My solenoid hole was also partially covered after I had this mod done.
I guess it all has to do with the actual size of the angle iron that one
decides to use. After painting over the mod its really hard to tell its
been done.
Of course I'm sure its a 1000 point deduction in concuss events.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: <pennell@cox.net>
To: <38derby@suscom-maine.net>; <TRICARB@aol.com>; "Greg Lemon"
<glemon@neb.rr.com>
Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Scuttle Shake
> Greg,
>
> I did this mod to my BN7 during resto. Came up with the idea then heard
> that Bill had done it earlier. Oh well . ........... great minds run in
> the same gutter. That mod along with balancing the brake drums makes her
> silky smooth. Strongly recommend both.
>
> One note. You will need to grind out a small area in the angle iron maybe
> 1/2 x 3/4 long to clear the starter solenoid. Also two small notches on
> the horizontal piece to clear the brackets for mounting the cross shaft
> for throttle linkage.
>
> Additionally I would suggest you add some welds to the firewall structure
> around the tranny. If I recall the welds were every 3-4 inches across the
> top and down the side. I would have them every inch or so.
>
> Keith Pennell
>
>> Bil Thanks for the pic (sent separately to a number of listers who
>> asked), I
>> am correct in reading your comments that the angle iron is attached
>> around
>> the inside of the tranny opening, not the panel that screws off?.
>>
>> Greg Lemon
>> 54 BN1
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