[Healeys] FW: texas cooler/Diversion

[Phil Jarrett]

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500 km on my fuel injected BJ 7 Sebring tribute car. You guys are OCD over the fan
LOL
HAPPY New Year
Phil
Carlisle, ON
Canada
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> On Dec 31, 2014, at 12:12, "Roger Grace" <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:
> 
> Simon would be really interested to hear of your experience with the 123; do you have the model with the vacuum transducer as well ??
> Particularly like he idea of getting rid of the mechanical weights and springs ... and the vacuum advance ...
> rg
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Simon Lachlan
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 9:00 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] FW: texas cooler
> 
> Yes to Pertronix. However, after a year or two with one, I couldn't resist a 123Ignition. Better still. In my opinion only of course.....
> Simon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
> Sent: 31 December 2014 15:15
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] texas cooler
> 
> Generally, I agree. BUT ... the spin-on oil filter adapter is a major time/effort saver. The original Purolator/Tecalemit units are a PITA to change, and I always worry I didn't do it right and the filter is getting blocked or bypassed. Of course, you can bolt up the old contraption in no time if you're overcome with purism.
> 
> And, I'm sold on Pertronix--engines run better with them and, of course, they save time/effort too. My dad and I have 5 classic cars between us; all got Pertronix Ignitors. We don't have to futz with points and there's usually something else that needs to be done on them.
> 
> At times, I've had 3 cars to maintain. Anything that sames time and hassle, and arguably improves the car's performance, is good by me. Agree on the alternator/generator.
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
>> On 12/31/2014 4:59 AM, Michael wrote:
>> Could not agree more.....yea Josef!!!
>> Michael S
>> BN1 #174
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: josef-eckert at t-online.de <mailto:josef-eckert at t-online.de>
>> Sent: ‎31/‎12/‎2014 3:16 a.m.
>> To: Jean Caron <mailto:vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>;
>> Healeys, Forum <mailto:Healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Healeys] texas cooler
>> 
>> 
>> Jean,
>> 
>> I heart of broken blades on original one piece 6 blade fans which are
>> special items for hotter climates, but not with the ordinary two piece 4 blade fans.
>> 
>> Friends some 10-20 years ago installed BMW 5Series plastic fans. Some
>> reconed cooler water temperatures. I am still happy with the original
>> fan blades and when I can get one of them I buy it and keep it. Its
>> the same with original oil filter cases. I see no big improvement changing to cartridge ones. Or changing original generators for alternators. I think its for those who like to play with their cars. Often this causes more troubles than they had before.
>> 
>> Josef Eckert
>> 
>> Konigswinter/Germany
>> 
>> 
>> 
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