the
> internal connections seem to disconnect when
> the switch is actuated.  The wire connections on the
> back are tight and clean.
>
> Can these switches be rebuilt in any way?
> Are "new" switches similar in appearance and tactile feel?
> Does anyone have any NOS available?
> Thanks.
> -pd-
> '66 BJ8
> _______________________________________________

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Sun Oct 31 13:02:48 2010
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:02:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] illuminated toggle/push pull switches -??? ideas?
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTikaKGg8WO0Gyocg1k8A89KO6bKPOZDH22ccwngr@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAEEAFEIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Don't forget that there are ground wires running inside the harness also. To
run ground switches, are you talking about isolating all compontents from
ground so they aren't on all the time?
-----Original Message-----
If you have a wire inside the wiring harness, it's safer to run a
power-switch circuit just in case it shorts with another wire in the
harness.

If you are running new wires outside the harness, it's safer to run a
ground-switch circuit because if it shorts out, it will likely short out
against the chassis, not another wire.  If that happens, all that will
happen is the auxiliary item will switch on.

If you run a hot wire throughout the car and it shorts against the chassis,
you'll get a nice fire/smoke to cook your trout on.

Alan
"Do any of you know of illuminated switches around that will work with a
grounding switch?  I can run a separate power wire from somewhere behind the
dash if necessary."

Doesn't this contridict what you are trying to do?

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun Oct 31 13:49:37 2010
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:49:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Short on Parking Space?
In-Reply-To: <286C9A867ABD4FF9B05E8027EAF6D284@LeonardPCPC>
References: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
	<286C9A867ABD4FF9B05E8027EAF6D284@LeonardPCPC>
Message-ID: <ABAFD982340F4B4D94708F72A9FD712E@LeonardPCPC>

I'm sure you could all use a couple of these at your luxureous homes for 
your extensive LBC collections.  (Hyperventilating Hyperlink, Autoweek 
Magazine, Oct 25, 2010)

http://tinyurl.com/AWcardock

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

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Oct 31 14:31:17 2010
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:31:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Throttles
Message-ID: <4CCDE025.2070003@comcast.net>

Listers,

Our BN2 runs well, but we have a small problem with the carbs.  We can't get the throttles to close to the stops 
consistently; i.e. when we let off the accelerator pedal the throttles don't (usually) come all the way back to idle 
position.   They usually stop about 100 RPM higher than they are adjusted to run at idle.  If I press down on the shaft 
levers they move slightly and run at the desired idle speed.

We went through the carbs, cleaned them well and installed new jets, needles, gaskets, etc.  The shafts turn freely, and 
there's nothing in the throttle bores getting in the way.  We've tried 'torquing' the coaxial springs to get more 
tension, and there's no difference with the linkage attached or not--something is preventing the throttle plates from 
closing to the desired stop point.

Any suggestions?

TIA,
Bob

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From coudesluijs at chello.nl  Sun Oct 31 14:59:56 2010
From: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:59:56 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Throttles
In-Reply-To: <4CCDE025.2070003@comcast.net>
References: <4CCDE025.2070003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4CCDE6DC.8000304@chello.nl>

Probably the butterfly valves or throttle plates are not fitted/centered 
properly and may need slight adjustment on the shaft.
Another possibility is a worn shaft or bushing.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.vcf]

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Oct 31 15:14:06 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich Chrysler)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:14:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Throttles
In-Reply-To: <4CCDE025.2070003@comcast.net>
References: <4CCDE025.2070003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000301cb7948$ef804c00$ce80e400$@net>

I've seen this more than once on throttle shafts that had recently been
replaced and the bodies rebushed. When cold, examining everything showed the
throttle shafts and butterflys moved freely and returned to absolutely close
off as required. However as the engine warmed up and everything expanded
slightly the shafts bound a small bit in their new bushings. The cure is to
either remove the shafts and relieve the tolerances a bit, or one customer
continued to drive his and everything freed up perfectly in the first
thousand miles.
Another cause of this binding can be that the throttle shafts are torqueing
toward one end causing the butterfly disc to rub against one side of the
carb throat instead of being perfectly centered. This can be caused by undue
pressure being exerted on one end of the shafts due to new shafts or
intershafts that are a bit too long.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:31 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Throttles

Listers,

Our BN2 runs well, but we have a small problem with the carbs.  We can't get
the throttles to close to the stops 
consistently; i.e. when we let off the accelerator pedal the throttles don't
(usually) come all the way back to idle 
position.   They usually stop about 100 RPM higher than they are adjusted to
run at idle.  If I press down on the shaft 
levers they move slightly and run at the desired idle speed.

We went through the carbs, cleaned them well and installed new jets,
needles, gaskets, etc.  The shafts turn freely, and 
there's nothing in the throttle bores getting in the way.  We've tried
'torquing' the coaxial springs to get more 
tension, and there's no difference with the linkage attached or
not--something is preventing the throttle plates from 
closing to the desired stop point.

Any suggestions?

TIA,
Bob

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From caddi5 at comcast.net  Sun Oct 31 15:57:35 2010
From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:57:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Disc brake conversion
Message-ID: <1063060369.485001.1288565855921.JavaMail.root@sz0050a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Gentlemen,
I would like to convert my 1959 bn4 front drum brakes to disc brakes, I have wire wheels...........what supplier has the most complete,best quality,price kit available?  if anyone has done this conversion recently your input would be greatly appreciated!

thanks
Mitch

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Oct 31 17:10:17 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:10:17 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Disc brake conversion
In-Reply-To: <1063060369.485001.1288565855921.JavaMail.root@sz0050a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1063060369.485001.1288565855921.JavaMail.root@sz0050a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinCFYyCYCXUVy5NSwQhGAx=+LbJ0ZT4ZEzEfT=x@mail.gmail.com>

Mitch -

No-one sells conversion "kits" for your BN4 because the common practice is
to simply swap over to a BT7 disc brake set up, which you'll need to get
some of the parts from a used car.  You can also switch to a BJ8 set up, but
I think that requires getting a new axle, but I'm not sure offhand.

The main used part you will need to source are the calipers, dust plate and
hydraulic connecting hardware that attaches to the dust plate.  For the
calipers, some suppliers sell these outright or new, but if you are trying
to save money it will be good to get a good used set and rebuild them
yourself, they are very simple.

New parts you can get easily are the discs and wire wheel hubs.  I can't
recommend offhand who has the best hubs these days but I'm sure someone else
on the list can mak a recommendation.  Generally speaking, however, is stick
with the Austin Healey specialists like David Nock (British Car Specialists
& a Moss distributor), Autofarm in Canada, or Ahead4Healeys in the UK,
because they usually have all the problem parts pre-screened out for you and
can give you information directly on what you need to do on the stuff they
sell you.

Cheers,

Alan

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 6:57 AM, <caddi5 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Gentlemen,
> I would like to convert my 1959 bn4 front drum brakes to disc brakes, I
> have wire wheels...........what supplier has the most complete,best
> quality,price kit available?  if anyone has done this conversion recently
> your input would be greatly appreciated!
>
> thanks
> Mitch
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Oct 31 17:15:40 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:15:40 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Lucas 4.7mm bullets - finishing touches
Message-ID: <AANLkTim++rU1Fn7088guoxYkMcy1dzmJVv7rhWfhcnVD@mail.gmail.com>

All -

I may have asked this before, but are any of you aware of anyone that might
sell the finishing crimpers for the solder bullets - if you look at your OEM
harnesses you will see that most of the bullets have a really nice rounded
back end to them.

Most suppliers still sell the bullets, but I can't seem to find anyone who
sells the crimper that folds the back end of the bullet so nicely against
the wire's insulating sleeve.

I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to wiring so I was hoping someone out
there might have an idea.

I have a proper hex crimper for the crimp type bullets, I don't need one of
those.

Best Regards,

Alan

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Sun Oct 31 18:06:33 2010
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:06:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
In-Reply-To: <4CCD8DEA.9070303@chello.nl>
References: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
	<4CCD8DEA.9070303@chello.nl>
Message-ID: <1E92876F21E0434FADF54381418D9654@GregPC>

Kees, I have had success with the WD40 treatment as well, not always, but I 
recall my O/D switch was intermittent when I got the car, didn't like like 
it was meant to be taken apart, but a thorough soak and drain with WD got it 
back to snuff.  Has worked on other occasions as well, but certainly not 
every time.

Len, I agree, not sure when I would drive the car with the lights on and the 
panel lights off, or dimmed, maybe it was awful dark on english country 
roads in the distant past and this was needed, but my main concern with 
panel lights on Healeys, MGs etc. over the years has been to make them 
brighter, not to turn them off or dim them.  So your solution certainly is a 
practical one, but some of us obsess with everything on the car working as 
designed, so we futz around with it until it works "just because"

Greg Lemon 

From cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu  Sun Oct 31 18:35:44 2010
From: cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu (Charlie Frazer)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:35:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition Keys
Message-ID: <66F2A85A-B592-42B9-9770-E71E69841402@jcomm.uoregon.edu>

It seems to me that there was someone on the list who had Wilot  
Breeden ignition key blanks and who would cut them from the code (eg,  
FSXXX) and mail them to you.
Does anybody know if that person is still out there, or does someone  
have a lead on another source of keys?
Thanks,
Charlie

From healey at hunterbane.com  Sun Oct 31 18:45:47 2010
From: healey at hunterbane.com (Olin Brimberry)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:45:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition Keys
In-Reply-To: <66F2A85A-B592-42B9-9770-E71E69841402@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
References: <66F2A85A-B592-42B9-9770-E71E69841402@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
Message-ID: <13A1A4C2-D841-4612-BC61-316A436A16A0@hunterbane.com>

Charlie, try to google your key number and see if there are any pre- 
cut keys available.  Somebody had some and their inventory of keys was  
online.  It may or may not be an original Wilmont key, but I believe  
it is.

Olin Brimberry
61 3000 MKII
BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb
healey at hunterbane.com
www.hunterbane.com



On Oct 31, 2010, at 9:35 PM, Charlie Frazer wrote:

> It seems to me that there was someone on the list who had Wilot  
> Breeden ignition key blanks and who would cut them from the code  
> (eg, FSXXX) and mail them to you.
> Does anybody know if that person is still out there, or does someone  
> have a lead on another source of keys?
> Thanks,
> Charlie
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Oct 31 19:02:36 2010
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:02:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition Keys
Message-ID: <20101031.190339.1781.30759@mailpop01.dca.untd.com>

Charlie,

Contact Pete Groh at pete_groh at yahoo.com.

Doug
 
On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:35:44 -0700 Charlie Frazer
<cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu> writes:
> It seems to me that there was someone on the list who had Wilot  
> Breeden ignition key blanks and who would cut them from the code 
> (eg,  
> FSXXX) and mail them to you.
> Does anybody know if that person is still out there, or does someone 
>  
> have a lead on another source of keys?
> Thanks,
> Charlie
 
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From eyera3 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 31 19:12:13 2010
From: eyera3 at gmail.com (I Erbs)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:12:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition Keys
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References: <20101031.190339.1781.30759@mailpop01.dca.untd.com>
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How do you find the key code
On Oct 31, 2010 7:11 PM, <dwflagg at juno.com> wrote:
> Charlie,
>
> Contact Pete Groh at pete_groh at yahoo.com.
>
> Doug
>
> On Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:35:44 -0700 Charlie Frazer
> <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu> writes:
>> It seems to me that there was someone on the list who had Wilot
>> Breeden ignition key blanks and who would cut them from the code
>> (eg,
>> FSXXX) and mail them to you.
>> Does anybody know if that person is still out there, or does someone
>>
>> have a lead on another source of keys?
>> Thanks,
>> Charlie
>
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Oct 31 19:13:34 2010
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich Chrysler)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:13:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition Keys
In-Reply-To: <66F2A85A-B592-42B9-9770-E71E69841402@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
References: <66F2A85A-B592-42B9-9770-E71E69841402@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
Message-ID: <000601cb796a$634399a0$29cacce0$@net>

Charlie, 

The key man is Pete Groh pete_groh at yahoo.com

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Charlie Frazer
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 9:36 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition Keys

It seems to me that there was someone on the list who had Wilmot  
Breeden ignition key blanks and who would cut them from the code (eg,  
FSXXX) and mail them to you.
Does anybody know if that person is still out there, or does someone  
have a lead on another source of keys?
Thanks,
Charlie
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Oct 31 19:28:11 2010
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:28:11 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ignition Keys
In-Reply-To: <66F2A85A-B592-42B9-9770-E71E69841402@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
References: <66F2A85A-B592-42B9-9770-E71E69841402@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
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  << It seems to me that... >>

Charlie & Olin;

every list post has the answer at the bottom [geeesh]

Archive: http://www.team.net/archive

TRY it some time !!
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sun Oct 31 19:56:59 2010
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:56:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
In-Reply-To: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
References: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>
Message-ID: <COL121-W3107A3BA15C77D3F9533DAA4480@phx.gbl>

Actualyl, I have rebuilt two of my BJ8 switches with no problem. Pretty simple
and straight forward. However, I carry new switches on the boot. They lack the
patina of age but I know its only a matter of time till the plastic toggle
goes.
Rich Kahn

> Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:52:10 -0400
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> From: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com
> Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
>
> I have a couple of switches on myBJ8 dash (notably the
> Panel Lights and Overdrive) which are starting to
> fail. They seem to work most of the time but if the
> actuator is moved side to side even a little bit the
> internal connections seem to disconnect when
> the switch is actuated.  The wire connections on the
> back are tight and clean.
>
> Can these switches be rebuilt in any way?
> Are "new" switches similar in appearance and tactile feel?
> Does anyone have any NOS available?
> Thanks.
> -pd-
> '66 BJ8
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sun Oct 31 20:24:01 2010
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (healeymanjim at hansencc.net)
Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:24:01 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?dash_switches?=
Message-ID: <20101101032401.9140.qmail@server278.com>

returning from my car club meeting today i drove about 20 miles on the freeway.  when i turned off i kicked the o/d out.  after a short bit i flicked the switch down(bj8) and no o/d.  i flicked the switch a few times with no result, so turned it off thinking i had some internal problem.  after a few miles, i flicked the switch again,(at a low speed this time) and the o/d dropped right in.  could this be the dash switch?  after seeing the previous texts on switches i am beginning to think this is the problem.   hjim

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Oct 31 20:46:32 2010
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:46:32 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
In-Reply-To: <20101101032401.9140.qmail@server278.com>
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Message-ID: <AANLkTi=+HrQ4GucBh-95MW-XQYwKfnoFcva_=izrZZZU@mail.gmail.com>

It's probably a slightly corroded throttle relay.  Work the OD in and
out a few times and/or drive the car every day and it should clear.

On 11/1/10, healeymanjim at hansencc.net <healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:
> returning from my car club meeting today i drove about 20 miles on the
> freeway.  when i turned off i kicked the o/d out.  after a short bit i
> flicked the switch down(bj8) and no o/d.  i flicked the switch a few times
> with no result, so turned it off thinking i had some internal problem.
> after a few miles, i flicked the switch again,(at a low speed this time) and
> the o/d dropped right in.  could this be the dash switch?  after seeing the
> previous texts on switches i am beginning to think this is the problem.
> hjim
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From ynotink at msn.com  Sun Oct 31 21:16:30 2010
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 04:16:30 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] dash switches
In-Reply-To: <1856412071.498858.1288535354421.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <CD.37.12606.2866DCC4@hrndva-omtalb.mail.rr.com>,
	<1856412071.498858.1288535354421.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W2094773703CBBB0986215FA5480@phx.gbl>

I suppose the switches in the 100s might be a little different, but when I was
having overdrive problems on the road I bought an off the shelf switch from
Ace hardware that was identical to the old original. It's been working for
over 8 years now with no problems. I think it cost less than $5.
Bill Lawrence

> Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:29:14 +0000
> From: bspidell at comcast.net
> To: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] dash switches
>
> I've replaced the O/D switch on my BJ8 a couple times over 100K miles. The
ones I got from Moss were Lucas and the same as original.
>
> I haven't tried, but doubt they can be rebuilt unless you're a pretty good
machinist.
>
> bs
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
>
>
> I have a couple of switches on myBJ8 dash (notably the
> Panel Lights and Overdrive) which are starting to
> fail. They seem to work most of the time but if the
> actuator is moved side to side even a little bit the
> internal connections seem to disconnect when
> the switch is actuated. The wire connections on the
> back are tight and clean.
>
> Can these switches be rebuilt in any way?
> Are "new" switches similar in appearance and tactile feel?
> Does anyone have any NOS available?
> Thanks.
> -pd-
> '66 BJ8
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