[Healeys] 2 small holes in boot floor

[Chris Dimmock]

Hey Richard,
You'll probably get a few sensible answers, but I reckon it's to drain the
excess buildup of liquids etc in the boot, which accumulate due to things like
the leaky boot seal.... An over charged battery... an overfilled gas tank or
leaky sender unit.... Or punctured, un-restrained, previously full beer cans
rolling around etc.
So It's another BMC anti rust initiative. Not as sophisticated as the constant
engine lubrication system (with auxiliary gearbox backup) that stops the
chassis X member from rusting, but ultimately serving a similar purpose back
in the day when these were daily drivers.....
;-)
Best
Chris

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> On 20 Feb 2014, at 1:08 pm, richard mayor <mayorrichard at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have discovered 2 small 1/4"  holes in the floor of the trunk of an early
> 3000.  They are under the gas tank and about 5-1/2" directly  forward of
the
> holes for the tank hold down straps. At first, I thought they were unique
to
> the car I was working on, but I have now seen the same holes in a 100-6 and
in
> another 3000.  Anyone know why these holes are there?
>
> Richard
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