[Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap

[josef-eckert at t-online.de]

I am sure there are pictures in Healey books and brochures, road tests etc. 
of original engine bays. We are actually enjoying holidays in Scotland, so 
can't have a look from my side.
Josef



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Von: Michael Salter
Betreff: Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
Datum: 27. Juni 2023, 12:57
An: josef-eckert at t-online.de


Thanks Josef,  I  will make some more enquiries about caps on original 
earlier 6 cylinder cars. 
Do you have any examples of known originals?

M

On Tue., Jun. 27, 2023, 2:14 a.m. josef-eckert at t-online.de
<mailto:josef-eckert at t-online.de> , <josef-eckert at t-online.de
<mailto:josef-eckert at t-online.de> > wrote:
  Michael,
  I do not believe that, as I know several 100/6s which kept the original
  rimless cap. I still have about a douzent painted rocker covers (valve
  covers) with both styles, half of each. The caps were not available
  aftermarket for many years.
  Josef
   
   
   
  -----Original-Nachricht-----
  Betreff: Re: Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
  Datum: 2023-06-26T22:43:14+0200
  Von: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter at gmail.com
  <mailto:michaelsalter at gmail.com> >
  An: "josef-eckert at t-online.de <mailto:josef-eckert at t-online.de> " <
  josef-eckert at t-online.de <mailto:josef-eckert at t-online.de> >
   
   
   
  As far as I can determine from the responses that I have received the
  "rimmed" style of cap was most likely the only type that was available
  during the production period. 
  It seems fairly certain that the other "rimless" style only became
  available in later years.
   
  M

  On Mon., Jun. 26, 2023, 4:11 p.m. josef-eckert at t-online.de
  <mailto:josef-eckert at t-online.de> , <josef-eckert at t-online.de
  <mailto:josef-eckert at t-online.de> > wrote:
    That leaves the question open: When was the change from the early
    version to the rimmed cap?
    My 62 BT7 already had the rimmed version. I know earlier 100/6s had the
    other cap.
    Josef Eckert
    Germany
     
     
     
     
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    Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Concours Question 6 cylinder Oil filler cap
    Datum: 2023-06-26T15:41:16+0200
    Von: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter at gmail.com
    <mailto:michaelsalter at gmail.com> >
    An: "healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> " <
    healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> >
     
     
     
    Many thanks to all who took the time to respond to my oil cap question.
    
    It seems that the original type, with only 1 exception, is the "rimmed"
    cap.
    We will be updating the Concours Guidelines appropriately.
     
    M

    On Sat., Jun. 24, 2023, 5:43 p.m. Michael Salter, <
    michaelsalter at gmail.com <mailto: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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