[Healeys] Oil seeping from distributor tower

[Chris Dimmock]

Hey Ira. 
If you've got to go upstairs to the ensuite to get your wife's talcum powder, you might as well grab her hairdryer as well....
;-)
And I wasn't being sexist. It's just that I don't own a hairdryer or talcum powder.
But, if it's more politically correct, please feel free to use your boyfriend's talcum powder/ hairdryer/ heat gun. 
Just joking. My writing style is best described as "attempted humor". Sometimes the story itself gets distracted in my mind by my joke. I was channeling my late great mate Charlie Britten when I wrote this. And we thought it was hysterical!! 
 
Best
Chris


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> On 6 Apr 2016, at 8:39 AM, i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> sexism aside, you can just use a heat gun. They are cheap and have black handles. helpful for getting your rag top (hood) or tonneaue cover on when its cold. I have been heat shrinking tube on my new wire harness with it too
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> Ira Erbs
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>> On Tue, Apr 5, 2016 at 7:25 AM, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hey guys. 
>> 2 quick suggestions. 
>> 1. The best way to find an oil leak. 
>> Degrease engine, hose off with water. Kiss your wife, as she heads off to the shops. Wave, smile. 
>> Start engine to warm it up. Duck up inside, grab her hairdryer and talcum powder*. 
>> Use hairdryer to ensure suspect leak area is dry. Apply talcum powder. Apply liberally, shaking from highest point. Restart engine and wipe fingerprints off hairdryer and talc. 
>> Run until hot. 
>> Have a beer, then inspect the leak suspect area. Follow the oiled talc to the highest point on the engine. You'll be surprised how talc shows so many leaks are actually e.g. Rocker cover gasket, rather than side plate gasket. 
>> *If you're single, you can just use flour. Your Mum will have some. 
>> 2. Anneal copper washers. 
>> Here's a good explanation:
>> http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/reference/annealling-copper-aluminium-washers
>> Best
>> Chris
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 5 Apr 2016, at 7:26 AM, Peter & Veronica <greylinn at ozemail.com.au> wrote:
>>> 
>>> G’day Simon
>>>  
>>> When I've had that problem with carb banjos, first I've faced either side of the banjo on fine wet & dry on a sheet of glass. I have tried annealing copper washers with a small propane torch, but it's easy to end up with a blob of copper! When all else fails, I use blue Hylomar sealant.
>>>  
>>> Cheers
>>>  
>>> Peter
>>>  
>>> From: Simon Lachlan
>>> Sent: Monday, April 4, 2016 11:56 PM
>>> To: 'Healey List'
>>> Subject: [Healeys] Oil seeping from distributor tower
>> 
>>>  .....It’s the banjo where the bolt holds the oil feed pipe to the distributor tower. I guess that rules out all you non-mechanical drive tacho guys???
>>> 
>>> Anyhow, I took the bolt out and found a copper washer on either side of the union. Much as I’d expected. These washers looked pretty tired so I replaced them. Made no difference. I could get another half turn once the engine had warmed up, but it still seeped......
>>> 
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