[Healeys] Pre -lube BJ8 engine that has been in storage

[Robert Markovich]

 Here's another idea that lets you pre-lube your Healey whenever you want from the comfort of your driver's seat: 1) Begin by installing a fuel-pump cutoff switch and another switch that cuts off current to the coil; you can mount two very period-looking toggle switches beneath the heater controls on a bracket, using the long bolts that hold the black-plastic control panel in place without having to drill any holes in the dash. 2) Use the fuel cutoff switch to run the float bowls out of fuel (takes about 30 seconds maximum) before turning the ignition key to "off" and before you put your Healey away for the day. This is also a great workaround if your engine tends to diesel after shutting it off—a common problem on the Sixes especially, noted even in contemporary road tests. 3) Turn the ignition key and, with the fuel pump and ignition switches OFF, crank over the engine for 15 seconds or so to pre-lube it with its own engine oil without washing down the cylinders with fuel and without putting any strain on the points or, particularly, a Pertronix unit. 4) Flip the fuel-pump and ignition switches to ON, let the fuel pump run for roughly 5 seconds (no more) to refill the float bowls, then start the engine as usual. You can also cut power to the ignition by simply yanking the hot wire from the coil by hand, of course—assuming a simple spade connector— but having two nifty toggle switches in the cockpit is even easier and slicker! 
    On Sunday, July 6, 2025, 02:11:33 PM EDT, Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:   

 Mitch- buy an aerosol can of Stabil fogging oil. Hank
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From: "Mitch Simmons via Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Reply-To: "Mitch Simmons" <simmonsmitch23 at gmail.com> 
To: <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: July 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM PDT 
Subject: [Healeys] Pre -lube BJ8 engine that has been in storage Hello, I am trying to find the info. for using ......a paint pressure pot to pump oil into the engine (at low air pressure) to pre-lube engine before starting.  Any help will be greatly appreciated ThanksMitchell
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