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RE: Piston Compatibility

To: "'Carlos Cruz'" <healey3000bn7@yahoo.com>,
Subject: RE: Piston Compatibility
From: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 18:21:59 -0500
Hi Carlos,
Unfortunately the 100/6 pistons, although they would fit into the bores of
your 3000 engine would be VERY loose with about 0.160" clearance. Sorry
won't work.
The oil pump looks as though it is a gear pump which will fit any 6 cylinder
Healey but I would doubt that it is NOS. Judging from the plastic bag it is
probably a repro. NOS would have come in a BMC red, white and blue box I
think. (just my opinion)

Michael Salter
www.precisionsportscar.com
 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Carlos Cruz
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 5:36 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: Piston Compatibility

Hi Fellow Listers,
 
I can use some help from those familiar with both the 100/6 and early 3000.
I'm looking for a set of pistons and found some for sale on ebay however
they are discribed as being for the 100/6.  I have a very early 3000 BN7
born in November 1959, shortly after the discontinuation of the 100/6 model.
I have the 2912 cc engine.  Can someone tell me if there is any difference
between the blocks used in the 100/3 and 3000 as it pertains to the piston
used?
 
Also, there is a NOS oil pump for sale on ebay # 7951328747 currently bid at
$175.  Can someone look at the photo and visually confirm that it looks to
be for a Healey as the seller claims?  I've written the seller and haven't
heard back yet.  Is this a fair price?
 
I appreciate any and all help.
 
Cheers,
Carlos Cruz
'60 BN7




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