[Healeys] Healey gear reduction starter

[Michael Oritt]

Back to the title of this string, I had a very positive experience with
this outfit:  https://www.classiccarperformance.com/, the umbrella company
which will show up if you search under "BritishStarters.com".  I needed a
part for my gear reduction starter I had bought from then many years ago
and got an immediate reply from the owner of the company with the part
arriving a few days later--all free.  I'm not saying they are giving away
their product but they definitely have good customer support. which in turn
deserves our support.

Best--Michael Oritt

On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM Robert Markovich via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> AH Spares and I believe Denis Welch offer an upgraded box that is promised
> to be nearly as precise as rack and pinion, with a choice of ratios. Also
> available is a jointed “safety shaft” which seems nice provided the horn
> still works from the steering wheel center (a toggle switch a la Sprite on
> the dash would have to do for the turn signals with a jointed shaft).
>
>
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>
> On Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:31 PM, Bob Spidell via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> re: "... the Healey steering box is more closely related to a gravel truck
> than a sports car"
>
> Yep; it's 'worm-and-peg,' not even high-tech recirculating ball. Rebuild
> is doable by a decent shadetree mechanic; hard part is getting the whole
> shaft in and out--a little easier on the 4-cyls--and rocker shaft bush has
> to be correctly installed and reamed.
>
> bs
>
> On 6/7/2025 8:13 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> Not sure where you are located but if you can find a shop that repairs
> highway truck steering boxes they can repair/rebuild the Healey steering
> box. It won't come as a surprise to many of us but the Healey steering box
> is more closely related to a gravel truck than a sports car.
>
> Harold
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM Richard Kahn via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> I got mine from British Car Specialist. I don’t remember the price. I like
> it. But I got the original rebuilt for a few bucks. Now it sits on a shelf
> awaiting the reduction one to fail. The wiring was a little tricky but with
> the help of a friend it is perfect.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jun 6, 2025, at 4:31 PM, David Masucci via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Listers,
> >
> > The other day I was looking into the modern gear reduction starter for
> the Healey. On the Moss website the total included $319.89 for the starter,
> $24.99 for shipping, and $20.00 for tax. The moss total to my door $364.98.
> >
> > I happen to take a look on Amazon for something relating to the Healey,
> and lo and behold, there was the same starter (same image even). The
> starter was listed at $241.06, free shipping, and $15.07 for tax. The
> Amazon total to my door $256.16.
> >
> > Your call, but if you’re looking for one of these for your big Healey,
> that’s a savings of $108.85.
> >
> > Just an FYI.
> >
> > BTW, I was looking to see if I could get a better price for a rebuilt
> steering box. No luck on that one.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > 64 BJ8
> >
> >
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