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> From: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
> Date: 2008/03/28 Fri PM 01:33:16 EDT
> To: "Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected
>
> Hello all,
>
> I just have to share this with the list.
>
> I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1
> that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story
> short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen
> here:
> http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%2
> 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf
> These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our
> Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA.
> This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in
> Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim.
> The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car
> to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the
> car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to
> maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me.
>
> The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything
> that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and
> renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling
> system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires
> and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced
> exhaust system, new batteries, and so on.
>
> Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on
> the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs
> were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were
> checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas
> points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured
> about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank.
>
> Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP
> fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the
> starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a
> smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge.
> A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke
> which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature
> and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level.
>
> She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so!
>
> Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this.
>
> Rich Chrysler
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