- 221. Re: [Healeys] Ratchet Spanners (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:28:59 -0700
- Hi Patrick, They're the proverbial "cats ass". Check out gear wrench at http://www.gearwrench.com/ The ones at Sears will have the brand "craftsman". Regards, paul --Original Message-- From: healeys-
- /html/healeys/2011-04/msg00738.html (9,160 bytes)
- 222. Re: [Healeys] Reproduction seat runners (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 21:02:37 -0700
- Hi Alex, I rebuilt my seat runners last week.....took about 3 hours total. 1) punched out the split pin 2) removed ball bearings; 3) drilled out existing studs 4) Taped the existing holes just drille
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00052.html (8,662 bytes)
- 223. Re: [Healeys] Girling brake booster (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 09:30:59 -0700
- My BJ8 is one of the last off the line and it does not have this version. --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Se
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00115.html (7,910 bytes)
- 224. Re: [Healeys] Can't get the Healey started (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 21:26:35 -0700
- Sounds like either you're not getting enough power to the starter (the clicking sound is the bendix not having enough juice to engage the starter ring or, the bendix itself...the starter gear is not
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00182.html (9,252 bytes)
- 225. [Healeys] FW: BJ8 engine gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 21:28:12 -0700
- Before I did anything, I would wipe down the underside of the engine really well and then start the car and then take it for a run..... when you come back, see if you can find where it is leaking fro
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00226.html (8,789 bytes)
- 226. Re: [Healeys] Access door in surround for Webers (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 23:15:14 -0700
- I can provide a template for the one sold by Cape International...I've installed it in my car....not sure if it's the same for the vintage Rally Cars. Paul Is there anyone on the list that could prov
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00266.html (8,069 bytes)
- 227. Re: [Healeys] trans problem (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 16:50:53 -0700
- Martin makes a good point. I had a similar problem with my pilot bearing only the cause was a bit different. To ensure that the input shaft lines up perfectly with the pilot bearing, there are a coup
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00381.html (10,452 bytes)
- 228. Re: [Healeys] matching (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 22:22:58 -0700
- Does the lead from the positive or negative terminal of the battery to the battery cut-off switch (ground). If the lead from the negative terminal goes to the switch, the car is negative ground, Alte
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00581.html (8,808 bytes)
- 229. [Healeys] Rendezvous 2011 (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 20:07:07 -0700
- Hey..wondering if anybody is going to the Rendezvous in Vancouver, WA in late June? Also, the Event Schedule indicates an event called "Healey Bowling". Any idea what that is? Thanks Paul ___________
- /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00761.html (6,792 bytes)
- 230. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Intake (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 17:56:46 -0700
- H Dave, That should be an interesting study...I would be interested in seeing the results..... In modern manifolds, the pulses cause the "ramming" effect which utilizes the inertia of the flowing fue
- /html/healeys/2011-06/msg00020.html (9,116 bytes)
- 231. Re: [Healeys] trans trouble (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:19:14 -0700
- When you say "cannot get the car to go into gear", I assume you mean that it's grinding when you try? If so, it sounds like your input shaft is rubbing on the pilot bearing which means that when you
- /html/healeys/2011-06/msg00185.html (8,833 bytes)
- 232. Re: [Healeys] gas mileage (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 23:00:55 -0700
- I have a fully modified 2.9ltr engine bored out to 3.2ltr 10.4:1 compression, triple webers and a 290 degree cam.....I'm averaging 10 mpg with a lead foot. I'm taking it to Rendezvous this year (400
- /html/healeys/2011-06/msg00248.html (9,169 bytes)
- 233. Re: [Healeys] gas mileage (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:23:00 -0700
- Hi Alan, Never had it Dyno'd. However, Mathematically, it should be 210 on 94 octane. If I run 110 octane and advance the timing, I get a very significant bump in power. You going to the Rendezvous..
- /html/healeys/2011-06/msg00250.html (7,331 bytes)
- 234. Re: [Healeys] 100M Compression (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:54:55 -0700
- I don't think you need the petrol pump disconnected......with the plugs out, there will be no vacumm to draw fuel into the cylinders (except for the 5 seconds of the actual test). --Original Message-
- /html/healeys/2011-06/msg00804.html (8,798 bytes)
- 235. [Healeys] Horns (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:10:00 -0700
- I have a pair of Lucas 9H horns that are not functioning..they are found in later model British Cars (>BJ7). Horns are driven by points and I want to take them apart to clean them. The later horns ar
- /html/healeys/2011-06/msg00881.html (7,064 bytes)
- 236. Re: [Healeys] Two hot too shart? (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 11:00:32 -0700
- I would have thought the opposite.....with the clutch depressed, the input shaft is disengaged and the only thing turning is the engine. Whereas, with the clutch not depressed and the car in neutral,
- /html/healeys/2011-07/msg00091.html (11,553 bytes)
- 237. Re: [Healeys] great Ebay deal (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 21:40:03 -0700
- Who puts this stuff up for sale? Do they really get buyers at $500?? *http://tinyurl.com/3bnsr4h I wonder if they have two for sale? * -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7__
- /html/healeys/2011-07/msg00183.html (8,200 bytes)
- 238. Re: [Healeys] Pedal box mods (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 21:54:25 -0700
- Hi Eric, When you say "Australian manifold" for the triple DCOE, you may mean the Warenford. Regardless, I run the triple Weber manifold and while it's tight, I can fit the manifold with short stacks
- /html/healeys/2011-07/msg00184.html (8,587 bytes)
- 239. Re: [Healeys] Access door in surround for Webers (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 22:17:30 -0700
- Hi Richard, A bit tardy but, here's the carb access panel as promised. This particular one came from Cape International. If I were to do it again, I'd make it 3 or 4 inches longer to give better acce
- /html/healeys/2011-07/msg00225.html (8,381 bytes)
- 240. Re: [Healeys] Rendezvous question (score: 1)
- Author: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:19:02 -0700
- The Rendezvous will be held in Parksville, on Vancouver Island. You have three choices to catch a ferry to the Island... Anacortes, Tsawassen and Horeshoe Bay. If you take the Anacortes or Tsawassen
- /html/healeys/2011-07/msg00527.html (11,928 bytes)
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