Gary -
I'd drop the high cost items - most people would never make the conversions
due to too much money... so drop the gear reduction starter, five speed
gearbox, and modern fuse panel (huge hassle to rewire). I'd replace those
with:
1) FACET pump replacement for SU (very reliable),
2) Rear main engine seal
3) the Soft - Polyurethane trunion and a-arm bushes from Australia
And on the battery, I would specifically recommend getting the gel battery
i.e. Optima or Exide Orbital... and I would recommend getting it for all 12
volt cars regardless of 12 volt or 6 volt batteries.
Regards,
Alan
On 9/9/05, Editorgary@aol.com <Editorgary@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I've just submitted my English Patient column for the December issue to
> > Sports Car Market magazine. The assigned topic from the editor was: ten
> things
> > you should do to improve your British car. I'm thinking about doing a
> more
> > Healey-specific version for an upcoming issue, so would appreciate any
> > disagreements with my current list, and help with specific sources for
> Healeys.
> > Here's my list:
> > Three-point seat belts
> > Spin-on Oil filter
> > Lightweight multiblade fan
> > Pertronix points replacement
> > Modern fuse panel
> > Alternator
> > Gear-reduction starter
> > 12-volt battery replacing six-volt ones
> > Five-speed transmission
> > Upgraded engine at rebuild time (flywheel, cam, intake and exhaust work,
> > hardened valve seats)
> >
> > Thoughts, ideas, comments, best sources?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Gary
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