[Healeys] air ducting kit

Sat Jun 5 22:28:39 MDT 2021

Gear reduction starters - embedded in this thread.
Could someone please enlighten me as to the benefits/reasons of using a
gear reduction starter that so many AH owners rave about ?
Surely a starter is digital - it either turns the engine over or it doesn't
?
Our standard starters are series dc motors that have increased torque (more
amps) whenever the motor starts to stall.
So lots of amps required and this is why battery terminal condition and
good grounds are so important.
So is the reduction starter a smaller, faster shunt motor with mechanical
gearing to increase the torque ?
Probably lighter too ?
Just wondering ....
rg

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On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 8:44 PM Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a Hayden 7-bladed (asymmetrical) fan on the shelf. The blades are
> rectangular and more highly curved, and could really move air.
> Unfortunately, it was loud as hell at idle and would blow dust out from
> under the car; but it was the one thing that did the most to reduce temp at
> idle.
>
> Bob
>
> On 6/5/2021 7:04 AM, ou via Healeys wrote:
>
> BTW  This is a Hayden brand and is 15.25 inch in diameter.
> Keith
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ou via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> To: healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
> <healeys at autox.team.net>; healeyguy at aol.com <healeyguy at aol.com>
> <healeyguy at aol.com>
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, Jun 4, 2021 6:20 pm
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] air ducting kit
>
> Listers!
> Here is another alternative to the overheating prob.  Pulls a TON of air
> through the rad and pushes a TON of hot air out of the engine compartment
> at the same time.  The tips have been ground slightly for clearance of
> the harmonic balancer nut.  Includes the spacer necessary for pump
> clearance and the mounting bolts.  Ready to put on!  $35 plus shipping from
> 23602.
> Keith
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Salter via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> To: Perry Small <healeyguy at aol.com> <healeyguy at aol.com>
> Cc: Austin Healey list <healeys at autox.team.net> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, Jun 4, 2021 9:29 am
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] air ducting kit
>
> Although it probably won't make much difference to "heatsoak" situations
> one thing that was mentioned during our local club Zoom meeting was the
> idea of adding a 3rd blade to a standard 6 cyl fan, something I'd never
> heard of.
> This sounds like a very good idea and at least a couple of our members
> have done this with outstanding results.
> Slightly longer screws are recommended for securing the 3 blades to the
> waterpump pulley.
>
> http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=303033053279&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229529&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111
>
> M
>
> On Fri., Jun. 4, 2021, 9:11 a.m. Perry Small, <healeyguy at aol.com> wrote:
>
> What is the connection between vapor lock (a fuel delivery problem) and a
> gear reduction starter (consistent rotation of the crank) ?
>
> Also the key to cooling an engine via a radiator ( heat exchanger) is air
> flow. It seems correct that moving the water too quickly through the
> exchanger will limit the loss of heat from the coolant but air flow is very
> important. The stock AH fans do not move many CFMs. Thus the reason the
> cars seem to do well, temp wise, at speed but very poorly idling along in a
> holiday parade!
> P
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 4, 2021, at 8:07 AM, rfbegani at gmail.com wrote:
>
> 
> Besides all the equipment added to the engine radiator water system to
> keep my Healey from over heating, the addition of a gear reduction starter
> solved all the vapor lock issues starting my 67 BJ8. It starts the car even
> when the engine is hot after a long run. Greatest thing since sliced bread,
> if you want your wife to travel with you as generally, they do not like
> helping you push the car away from the gas pumps and standing around
> waiting for the car to start.  But, if you have a wife who likes to push
> your Healey, she is a keeper.
>
> Bob Begani
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Michael
> Salter via Healeys
> *Sent:* Friday, June 4, 2021 7:35 AM
> *To:* Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
> *Cc:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] air ducting kit
>
> Some time Richard try dribbling some cool water over the float chambers
> when the vapor occurs.
> I'll be interested to hear how well that works to get you on your way
> again.
>
> M
>
> On Fri., Jun. 4, 2021, 12:02 a.m. Richard Collins via Healeys, <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> My vapor lock issue occurs for example at long stop lights in hot weather
> as expected to some extant, not while driving; but the other day when I
> stopped to refuel, the heatsink after turning off the engine caused the
> gauge to hit 200 which vapor locks me every time. So I push back, lift the
> lid and air the engine for 10-15 minutes and then it fires up. That usually
> attracts an audience which helps pass the time.   :-)
> A pulley change on my car wouldn’t make a difference IMO.
>
> Regards,
> Richard C
> BN7 440
>
>
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