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Re: [Healeys] texas cooler

To: "'Bob Spidell'" <bspidell@comcast.net>, <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] texas cooler
From: "Team.net" <lawrence.swift@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:05:11 -0500
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I recently had the engine on the BT7 rebuilt as the thrust washers in the 
bottom end fell out resulting in damage to the block.  Prior to the rebuild I 
had installed an oil filter conversion which worked just fine.  After rebuild, 
we could not raise oil pressure (yes, the spin on was replaced correctly) after 
trying numerous times.  Replaced the spin on conversion with the original unit 
and instantly got pressure.

Not sure why.

Larry Swift

-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 10:15 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] texas cooler

Generally, I agree. BUT ... the spin-on oil filter adapter is a major 
time/effort saver. The original Purolator/Tecalemit units are a PITA to change, 
and I always worry I didn't do it right and the filter is getting blocked or 
bypassed. Of course, you can bolt up the old contraption in no time if you're 
overcome with purism.

And, I'm sold on Pertronix--engines run better with them and, of course, they 
save time/effort too. My dad and I have 5 classic cars between us; all got 
Pertronix Ignitors. We don't have to futz with points and there's usually 
something else that needs to be done on them.

At times, I've had 3 cars to maintain. Anything that sames time and hassle, and 
arguably improves the car's performance, is good by me. Agree on the 
alternator/generator.

Bob


On 12/31/2014 4:59 AM, Michael wrote:
> Could not agree more.....yea Josef!!!
> Michael S
> BN1 #174
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: josef-eckert@t-online.de <mailto:josef-eckert@t-online.de>
> Sent: â??31/â??12/â??2014 3:16 a.m.
> To: Jean Caron <mailto:vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com>; 
> Healeys, Forum <mailto:Healeys@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] texas cooler
>
>
> Jean,
>
> I heart of broken blades on original one piece 6 blade fans which are 
> special items for hotter climates, but not with the ordinary two piece 4 
> blade fans.
>
> Friends some 10-20 years ago installed BMW 5Series plastic fans. Some 
> reconed cooler water temperatures. I am still happy with the original 
> fan blades and when I can get one of them I buy it and keep it. Its 
> the same with original oil filter cases. I see no big improvement changing to 
> cartridge ones. Or changing original generators for alternators. I think its 
> for those who like to play with their cars. Often this causes more troubles 
> than they had before.
>
> Josef Eckert
>
> Konigswinter/Germany
>
>
>


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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell@comcast.net

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