[Healeys] Bugeye Brake Problem
John and Judy Carter
jc9821 at msn.com
Thu Nov 26 12:53:52 MST 2015
I have a Bugeye that I have replaced all the front and rear rubber including the master cylinder. New calipers on front and new rear drums, springs, cylinders,etc.,etc. New rubber in clutch slave. After bleeding using the two-man method I still am not satisfied with the pedal feel. It still depresses about half way down although the stopping power is pretty good. Is it possibleto get a really hard brake pedal in this car? Is there any sure-fire way to bleed all the air out of the lines?
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> 3. Re: Streamliner (Wilko2)
> 4. Re: Streamliner (Wilko2)
> 5. Re: Streamliner (Peter Dzwig)
> 6. Re: non OEM bumpers (Bruce Steele)
> 7. Re: Streamliner (warthodson at aol.com)
> 8. Re: Streamliner and Engines (Peter Dzwig)
> 9. Healey in Walmart Dream Car Calendar (mgiroux at sgl.com)
> 10. Re: Healey in Walmart Dream Car Calendar (Bob Spidell)
> 11. Offset hubs (BJ8Healeys)
> 12. Re: Offset hubs (David Porter)
> 13. Re: Offset hubs (Jean Caron)
> 14. Stainless exhaust manifold repair (Simon Lachlan)
> 15. Re: Stainless exhaust manifold repair (glemon at neb.rr.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:51:53 +0000
> From: Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com>
> To: pdzwig at summaventures.com
> Cc: Healey <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner
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> Great photos, I love the overhead shot. I think you meant to say note the
> triple Webers.
>
> Derek
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I think that you might like to see these found in the Revs archive at
> > Stanford..I think that they may have got some of the attributions wrong,
> > but..
> >
> > Streamliner(?) at Sebring in 57 - Car 24
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/qk940yk6550>
> >
> > Ditto but number 25 (which is the one which is most likely to be the
> > Record Car)
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/wf471cc7658>
> >
> > Presumably the same car. Note the triple SUs
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/sn533ny1516>
> >
> > The photos are from the Karl Ludvidgsen Collection at Revs
> >
> > Peter
> > --
> >
> > ===========================================================
> > Dr Peter Dzwig
> >
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> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:29:04 -0800
> From: Wilko2 <e-wilkins at cox.net>
> To: Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com>
> Cc: Healey <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner
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> Calling them SUs made me look twice. Those don't look like Weber float chambers...
>
>
> On Nov 25, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Derek Job wrote:
>
> > Great photos, I love the overhead shot. I think you meant to say note the triple Webers.
> >
> > Derek
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> wrote:
> > I think that you might like to see these found in the Revs archive at
> > Stanford..I think that they may have got some of the attributions wrong, but..
> >
> > Streamliner(?) at Sebring in 57 - Car 24
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/qk940yk6550>
> >
> > Ditto but number 25 (which is the one which is most likely to be the Record Car)
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/wf471cc7658>
> >
> > Presumably the same car. Note the triple SUs
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/sn533ny1516>
> >
> > The photos are from the Karl Ludvidgsen Collection at Revs
> >
> > Peter
> > --
> >
> > ===========================================================
> > Dr Peter Dzwig
> >
> >
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> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:31:33 -0800
> From: Wilko2 <e-wilkins at cox.net>
> Cc: Healey Healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner
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> Looking again at the carbs, I'm going to say they look like Solex carbs.
>
> On Nov 25, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Derek Job wrote:
>
> > Great photos, I love the overhead shot. I think you meant to say note the triple Webers.
> >
> > Derek
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> wrote:
> > I think that you might like to see these found in the Revs archive at
> > Stanford..I think that they may have got some of the attributions wrong, but..
> >
> > Streamliner(?) at Sebring in 57 - Car 24
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/qk940yk6550>
> >
> > Ditto but number 25 (which is the one which is most likely to be the Record Car)
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/wf471cc7658>
> >
> > Presumably the same car. Note the triple SUs
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/sn533ny1516>
> >
> > The photos are from the Karl Ludvidgsen Collection at Revs
> >
> > Peter
> > --
> >
> > ===========================================================
> > Dr Peter Dzwig
> >
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> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:35:33 -0800
> From: Wilko2 <e-wilkins at cox.net>
> To: Wilko2 <e-wilkins at cox.net>
> Cc: Healey <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner
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> They are branded Weber when I see the larger photo. Very different from the more common DCOE style body.
>
> On Nov 25, 2015, at 12:29 PM, Wilko2 wrote:
>
> > Calling them SUs made me look twice. Those don't look like Weber float chambers...
> >
> >
> > On Nov 25, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Derek Job wrote:
> >
> >> Great photos, I love the overhead shot. I think you meant to say note the triple Webers.
> >>
> >> Derek
> >>
> >> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> wrote:
> >> I think that you might like to see these found in the Revs archive at
> >> Stanford..I think that they may have got some of the attributions wrong, but..
> >>
> >> Streamliner(?) at Sebring in 57 - Car 24
> >>
> >> <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/qk940yk6550>
> >>
> >> Ditto but number 25 (which is the one which is most likely to be the Record Car)
> >>
> >> <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/wf471cc7658>
> >>
> >> Presumably the same car. Note the triple SUs
> >>
> >> <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/sn533ny1516>
> >>
> >> The photos are from the Karl Ludvidgsen Collection at Revs
> >>
> >> Peter
> >> --
> >>
> >> ===========================================================
> >> Dr Peter Dzwig
> >>
> >>
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> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:18:37 +0000
> From: Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com>
> To: Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com>, "healeys >> Healey"
> <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner
> Message-ID: <565625AD.7 at summaventures.com>
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> You're right I did, but I agree with Wilko that they don't look much like them
> but then not like typical SUs either.
>
> Peter
>
> On 25/11/2015 19:51, Derek Job wrote:
> > Great photos, I love the overhead shot. I think you meant to say note the triple
> > Webers.
> >
> > Derek
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com
> > <mailto:pdzwig at summaventures.com>> wrote:
> >
> > I think that you might like to see these found in the Revs archive at
> > Stanford..I think that they may have got some of the attributions wrong, but..
> >
> > Streamliner(?) at Sebring in 57 - Car 24
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/qk940yk6550>
> >
> > Ditto but number 25 (which is the one which is most likely to be the Record Car)
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/wf471cc7658>
> >
> > Presumably the same car. Note the triple SUs
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/sn533ny1516>
> >
> > The photos are from the Karl Ludvidgsen Collection at Revs
> >
> > Peter
> > --
> >
> > ===========================================================
> > Dr Peter Dzwig
> >
> >
>
> --
>
> ===========================================================
> Dr Peter Dzwig
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:46:37 -0800
> From: "Bruce Steele" <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>
> To: <llennep at verizon.net>, <eyera3000 at gmail.com>,
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] non OEM bumpers
> Message-ID: <08b401d127d3$250f7dd0$6f2e7970$@roadrunner.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> My front set up is essentially the same. I wanted the auxiliary lights to
> nest in the contours of the shroud, and fabricated the mounts accordingly
> from a spare set of bumper brackets. 10+ years without damaging the
> lights.
>
> Bruce Steele
> Brea, CA
> 1960 BN7
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> llennep at verizon.net
> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 7:24 AM
> To: eyera3000 at gmail.com; llennep at verizon.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] non OEM bumpers
>
> In case you have not figured it out the extra pair of lights covers the
> bumper bracket holes in the shroud (with the help of some special molded
> rubber covers). I have the complete rear bumper professionally rechromed
> attached to bumper brackets which can be refitted in less than an hour.
> Wiring in of the lights was relatively simple.
>
> Lamps on front have been on the vehicle for 14 years and no break yet.
> Anytime you put them on there is that chance, however, even if placed on a
> badge bar.
>
> Keith
>
> On 11/24/15, I Erbs wrote:
>
>
> I like the extra lights on the back. I just installed LED bulbs and they
> really light up the back of the car. The lamps on the front look great, but
> they seem likely to break.
> Thanks
>
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland, OR
> _______ _______
> (______ \____1959 BN4____/ _______)
> (_________________________)
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 5:33 PM, <llennep at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Mike My front is similar to yours. Rear is very different.
>
>
> BTW This car is still for sale.
>
>
> On 11/24/15, Michael Brouillette wrote:
>
>
> This is what I have on the front of my BT7 that I bought from Cape
> International years ago.
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:13:22 -0500
> From: warthodson at aol.com
> To: pdzwig at summaventures.com, derek.c.job at gmail.com,
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner
> Message-ID: <15140ec3b40-5e43-174a at webprd-m52.mail.aol.com>
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>
> If you zoom in on the photo you will be able to read "Weber" on each of the three carbs.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com>
> To: Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com>; healeys >> Healey <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Nov 25, 2015 4:37 pm
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner
>
> You're right I did, but I agree with Wilko that they don't look much like them
> but then not like typical SUs either.
>
> Peter
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:27:22 +0000
> From: Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com>
> To: Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com>, Healey <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamliner and Engines
> Message-ID: <565643DA.90809 at summaventures.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Looking in detail at the pic again I noticed that the engine is "XSP 234-4" so
> it is a Experimental Special Production engine built to the "234 type" whatever
> that really meant (it is apparently still unclear). But note the engine in the
> '56 streamliner was 234-6; the engine in the endurance car was 234-3;
>
> According to Del Border in AHSTC Flash in February 2010 on p16 the full list of
> 234 numbers is unknown as are the cars for which they were built. The final
> number signifies the number of the engine in the build sequence of that
> configuration, so this is the fourth engine in the XSP 234 type. But it isn't
> either the '56 streamliner's engine, nor the endurance car's engine. It might,
> however, seem reasonable to surmise that this is a spare engine that was taken
> to the US for the trials and later transplanted into this body for the '57 Sebring.
>
> Note interestingly that Border's engine 815-3 which he suggests was run at
> Sebring in '57 or '58 has very different carburation from XSP 234-4 and is
> painted green rather than the metallic paint here:
>
> <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/sn533ny1516>
>
> which is more like the later cars as I recall.
>
> Anyone any thoughts/comments on any of the above?
>
> Peter
>
> On 25/11/2015 19:51, Derek Job wrote:
> > Great photos, I love the overhead shot. I think you meant to say note the triple
> > Webers.
> >
> > Derek
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:08 PM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com
> > <mailto:pdzwig at summaventures.com>> wrote:
> >
> > I think that you might like to see these found in the Revs archive at
> > Stanford..I think that they may have got some of the attributions wrong, but..
> >
> > Streamliner(?) at Sebring in 57 - Car 24
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/qk940yk6550>
> >
> > Ditto but number 25 (which is the one which is most likely to be the Record Car)
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/wf471cc7658>
> >
> > Presumably the same car. Note the triple SUs
> >
> > <https://revslib.stanford.edu/catalog/sn533ny1516>
> >
> > The photos are from the Karl Ludvidgsen Collection at Revs
> >
> > Peter
> > --
> >
> > ===========================================================
> > Dr Peter Dzwig
> >
> >
>
> --
>
> ===========================================================
> Dr Peter Dzwig
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:28:11 -0500 (EST)
> From: mgiroux at sgl.com
> To: "Healey" <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Healey in Walmart Dream Car Calendar
> Message-ID:
> <9f00149356f2f721c5869eaa0b1f5423.squirrel at webmail.sgl.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Hi,
>
> Blowing my horn or rather my Healey's horn ...
> Check out the Walmart dream car calendar for 2016 the month of May ,the
> Canadian version , don't know if calendar is available in the USA .
>
> I have watched the list and found great information to help complete
> this Healey . The car now has 3 years and 7000+ miles on a total ground
> up restoration . Love driving it and talking to people at car shows and
> cruise nights .
>
> Michael Giroux
> 1962 BT7
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:33:51 -0800
> From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey in Walmart Dream Car Calendar
> Message-ID: <56566F8F.7050109 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> Can you scan it and post to the List?
>
> Bob
>
> On 11/25/2015 5:28 PM, mgiroux at sgl.com wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Blowing my horn or rather my Healey's horn ...
> > Check out the Walmart dream car calendar for 2016 the month of May ,the
> > Canadian version , don't know if calendar is available in the USA .
> >
> > I have watched the list and found great information to help complete
> > this Healey . The car now has 3 years and 7000+ miles on a total ground
> > up restoration . Love driving it and talking to people at car shows and
> > cruise nights .
> >
> > Michael Giroux
> > 1962 BT7
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:08:58 -0500
> From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Offset hubs
> Message-ID: <025001d12853$fe9577a0$fbc066e0$@rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
>
>
> I have been asked this question and I think it has been discussed on the
> list at some point but I can't find it in the archives.
>
>
>
> What problems can be expected if 6" wire wheels are fitted to offset hubs on
> a BJ8?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> AHCA Delegate at Large
>
> Havelock, NC
>
>
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 08:02:10 -0700
> From: David Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
> To: BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>, healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Offset hubs
> Message-ID: <56571EF2.90801 at porterscustom.com>
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> mud on the fenders... :-)
>
> On 11/26/2015 7:08 AM, BJ8Healeys wrote:
> >
> > Hello, Healeyphiles -
> >
> > I have been asked this question and I think it has been discussed on
> > the list at some point but I can't find it in the archives.
> >
> > What problems can be expected if 6" wire wheels are fitted to offset
> > hubs on a BJ8?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Steve Byers
> >
> > HBJ8L/36666
> >
> > BJ8 Registry
> >
> > AHCA Delegate at Large
> >
> > Havelock, NC
> >
> >
> >
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>
> --
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> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 15:45:17 +0000
> From: Jean Caron <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>
> To: BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>, "healeys at autox.team.net"
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> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Offset hubs
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> I doubt that the spare wheel and tire will fit in the trunk for one and if fitted to the early BJ8, it may rub on the rear fenders on any rough surfaces.
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>
> Jean
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>
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> Sent: November 26, 2015 2:08 PM
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> Subject: [Healeys] Offset hubs
>
>
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
>
>
> I have been asked this question and I think it has been discussed on the list at some point but I can't find it in the archives.
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>
> What problems can be expected if 6" wire wheels are fitted to offset hubs on a BJ8?
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>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
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> Havelock, NC
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> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:47:14 -0000
> From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
> To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Stainless exhaust manifold repair
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> I have a 6 branch stainless exhaust setup on my MkII 3000.
>
> I hope that I can make myself clear......
>
> 1) The carbs and exhaust system are on the workshop floor.....
>
> 2) Imagine that you're looking into the engine compartment, looking at
> the "Gasket, manifolds to head" (the silver gasket that goes between the
> manifolds and the head).
>
> 3) The top RHS & LHS studs are shared by the inlet and exhaust
> manifolds so they are held down into the gasket by the same bolts and
> washers.
>
> 4) Therefore, both manifolds need to be the same thickness or they
> don't get the same pressure metal to gasket and the shallower side will
> leak.
>
>
>
> Well, mine aren't the same thickness. The exhaust manifold has been ground
> down at the tip/corner which is covered by the washer under the bolt.
> (Presumably in the manufacturing process.) First time I put the 6 branch
> on, it was fine for about 1,000 miles then it started to blow under that
> bolt/washer. (Cooking the temperature sender pipe, but otherwise just a
> little noise. Nothing serious).
>
> I took off the rear carb and leant the exhaust away from the engine.
>
> I then sliced off the section off the gasket which covered that area and
> replaced it with a portion off a new gasket.
>
> I put a half washer (shim?) under the main washer on the exhaust side of
> that stud. This took up the difference in width and all was well.
>
>
>
> Now, I have it all on the floor and am looking for a better fix. Some form
> of plastic metal springs to mind.....Clean up the area on the exhaust
> manifold. Apply the gloop. Let it cure and file it flat.
>
> Is there a product out there that will a) really stand the heat ie support
> the manufacturer's claims and b) allow itself to be filed so thin that it
> doesn't flake off???
>
> Abro Thermometal High Temp metal....
>
> VersaChem Exhaust Joint...
>
> QuickSteel Thermostell Exhaust Repair Kit
>
> JB Weld, but that's reputedly no good at very high temperatures. (Goes white
> & breaks up).
>
> My research so far has let me to the above. I remain however deeply
> suspicious of miracle cures which come in little pots or tubes. What do you
> think?
>
>
>
> Of course, I could put the half washer back on..
>
> Or, I could have someone weld a blob onto that corner and file that flat.
> Would weld peel off if it was that thin? (.33mm+/-)
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Simon
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> Message: 15
> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:49:56 +0000
> From: <glemon at neb.rr.com>
> To: 'Healey List' <healeys at autox.team.net>, Simon Lachlan
> <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stainless exhaust manifold repair
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> These are from a Triumph, I believe they are designed to deal with the situation you have described.
>
> I have some spares if you want to clean them up and try them.
>
> Greg Lemon
>
> ---- Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk> wrote:
> > I have a 6 branch stainless exhaust setup on my MkII 3000.
> >
> > I hope that I can make myself clear......
> >
> > 1) The carbs and exhaust system are on the workshop floor.....
> >
> > 2) Imagine that you're looking into the engine compartment, looking at
> > the "Gasket, manifolds to head" (the silver gasket that goes between the
> > manifolds and the head).
> >
> > 3) The top RHS & LHS studs are shared by the inlet and exhaust
> > manifolds so they are held down into the gasket by the same bolts and
> > washers.
> >
> > 4) Therefore, both manifolds need to be the same thickness or they
> > don't get the same pressure metal to gasket and the shallower side will
> > leak.
> >
> >
> >
> > Well, mine aren't the same thickness. The exhaust manifold has been ground
> > down at the tip/corner which is covered by the washer under the bolt.
> > (Presumably in the manufacturing process.) First time I put the 6 branch
> > on, it was fine for about 1,000 miles then it started to blow under that
> > bolt/washer. (Cooking the temperature sender pipe, but otherwise just a
> > little noise. Nothing serious).
> >
> > I took off the rear carb and leant the exhaust away from the engine.
> >
> > I then sliced off the section off the gasket which covered that area and
> > replaced it with a portion off a new gasket.
> >
> > I put a half washer (shim?) under the main washer on the exhaust side of
> > that stud. This took up the difference in width and all was well.
> >
> >
> >
> > Now, I have it all on the floor and am looking for a better fix. Some form
> > of plastic metal springs to mind.....Clean up the area on the exhaust
> > manifold. Apply the gloop. Let it cure and file it flat.
> >
> > Is there a product out there that will a) really stand the heat ie support
> > the manufacturer's claims and b) allow itself to be filed so thin that it
> > doesn't flake off???
> >
> > Abro Thermometal High Temp metal....
> >
> > VersaChem Exhaust Joint...
> >
> > QuickSteel Thermostell Exhaust Repair Kit
> >
> > JB Weld, but that's reputedly no good at very high temperatures. (Goes white
> > & breaks up).
> >
> > My research so far has let me to the above. I remain however deeply
> > suspicious of miracle cures which come in little pots or tubes. What do you
> > think?
> >
> >
> >
> > Of course, I could put the half washer back on..
> >
> > Or, I could have someone weld a blob onto that corner and file that flat.
> > Would weld peel off if it was that thin? (.33mm+/-)
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Simon
> >
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