[Healeys] BN1/BN2 rear springs vs BN4 and later

[Michael MacLean]

This is what I got for my BN2 restoration.

https://britishclassiccarparts.com/collections/suspension/products/100-bn2-heavy-duty-rear-leaf-spring-set

On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 6:44 PM Alan Seigrist via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I take offense that Austin engineers were "penny pinchers"!  I can assert
> that in my Austin A90 Atlantic, penny pinching was the furthest thing from
> their mind.
>
> But then again I agree, by the time they got to the BJ8 there was alot of
> penny pinching going on.... probably the worst of it was not upgrading the
> exhaust mounts to something that actually holds on to the exhaust!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Alan
>
> On Wed, Jul 14, 2021 at 3:38 AM Henry G Leach via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Richard-section L/9 in 100 workshop manual describes the springs and
>> their differences. There were three types- A,B & C with the C being used on
>> the later cars up to BJ7-8.  They go from neg camber to pos and back to
>> neg, but the double loop eye is the most important feature.
>>
>> FYI, I had springs rebuilt at the shop in Portland, but be aware that the
>> original thickness (.055, I believe) shackle is no longer available and
>> they now use .066.  This stack may be too strong for Healeys. and changes
>> the stiffness rate and ride height. I kept my original main leaf, and had
>> them rebuild the balance with the thicker, so it still fit the clamps and
>> has a good ride height.
>>
>> These old cars had materials that just don't exist today, so you have to
>> be careful what you replace parts with...have seen many issues with "exact
>> replacement" items and Moss is at the top of the list!
>>
>> Remember, Austin Design Department were real penny pinchers and specified
>> the minimum whenever they could. Regards, Hank
>>
>> -----------------------------------------
>> From: "richard mayor via Healeys"
>> To: "healeys"
>> Cc:
>> Sent: Monday July 12 2021 6:10:01PM
>> Subject: [Healeys] BN1/BN2 rear springs vs BN4 and later
>>
>> What is the difference in rear springs between BN1/BN2  and the later
>> cars.  Moss wants $30 more per spring for the later springs.  That's $149
>> vs $119.  Different length?  Different camber?
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