From michael.salter at gmail.com  Wed Jul 15 10:05:08 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:05:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
Message-ID: <BY5PR04MB69319E48A52CFD0AB621A6A2A1F82@BY5PR04MB6931.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

I have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.
Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not prefixed with the ratio.
The serial numbers on these are :
1260/288
and
1292/2037
Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?
Thanks.


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From gradea1 at charter.net  Wed Jul 15 10:33:04 2026
From: gradea1 at charter.net (Hank Leach)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:33:04 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Wed Jul 15 10:35:02 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:35:02 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
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Thanks Hank. Very much appreciated.

M


________________________________
From: Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:33:04
To: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios

Michael- the 1260 is the early 32% OD. The 1292 is the 100 common 28% ratio. After that ODs for BN2s were 1308-28% and 1447-28%.

I actually have an OD case #105 but 288 is a low serial number. Regards, Hank
--------------------

From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM PDT
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
I have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.
Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not prefixed with the ratio.
The serial numbers on these are :
1260/288
and
1292/2037
Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?
Thanks.



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From gradea1 at charter.net  Wed Jul 15 11:47:08 2026
From: gradea1 at charter.net (Hank Leach)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:47:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Wed Jul 15 11:57:11 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:57:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
In-Reply-To: <1f108b93-9836-8201-691f-6f462d0e1a59@charter.net>
References: <1f108b93-9836-8201-691f-6f462d0e1a59@charter.net>
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As I recall Hank the 100/6 also used the 28% overdrive, the same unit as the BN2.

M


________________________________
From: Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:47:08
To: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios

Overdrives for AH 100 were installed as follows:
OD 1260 (32%) was used up to 140204 (not practical in use)
OD 1292 was used on chassis 140205-228046
OD 1308 started at 1 to 228046
OD 1447 was used on chassis (BN2) 228047-230489 (with some exceptions)

Later cars, including BJ8 went to a 22% unit.

--------------------

From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
To: <gradea1 at charter.net>, <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM PDT
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
Thanks Hank. Very much appreciated.

M


________________________________
From: Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:33:04
To: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios

Michael- the 1260 is the early 32% OD. The 1292 is the 100 common 28% ratio. After that ODs for BN2s were 1308-28% and 1447-28%.

I actually have an OD case #105 but 288 is a low serial number. Regards, Hank
--------------------

From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM PDT
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
I have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.
Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not prefixed with the ratio.
The serial numbers on these are :
1260/288
and
1292/2037
Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?
Thanks.



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From alanwassermannc at gmail.com  Wed Jul 15 14:00:05 2026
From: alanwassermannc at gmail.com (Alan Wasserman)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 19, Issue 76
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I gave you a ost almost 3 weeks ago and you did not post. Why? Subject was getting interest in Concours judges
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From rmarkovich at aol.com  Wed Jul 15 17:10:45 2026
From: rmarkovich at aol.com (Robert Markovich)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:10:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
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I thought they did use a .77 overdrive on the 100/6 as on the 100 BN2,?but lessened it to a .82 (or so) unit on the 3000s. Along with a rear gear switch from 4.10:1 to 3.90:1.?


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On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 2:29 PM, Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com> wrote:

As I recall Hank the 100/6 also used the 28% overdrive, the same unit as the BN2.
M

From: Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:47:08
To: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios?Overdrives for AH 100 were installed as follows:OD 1260 (32%) was used up to 140204 (not practical in use)OD 1292 was used on chassis 140205-228046OD 1308 started at 1 to 228046OD 1447 was used on chassis (BN2) 228047-230489 (with some exceptions)?Later cars, including BJ8 went to a 22% unit.
-------------------- 

From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com> 
To: <gradea1 at charter.net>, <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM PDT 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios Thanks Hank. Very much appreciated.??M??From: Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:33:04
To: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios?Michael- the 1260 is the early 32% OD. The 1292 is the 100 common 28% ratio. After that ODs for BN2s were 1308-28% and 1447-28%.?I actually have an OD case #105 but 288 is a low serial number. Regards, Hank
-------------------- 

From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com> 
To: <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM PDT 
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratiosI have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not prefixed with the ratio.The serial numbers on these are :1260/288and1292/2037Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?Thanks.???_______________________________________________
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From manifold at telus.net  Wed Jul 15 18:05:54 2026
From: manifold at telus.net (Harold Manifold)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:05:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
In-Reply-To: <1314090414.1765956.1784157045149@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1f108b93-9836-8201-691f-6f462d0e1a59@charter.net>
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 <1314090414.1765956.1784157045149@mail.yahoo.com>
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Hi Michael,

I have attached a document from my archives regarding this topic. I believe
the information in it agrees with Hank's previous comments.

Best regards,
Harold

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:17?PM Robert Markovich via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I thought they did use a .77 overdrive on the 100/6 as on the 100 BN2, but
> lessened it to a .82 (or so) unit on the 3000s. Along with a rear gear
> switch from 4.10:1 to 3.90:1.
>
>
> Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
> <https://aolapp.onelink.me/eG2g?pid=NativePlacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_320_EmailSignature_AttributionDL&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002473&af_sub5=SentFromNewAOLApp__Interstitial_&af_ios_store_cpp=ce85ce34-ad0f-4811-a92b-a172743b064e&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.aol.mobile.aolapp%26listing%3Demail_signature_attribution>
>
> On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 2:29 PM, Michael Salter <
> michael.salter at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> As I recall Hank the 100/6 also used the 28% overdrive, the same unit as
> the BN2.
>
> M
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:47:08
> *To:* Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* RE: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>
> Overdrives for AH 100 were installed as follows:
> OD 1260 (32%) was used up to 140204 (not practical in use)
> OD 1292 was used on chassis 140205-228046
> OD 1308 started at 1 to 228046
> OD 1447 was used on chassis (BN2) 228047-230489 (with some exceptions)
>
> Later cars, including BJ8 went to a 22% unit.
>
> --------------------
>
> From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> To: <gradea1 at charter.net>, <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM PDT
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
> Thanks Hank. Very much appreciated.
>
> M
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:33:04
> *To:* Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* RE: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>
> Michael- the 1260 is the early 32% OD. The 1292 is the 100 common 28%
> ratio. After that ODs for BN2s were 1308-28% and 1447-28%.
>
> I actually have an OD case #105 but 288 is a low serial number. Regards,
> Hank
> --------------------
>
> From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM PDT
> Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
> I have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.
> Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not prefixed
> with the ratio.
> The serial numbers on these are :
> 1260/288
> and
> 1292/2037
> Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?
> Thanks.
>
>
>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jul 16 08:17:54 2026
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:17:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
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References: <1f108b93-9836-8201-691f-6f462d0e1a59@charter.net>
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That should be added to the concours guidelines!

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 8:46?PM Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:

> Hi Michael,
>
> I have attached a document from my archives regarding this topic. I
> believe the information in it agrees with Hank's previous comments.
>
> Best regards,
> Harold
>
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:17?PM Robert Markovich via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> I thought they did use a .77 overdrive on the 100/6 as on the 100
>> BN2, but lessened it to a .82 (or so) unit on the 3000s. Along with a rear
>> gear switch from 4.10:1 to 3.90:1.
>>
>>
>> Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
>> <https://aolapp.onelink.me/eG2g?pid=NativePlacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_320_EmailSignature_AttributionDL&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002473&af_sub5=SentFromNewAOLApp__Interstitial_&af_ios_store_cpp=ce85ce34-ad0f-4811-a92b-a172743b064e&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.aol.mobile.aolapp%26listing%3Demail_signature_attribution>
>>
>> On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 2:29 PM, Michael Salter <
>> michael.salter at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> As I recall Hank the 100/6 also used the 28% overdrive, the same unit as
>> the BN2.
>>
>> M
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:47:08
>> *To:* Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <
>> healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Subject:* RE: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>>
>> Overdrives for AH 100 were installed as follows:
>> OD 1260 (32%) was used up to 140204 (not practical in use)
>> OD 1292 was used on chassis 140205-228046
>> OD 1308 started at 1 to 228046
>> OD 1447 was used on chassis (BN2) 228047-230489 (with some exceptions)
>>
>> Later cars, including BJ8 went to a 22% unit.
>>
>> --------------------
>>
>> From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
>> To: <gradea1 at charter.net>, <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM PDT
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>> Thanks Hank. Very much appreciated.
>>
>> M
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:33:04
>> *To:* Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <
>> healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Subject:* RE: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>>
>> Michael- the 1260 is the early 32% OD. The 1292 is the 100 common 28%
>> ratio. After that ODs for BN2s were 1308-28% and 1447-28%.
>>
>> I actually have an OD case #105 but 288 is a low serial number. Regards,
>> Hank
>> --------------------
>>
>> From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
>> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM PDT
>> Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>> I have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.
>> Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not
>> prefixed with the ratio.
>> The serial numbers on these are :
>> 1260/288
>> and
>> 1292/2037
>> Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Thu Jul 16 08:25:22 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:25:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
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"That should be added to the concours guidelines!"
Unfortunately,  as is the case with thousands of other details, the addage "If I can't see it, I can't judge it" applies to the overdrive ratio.
The Concours Guidelines are at a very critical point.
Current technology is such that there is virtually nothing in the Guidelines that cannot be determined by simply enquiring of AI.
Give it a try, you'll be stunned at the detailed answers that it produces.




________________________________
From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, 16 July 2026 10:17:54
To: Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>
Cc: Robert Markovich <rmarkovich at aol.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>; Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios

That should be added to the concours guidelines!

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 8:46?PM Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net<mailto:manifold at telus.net>> wrote:
Hi Michael,

I have attached a document from my archives regarding this topic. I believe the information in it agrees with Hank's previous comments.

Best regards,
Harold

On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:17?PM Robert Markovich via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>> wrote:
I thought they did use a .77 overdrive on the 100/6 as on the 100 BN2, but lessened it to a .82 (or so) unit on the 3000s. Along with a rear gear switch from 4.10:1 to 3.90:1.


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On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 2:29 PM, Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com<mailto:michael.salter at gmail.com>> wrote:

As I recall Hank the 100/6 also used the 28% overdrive, the same unit as the BN2.

M


________________________________
From: Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net<mailto:gradea1 at charter.net>>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:47:08
To: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com<mailto:michael.salter at gmail.com>>; healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>>
Subject: RE: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios

Overdrives for AH 100 were installed as follows:
OD 1260 (32%) was used up to 140204 (not practical in use)
OD 1292 was used on chassis 140205-228046
OD 1308 started at 1 to 228046
OD 1447 was used on chassis (BN2) 228047-230489 (with some exceptions)

Later cars, including BJ8 went to a 22% unit.

--------------------

From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com<mailto:michael.salter at gmail.com>>
To: <gradea1 at charter.net<mailto:gradea1 at charter.net>>, <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>>
Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM PDT
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
Thanks Hank. Very much appreciated.

M


________________________________
From: Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net<mailto:gradea1 at charter.net>>
Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:33:04
To: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com<mailto:michael.salter at gmail.com>>; healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>>
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios

Michael- the 1260 is the early 32% OD. The 1292 is the 100 common 28% ratio. After that ODs for BN2s were 1308-28% and 1447-28%.

I actually have an OD case #105 but 288 is a low serial number. Regards, Hank
--------------------

From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com<mailto:michael.salter at gmail.com>>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>>
Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM PDT
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
I have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.
Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not prefixed with the ratio.
The serial numbers on these are :
1260/288
and
1292/2037
Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?
Thanks.



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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jul 16 09:05:33 2026
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:05:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
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crazy.  I still appreciate having the printed copy

On Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 10:25?AM Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
wrote:

> "That should be added to the concours guidelines!"
> Unfortunately,  as is the case with thousands of other details, the addage
> "If I can't see it, I can't judge it" applies to the overdrive ratio.
> The Concours Guidelines are at a very critical point.
> Current technology is such that there is virtually nothing in the
> Guidelines that cannot be determined by simply enquiring of AI.
> Give it a try, you'll be stunned at the detailed answers that it produces.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, 16 July 2026 10:17:54
> *To:* Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>
> *Cc:* Robert Markovich <rmarkovich at aol.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <
> healeys at autox.team.net>; Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>
> That should be added to the concours guidelines!
>
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 8:46?PM Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Michael,
>
> I have attached a document from my archives regarding this topic. I
> believe the information in it agrees with Hank's previous comments.
>
> Best regards,
> Harold
>
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:17?PM Robert Markovich via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> I thought they did use a .77 overdrive on the 100/6 as on the 100 BN2, but
> lessened it to a .82 (or so) unit on the 3000s. Along with a rear gear
> switch from 4.10:1 to 3.90:1.
>
>
> Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
> <https://aolapp.onelink.me/eG2g?pid=NativePlacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_320_EmailSignature_AttributionDL&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002473&af_sub5=SentFromNewAOLApp__Interstitial_&af_ios_store_cpp=ce85ce34-ad0f-4811-a92b-a172743b064e&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.aol.mobile.aolapp%26listing%3Demail_signature_attribution>
>
> On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 2:29 PM, Michael Salter <
> michael.salter at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> As I recall Hank the 100/6 also used the 28% overdrive, the same unit as
> the BN2.
>
> M
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:47:08
> *To:* Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* RE: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>
> Overdrives for AH 100 were installed as follows:
> OD 1260 (32%) was used up to 140204 (not practical in use)
> OD 1292 was used on chassis 140205-228046
> OD 1308 started at 1 to 228046
> OD 1447 was used on chassis (BN2) 228047-230489 (with some exceptions)
>
> Later cars, including BJ8 went to a 22% unit.
>
> --------------------
>
> From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> To: <gradea1 at charter.net>, <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM PDT
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
> Thanks Hank. Very much appreciated.
>
> M
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Hank Leach <gradea1 at charter.net>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:33:04
> *To:* Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>; healeys at autox.team.net <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* RE: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
>
> Michael- the 1260 is the early 32% OD. The 1292 is the 100 common 28%
> ratio. After that ODs for BN2s were 1308-28% and 1447-28%.
>
> I actually have an OD case #105 but 288 is a low serial number. Regards,
> Hank
> --------------------
>
> From: "Michael Salter" <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM PDT
> Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive ratios
> I have 2 BN1 overdrives which I'm struggling to identify.
> Unlike the later type "A" units the serial number on these is not prefixed
> with the ratio.
> The serial numbers on these are :
> 1260/288
> and
> 1292/2037
> Anyone with information which would help identify the ratios of these?
> Thanks.
>
>
>
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From boyracer466 at gmail.com  Mon Jul 20 09:47:47 2026
From: boyracer466 at gmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:47:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Need a steel wheel disc brake front hub
Message-ID: <ABDF3C99-B9C0-453B-8D8A-AE561C31FF8B@gmail.com>

I only need one.  I have an orphan so I?m looking for its mate.


Richard Mayor
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From jpaynepbr at cox.net  Mon Jul 20 12:53:29 2026
From: jpaynepbr at cox.net (JONAS PAYNE)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:53:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Need a steel wheel disc brake front hub
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Richard,

I have a few sitting around.  I cand send photos this evening.

Jonas Payne
702.882.6711
________________________________
From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of richard mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2026 8:47 AM
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Need a steel wheel disc brake front hub

I only need one.  I have an orphan so I?m looking for its mate.


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From rantal243 at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 22 15:04:49 2026
From: rantal243 at yahoo.com (Richard Antal)
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:04:49 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: oil leak
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 Subject: oil leak
 I'd told you earlier that I had oil drops on my left pant leg when I went for a drive to the Bershires. The on line consensus was a leak from where the tubing from the engine brings the oil to the gauge. I pulled the driver's seat and crawled in, my head by the gas pedal. There was oil on the back of the gauge. It proved impossible to get a wrench (spanner) on the nut so I unshackled the harness that secures the gauge in the dash and tried to push it through into the cockpit but was only able to get it part way. through. Fearing I'd rupture the pipe bringing the oil to the gauge, I gave up and took it to Competition Motors, folks who had proviously done work on the Healey. They called today to inform me that the oil was leaking from INSIDE the gauge, and the entire gauge needed to be replaced. They could see oil in the gauge through its glass face.They found one on EBAy for $85. No one on the chat group had suggested this as a possibility. It's always something with a Healey. But other than that, it rides like a dream......r  
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From rantal243 at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 22 15:06:05 2026
From: rantal243 at yahoo.com (Richard Antal)
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:06:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: oil leak
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Message-ID: <284935271.1428674.1784754365368@mail.yahoo.com>

 

   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Richard Antal <rantal243 at yahoo.com>To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 05:04:49 PM EDTSubject: Fw: oil leak
 
 Subject: oil leak
 I'd told you earlier that I had oil drops on my left pant leg when I went for a drive to the Bershires. The on line consensus was a leak from where the tubing from the engine brings the oil to the gauge. I pulled the driver's seat and crawled in, my head by the gas pedal. There was oil on the back of the gauge. It proved impossible to get a wrench (spanner) on the nut so I unshackled the harness that secures the gauge in the dash and tried to push it through into the cockpit but was only able to get it part way. through. Fearing I'd rupture the pipe bringing the oil to the gauge, I gave up and took it to Competition Motors, folks who had proviously done work on the Healey. They called today to inform me that the oil was leaking from INSIDE the gauge, and the entire gauge needed to be replaced. They could see oil in the gauge through its glass face.They found one on EBAy for $85. No one on the chat group had suggested this as a possibility. It's always something with a Healey. But other than that, it rides like a dream......r    
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From Patton.Dickson at gmail.com  Fri Jul 24 01:55:22 2026
From: Patton.Dickson at gmail.com (Patton.Dickson at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:55:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Request for stock 6-cylinder valve cover nut dimensions
Message-ID: <006AC6FF-3677-4F76-93B5-96A4D1A6D032@gmail.com>

Hi everyone, first post in a VERY long time

I am taking a metal lathe class this weekend, and the instructor asked us to bring a sketched out project to class. I plan to machine a set of period-style extended barrel hold-down nuts with knurled tops for an aftermarket aluminum valve cover I bought years ago for my BN4. 

To ensure my internal bore depth and shoulder geometry account properly for the factory rocker pedestal studs, I want to cross-reference my setup against the original factory spec. If anyone has a loose stock valve cover nut handy, could you verify a few quick measurements with a caliper? The valve cover nuts I have are the stock ones currently on my car.

 - Overall Length: Total length including the sleeve/barrel.
 - Sleeve Outer Diameter: Diameter of the lower barrel that extends down into the cover well.
 - Thread Depth: Effective internal thread length before the blind end.

I am pretty sure the thread spec is 5/16"-24 UNF?can anyone verify that as well?

Appreciate the help getting these numbers checked before I start the class this weekend.

Patton 

Patton Dickson
Plano, TX
57 ?Longbridge? BN-4

From Patton.Dickson at gmail.com  Fri Jul 24 15:08:23 2026
From: Patton.Dickson at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:08:23 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Request for stock 6-cylinder valve cover nut
 dimensions
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Thanks, Gordy. I appreciate it. I?ve been off the list a while as family life kind of got in the way of the Healey. Finally, I get back to the point where I?m uncovering it and have at least a sketch of a game plan for getting it back on the road. 

37718 is my car number, and my heritage certificate says it was built on April 1, 1957. My number is 214-471-2912. I?ll shoot you a text in a second.

Patton

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 24, 2026, at 2:57?PM, ggilliam at usol.com wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patton, it has been a long time, but then, there is very little traffic on the list these days.
> I have made a rough sketch of the nut/stud for the valve cover, but I can't get it to the list.
> If you give me a cell phone number I can text/ message it to you if you still need it.
> By the way, what is your vin #?  Mine is -47704
> 
> Gordy 810-397-3356
> 
> 
> 
>> On 2026-07-24 03:55, Patton.Dickson at gmail.com wrote:
>> Hi everyone, first post in a VERY long time
>> I am taking a metal lathe class this weekend, and the instructor asked us to bring a sketched out project to class. I plan to machine a set of period-style extended barrel hold-down nuts with knurled tops for an aftermarket aluminum valve cover I bought years ago for my BN4.
>> To ensure my internal bore depth and shoulder geometry account properly for the factory rocker pedestal studs, I want to cross-reference my setup against the original factory spec. If anyone has a loose stock valve cover nut handy, could you verify a few quick measurements with a caliper? The valve cover nuts I have are the stock ones currently on my car.
>> - Overall Length: Total length including the sleeve/barrel.
>> - Sleeve Outer Diameter: Diameter of the lower barrel that extends down into the cover well.
>> - Thread Depth: Effective internal thread length before the blind end.
>> I am pretty sure the thread spec is 5/16"-24 UNF?can anyone verify that as well?
>> Appreciate the help getting these numbers checked before I start the class this weekend.
>> Patton
>> Patton Dickson
>> Plano, TX
>> 57 ?Longbridge? BN-4
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From dmasucci at charter.net  Sat Jul 25 05:47:59 2026
From: dmasucci at charter.net (dmasucci)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:47:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
Message-ID: <mailman.0.1784980117.28218.healeys@autox.team.net>

Hi All,I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHDAre there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to whether this is a good choice?Thanks in advance,Dave MasucciSent from my Galaxy
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From simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com  Sat Jul 25 06:02:47 2026
From: simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com (simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:02:47 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most important, very effective.

Simon

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of dmasucci via Healeys
Sent: 25 July 2026 12:48
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter

 

 

Hi All,

 

I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD

 

Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to whether this is a good choice?

 

Thanks in advance,

Dave Masucci

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sent from my Galaxy

 

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From simmonsmitch23 at gmail.com  Sat Jul 25 06:04:30 2026
From: simmonsmitch23 at gmail.com (Mitch Simmons)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:04:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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I have had one on my BJ8 for years?.love it

On Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:02?AM dmasucci via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
wrote:

>
> Hi All,
>
> I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from
> British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD
>
> Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to
> whether this is a good choice?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dave Masucci
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From michael.salter at gmail.com  Sat Jul 25 07:26:28 2026
From: michael.salter at gmail.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:26:28 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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And, further to Simon's experience, I can say that I have always been able to make an original Lucas starter work perfectly satisfactorily and  never found the need to install a gear reduction starter other than on AHX12 and that was in the interests of weight reduction.
Just sayin' ?



________________________________
From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Simon Lachlan via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, 25 July 2026 08:02:47
To: 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter


Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most important, very effective.

Simon



From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of dmasucci via Healeys
Sent: 25 July 2026 12:48
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter





Hi All,



I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD



Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to whether this is a good choice?



Thanks in advance,

Dave Masucci













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From simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com  Sat Jul 25 09:18:10 2026
From: simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com (simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:18:10 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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Further to that and, slightly on the defensive, I had just rebuilt my Lucas starter motor and was on the verge of refitting it when I thought, ?God, this thing weighs a ton and it?s really not that good at its job. So, maybe swap it for something smaller, lighter and more efficient??? And then, ?the WOSPs etc are shorter so I?ll be able to fit a larger filter onto my SOSO. So, I went to the Dark Side! 

I?ve heard it said by people that know about these things that BJ8s with their big HD8s need more life in their starters than, say, my BT7. ie WOSPS might be more necessary(?) in BJ8s.

Simon

 

From: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com> 
Sent: 25 July 2026 14:26
To: simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com; 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net>; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter

 

And, further to Simon's experience, I can say that I have always been able to make an original Lucas starter work perfectly satisfactorily and  never found the need to install a gear reduction starter other than on AHX12 and that was in the interests of weight reduction. 

Just sayin' ?

 

 

 

  _____  

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> > on behalf of Simon Lachlan via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> >
Sent: Saturday, 25 July 2026 08:02:47
To: 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net <mailto:dmasucci at charter.net> >; healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>  <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> >
Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter 

 

Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most important, very effective.

Simon

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> > On Behalf Of dmasucci via Healeys
Sent: 25 July 2026 12:48
To: healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> 
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter

 

 

Hi All,

 

I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD

 

Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to whether this is a good choice?

 

Thanks in advance,

Dave Masucci

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From manifold at telus.net  Sat Jul 25 09:24:19 2026
From: manifold at telus.net (Harold Manifold)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:24:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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Hello Dave,

I fitted a Denso gear reduction from British Parts Northwest about 4 years
ago. It has been trouble free so far. I have two OEM Lucas starters; both
require significant rebuilding. The OEM starters need new field windings
which was quite costly. One day I will have the Lucas starters rebuilt but
the new gear reduction starter cost less than the rebuild.

Harold


On Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:34?AM Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
wrote:

> And, further to Simon's experience, I can say that I have always been able
> to make an original Lucas starter work perfectly satisfactorily and  never
> found the need to install a gear reduction starter other than on AHX12 and
> that was in the interests of weight reduction.
> Just sayin' ?
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Simon
> Lachlan via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Saturday, 25 July 2026 08:02:47
> *To:* 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net>; healeys at autox.team.net <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
>
>
> Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP
> unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most
> important, very effective.
>
> Simon
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *dmasucci
> via Healeys
> *Sent:* 25 July 2026 12:48
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from
> British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD
>
>
>
> Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to
> whether this is a good choice?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Dave Masucci
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy
>
>
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Sat Jul 25 09:55:08 2026
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:55:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
In-Reply-To: <003901dd1c48$cdf32530$69d96f90$@alexarevel.plus.com>
References: <20260725114846.AA8A3A0CA1@autox.team.net>
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When I was unable to find anyone to re-build my BJ8 starter, I went with a gear reduction from British Car Specialist (the install was a nightmare as there was less clearance due to the hydraulics and I destroyed the copper line) and I love how fast and easy it starts. A friend took my original starter to someone in San Jose who replaced the spring for $20. Anyone want to buy an original starter?
________________________________
From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Simon Lachlan via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:18 AM
To: 'Michael Salter' <michael.salter at gmail.com>; 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter


Further to that and, slightly on the defensive, I had just rebuilt my Lucas starter motor and was on the verge of refitting it when I thought, ?God, this thing weighs a ton and it?s really not that good at its job. So, maybe swap it for something smaller, lighter and more efficient??? And then, ?the WOSPs etc are shorter so I?ll be able to fit a larger filter onto my SOSO. So, I went to the Dark Side!

I?ve heard it said by people that know about these things that BJ8s with their big HD8s need more life in their starters than, say, my BT7. ie WOSPS might be more necessary(?) in BJ8s.

Simon



From: Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
Sent: 25 July 2026 14:26
To: simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com; 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net>; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter



And, further to Simon's experience, I can say that I have always been able to make an original Lucas starter work perfectly satisfactorily and  never found the need to install a gear reduction starter other than on AHX12 and that was in the interests of weight reduction.

Just sayin' ??







________________________________

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>> on behalf of Simon Lachlan via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>>
Sent: Saturday, 25 July 2026 08:02:47
To: 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net<mailto:dmasucci at charter.net>>; healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> <healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter



Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most important, very effective.

Simon



From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>> On Behalf Of dmasucci via Healeys
Sent: 25 July 2026 12:48
To: healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter





Hi All,



I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD



Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to whether this is a good choice?



Thanks in advance,

Dave Masucci













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From roggrace at telus.net  Sat Jul 25 14:49:43 2026
From: roggrace at telus.net (Roger Grace)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:49:43 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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mmm .... I wonder how one of these gear reduction starters would handle a
1st or rev. gear emergency car moving situation ? !
rg

On Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 9:12?AM Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:

> Hello Dave,
>
> I fitted a Denso gear reduction from British Parts Northwest about 4 years
> ago. It has been trouble free so far. I have two OEM Lucas starters; both
> require significant rebuilding. The OEM starters need new field windings
> which was quite costly. One day I will have the Lucas starters rebuilt but
> the new gear reduction starter cost less than the rebuild.
>
> Harold
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:34?AM Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> And, further to Simon's experience, I can say that I have always been
>> able to make an original Lucas starter work perfectly satisfactorily and
>> never found the need to install a gear reduction starter other than on
>> AHX12 and that was in the interests of weight reduction.
>> Just sayin' ?
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Simon
>> Lachlan via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, 25 July 2026 08:02:47
>> *To:* 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net>; healeys at autox.team.net <
>> healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
>>
>>
>> Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP
>> unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most
>> important, very effective.
>>
>> Simon
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *dmasucci
>> via Healeys
>> *Sent:* 25 July 2026 12:48
>> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
>> *Subject:* [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>
>>
>> I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from
>> British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD
>>
>>
>>
>> Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to
>> whether this is a good choice?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Dave Masucci
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Galaxy
>>
>>
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From michael.oritt at gmail.com  Sat Jul 25 15:32:17 2026
From: michael.oritt at gmail.com (Michael Oritt)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:32:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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I believe that WOSP, like several other starter suppliers, start with DENSO
starter cores and remanufacture them, putting them in outer cases that
allow for indexing to a particular car's needs.  I have bought a number of
DENSO-type starters from BRITISH STARTERS both for Healeys and my race cars
and have never had a problem with the performance of any of them, though
sometimes mounting required some imagination.

BTW this is what AI says:

A WOSP (WOSPerformance) starter *is* a Denso-based starter. WOSP takes
high-quality, reliable OE Denso gear-reduction (OSGR or PMGR) inner core
motors and builds custom-machined mounting noses, adapter plates, and
multi-position "clocking" capabilities to fit them directly into classic,
vintage, or specialty performance vehicles (like classic Porsche, Lotus, or
British sports cars).

Best--Michael Oritt

On Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:42?AM Simon Lachlan via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP
> unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most
> important, very effective.
>
> Simon
>
>
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *dmasucci
> via Healeys
> *Sent:* 25 July 2026 12:48
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from
> British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD
>
>
>
> Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to
> whether this is a good choice?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Dave Masucci
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy
>
>
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From fsufan1952 at yahoo.com  Sat Jul 25 15:54:11 2026
From: fsufan1952 at yahoo.com (fsufan1952 at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:54:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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From tom at isbcs.co.uk  Sun Jul 26 00:20:31 2026
From: tom at isbcs.co.uk (Tom McCay)
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:20:31 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
In-Reply-To: <CALPtYiPLst2S9RueP0rfKfWvNBwva9zOFL=Znx-ztg2w-bhAQw@mail.gmail.com>
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I used to sell WOSP equipment before retiring and can recommend them very highly. WOSP were the only authorised Denso equipment supplier and I believe other similar starters were based on Chinese copies of Denso.Bike engined kit cars use a gear reduction starter as a reverse gear motor with a sprocket fitted to the propshaft. Not sure if they would move a big healey though.Kindest regardsTom McCaySent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net> Date: 25/07/2026  23:23  (GMT+00:00) To: Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net, Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter mmm .... I wonder how one of these gear reduction starters would handle a 1st or rev. gear emergency car moving situation ? !rg?On Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 9:12?AM Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:Hello Dave,I fitted a Denso gear reduction from?British Parts Northwest about 4 years ago. It has been trouble free so far. I have two OEM Lucas starters; both require significant rebuilding. The OEM starters need new field windings which was quite costly. One day I will have the Lucas starters rebuilt but the new gear reduction starter cost less than the rebuild.HaroldOn Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:34?AM Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com> wrote:





And, further to Simon's experience, I can say that I have always been able to make an original Lucas starter work perfectly satisfactorily and? never found the need to install a gear reduction starter other than on AHX12 and that was in the interests of weight
 reduction.?

Just sayin' ?














From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Simon Lachlan via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, 25 July 2026 08:02:47
To: 'dmasucci' <dmasucci at charter.net>; healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter
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Can?t comment as to quality or price. I?d only say that I fitted a WOSP unit some years back and, so far, it?s been trouble free and, most important, very effective.
Simon
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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>
On Behalf Of dmasucci via Healeys
Sent: 25 July 2026 12:48
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter


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Hi All,
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I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD
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Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to whether this is a good choice?
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Thanks in advance,
Dave Masucci
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