[Healeys] Speedograph air filter wanted, plus SU filter rehab instructions

[BJ8 Healeys]

At first glance, the stock Healey filters look like a pretty poor design for
an air filter.  But my BJ8 has managed to rack up 160,000+ miles on the
original engine with the original filters and only one rebuild at around
90,000 miles due to piston damage not caused by the filters.  Apparently,
the filters can do the job just fine with the regular maintenance specified
by the workshop manual.

I remove and clean the filters thoroughly in kerosene (paraffin) once a
year, then wash them with soap solution and dry them with compressed air.
Following that, I soak them in engine oil and drain until they quit dripping
before reinstalling them.  Degreasing the outside surfaces before
reinstalling them helps to keep them looking cleaner.

Happy Healeying!
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 Randy Dickson
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 11:57 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Speedograph air filter wanted, plus SU filter rehab
instructions

Fellow Healeyoids,

I want to install a different filter arrangement other than the stock SU
wire-mesh filters that could suck a squirrel through.

I have two new Speedograph air filters for 1 > SU carbs and Im looking for
a third to mound on my triple HS6 setup on my BJ7.  Anybody know of a source
in the US or have an extra they would part with?

I would probably go with three K&Ns but they are rather pricey.  Also, does
anybody have a link for the fellow that cut his SU filters apart and
inserted a different filter matrix?  Just looking at options here.  Thanks!

Randy