I had Autofarm balance the rear drums on our BT7 and the difference was so
great I had them do the BJ8 and BN1 as well.
They use an "Add and Subtract" system on the worst drums, adding weight to one
side and shaving the other. While this may not look concentric to the drum, the
difference in shake is significant and the change is invisible with the wheel
on.
Laurie
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From: Mirek Sharp <m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca>
Date: 2018-02-17 10:27 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: 'Charlie Baldwin' <mgcharlie at comcast.net>, healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Drum Balancing
Can someone clarify a few of the comments on drum balancing. A couple of
people said they had them done by various specialists on a lathe by skimming
the fins. This will make the outside of the drum round, which I imagine must
help, but that is different from balancing, which I understand may involve
subtracting and/or adding weight in strategic places, as one would in balancing
a tyre. I don?t think balancing can be achieved simply by truing the outside
of the drum, but I am glad to be corrected. So by drum balancing, are these
wonderful accolades a result of drum truing or drum balancing?
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie
Baldwin
Sent: February-17-18 6:25 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Drum Balancing
One major thing to keep in mind when having someone balance your wheels or
shave your tires is how they are mounted on their machine. Wire wheels must be
mounted on the machined surfaces not just with internal cones as a company that
does not normally balance wire wheels would do. It won't do any good to shave
the tires from the wrong center.
So a specialist who understands British wire wheels is essential to having the
job done properly. Besides Hendrix there is K & T Vintage Sports Cars in
Bethlehem, PA owned by Ken Beck, an Austin-Healey owner. Check their website
at http://www.ktvintagecars.com/ for a video of the tire shaving process. I
have some new tires for my MG wire wheels that I will have them mount and
balance, and shave if required. I know Ken, but never had any work done by
him. Others have great things to say about the process and their work in
general.
I had my drums balanced several years ago by the local NAPA machine shop who do
my engine rebuild machining.
Charlie Baldwin
'62 BT7
On 2/16/2018 9:16 PM, HealeyRick wrote:
Another satisfied customer of Hendrix Wire Wheels. Mounted and balanced my
Dayton wheels, shaved the Michelin's and balanced the rear drums. Had it up to
104 mph on our speed run last summer (It's got a V8 but the rest of the
suspension is stock Healey) and was smooth all the way up. Drives at 2,000 rpm
at 70 mph with its five speed and it's just a joy. Time for new tires this year
and they are going back to Hendrix for the treatment. Probably the most
satisfying money you can spend on a Healey.
Rick Neville
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Ditto on both of my Bt7 and Bj8. Remarkable difference after Hendrix Wire Wheel
in Greensboro NC got a hold of them. I think he can shave tires also. Great to
work with also
Jim Brown
Allen Hendrix of HendrixWireWheel (in North Carolina) did my BJ8. Rear Drums
and (I think) the drive shaft. I don't know exactly how it is done. I always
just hand the keys to Allen!
Smoothest BJ8 I've ever driven, including 2 purchased new back in the '60's.
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Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 6:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Drum Balancing
Where did you get them balanced and how was it done?
Mike
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On Fri, Feb 16, 2018 at 12:45 AM, Keith Pennell
Absolutely! Eliminated 50-70% of scuttle shake in daily driving. One of the
best things I ever did to my cars. Have balanced several sets.
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Subject: [Healeys] Drum Balancing
I can understand balancing the front drums on my BN2 to help preclude scuttle
shake, but I am converting to front disc brakes. Is it necessary to balance
the rear drums?
Mike MacLean
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