[Healeys] air ducting kit

Sun Jun 6 09:55:15 MDT 2021

I've had a gear reduction starter on my Healey for 3 yrs. No issues. Turns
the motor over much faster. I love it.
Elton

On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 12:29 AM Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:

> 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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