Bob: I'm looking at my original body service parts list - plate A5. It
shows the chrome ring under the shift lever grommet, which would indicate
that the nipple should face down. Also interesting is that the grommet part
number changed once during BJ7 production (facing page BA7), and that the
chrome ring was discontinued at chassis # 20352 (BJ7). Make of it what you
will. I have always had the nipple down - both cars - BJ8, and centre shift
BT7. Most photos in the various Healey books over the years seem to show it
this way.
If I can find a chrome ring, I will try it on the BJ8's Smitty 5 speed
conversion - the grommet keeps slipping on the modified shift lever that I
use.
Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BJ8, BT7 tri-carb
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Spidell
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2015 11:05 AM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Center shift boot ...
... Nipple up, or down? Anyone REALLY know for SURE?
In my experience, they last longer with the nipple up, plus I have a
chrome ring that goes on the nipple (don't think you could install the
ring with nipple down).
Bob
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