- 1. SU Carburetor Rebuilders? (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 16:35:12 EST
- Hi Listers, As a result of an ongoing project to replace the exhaust system on my BJ8, I now have my SU (HD8) carburetors sitting on the workbench. (It's along and sad story how one is associated wit
- /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00108.html (6,848 bytes)
- 2. Re: SU Carburetor Rebuilders? Thank You! (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 02:28:02 EST
- Hi Listers, Thanks to everyone for your advice in locating a rebuilder for my HD8's. Regards, Graham Wilkie HBJ8L / 32382
- /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00130.html (6,307 bytes)
- 3. Re: seat belts (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 15:35:56 EST
- Cheers Pieter Brisbane, OZ Hi Pieter, Have you looked at what Moss Motors have on offer? I installed lap/sash on my BJ8 last year using Moss three point belts and the original mounting points on my B
- /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00267.html (7,134 bytes)
- 4. Re: Outboard Seat Belt Bolt (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 18:51:03 EST
- Hi Ned, I installed seat belts last year in my BJ8, using the original bolts located below the floor pan, where you describe. I used the original style Eye-Bolts which came with the Moss Motors "Hook
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00169.html (6,762 bytes)
- 5. Re: Front wheel shims? (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 02:48:36 EST
- On the convertibles, the car's chassis number was stamped on the right front shock tower. It should be located on the vertical outboard side (right side) of the pad upon which the shock is bolted to.
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00335.html (7,131 bytes)
- 6. Engine Oil Pump Replacement Questions. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 18:09:25 EDT
- Hello Listers, I am about to replace the old engine Oil Pump in my Healey. My car is a BJ8, with the 29K series engine. The new pump I have purchased is a Denis Welch, Gear-Type pump, Part Number ENG
- /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00448.html (7,629 bytes)
- 7. Re: Engine Oil Pump Replacement Questions. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 02:04:48 EDT
- Dear Esteemed and Knowledgeable Gentlemen, Thank you so much for your advice and recommendations with regard to the replacement of my engine Oil Pump. I followed the consensus, which was to pack my n
- /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00488.html (8,564 bytes)
- 8. Re: Looking for a bonnet (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:26:52 EDT
- I noticed that there is a "creased bonnet" for sale on eBay, at the moment. Item number is 4582975934. It looks a bit rough though; I think he wants about $100 to "Buy-It-Now". Regards, Graham Wilki
- /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00501.html (6,648 bytes)
- 9. Re: high-temperature paint for exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:32:46 EDT
- Hi Phil, Hirsch Automotive Products sell a "Hi-Temp Exhaust & Manifold" aerosol paint in black, which is rated at 2000 degrees F. (One 16 0z aerosol can costs $15.00.) You can contact them on (800) 8
- /html/healeys/2005-08/msg00397.html (7,588 bytes)
- 10. Re: BJ8 Front Wheel Hub/spine installation (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:37:36 EDT
- Hi Steve, If you have a copy of Norman Nock's "Tech Talk", he gives a good summary of the steps to be taken when replacing the front hubs. See page 62. Graham Wilkie. HBJ8L / 32382
- /html/healeys/2005-08/msg00534.html (6,936 bytes)
- 11. Re: Tire Aging & Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:13:15 EDT
- I had heard how good the service was at Hendrix Wire Wheel, so I bit the bullet and paid for them to ship new wheels and tires all the way up here to Alaska. Air Freight was the only option. It was
- /html/healeys/2005-08/msg00558.html (8,290 bytes)
- 12. Re: Paint code (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 22:49:50 EDT
- Hi Robb, According to the information in "Original Austin-Healey" by Anders Ditlev Clausager, the ICI Code Number for Healey Blue is 2697 / 2301M. The Concours Guide notes give an accurate descriptio
- /html/healeys/2005-08/msg00653.html (6,786 bytes)
- 13. Re: Control Head. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 13:23:02 EDT
- Hi Kenny, I purchased an aftermarket Control Head Assembly from one of the major parts suppliers. I was not very happy with it. The large black Bakelite moulding was reproduced in plastic (Bakelite p
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00281.html (6,827 bytes)
- 14. Re: Newbie....Where Do I Go For Answers? (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 15:37:27 EDT
- Hi Danny, Firstly, I would suggest that you join your local Healey Club, and also advise membership of Austin Healey Club USA (www.healey.org) and Austin Healey Club of America (www.healeyclub.org) i
- /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00731.html (7,433 bytes)
- 15. Re: BJ8 Brakes Not Immediately Releasing. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 18:36:50 EDT
- Hi Dave, I'm not a brake expert, but it sounds to me like the vacuum piston could be sticking to the vacuum cylinder in your brake servo. I believe that the original type (Girling) brake servo assemb
- /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00739.html (6,940 bytes)
- 16. Thank You! Re: Six Cylinder Engine Questions. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 20:08:36 EST
- Hi Listers, Thanks very much for all the responses to my questions. You've been very helpful, I've learned a lot. Cheers, Graham Wilkie. HBJ8L / 32382
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00048.html (6,484 bytes)
- 17. Re: Six Cylinder Engine Questions - Filter priming?. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 21:17:38 EST
- Hi Listers, Sorry I didn't respond to all your suggestions as promptly as I should have, but I have been out of state with work. The BMC Workshop Manual clearly instructs to "prime the filter" when f
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00126.html (8,435 bytes)
- 18. Brake Fluid Vanished Without Trace; BJ8. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 23:56:44 EST
- Hi Listers, I have encountered a mysterious problem with my brakes. While checking the brakes with the engine finally running again, the brake pedal went straight to the floor without any resistance.
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00261.html (8,407 bytes)
- 19. Re: Gauge Face Repainting. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:19:31 EST
- Hi Jack, I had the gauge faces from my old MG-TD repainted a couple of years ago, I'm certain the business would also do Healey gauges. They did an outstanding job, extremely detailed; right down to
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00293.html (6,773 bytes)
- 20. Brake Fluid Vanished Without Trace; THANK YOU. (score: 1)
- Author: GLWilkieAlaska@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:20:19 EST
- Hi Listers, THANK YOU very much for the assistance I have received from all of you. Thanks to your input, I think that I could safely say that my AWOL brake fluid has been traced to the Brake Servo w
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00295.html (6,826 bytes)
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