Hey Steve.
You've just about completed the list. Every one of those is a 'good thing'.
The only additions I would make are an aluminium sump and Norman Nock's PCV
valve. The rear crank seal will still leak if you give the car some revs as
crankase ventilation is really quite poor. At high revs pressure will blow
past the rear seal and also out of the filler cap. Fit the PCV and
everything stays clean and tight.
The mini(lightweight geared?)starter is a matter of personal preference.
They are undoubtedly very effective but they just sound sooo WRONG! I've
never had problems with a sluggish starter motor so haven't really
considered it.
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net] On
Behalf Of Steve Thomton
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 2:53 PM
To: List Healey
Cc: Steve Thomton
Subject: Opinons requested.....BJ7 engine rebuild upgrades
I'm requesting opinions from those who know, or who care to comment (please
no flaming on the departure from stock.....you know Donald would have
changed lots of stuff by now)........ I'm planning on an engine rebuild in
the near future and would like to make sure I include the appropriate
upgrades....originality is not the issue.
With the goal of having a 100K mile MECHANICALLY reliable engine (okay
maybe that's a stretch), here's the upgrade scenario I'm considering for my
3 liter BJ7:
1- BJ8 cam...... regrind by Elgin
2- Rear crankshaft seal conversion... from Moss or DWM .
opinions/experience appreciated
3- Upgraded harmonic crank balancer......from Moss
4- Upgraded oil pump .... from DWM ENG672M
5- Upgraded timing chain tensioner...from DWM CENG650N4
6- ARP bolts for main/rod/head .....
7- Valves/seals for unleaded gas, also bronze valve guides..
8- Spin on oil filter conversion
9- Mini starter
10- Flywheel lightened and balanced
So thoughts on whether or not these are the best upgrades? Am I missing
some?
The carburetors and distributor are not in question....I've got my EFI
system running well.
Thanks in advance for your consideration and input.
Steve Thomton
BJ7
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