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Thanks for the input Craig. I'm still debating the flywheel;
hopefully, my path will be apparent when I get the box out.<br>
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I'll be checking the bell housing bolts, and the input shaft for
wear. I already have the OD operating shaft 'quad rings,' I got them
as soon as I saw Roger Moment's article (long story about the
seller).<br>
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Bob<br>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Hi Bob: I
absolutely love the extra power (perceived or actual) in my
Healeys with light flywheels. My BN1 has one from DW that
weighs about 12 pounds and I'm using DW's damper on the
front. The car has an upgraded crankshaft and BN7 gearbox, so
maybe that's kept it from flying apart. My BN7 w/BJ8 cam has
an alloy flywheel I got on eBay that I think weighs about 20
pounds. It runs smooth as silk with no ill effects. I still
can get occasional run-on though, with lower octane fuel. </div>
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gearbox oil leaks, check the lower bell housing bolts which,
at least on the side shifts, extend into the gearbox and can
leak. Also, "Quad Ring" OD operating shaft seals are
available from AH Spares, part 0VD185MS. I haven't tried them
yet, but it seems like they would be an improvement over the
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