From rmarkovich at aol.com  Sun Feb  1 05:22:55 2026
From: rmarkovich at aol.com (Robert Markovich)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 12:22:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling after nothing?else worked. Simply run the system?out of fuel before switching off the ignition.?

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On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

 My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.Gary H?
    On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:13:30 AM CST, HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com> wrote:   

 Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective
On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com> wrote:

My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984, ?had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.?
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Feb  1 07:25:00 2026
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (sbyers at ec.rr.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:25:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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I have two fuel pumps on my BJ8 ? the stock SU and an electric pump from Autozone.   They are wired with a switch to select either pump, or turn both off.  I can?t count the times the car failed to start in the morning after a night at a motel or starting but running out of gas in the parking lot when I forgot  to turn the switch back on.  One  one occasion in the middle of nowhere in Montana I felt the car slowing down and failing to accelerate until it occurred to me the active (Autozone) fuel pump was failing.   Switching to the SU kept me going another 160 miles until I could get to civilization and discover it was the backup pump that failed.  The local Autozone in North Dakota had an identical replacement that I got installed in 15 minutes.   It is also convenient sometimes when working on the car with the ignition switch on to be able to prevent the fuel pump from running.
 
Steve Byers
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
 
A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling after nothing else worked. Simply run the system out of fuel before switching off the ignition. 
 
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On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > wrote:
My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.
Gary H
 
 
On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:13:30 AM CST, HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com <mailto:healeyrik at gmail.com> > wrote: 
 
 
Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective
 
On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com <mailto:drberkowitz at hotmail.com> > wrote:
My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal. 
 
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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Sun Feb  1 07:52:11 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 14:52:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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Of course the great thing about Healeys is that most car thieves these days can't drive a manual transmission.

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Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 9:25:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7


I have two fuel pumps on my BJ8 ? the stock SU and an electric pump from Autozone.   They are wired with a switch to select either pump, or turn both off.  I can?t count the times the car failed to start in the morning after a night at a motel or starting but running out of gas in the parking lot when I forgot  to turn the switch back on.  One  one occasion in the middle of nowhere in Montana I felt the car slowing down and failing to accelerate until it occurred to me the active (Autozone) fuel pump was failing.   Switching to the SU kept me going another 160 miles until I could get to civilization and discover it was the backup pump that failed.  The local Autozone in North Dakota had an identical replacement that I got installed in 15 minutes.   It is also convenient sometimes when working on the car with the ignition switch on to be able to prevent the fuel pump from running.



Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC



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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7



A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling after nothing else worked. Simply run the system out of fuel before switching off the ignition.



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On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:

My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.

Gary H





On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:13:30 AM CST, HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com<mailto:healeyrik at gmail.com>> wrote:





Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective



On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com<mailto:drberkowitz at hotmail.com>> wrote:

My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.



Len Berkowitz

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From rmarkovich at aol.com  Sun Feb  1 08:36:40 2026
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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 15:36:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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Michael S is totally right! That third, clutch pedal may be today?s greatest antitheft device.?


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Of course the great thing about Healeys is that most car thieves these days can't drive a manual transmission.?
M
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I have two fuel pumps on my BJ8 ? the stock SU and an electric pump from Autozone.??They are wired with a switch to select either pump, or turn both off.?I can?t count the times the car failed to start in the morning after a night at a motel or starting but running out of gas in the parking lot when I forgot?to turn the switch back on.? One?one occasion in the middle of nowhere in Montana I felt the car slowing down and failing to accelerate until it occurred to me the active (Autozone) fuel pump was failing.??Switching to the SU kept me going another 160 miles until I could get to civilization and discover it was the backup pump that failed.?The local Autozone in North Dakota had an identical replacement that I got installed in 15 minutes.??It is also convenient sometimes when working on the car with the ignition switch on to be able to prevent the fuel pump from running.

?

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC?

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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On BehalfOf Robert Markovich via Healeys
Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 7:23 AM
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7

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A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling after nothing?else worked. Simply run the system?out of fuel before switching off the ignition.?

?

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?

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:


My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.

Gary H

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On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:13:30 AM CST, HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com> wrote: 

?

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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective

?

On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com> wrote:


My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984, ?had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.?

?

Len Berkowitz?

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From rmarkovich at aol.com  Sun Feb  1 08:42:15 2026
From: rmarkovich at aol.com (Robert Markovich)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 15:42:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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I use the square metal Facet as my one and only pump but keep a spare in?the trunk (along with lots of other spares!). I also turn off the pump and pull the power wire to the coil when turning the engine to adjust?the valves. No sense running raw fuel down the cylinders?or burning out the Petronix module (one of the spares I carry along with an extra Lucas Sport Coil as I?ve had the Pertronix coil fail on me).??


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I have two fuel pumps on my BJ8 ? the stock SU and an electric pump from Autozone.? ?They are wired with a switch to select either pump, or turn both off.? I can?t count the times the car failed to start in the morning after a night at a motel or starting but running out of gas in the parking lot when I forgot ?to turn the switch back on.? One? one occasion in the middle of nowhere in Montana I felt the car slowing down and failing to accelerate until it occurred to me the active (Autozone) fuel pump was failing.? ?Switching to the SU kept me going another 160 miles until I could get to civilization and discover it was the backup pump that failed.? The local Autozone in North Dakota had an identical replacement that I got installed in 15 minutes.?? It is also convenient sometimes when working on the car with the ignition switch on to be able to prevent the fuel pump from running.

 ?

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC? 

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Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 7:23 AM
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Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7

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A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling after nothing?else worked. Simply run the system?out of fuel before switching off the ignition.?

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On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:


My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.

Gary H

?

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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective

 ?

On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com> wrote:


My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984, ?had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.?

 ?

Len Berkowitz?

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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Feb  1 08:59:59 2026
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 07:59:59 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start 
some controversy.

I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively 
recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the 
decades. I was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably 
with some of the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' 
supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and 
one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been 
happy with their performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in 
some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).

The CR article cited is behind a paywall:

/"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, 
Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those 
latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."/

https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/ 
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb  1 10:57:34 2026
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
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Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on another, etc.
I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while
Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars. I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
Regards,
Richard C


On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

? List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start some controversy.

I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).

The CR article cited is behind a paywall:

"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."

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From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Sun Feb  1 11:13:09 2026
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (s.hutchings)
Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:13:09 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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I spend the winter in Spain and have a long term rental car, always manual. However,? I fear that, as automatics become more popular, the day may come when I can't get a manual. That will take the fun out of the twisty mountain roads!Stephen BJ8Sent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com> Date: 2026-02-01  4:03 PM  (GMT+01:00) To: sbyers at ec.rr.com, healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7 

Of course the great thing about Healeys is that most car thieves these days can't drive a manual transmission.?





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I have two fuel pumps on my BJ8 ? the stock SU and an electric pump from Autozone.?
?They are wired with a switch to select either pump, or turn both off.?
I can?t count the times the car failed to start in the morning after a night at a motel or starting but running out of gas in the parking lot when I forgot
?to turn the switch back on.? One?
one occasion in the middle of nowhere in Montana I felt the car slowing down and failing to accelerate until it occurred to me the active (Autozone) fuel pump was failing.?
?Switching to the SU kept me going another 160 miles until I could get to civilization and discover it was the backup pump that failed.?
The local Autozone in North Dakota had an identical replacement that I got installed in 15 minutes.??
It is also convenient sometimes when working on the car with the ignition switch on to be able to prevent the fuel pump from running.
?
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA Delegate at Large
Havelock, NC?

?


From:
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Of Robert Markovich via Healeys
Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2026 7:23 AM
To: warthodson at aol.com; Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com>; HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7


?
A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling
 after nothing?else worked. Simply run the system?out of fuel before switching off the ignition.?

?

Sent
 from the all new AOL app for iOS

?
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
 wrote:





My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen
 sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke
 in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.


Gary H


?


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?


?





Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the
 age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective

?



On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com>
 wrote:




My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984, ?had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the
 car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.?


?


Len Berkowitz?


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I seem to remember the early  sixes having a  lock on the drivers side door.  This seems to  be  a waste except for the people to stupit to  go the other side of the car.

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My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.

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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in
Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with
broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors.
Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more
effective

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> My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with
> push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the
> original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were
> wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the
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From rmarkovich at aol.com  Sun Feb  1 12:16:48 2026
From: rmarkovich at aol.com (Robert Markovich)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 19:16:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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 I've had Vreds (165/80-15) on three Healeys?a BN6, BN1, and currently a BN7?and found them more than satisfactory for spirited driving. Watch out in the wet, however, as their more vintage tread pattern won't pump out water like a modern tire. Of course, most of us try to avoid driving Healeys in the rain anyway, never mind their rainy-country origins!?
Can't speak for serious tracking, however. I've never used tubes, even in the current tubeless wire wheels from MWS, but will be switching to the splined Minilite replicas I've used on my other two Healeys. I've already tightened a few spokes on these "sealed" wheels and prefer something a bit more bulletproof ...
    On Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 01:12:18 PM EST, Richard Collins via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:   

 I have ?Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on another, etc.I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while?Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars. I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
Regards,Richard C


On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:



? List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start some controversy.

I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).

The CR article cited is behind a paywall:

"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."

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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 19:18:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 19, Issue 11
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 Yes I think Austin was simply using up old Jowett Jupiter handles, which is where they came from. And yes, they were only on the left side of the car!
    On Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 02:14:54 PM EST, Stanley Lowery via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:   

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I seem to remember the early? sixes having a? lock on the drivers side door.? This seems to? be? a waste except for the people to stupit to? go the other side of the car.
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My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,? had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.

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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in
Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with
broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors.
Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more
effective

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wrote:

> My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,? had lockable door handles with
> push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the
> original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were
> wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the
> conversion was not a major big deal.
>
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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Sun Feb  1 13:07:15 2026
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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 20:07:15 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 19, Issue 11
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As I recall the 100/6s with the locking door handle on one side had a small lever on the inside door handle of the other side which permitted locking that side

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I seem to remember the early  sixes having a  lock on the drivers side door.  This seems to  be  a waste except for the people to stupit to  go the other side of the car.

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My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.

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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in
Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with
broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors.
Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more
effective

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wrote:

> My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with
> push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the
> original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were
> wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the
> conversion was not a major big deal.
>
> Len Berkowitz
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From manifold at telus.net  Sun Feb  1 13:28:03 2026
From: manifold at telus.net (Harold Manifold)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 12:28:03 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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Hi,

To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should be
based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.

If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most
Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15?essentially a
narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel
arches and defined the car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more
width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern
tire that closest matches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the
Michelin XAS 180/80R15.

During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options for
Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When
comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with
Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.

Let the controversy begin.

Best regards,

Harold

On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05?AM Richard Collins via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on
> one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on another,
> etc.
> I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on
> track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of
> them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for
> courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound
> rubber for grip rather than slicks while
> Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars.
> I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it
> is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
> Regards,
> Richard C
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> ? List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start
> some controversy.
>
> I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively
> recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I
> was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of
> the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I
> had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their
> brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their
> performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less
> common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).
>
> The CR article cited is behind a paywall:
>
> *"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian,
> and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three
> brands dominate the summer tires category, too."*
>
>
> https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sun Feb  1 14:22:13 2026
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:22:13 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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I installed a cut off switch to the fuel pump but it is a key operated switch (from Brigs and Stratton lawn mower). I also have a large, bright red lock that fits on a wheel to prevent the car from being towed away. It was available at a trailer supply shop. (the old belt and suspenders theory)
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A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling after nothing else worked. Simply run the system out of fuel before switching off the ignition.


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On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.
Gary H


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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective

On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com<mailto:drberkowitz at hotmail.com>> wrote:
My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.

Len Berkowitz
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From simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com  Sun Feb  1 14:53:55 2026
From: simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com (simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com)
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Subject: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7
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I have a double ended SU pump. Both sides are switched and separately fused. If I leave the switch centred, neither pump will come on. Personally, I think the starter button will fool most thieves.
Simon
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7

I use the square metal Facet as my one and only pump but keep a spare in the trunk (along with lots of other spares!). I also turn off the pump and pull the power wire to the coil when turning the engine to adjust the valves. No sense running raw fuel down the cylinders?or burning out the Petronix module (one of the spares I carry along with an extra Lucas Sport Coil as I?ve had the Pertronix coil fail on me).


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On Sunday, February 1, 2026, 9:47 AM, sbyers--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

I have two fuel pumps on my BJ8 ? the stock SU and an electric pump from Autozone.   They are wired with a switch to select either pump, or turn both off.  I can?t count the times the car failed to start in the morning after a night at a motel or starting but running out of gas in the parking lot when I forgot  to turn the switch back on.  One  one occasion in the middle of nowhere in Montana I felt the car slowing down and failing to accelerate until it occurred to me the active (Autozone) fuel pump was failing.   Switching to the SU kept me going another 160 miles until I could get to civilization and discover it was the backup pump that failed.  The local Autozone in North Dakota had an identical replacement that I got installed in 15 minutes.   It is also convenient sometimes when working on the car with the ignition switch on to be able to prevent the fuel pump from running.



Steve Byers

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BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC



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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lockable door on BJ7



A fuel-pump shutoff switch is a perfect antitheft device?and easy to install by splicing into the appropriate wire at the fuse block. I have one in my BN7 to address dieseling after nothing else worked. Simply run the system out of fuel before switching off the ignition.



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On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:04 PM, warthodson--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:

My father purchased a used '62 Corvette in the late 60's. He worked in the insurance industry & he heard that 90% of all Corvettes were stollen sometime in their lives, in Chicago, where we lived. His solution was to install a manual shut off valve in the fuel line. The valve was hidden behind the drivers seat & operated by a "T" shaped handle which was removable. His theory was that if someone broke in thru the canvas top & hot wired the ignition, they would only get a block or 2 before the engine would die. The crook would panic & run away.

Gary H





On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:13:30 AM CST, HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com<mailto:healeyrik at gmail.com>> wrote:





Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors. Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more effective



On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com<mailto:drberkowitz at hotmail.com>> wrote:

My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.



Len Berkowitz

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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Sun Feb  1 15:50:01 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 22:50:01 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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Harold, I've never heard of a 163/86 R15.
Where do you get them?

M


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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires

Hi,

To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should be based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.

If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15?essentially a narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel arches and defined the car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern tire that closest matches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the Michelin XAS 180/80R15.

During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options for Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.

Let the controversy begin.

Best regards,

Harold

On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05?AM Richard Collins via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:
I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on another, etc.
I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while
Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars. I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
Regards,
Richard C


On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:

? List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start some controversy.

I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).

The CR article cited is behind a paywall:

"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."

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From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
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When I bought my BN7 back in 2004?ish in Los Altos riding with Gary Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose owner had died several years previously. It had mismatched wires and Pirelli 165 x 15 Centurions with tubes in them. The tires were beyond shot so in the process of replacing them, only Vreds were readily available, plus I wanted to go to 185 from 165. I debated about tubes but looking at the inside of the spoked rims it made sense to keep tubes if they were available. Living here in Kentucky I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a large quantity of 15? tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for $5 each. I?ve thought about going to splined Minilights but haven?t made the move. I find keeping them at 32psi, keeps scuttleshake to a minimum as I?ve never had them professionally balanced.
Regards,
Richard C


On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:

?
Hi,

To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should be based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.

If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15?essentially a narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel arches and defined the car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern tire that closest matches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the Michelin XAS 180/80R15.

During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options for Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.

Let the controversy begin.

Best regards,

Harold

On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05?AM Richard Collins via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:
I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on another, etc.
I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while
Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars. I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
Regards,
Richard C


On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:

? List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start some controversy.

I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).

The CR article cited is behind a paywall:

"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."

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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Sun Feb  1 16:04:29 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 23:04:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 19, Issue 11
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I'm not sure that  "using up left over" is actually realistic.  The handles and many of the "fixtures" were manufactured by Wilmot Breeden a huge company who made such parts for many manufacturers.
The British car industry of the day was actually massive, much bigger than your average American's concept of it being something akin to a cottage industry.
I would think that it's much more likely that WB had a catalogue if such parts and that designers worked with them to use "standard" parts rather than requiring a new development.
BTW those handles were also used on the Aston Martin DB 2/4.

M



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Subject: RE: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 19, Issue 11

Yes, and BJ8s could be locked/released the same way. If passenger side was key locked, it can be "unlocked" from inside the car. Bob's most interesting comment that the handles came from a Jowett goes directly to the British auto industry's frugality in using left over components on other models. (i.e.: Morris,TR3 and Sprite taillights are identical. Hank
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Sent: February 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM PST
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As I recall the 100/6s with the locking door handle on one side had a small lever on the inside door handle of the other side which permitted locking that side

M


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I seem to remember the early  sixes having a  lock on the drivers side door.  This seems to  be  a waste except for the people to stupit to  go the other side of the car.

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My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.

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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in
Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with
broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors.
Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more
effective

On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with
> push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the
> original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were
> wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the
> conversion was not a major big deal.
>
> Len Berkowitz
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From roggrace at telus.net  Sun Feb  1 19:01:35 2026
From: roggrace at telus.net (Roger Grace)
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 18:01:35 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Drain tube
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The drain tube for the oil pressure relief valve for my BJ8 3000 engine has
gone walkabout.
So, wondering if anyone has a spare, or could advise the length, diameter,
thread etc so I could make up one.
P/N is 1K 141
Tkx
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Hello

Yes the early BN4s had a lockable door on the driver's door on LHD cars. The lock was also there on RHD cars, but was located on the passenger side.

It's the same lock as fitted to the Jowett Javelin, but a mirror image.

Interesting 1950s thinking.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Blue Mountains, Australia

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I seem to remember the early  sixes having a  lock on the drivers side door.  This seems to  be  a waste except for the people to stupit to  go the other side of the car.

Roger
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:07:57 +0000
From: Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com<mailto:drberkowitz at hotmail.com>>
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My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the conversion was not a major big deal.

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Lockable doors don't seem to be much of a theft deterrent. Having lived in
Boston for many years in the age of British sports cars, I saw plenty with
broken vent windows or slashed convertible tops that defeated locked doors.
Maybe putting a tracker in the car and an ignition cutoff might be more
effective

On Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:38?PM Leonard Berkowitz <drberkowitz at hotmail.com<mailto:drberkowitz at hotmail.com>>
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> My BJ7, which I have owned since 1984,  had lockable door handles with
> push buttons. When I restored the car in the early 1990?s I had the
> original door handles reinstalled. I was told that the push buttons were
> wrong and I wanted my car to be more original. If I remember correctly the
> conversion was not a major big deal.
>
> Len Berkowitz
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From manifold at telus.net  Mon Feb  2 09:48:46 2026
From: manifold at telus.net (Harold Manifold)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:48:46 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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Hi,

I should have been clearer in my previous email. If a 5.90-15 tire were
converted to modern radial measurements, it would be a 163/86 R15. While a
163/86 R15 tire does not actually exist, Coker does offer a few options for
the original 5.90-15 size.

One of the key features of the 5.90-15 is the outside diameter and the
sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey looks better with tires that have
a tall sidewall rather than a lower-profile tire.

Best regards,

Harold

On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53?PM Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> When I bought my BN7 back in 2004?ish in Los Altos riding with Gary
> Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose owner had died
> several years previously. It had mismatched wires and Pirelli 165 x 15
> Centurions with tubes in them. The tires were beyond shot so in the process
> of replacing them, only Vreds were readily available, plus I wanted to go
> to 185 from 165. I debated about tubes but looking at the inside of the
> spoked rims it made sense to keep tubes if they were available. Living here
> in Kentucky I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a large
> quantity of 15? tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for $5 each. I?ve
> thought about going to splined Minilights but haven?t made the move. I find
> keeping them at 32psi, keeps scuttleshake to a minimum as I?ve never had
> them professionally balanced.
> Regards,
> Richard C
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:
>
> ?
> Hi,
>
> To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should be
> based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.
>
> If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most
> Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15?essentially a
> narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel
> arches and defined the car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more
> width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern
> tire that closest matches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the
> Michelin XAS 180/80R15.
>
> During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options for
> Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When
> comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with
> Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.
>
> Let the controversy begin.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Harold
>
> On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05?AM Richard Collins via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660
>> on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on
>> another, etc.
>> I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on
>> track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of
>> them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for
>> courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound
>> rubber for grip rather than slicks while
>> Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars.
>> I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it
>> is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
>> Regards,
>> Richard C
>>
>>
>> On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> ? List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start
>> some controversy.
>>
>> I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively
>> recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I
>> was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of
>> the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I
>> had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their
>> brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their
>> performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less
>> common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).
>>
>> The CR article cited is behind a paywall:
>>
>> *"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin,
>> Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those
>> latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."*
>>
>>
>> https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Feb  2 10:30:31 2026
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 09:30:31 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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I think the 165HR-15s fill the BN2's wheel wells pretty good. The 
185/70-15s on the BJ8 not so good.

On 2/2/2026 8:48 AM, Harold Manifold wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I should have been clearer in my previous email. If a 5.90-15 tire 
> were converted to modern radial measurements, it would be a 163/86 
> R15. While a 163/86 R15 tire does not actually exist, Coker does offer 
> a few options for the original 5.90-15 size.
>
> One of the key features of the 5.90-15 is the outside diameter and the 
> sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey looks better with tires that 
> have a tall sidewall rather than a lower-profile tire.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Harold
>
> On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53?PM Richard Collins 
> <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>     When I bought my BN7 back in 2004?ish in Los Altos riding with
>     Gary Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose
>     owner had died several years previously. It had mismatched wires
>     and Pirelli 165 x 15 Centurions with tubes in them. The tires were
>     beyond shot so in the process of replacing them, only Vreds were
>     readily available, plus I wanted to go to 185 from 165. I debated
>     about tubes but looking at the inside of the spoked rims it made
>     sense to keep tubes if they were available. Living here in
>     Kentucky I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a
>     large quantity of 15? tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for
>     $5 each. I?ve thought about going to splined Minilights but
>     haven?t made the move. I find keeping them at 32psi, keeps
>     scuttleshake to a minimum as I?ve never had them professionally
>     balanced.
>     Regards,
>     Richard C
>
>
>>     On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:
>>
>>     ?
>>     Hi,
>>
>>     To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection
>>     should be based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.
>>
>>     If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on
>>     most Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86
>>     R15?essentially a narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original
>>     tires filled the wheel arches and defined the car's stance. While
>>     a 70-series tire offers more width, it comes at the expense of
>>     sidewall height. In my view, the modern tire that closest matches
>>     the original 5.90-15 specifications is the Michelin XAS 180/80R15.
>>
>>     During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel
>>     options for Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the
>>     various sizes. When comparing two Healeys side by side, I find
>>     that the one fitted with Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more
>>     pleasing stance.
>>
>>     Let the controversy begin.
>>
>>     Best regards,
>>
>>     Harold
>>
>>     On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05?AM Richard Collins via Healeys
>>     <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>         I have ?Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue;
>>         Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s
>>         car, Goodyear on another, etc.
>>         I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over
>>         the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and
>>         find pro/con with all of them. But as I think Simon on this
>>         board has said: there are horses for courses. I tend to be
>>         particular on my track car, running 200 compound rubber for
>>         grip rather than slicks while
>>         Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on
>>         my road cars. I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and
>>         they performed well but it is a back country road car and
>>         they are aging (not wearing) out.
>>         Regards,
>>         Richard C
>>
>>
>>>         On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys
>>>         <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>         ? List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd
>>>         try to start some controversy.
>>>
>>>         I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from
>>>         relatively recently to having gone through several sets for
>>>         my BJ8 over the decades. I was somewhat surprised to see
>>>         Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'biggees,'
>>>         as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I
>>>         had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one
>>>         of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always
>>>         been happy with their performance and longevity, and they
>>>         supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15
>>>         for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).
>>>
>>>         The CR article cited is behind a paywall:
>>>
>>>         /"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone,
>>>         Michelin, Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying
>>>         brands to own, and those latter three brands dominate the
>>>         summer tires category, too."/
>>>
>>>         https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/
>>>         _______________________________________________
>>>         Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>         Suggested annual donation ?$12.75
>>>
>>>         Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys
>>>         http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys
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>>>
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From: gradea1 at charter.net (Hank Leach)
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:50:52 +0000
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From rmarkovich at aol.com  Mon Feb  2 12:22:11 2026
From: rmarkovich at aol.com (Robert Markovich)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 19:22:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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As I?ve noted, 165/80 tires have always fitted the bill for height and clearance. I?d tried 185/70s, which looked good and are the correct plus size moving up from 165/80, but they?fouled the inner air deflectors for the radiator. Nothing serious, but annoying.?


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On Monday, February 2, 2026, 2:05 PM, Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

Here are a set of original 5.90-15 bias Dunlop Road Speed tires on my early 100 (with small fender opening)-a tight fit but no interference. Also attached is the Michelin X Radial 165-15 on the BJ8 which originally used Dunlop 590-15 Bias when new. As you mention, Harold, the look and ride height is important. I always wonder how 16" bias tires were fitted to the 100 as an option? Tires larger than 185 seem to raise havoc with the sidelight wiring and speedo readings and this early 100 has a wider rear bump stop that caused issues with tire rub on curves thus they narrowed the part soon after my car was produced. Hank
-------------------- 

From: "Harold Manifold" <manifold at telus.net> 
To: "Richard Collins" <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> 
Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM PST 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires Hi,?I should have been clearer in my previous email. If a 5.90-15 tire were converted to modern radial measurements, it would be a 163/86 R15. While a 163/86 R15 tire does not actually exist, Coker does offer a few options for the original 5.90-15 size.?One of the key features of the 5.90-15 is the outside diameter and the sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey looks better with tires that have a tall sidewall rather than a lower-profile tire.?Best regards,?Harold?On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53?PM Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> wrote:
When I bought my BN7 back in 2004?ish in Los Altos riding with Gary Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose owner had died several years previously. It had mismatched wires and Pirelli 165 x 15 Centurions with tubes in them. The tires were beyond shot so in the process of replacing them, only Vreds were readily available, plus I wanted to go to 185 from 165. I debated about tubes but looking at the inside of the spoked rims it made sense to keep tubes if they were available. Living here in Kentucky I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a large quantity of 15? tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for $5 each. I?ve thought about going to splined Minilights but haven?t made the move. I find keeping them at 32psi, keeps scuttleshake to a minimum as I?ve never had them professionally balanced.?Regards,Richard C?

On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:



Hi,?To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should be based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.?If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15?essentially a narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel arches and defined the car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern tire that closest matches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the Michelin XAS 180/80R15.?During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options for Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.?Let the controversy begin.?Best regards,?Harold
On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05?AM Richard Collins via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
I have ?Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on another, etc.I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound rubber for grip rather than slicks while?Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars. I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
Regards,Richard C?

On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:



List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start some controversy.

I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).

The CR article cited is behind a paywall:

"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian, and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three brands dominate the summer tires category, too."

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From michaelsalter at gmail.com  Mon Feb  2 14:44:30 2026
From: michaelsalter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 16:44:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass installation
Message-ID: <CAB3i7LL0KADn0pgd3wL7=4w=8-VN0qNJwf3i_WcidgF8j6wj-w@mail.gmail.com>

The windshield glass on all Big Healeys prior to the BJ7 was "set" into the
frame using a product called Everseal.
This is apparently an unvulcanized rubber which, when coated with engine
oil swells and is meant to keep the glass tight in the frame.
I haven't had the best of luck with this stuff and have found that after a
few years it tends to dry out and the glass comes loose in the frame,
particularly on quarter windows as in BJ8's and MGB's.
I'm contemplating using urethane glass setting adhesive on my BN2
windshield.
Anyone have experience with this?

M
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From manifold at telus.net  Mon Feb  2 14:52:52 2026
From: manifold at telus.net (Harold Manifold)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 13:52:52 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Tires
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Hi Ron,

Yes, you do gain ground clearance with a tire that has higher sidewalls.
Using the original 5.90-15 as the baseline, here is the approximate
deviation in clearance for other sizes:

- 185/70R15: -0.4"
- 165/80R15: -0.3"
- 180/80R15: +0.15"

Please note that for an 80-series tire, widths greater than 180 may result
in fitment issues.

Best regards,

Harold

On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 11:22?AM Robert Markovich <rmarkovich at aol.com> wrote:

> As I?ve noted, 165/80 tires have always fitted the bill for height and
> clearance. I?d tried 185/70s, which looked good and are the correct plus
> size moving up from 165/80, but they fouled the inner air deflectors for
> the radiator. Nothing serious, but annoying.
>
>
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> On Monday, February 2, 2026, 2:05 PM, Hank Leach via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Here are a set of original 5.90-15 bias Dunlop Road Speed tires on my
> early 100 (with small fender opening)-a tight fit but no interference. Also
> attached is the Michelin X Radial 165-15 on the BJ8 which originally used
> Dunlop 590-15 Bias when new. As you mention, Harold, the look and ride
> height is important. I always wonder how 16" bias tires were fitted to the
> 100 as an option? Tires larger than 185 seem to raise havoc with the
> sidelight wiring and speedo readings and this early 100 has a wider rear
> bump stop that caused issues with tire rub on curves thus they narrowed the
> part soon after my car was produced. Hank
> --------------------
>
> From: "Harold Manifold" <manifold at telus.net>
> To: "Richard Collins" <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
> Cc: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM PST
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires
> Hi,
>
> I should have been clearer in my previous email. If a 5.90-15 tire were
> converted to modern radial measurements, it would be a 163/86 R15. While a
> 163/86 R15 tire does not actually exist, Coker does offer a few options for
> the original 5.90-15 size.
>
> One of the key features of the 5.90-15 is the outside diameter and the
> sidewall height. In my opinion, a Healey looks better with tires that have
> a tall sidewall rather than a lower-profile tire.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Harold
>
> On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:53?PM Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> When I bought my BN7 back in 2004?ish in Los Altos riding with Gary
> Anderson (RIP) in his BN7, it was basically a barnfind whose owner had died
> several years previously. It had mismatched wires and Pirelli 165 x 15
> Centurions with tubes in them. The tires were beyond shot so in the process
> of replacing them, only Vreds were readily available, plus I wanted to go
> to 185 from 165. I debated about tubes but looking at the inside of the
> spoked rims it made sense to keep tubes if they were available. Living here
> in Kentucky I found a local farm equipment repair shop who had a large
> quantity of 15? tubes for tractor tires so I bought four for $5 each. I?ve
> thought about going to splined Minilights but haven?t made the move. I find
> keeping them at 32psi, keeps scuttleshake to a minimum as I?ve never had
> them professionally balanced.
> Regards,
> Richard C
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2026, at 14:28, Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> To add to the controversy regarding tires, I believe selection should be
> based on size and wheel compatibility rather than brand.
>
> If we look at the original 5.90-15 Road Speed RS5 tires found on most
> Austin-Healeys, the modern equivalent would be a 163/86 R15?essentially a
> narrow tire with tall sidewalls. These original tires filled the wheel
> arches and defined the car's stance. While a 70-series tire offers more
> width, it comes at the expense of sidewall height. In my view, the modern
> tire that closest matches the original 5.90-15 specifications is the
> Michelin XAS 180/80R15.
>
> During COVID, I put together a presentation on tire and wheel options for
> Healeys. I have attached a page that compares the various sizes. When
> comparing two Healeys side by side, I find that the one fitted with
> Michelin XAS 180/80R15s has a much more pleasing stance.
>
> Let the controversy begin.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Harold
>
> On Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 10:05?AM Richard Collins via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> I have  Vreds on my BN7, running with tubes; Never an issue; Falken 660 on
> one PCar, Kuhmos on another, Generals on wife?s car, Goodyear on another,
> etc.
> I have run Toyo, Nitto, Pirelli, Yokos, Michelin, etc over the years on
> track, street, snow/ice (this week. :-) ) and find pro/con with all of
> them. But as I think Simon on this board has said: there are horses for
> courses. I tend to be particular on my track car, running 200 compound
> rubber for grip rather than slicks while
> Minimal road noise and price are the basis for selection on my road cars.
> I have Track X?d the Healey with the Vreds and they performed well but it
> is a back country road car and they are aging (not wearing) out.
> Regards,
> Richard C
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2026, at 10:43, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> List has been a bit moribund lately so I thought maybe I'd try to start
> some controversy.
>
> I run Vredestein tires on both my Healeys; the BN2 from relatively
> recently to having gone through several sets for my BJ8 over the decades. I
> was somewhat surprised to see Vredestein mentioned favorably with some of
> the 'biggees,' as I'd always thought of them as a 'niche' supplier (but I
> had heard the GM for Vred in the US was a Healey fan and one of their
> brochures featured a BJ8 on the cover). I've always been happy with their
> performance and longevity, and they supplied tires in some of the less
> common sizes (185/70R-15 for the BJ8; 165s for the BN2).
>
> The CR article cited is behind a paywall:
>
> *"The very top of the winter-snow table has Bridgestone, Michelin, Nokian,
> and Vredestein as the most satisfying brands to own, and those latter three
> brands dominate the summer tires category, too."*
>
>
> https://www.jalopnik.com/2085748/tire-brand-with-worst-owner-satisfaction-consumer-reports/
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From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb  2 15:02:34 2026
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:02:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass installation
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Hi Michael,

 

No experience with the urethane, but regarding original type rubber seal I have had great success with mine in the BT7.  Rich Chrysler installed mine about 18 (??) years ago.  I am quite positive he sourced it from Spaenaur in Kitchener.  I seem to remember doing it with him and him remarking that there is not a lot of working time with it as the oil works on the seal quite quickly and there are all the fussy corner pieces in the Healy frame to get right.  Anyhow, it got done and not a problem since.

 

Best, Mirek

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Michael Salter
Sent: February 2, 2026 4:45 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass installation

 

The windshield glass on all Big Healeys prior to the BJ7 was "set" into the frame using a product called Everseal.

This is apparently an unvulcanized rubber which, when coated with engine oil swells and is meant to keep the glass tight in the frame.

I haven't had the best of luck with this stuff and have found that after a few years it tends to dry out and the glass comes loose in the frame, particularly on quarter windows as in BJ8's and MGB's.

I'm contemplating using urethane glass setting adhesive on my BN2 windshield.

Anyone have experience with this?

 

M 

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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Mon Feb  2 15:16:16 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 22:16:16 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass installation
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Thanks Mirek, unfortunately Spaenaur no longer carry it in the thickness required. The stuff I have purchased only swells about 0.004" after soaking in oil overnight,  I'm wondering if there's something wrong with it.

M


________________________________
From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca <m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca>
Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 5:02:34 PM
To: 'Michael Salter' <michaelsalter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Windshield glass installation


Hi Michael,



No experience with the urethane, but regarding original type rubber seal I have had great success with mine in the BT7.  Rich Chrysler installed mine about 18 (??) years ago.  I am quite positive he sourced it from Spaenaur in Kitchener.  I seem to remember doing it with him and him remarking that there is not a lot of working time with it as the oil works on the seal quite quickly and there are all the fussy corner pieces in the Healy frame to get right.  Anyhow, it got done and not a problem since.



Best, Mirek



From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Michael Salter
Sent: February 2, 2026 4:45 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass installation



The windshield glass on all Big Healeys prior to the BJ7 was "set" into the frame using a product called Everseal.

This is apparently an unvulcanized rubber which, when coated with engine oil swells and is meant to keep the glass tight in the frame.

I haven't had the best of luck with this stuff and have found that after a few years it tends to dry out and the glass comes loose in the frame, particularly on quarter windows as in BJ8's and MGB's.

I'm contemplating using urethane glass setting adhesive on my BN2 windshield.

Anyone have experience with this?



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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Feb  2 16:15:08 2026
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:15:08 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield glass installation
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Hi Michael,

It's been a couple decades, but I faced the same issue on my BJ8's side 
windows. Maybe it wasn't Everseal, but it was? the sticky rubber, meant 
to be 'activated' by motor oil (supplied by 'the usual suspect'). Long 
story short, it didn't hold (I think I still have a roll of the stuff in 
my parts bin). I eventually used a sealant--mostly likely Permatex Black 
Sealant/Adhesive, an RTV, my usual go to--and it has held up all this 
time. My concern is getting the glass out if I need to; I'm not sure 
what solvent would work on RTV (acetone maybe). If you use just the 
right amount you will squeeze a bit of excess above the channel and can 
trim it flush--or angled--with a razor after it sets; being careful not 
to score the glass.

Bob


On 2/2/2026 1:44 PM, Michael Salter wrote:
> The windshield glass on all Big Healeys prior to the BJ7 was "set" 
> into the frame using a product called Everseal.
> This is apparently an unvulcanized rubber which, when coated with 
> engine oil swells and is meant to keep the glass tight in the frame.
> I haven't had the best of luck with this stuff and have found that 
> after a few years it tends to dry out and the glass comes loose in the 
> frame, particularly on quarter?windows as in BJ8's and MGB's.
> I'm contemplating using urethane glass setting adhesive on my BN2 
> windshield.
> Anyone have experience with this?
>
> M
>
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From boyracer466 at gmail.com  Mon Feb  2 16:47:05 2026
From: boyracer466 at gmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 15:47:05 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Drain tube
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It is 5/16" iron pipe, 4-1/4? overall length.  Threaded on one end 1/4? x 18 NPT.


Richard Mayor
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> On Feb 1, 2026, at 6:01?PM, Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:
> 
> The drain tube for the oil pressure relief valve for my BJ8 3000 engine has gone walkabout.
> So, wondering if anyone has a spare, or could advise the length, diameter, thread etc so I could make up one. 
> P/N is 1K 141 
> Tkx
> rg
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From warthodson at aol.com  Tue Feb  3 08:55:20 2026
From: warthodson at aol.com (warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 15:55:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Drain tube
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 I can't picture where this drain tube is located. Please give me some clues.Gary H
    On Monday, February 2, 2026 at 06:43:58 PM CST, richard mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com> wrote:   

 It is 5/16" iron pipe, 4-1/4? overall length. ?Threaded on one end 1/4? x 18 NPT.

Richard Mayorboyracer466 at gmail.com



On Feb 1, 2026, at 6:01?PM, Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:
The drain tube for the oil pressure relief valve for my BJ8 3000 engine has gone walkabout.So, wondering if anyone has a spare, or could advise the length, diameter, thread etc so I could make up one.?P/N is 1K 141?Tkxrg

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From roggrace at telus.net  Tue Feb  3 10:19:48 2026
From: roggrace at telus.net (Roger Grace)
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:19:48 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd:  Drain tube
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Date: Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 8:24?AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Drain tube
To: warthodson at aol.com <warthodson at aol.com>


Yes -  it fits into the block just below where the pressure relief valve is.
Sticks out just like the rear main drain tube, but different diameter.
rg

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wrote:

> I can't picture where this drain tube is located. Please give me some
> clues.
> Gary H
>
> On Monday, February 2, 2026 at 06:43:58 PM CST, richard mayor <
> boyracer466 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> It is 5/16" iron pipe, 4-1/4? overall length.  Threaded on one end 1/4? x
> 18 NPT.
>
>
> Richard Mayor
> boyracer466 at gmail.com
>
>
>
> On Feb 1, 2026, at 6:01?PM, Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:
>
> The drain tube for the oil pressure relief valve for my BJ8 3000 engine
> has gone walkabout.
> So, wondering if anyone has a spare, or could advise the length, diameter,
> thread etc so I could make up one.
> P/N is 1K 141
> Tkx
> rg
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Tue Feb  3 10:39:53 2026
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (rchaskell at earthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:39:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Drain tube
Message-ID: <6a85becd-a796-4bee-d0be-b4d2a475ec02@earthlink.net>

Rear main bearing cap.

Bob Haskell
'60 AH3000 BT7 (big project)
'62 AH3000 BT7 (smaller project)
'64 Mini Cooper (small project - by definition)
'68 BMW 1600 (first car - project)
'80 MGB LE (running?)
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To: Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net>, richard mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com>
Cc: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Drain tube

 
I can't picture where this drain tube is located. Please give me some clues.
Gary H
 

On Monday, February 2, 2026 at 06:43:58 PM CST, richard mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com> wrote:

 
 
It is 5/16" iron pipe, 4-1/4&rdquo; overall length.  Threaded on one end 1/4&rdquo; x 18 NPT. 
Richard Mayor
boyracer466 at gmail.com
 

On Feb 1, 2026, at 6:01?PM, Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> wrote:

The drain tube for the oil pressure relief valve for my BJ8 3000 engine has gone walkabout.
So, wondering if anyone has a spare, or could advise the length, diameter, thread etc so I could make up one. 
P/N is 1K 141 
Tkx
rg

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From fredwescoe at gmail.com  Tue Feb  3 15:02:17 2026
From: fredwescoe at gmail.com (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:02:17 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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Listers,

I have the standard SU fuel pump on my 66 BJ8.  It was rebuilt several
years ago and the car ran with the pump with no problems.

The car has been sitting for about 8 months now and the pump will not run.

I have tried smacking the pump with a rubber hammer but no joy.  Is there
another way to get the pump started without removing it and opening it up?

As always, thanks in advance for your help.

Fred

66 BJ8
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From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com  Tue Feb  3 16:14:53 2026
From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron)
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:14:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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It is February, take it out and rebuild it.

Jean

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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:02:17 PM
To: healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump

Listers,

I have the standard SU fuel pump on my 66 BJ8.  It was rebuilt several years ago and the car ran with the pump with no problems.

The car has been sitting for about 8 months now and the pump will not run.

I have tried smacking the pump with a rubber hammer but no joy.  Is there another way to get the pump started without removing it and opening it up?

As always, thanks in advance for your help.

Fred

66 BJ8
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From drtommitch at gmail.com  Tue Feb  3 18:16:32 2026
From: drtommitch at gmail.com (Tom Mitchell)
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 20:16:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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Even if you got it running by tapping it, its only delaying what is
needed to be done.
I did this for a while until it failed, fortunately for me I didn't have to
do it on the side of the road or in the rain.

I installed two pumps with a cut off toggle switch, so it also works a a
anti theft deterant.



Dr. Mitchell's Gmail


On Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 6:15?PM Jean Caron <
vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> wrote:

> It is February, take it out and rebuild it.
>
> Jean
>
> Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada?s largest network.
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Fred Wescoe
> <fredwescoe at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:02:17 PM
> *To:* healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Fuel pump
>
> Listers,
>
> I have the standard SU fuel pump on my 66 BJ8.  It was rebuilt several
> years ago and the car ran with the pump with no problems.
>
> The car has been sitting for about 8 months now and the pump will not run.
>
> I have tried smacking the pump with a rubber hammer but no joy.  Is there
> another way to get the pump started without removing it and opening it up?
>
> As always, thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Fred
>
> 66 BJ8
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From fredwescoe at gmail.com  Wed Feb  4 15:07:02 2026
From: fredwescoe at gmail.com (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:07:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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Listers,

Okay, I am heeding most people's advice and am going to have the fuel pump
rebuilt.

Now the question is who is a good reliable repair service to deal with?
What sort of price and turnaround time?

Thanks,

Fred Wescoe
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From alanwassermannc at gmail.com  Wed Feb  4 15:38:23 2026
From: alanwassermannc at gmail.com (Alan Wasserman)
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:38:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 19, Issue 15 fuel pump
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Hi Fred.  The two recommendations are sage.  The rebuild is much easier than when you helped me with my traficater
Alan Wasserman
Alanwassermannc at gmail.com
732-887-0742
www.wassermanstudio.com

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From alfuller194 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  4 17:56:16 2026
From: alfuller194 at gmail.com (Al Fuller)
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:56:16 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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Are you sure it's the fault of the actual pump? Possibly an electrical
issue, or sediment in the tank, or other.

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On Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 2:14?PM Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe at gmail.com> wrote:

> Listers,
>
> I have the standard SU fuel pump on my 66 BJ8.  It was rebuilt several
> years ago and the car ran with the pump with no problems.
>
> The car has been sitting for about 8 months now and the pump will not run.
>
> I have tried smacking the pump with a rubber hammer but no joy.  Is there
> another way to get the pump started without removing it and opening it up?
>
> As always, thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Fred
>
> 66 BJ8
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From alfuller194 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  4 17:58:09 2026
From: alfuller194 at gmail.com (Al Fuller)
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:58:09 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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Pulling out the pump and checking on the bench might be in order.

As to the weather, it's just getting to be driving season here in the
desert. :)

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On Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 3:23?PM Jean Caron <
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> It is February, take it out and rebuild it.
>
> Jean
>
> Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada?s largest network.
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Fred Wescoe
> <fredwescoe at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:02:17 PM
> *To:* healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Fuel pump
>
> Listers,
>
> I have the standard SU fuel pump on my 66 BJ8.  It was rebuilt several
> years ago and the car ran with the pump with no problems.
>
> The car has been sitting for about 8 months now and the pump will not run.
>
> I have tried smacking the pump with a rubber hammer but no joy.  Is there
> another way to get the pump started without removing it and opening it up?
>
> As always, thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Fred
>
> 66 BJ8
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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Wed Feb  4 20:34:27 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2026 03:34:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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One thing about the SU type of fuel pump which is often misunderstood is what happens to the pump in the event that the inlet becomes blocked. In that situation the low pressure on the inlet side of the diaphragm prevents the armature from rising and the points from opening.  This means that current continues to pass through the coil until sufficient fuel passes into the pump through the blockage to allow the diaphragm to rise and the points to open. This causes the coil to overheat and become weakened.
If you are trying to rebuild a pump and the "tick, tick" seems rather anemic it is likely that a damaged and weakened coil is very the cause.
Hopefully this will save people from wasting time in this situation.

M


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Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:58:09 PM
To: Jean Caron <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>
Cc: healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel pump

Pulling out the pump and checking on the bench might be in order.

As to the weather, it's just getting to be driving season here in the desert. :)

________________
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Best Regards,
Al Fuller

On Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 3:23?PM Jean Caron <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com<mailto:vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>> wrote:
It is February, take it out and rebuild it.

Jean

Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada?s largest network.
________________________________
From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>> on behalf of Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe at gmail.com<mailto:fredwescoe at gmail.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:02:17 PM
To: healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:Healeys at autox.team.net>>
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump

Listers,

I have the standard SU fuel pump on my 66 BJ8.  It was rebuilt several years ago and the car ran with the pump with no problems.

The car has been sitting for about 8 months now and the pump will not run.

I have tried smacking the pump with a rubber hammer but no joy.  Is there another way to get the pump started without removing it and opening it up?

As always, thanks in advance for your help.

Fred

66 BJ8
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From boyracer466 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  5 08:59:02 2026
From: boyracer466 at gmail.com (Richard Mayor)
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2026 07:59:02 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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From michaelsalter at gmail.com  Thu Feb  5 09:07:32 2026
From: michaelsalter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:07:32 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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The coil should have a resistance around 3 - 5 ohms Richard. I have had bad
ones that still work (poorly) with less than 2 ohms.

M

On Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 11:02?AM Richard Mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe I have just such a weakened pump. New points, clean and supple
> diaphragm, works fine on bench with no fuel, once working with fuel it
> slows down and stops.  I have adjusted the stroke up and down with always
> the same result.  I always suspected there was something amiss with the
> coil. How do I test it to confirm that is the issue?
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Feb 4, 2026, at 7:37?PM, Michael Salter via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> ?
> One thing about the SU type of fuel pump which is often misunderstood is
> what happens to the pump in the event that the inlet becomes blocked. In
> that situation the low pressure on the inlet side of the diaphragm prevents
> the armature from rising and the points from opening.  This means that
> current continues to pass through the coil until sufficient fuel passes
> into the pump through the blockage to allow the diaphragm to rise and the
> points to open. This causes the coil to overheat and become weakened.
> If you are trying to rebuild a pump and the "tick, tick" seems rather
> anemic it is likely that a damaged and weakened coil is very the cause.
> Hopefully this will save people from wasting time in this situation.
>
> M
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Al Fuller
> via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:58:09 PM
> *To:* Jean Caron <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>
> *Cc:* healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Fuel pump
>
> Pulling out the pump and checking on the bench might be in order.
>
> As to the weather, it's just getting to be driving season here in the
> desert. :)
>
> ________________
> Sent from my phone
> Best Regards,
> Al Fuller
>
> On Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 3:23?PM Jean Caron <
> vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> It is February, take it out and rebuild it.
>
> Jean
>
> Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada?s largest network.
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Fred Wescoe
> <fredwescoe at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:02:17 PM
> *To:* healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Fuel pump
>
> Listers,
>
> I have the standard SU fuel pump on my 66 BJ8.  It was rebuilt several
> years ago and the car ran with the pump with no problems.
>
> The car has been sitting for about 8 months now and the pump will not run.
>
> I have tried smacking the pump with a rubber hammer but no joy.  Is there
> another way to get the pump started without removing it and opening it up?
>
> As always, thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Fred
>
> 66 BJ8
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Fri Feb  6 04:17:35 2026
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 06:17:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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Al Fuller wrote:
> As to the weather, it's just getting to be driving season here in 
> the desert. :)

You know that sound when you stick your tongue out and blow really hard? That's it. Pppllllbbbbbbbbbb. It's 8?F here in Cow Hampshire.

From alfuller194 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  6 14:02:46 2026
From: alfuller194 at gmail.com (Al Fuller)
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 13:02:46 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump
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Sounds brutal, brrr. I'll get mine in 6 months when it'll be 110-120
degrees here and even thinking about driving an open car is painful.

________________
Sent from my phone
Best Regards,
Al Fuller

On Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 3:26?AM Kent McLean via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Al Fuller wrote:
> > As to the weather, it's just getting to be driving season here in
> > the desert. :)
>
> You know that sound when you stick your tongue out and blow really hard?
> That's it. Pppllllbbbbbbbbbb. It's 8?F here in Cow Hampshire.
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