[Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap

N.S. Bennett nstbennett at gmail.com
Sun Jun 25 08:51:28 MDT 2023 

Attached is a photo (albeit very poor) from HBJ8/43026 showing the filler
cap. I'll leave it to those with better eyes than mine but this appears to
be the former (not the latter) shown in the original email.

Hopefully Steve Byers sees this thread and has better information than I.

Happy Healeying!
Nate B.
'66 BJ8
Parker, CO

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>    3. Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap (Richard Kahn)
>    4. Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
>       (Stephen Hutchings)
>    5. Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap (Hank Leach)
>    6. Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap (Bob Spidell)
>    7. Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap (kags at shaw.ca)
>    8. Re: spigot bush (Kees Oudesluijs)
>    9. Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap (Warren Dietz)
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> Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:00:21 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [Healeys] spigot bush
> I recall that it is recommended to soak the spigot bush (bronze bearing in
> the crankshaft) in oil before installing. What is the correct way to do
> this & does the grade of the oil matter?
> Gary Hodson
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> To: "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:43:48 -0400
> Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
>
> I have been asked a question by a gentleman restoring a late BJ8 about oil
> filler caps.
> The cap on his car is of this type and he is fairly sure that it is
> original.
> [image: image.png]
> However I am fairly sure that the only original caps that I have seen on 6
> cylinder engines look like this.
> [image: image.png]
> with the distinct "rim" around the edge.
>
> Would appreciate anyone with a *known original* late BJ8 letting me know
> which type of cap is fitted to their car.
>
> Many thanks
> Michael Salter
> Concours Guidelines Editor.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
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> To: Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> Cc: "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:45:34 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
> Mine is like the green one and I have never seen the others one on any BJ8
> in twenty two years of Healey ownership.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 24, 2023, at 3:34 PM, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> 
>
> I have been asked a question by a gentleman restoring a late BJ8 about oil
> filler caps.
> The cap on his car is of this type and he is fairly sure that it is
> original.
> <image.png>
> However I am fairly sure that the only original caps that I have seen on 6
> cylinder engines look like this.
> <image.png>
> with the distinct "rim" around the edge.
>
> Would appreciate anyone with a *known original* late BJ8 letting me know
> which type of cap is fitted to their car.
>
> Many thanks
> Michael Salter
> Concours Guidelines Editor.
>
>
>
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> To: Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
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> Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 20:14:19 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
> My cap is like the painted one with the rim.
> Stephen, BJ8
>
> On Jun 24, 2023, at 7:45 PM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Mine is like the green one and I have never seen the others one on any BJ8
> in twenty two years of Healey ownership.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 24, 2023, at 3:34 PM, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> 
>
> I have been asked a question by a gentleman restoring a late BJ8 about oil
> filler caps.
> The cap on his car is of this type and he is fairly sure that it is
> original.
> <image.png>
> However I am fairly sure that the only original caps that I have seen on 6
> cylinder engines look like this.
> <image.png>
> with the distinct "rim" around the edge.
>
> Would appreciate anyone with a *known original* late BJ8 letting me know
> which type of cap is fitted to their car.
>
> Many thanks
> Michael Salter
> Concours Guidelines Editor.
>
>
>
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> Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:15:49 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
> Michael my engine is original to the car purchased new 1966. Here is a
> photo. Hank
>
> -----------------------------------------
> From: "Michael Salter"
> To: "healeys at autox.team.net"
> Cc:
> Sent: Saturday June 24 2023 3:50:53PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
>
>
> I have been asked a question by a gentleman restoring a late BJ8 about oil
> filler caps.
> The cap on his car is of this type and he is fairly sure that it is
> original.
> [image: image.png]
> However I am fairly sure that the only original caps that I have seen on 6
> cylinder engines look like this.
> [image: image.png]
> with the distinct "rim" around the edge.
>
> Would appreciate anyone with a *known original* late BJ8 letting me know
> which type of cap is fitted to their car.
>
> Many thanks
> Michael Salter
> Concours Guidelines Editor.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:55:37 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
> My '67 BJ8, 'despatched' in Nov. 1966 has the second (green) type. It had
> 64K miles when I bought it and, besides a couple paint jobs was all
> original as far as I could tell.
>
>
> On 6/24/2023 2:43 PM, Michael Salter wrote:
>
>
> I have been asked a question by a gentleman restoring a late BJ8 about oil
> filler caps.
> The cap on his car is of this type and he is fairly sure that it is
> original.
> [image: image.png]
> However I am fairly sure that the only original caps that I have seen on 6
> cylinder engines look like this.
> [image: image.png]
> with the distinct "rim" around the edge.
>
> Would appreciate anyone with a *known original* late BJ8 letting me know
> which type of cap is fitted to their car.
>
> Many thanks
> Michael Salter
> Concours Guidelines Editor.
>
>
>
>
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> Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:43:18 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
>
> Michael:
>
>
>
> Just went out to the garage to check, and lo and behold, I have what must
> be the later type – the unpainted cap in your message - on my BJ8 – car #
> 42845 (Nov 1967).  I’ve owned the car for 42 years now – it’s highly likely
> (but not impossible) – based on the car’s overall condition when acquired -
> that the both valve cover and cap are original to the car.
>
>
>
> Interesting!
>
>
>
> Earl Kagna
>
> Victoria, BC
>
> BT7, BJ8
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>
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>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Michael
> Salter
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 24, 2023 2:44 PM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
>
>
>
>
>
> I have been asked a question by a gentleman restoring a late BJ8 about oil
> filler caps.
>
> The cap on his car is of this type and he is fairly sure that it is
> original.
>
> However I am fairly sure that the only original caps that I have seen on 6
> cylinder engines look like this.
>
> with the distinct "rim" around the edge.
>
>
>
> Would appreciate anyone with a *known original* late BJ8 letting me know
> which type of cap is fitted to their car.
>
>
>
> Many thanks
>
> Michael Salter
>
> Concours Guidelines Editor.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> To: healeys at autox.team.net
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> Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 09:53:50 +0200
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] spigot bush
>
> Sintered phosphor bronze is porous and should be soaked in oil before use.
> Usually a lightweight oil is used. Place the spigot bearing in a small
> container with oil making sure the spigot is fully covered, heat the
> container "au bain marie" in e.g. a large sauce pan for obvious safety
> reasons to near boiling point of the water and keep it there for a while so
> most air can escape (air will expend during heating up) from the porous
> material. Then let it all cool down to ambient temperature. The oil will
> then have penetrated in the spigot bearing replacing the air in de phosphor
> bronze.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> Op 24-6-2023 om 23:00 schreef warthodson--- via Healeys:
>
> I recall that it is recommended to soak the spigot bush (bronze bearing in
> the crankshaft) in oil before installing. What is the correct way to do
> this & does the grade of the oil matter?
> Gary Hodson
>
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> Cc:
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> Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 06:03:47 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
>
> Michael,
>
> The green one with rim. Photo is from my car.
>
> WD
>
> 67 BJ8
>
> Original owner car #41574
>
>
>
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> *From: *Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> *Sent: *Saturday, June 24, 2023 6:32 PM
> *To: *healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject: *[Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
>
>
>
>
>
> I have been asked a question by a gentleman restoring a late BJ8 about oil
> filler caps.
>
> The cap on his car is of this type and he is fairly sure that it is
> original.
>
> However I am fairly sure that the only original caps that I have seen on 6
> cylinder engines look like this.
>
> with the distinct "rim" around the edge.
>
>
>
> Would appreciate anyone with a *known original* late BJ8 letting me know
> which type of cap is fitted to their car.
>
>
>
> Many thanks
>
> Michael Salter
>
> Concours Guidelines Editor.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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