Bob,
I don't think Gary's intent was to be critical, but based on the ongoing
thread, without knowing "the rest of the story", came to the conclusion.
that you were looking for a non 'Healey specialist' source for the
gasket. I understand your point, in that it would be nice to have an
emergency local source. As they say on NCIS, we are all on the same team.
Communication is the word. IMHO.
Cheers,
Doug
> Gary,
>
> Since you really seem to want to know, I saw the gasket at the parts
> store, it
> looked like it could be a fit for my BJ8 so I bought it and took it
> home to
> compare to a gasket--supplied by a 'Healey specialist'--to see if it
> would
> work. IOW, curiosity.
>
> We just bought a full upholstery kit for our BN2 from Moss, at a
> cost north of
> $2K. I was so supportive, I got a hand-written thankyou card from
> the Moss
> salesman and am currently enjoying a 10% discount on all orders for
> the next
> year.
>
> Supportive enough?
>
> Bob
>
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: warthodson@aol.com
> To: bspidell@comcast.net, mayorrichard@hotmail.com
> Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 7:44:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Thermostat Gasket
>
>
> I have to ask, why wouldn't you purchase a correct gasket for the
> Healey from
> one of our Healey specialists? For example, the Moss price is $1.45,
> so cost
> surely is not the issue, is it? Yes, I understand that there is
> shipping costs
> for the Moss part, but since we are discussing it here it cannot be
> a road
> side emergency. Make a list of spare parts you are likely to need in
> the
> future & order it along with the rest of the items. Supporting
> Healey
> specialists is in our best interest.
> I was surprised to find that the Moss gasket is produced in the
> USA!
> A quote from their website:
> "Moss Motors is having produced a line of gaskets that mechanics and
> owners
> are raving about. The gaskets are made for us here in the US using a
> specific
> Klingersil material that has ideal sealing properties. Klingersil
> will
> compress about 11%, and it provides an excellent seal at high
> pressures (up to
> 750 lbs PSI) and high temperatures (up to 400 B:F). It is resistant
> to oils,
> ater, steam, gases, salt solutions, fuels, alcohols, organic and
> inorganic
> acids, hydrocarbons, lubricants and refrigerants. The bottom line?
> This is the
> best Thermostat Housing Gasket at any price."
>
> For the record, I try to support all our suppliers, not just Moss,
> when
> appropriate.
> Gary Hodson
>
>
>
> From: Bob Spidell bspidell@comcast.net
>
> I've bought 'generic' gaskets that fit Big Healey thermostats. Same
> hole size
> and outer shape, but the stud holes are slotted to fit several
> (many?)
> engines.
> If you have an old, nearly intact gasket take it to a parts store
> and see if
> they can match it up (at some stores they have a selection on
> display
> shelves).
> If you can find a decent counter guy/girl they might be able to
> cross-reference.
>
>
> Bob
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