[Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 17, Issue 98

[Bob Spidell]

See attachment.

The one on the adjustment lever on the passenger side can be replaced 
easily (see Jean's email on pin removal). On the driver's side--with the 
solenoid--you have to remove the operating lever and, I think, the plate 
underneath. But you can do this without removing the gearbox and OD.

bs


On 6/20/2024 11:49 AM, warthodson at aol.com wrote:
> 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
> --------------------
>
> 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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