re: "Anybody success
with BSF Helicoils?"
I used them on our 100M. No problems, but we haven't put a lot of miles on the
chassis+drivetrain.
Bob
On 3/1/2012 10:38 PM, Oudesluys wrote:
> Bert,
> Did you tighten the suspension bolts/mounts when the car was settled down or
> when it was on supports under the chassis?
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> sOp 2-3-2012 5:34, Bert Van Brande schreef:
>> I drove my car around in the neighborhood, without doors but that's a detail.
>> What fun! Private roads here anyway but very steep as I live on a hill.
>> The suspension seems to settle just a bit, the car is sitting a bit high
>> still
>> but then again I've only driven 3/4 of a mile. Patience, young Skywalker!
>>
>> I installed Kirk Racing headers (Derrington style), a Denis Welch 100m
>> muffler
>> and a matching DW side exhaust. I like that throaty sound but I can still
>> hook up a straight pipe if I get tired it. The headers needed quite a bit of
>> fitment and I modified them to take the mechanical throttle linkage and heat
>> shield. It looks practically like stock. The exhaust system has been
>> ceramic
>> coated, which I hope will help with heat management.
>> While the manifold is off the car I will also need to have it repaired. The
>> threads on one of the stud holes on the flange are stripped. Anybody success
>> with BSF Helicoils? Other ways to do this repair? I like to keep the
>> original manifold with the car although it has quite a bit of rust pitting.
>>
>> Tomorrow the car goes on a trailer to the painter, an old school painter with
>> lots of Healey experience. He will hang the doors, do final fitment of
>> panels
>> and a few small tasks. Another coat of primer and then block sanding before
>> paint. Then the car will sit for 4 weeks before wet sanding and buffing.
>>
>> On a completely different note: On saturday I am driving from Los Angeles to
>> Dallas, Texas for a new job. While the car is at the painter's I can
>> concentrate on the new job, but I'll take my H6 carbs and a rebuild kit and
>> some tools with me! Keeps me busy and out of trouble! I'll be commuting
>> back and forth monthly, then working from LA for 1-2 weeks before heading
>> back. Not sure yet about relocating the family... and the Healey. I have a
>> couple months to figure it out.
>> Bert
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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