Mark -
Don't get the kit directly from Moss. Order it from someone who is a healey
specialist, like the Nocks at www.britishcarspecialists.com. They are Moss
resellers, but screen each part themselves before selling it on to the
general public.
If you order from Moss you run the risk of getting a very low quality
diaphram... which will break soon after installation. There are two or
three manufacturers of the diaphram out there, and Moss in the past has sold
the kit with the cheaper version... maybe they are doing a better job these
days, I am unsure.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 5/21/06, Mark Goodman <mkgoodman@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the advice. I will purchase the full kit.
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don [mailto:don@anglesey.us]
> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:52 PM
> To: 'Mark Goodman'
> Cc: Healeys
> Subject: RE: Leaking HD8
>
> Mark,
> A torn diaphragm will leak from the bottom of the carburetor usually at
> the junction where the diaphragm is sandwiched or a little above as I
> recall. They are not that hard to replace even though the carbs must be
> removed from the vehicle. If you want to rebuild go with the full kit,
> if you don't use everything you will then have spare parts available. I
> know British car specialist carry genuine SU and others on the list may
> have sources for better quality parts. You can just order new
> diaphragms without having to do a complete rebuild as well.
> Don
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Mark Goodman
> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 11:22 AM
> To: Healeys@Autox. Team. Net
> Subject: Leaking HD8
>
> I finally have a technical question. I have a leak in my front HD8 and
> gas
> comes from the bottom of the carburetor. I have taken off the float
> cover
> to see if the needle valve is defective and it is fine. The gas was
> drained
> out of the bowl. I checked for loose screws on the bottom of the carb,
> but
> they were tight. I am out of town, and will not be back until late
> Friday
> night. I am planning to remove both carburetors and rebuild them.
> Should I
> purchase a full rebuild kit or only the gasket kit and who should I get
> them
> from, as the prices vary greatly.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Goodman
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