[Healeys] Healey gear reduction starter

Mon Jun 9 11:45:53 MDT 2025

Richard: I’ll have to send you some photos of the MG rack in the racecar.
It’s got a u joint too. I avoid bumps on the track!!
Jon

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On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM Richard Mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, just bolt in an MGB rack and pinion. Anywhere will do. No need to
> worry about that thing called "bump steer".  Oh, and that rack will have to
> go in the space where the radiator is currently located.  No worries. Just
> have a custom radiator built that will fit in the new forward - angled
> space - that needs to go forward of the MG rack.  But first, fab up those
> braces that must be welded to the chassis legs to support that new custom
> radiator.  Last but not least. Reconfigure those steering arms for the new
> steering geometry to eliminate bump steer.  Oh wait, Then there are the
> universal joints and double D steering shaft and that upper part of
> the column that needs to be cut, modified, supported, braced and massaged
> to locate the stock steering wheel.
>
> Here's a photo of my work in progress for mounting an MGB rack.  It has
> taken me many, many, hours so far.   But your experience could differ.
>
> On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM Jonathan Einhorn <
> einhornlawoffice at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Or just replace it with a rack and pinion steering column from an MG
>>
>> Jon
>>
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>>
>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2025 at 4:22 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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