[Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 17, Issue 98
Bob Spidell
bspidell at comcast.net
Thu Jun 20 20:50:51 MDT 2024
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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