Bob -
The unit which Earl is talking about is the same unit on my BJ8. I've
had it on the car for 15 years with no problems. When I was using the
original BJ8 Girling booster, I was rebuilding the thing every 18
months. The piston accumulator is just too unrealiable, having a
diaphram is much better.
Buy it from Precision ... they are a first class outfit and I'm sure
whatever mounting kit it comes with is first rate. Besides... Canada
is the 51st state, isn't it?
;-)
Best Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 3/17/06, Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Bob:
>
> Precision Sportscar Service in Ontario sells the Australian made PBR
> replacement servo - I've used them, they are excellent, better than the
> Lockeed replacement in my opinion. They can also supply a fitting kit for
> it - brackets that tidily mount to the original studs, a couple of
> pre-shaped brake pipes, and a slighly longer vaccuum hose.
>
> I'm not sure if any of the usual US suppliers are carrying this at this
> time, but you could check.
>
> I have one of these in a box - can send a couple of digital pics if it will
> help you, just ask.
>
> They carry the Lockeed unit as well, and last I heard, were also able to
> supply re-built original Girling units.
>
> Check with them at: www.precisionsportscar.com
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Brown" <BlkBt7@aol.com>
> To: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
> Cc: "Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 4:51 AM
> Subject: Re: Brake Servo
>
>
> Alan,
> I was not aware of reliability issues without the original Girling unit.
> I was also under the impression that the switch to the Lockhead unit
> also required either different fittings or routing of the lines.
> Bob
>
> Alan Seigrist Blue 100 wrote on 3/16/2006, 12:58 AM:
>
> > Bob -
> >
> > Would you consider using a Diaphram unit replacement? They are more
> > reliable. All they require is some minor modifications of the
> > mounting brackets.
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > '53 BN1 '64 BJ8
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