[Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 17, Issue 98

[warthodson at aol.com]

 Is there a source for the double lip seals? It is my understanding that these seals can be replaced without disassembling the OD to get inside it. Am I correct?Gary
    On Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:27:44 AM CDT, Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:   

 Yes, the OD cross shaft seals have been an issue for sometime and some suppliers sold just o-rings as a solution which were less than adequate. The actual double lipped seal is best needed to keep from leaking-two o'rings made the shaft/solenoid work harder. If you want to keep leaks to a minimum these seals are the best choice. The intimating part of the replacement was to drive out the tapered pin which could be difficult. When doing the lever side I put the 3/16" drill bit in the OD setting hole before driving out the pin. Check carefully for taper before driving it out the wrong way. You will be glad you fixed these two leaking ends. Hank
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From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net> 
To: <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: June 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM PDT 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 17, Issue 98 
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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