Since your BJ8 is non-overdrive it is probably equipped with a 3.54 final
drive. The 28% OD and 3.54 gears (Thanks Mike Lempert.) are what I use in my
BN1 and I love it. With BJ8 torque and horsepower it should be a dream.Good
luck.Bill Lawrence > CC: healeys@autox.team.net> From: e-wilkins@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:40:06 -0800> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey "Stuff">
> We sent our messages at about the same time. While I prefer using the > 28%
overdrive, as RC points out, a 3000 would have a 22% to go with a > 3.91:1
rear end. 100 Six and earlier cars used a 28% with a 4.11:1 > rear end.> >
I've got a chart on my website showing how that translates to engine/ > road
speeds with a couple different tire sizes.> >
http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/healeygears.htm> > On Nov 18, 2008, at 4:30 PM,
Rich C wrote:> >> Gordon,>>>> Besides needing the main shaft with pump cam,
this o/d you are >> quoting is from a much earlier car, having a 28%
overdrive ratio, >> whereas the 3000 ratio was 22%.>>>> Rich Chrysler>> -----
Original Message ----- From: <gakmak@aol.com>>> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>>>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:36 PM>> Subject: [Healeys] Healey
"Stuff">>>>>>> A friend has discovered a stash of Healey parts he has had
stored >>> for over 20 years.? He called me as he needs more space and he
>>> knew I had a Healey.?>>>>>> My 1965 BJ8 is a non-overdrive car.? Could
someone tell me if the >>> overdrive unit he has could be used in my car?? It
says:? Laycock >>> de Normanville Overdrive Unit? Serial No. 28/1447/011652.?
It >>> turns freely.? If I could use it, what would be a fair price?>>>>>> I
do have pictures of the parts he wants to sell that I can >>> forward. ( A
repairable radiator. a label says: VA 1251?? 588, >>> many gauges,
etc.)>>>>>> Gordon>>> _______________________________________________>>>
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