[Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication

[Bob Spidell]

I got mine from Moss Motors. I think they have a UK store; at least, 
they used to.

'Da bomb' indeed means good, or at least it did to the young'uns ... 
probably way out of date.

On 8/29/2020 8:49 AM, m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca wrote:
>
> Bob, I am unfamiliar with “da bomb”, but presume it means they are 
> good (aka pukka, the bees knees, bonza, etc.),  If so, where are these 
> replacements designed by Eric Grunden available?  My throttle bush is 
> worn and it was on my list to replace this winter.
>
> Mirek
>
> *From:*Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Bob Spidell
> *Sent:* August 29, 2020 11:02 AM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication
>
> Wow! That's going the extra parsec. I looked mine over when I 
> reinstalled the engine at 208K miles, and they were fine. I replaced 
> one, but it wasn't because of wear; I managed to screw something up. I 
> put a little grease in the sockets, but that was the first time.
>
> What really wears is the throttle cross-shaft bushes (brass/rubber; 
> brass was OK, rubber was shot); the new nylon/teflon--I've seen them 
> called both--replacements designed by Eric Grunden are da bomb.
>
>
> On 8/29/2020 6:39 AM, Max Byers via Healeys wrote:
>
>     O.K., I’ll provide a 4^th response.
>
>     I separate and clean the ball joints/sockets once a year during
>     maintenance in preparation for the new season and re-lubricate
>     them with white lithium grease.    Enough of the grease squeezes
>     out to block the entry of dirt and water until the next time.  I’m
>     still using the same joints that came to me with the car 36 years ago.
>
>     Steve Byers
>
>     HBJ8L/36666
>
>     BJ8 Registry
>
>     AHCA Delegate at Large
>
>     Havelock, NC  USA
>
>     *From:*Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf
>     Of *warthodson--- via Healeys
>     *Sent:* Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:58 AM
>     *To:* healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
>     *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication
>
>     I have only received 3 replies & all 3 recommend some form of
>     lubrication. I am somewhat surprised. I anticipated a split
>     (50/50) decision. Considering the dirty, dusty, gritty environment
>     that the unsealed linkage ball & sockets operate in, I thought
>     some would suggest the it is better to not have any lubricant that
>     would trap & hold the abrasive particles.
>
>     Does anyone agree with this?
>
>     Gary Hodson
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>     <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
>
>
>     A drop of oil  now and then is a good idea on any car bar when 
>     ball sockets are nylon/plastic.
>
>     Kees Oudesluijs
>
>     Op 29-8-2020 om 03:41 schreef Bob Spidell:
>
>     A little lube never hurts. Wheel bearing grease is the most
>     persistent.
>
>     On 8/28/2020 11:01 AM, warthodson--- via Healeys wrote:
>

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