Very correct on brake drum balance. I also did that on my BJ8. I still
have a very slight "shake" but I need to replace the wheels---they are old
and not true.
> [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>
> Date: 9/15/2007 6:32:35 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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