[Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 17, Issue 98

[Bob Spidell]

Thanks for the input Craig. I'm still debating the flywheel; hopefully, 
my path will be apparent when I get the box out.

I'll be checking the bell housing bolts, and the input shaft for wear. I 
already have the OD operating shaft 'quad rings,' I got them as soon as 
I saw Roger Moment's article (long story about the seller).

Bob

On 6/19/2024 1:54 PM, Craig Cooper wrote:
> Re: Lightened Flywheels
>
> Hi Bob:  I absolutely love the extra power (perceived or actual) in my 
> Healeys with light flywheels.  My BN1 has one from DW that weighs 
> about 12 pounds and I'm using DW's damper on the front.  The car has 
> an upgraded crankshaft and BN7 gearbox, so maybe that's kept it from 
> flying apart.  My BN7 w/BJ8 cam has an alloy flywheel I got on eBay 
> that I think weighs about 20 pounds.  It runs smooth as silk with no 
> ill effects.  I still can get occasional run-on though, with lower 
> octane fuel.
>
> On the gearbox oil leaks, check the lower bell housing bolts which, at 
> least on the side shifts, extend into the gearbox and can leak.  Also, 
> "Quad Ring" OD operating shaft seals are available from AH Spares, 
> part 0VD185MS.  I haven't tried them yet, but it seems like they would 
> be an improvement over the single O rings generally used.
> OVD185MS
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