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101. Re: New SU Fuel Pump: points or electronic-which is better? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:59:07 -0700; Just put 5,500 miles on an electronic pump with no problems, no worries. I have 4.5 fuel pumps counting the (electronic) one on the car. I've wrestled with these for the 19 years I've owned the BJ8 .; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00253.html (8,236 bytes)
102. Re: Replacing Shock Mounting Plate (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 08:14:48 -0700; Good documentary! A big help, since I'll be doing this job soon someday. Have you had the alignment checked, to see how close you got? Also, I've heard of tower replacements that are adjustable, with; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00255.html (10,266 bytes)
103. Re: Replacing Shock Mounting Plate (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 08:16:18 -0700; Was the welder able to get a good bead on the "backside" (inside) of the plate (closest to the engine bay)? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Heal; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00256.html (10,188 bytes)
104. Re: Replacing Shock Mounting Plate (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 08:17:42 -0700; Last question, I promise ;) TIG or torch? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00257.html (10,110 bytes)
105. Re: brake servo non-return valve-necessary? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:32:38 -0700; Good question. The Bentley manual (shop manual reprint) makes no mention of the thing. My guesstimation: The non-return valve does two things: 1) keeps a carb/intake manifold backfire from pushing ho; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00338.html (8,621 bytes)
106. Re: Re timing marks (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:45:37 -0700; I've (mostly) gotten in the habit of flooring the gas pedal before pulling the choke out ... it's easier to pull the choke and I think it saves some strain on the choke mechanism. bs ** Bob Spidell S; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00366.html (11,577 bytes)
107. Re: Re timing marks (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:14:19 -0700; " Using the throttle plates as an idle adjustment is bad practice for a Much just be my car, but I adjust like Dave mentioned and my idle is rock solid. I open up the slow-run valves to compensate f; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00384.html (9,948 bytes)
108. Re: Re timing marks (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:58:49 -0700; I came to this conclusion as well. In addition, this allows the idle screws to be open about 1-1.5 turns for 650-700 rpm, which allows for some adjustment when going from sea level (home) into the m; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00387.html (8,360 bytes)
109. Re: Oxygen Sensors (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:29:30 -0700; "the magic 14.7 to 1 ratio" Let me guess; your friend is an electrical engineer ;) You'll get more power and a cooler-running engine at something richer than a stoichiometric mixture (less power and; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00417.html (9,768 bytes)
110. Re: Oxygen Sensors (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:52:05 -0700; Further to my previous reply: It just dawned on me you'll be using headers, so you won't get an "averaging" effect from, say, two sensors on a stock setup. Still, unless you're going to use 6 carbure; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00418.html (8,203 bytes)
111. Re: Oxygen Sensors (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:03:53 -0700; OK, but O2 sensors produce voltage in the sub-millivolt range. How are you going to correlate, say, 0.16 millivolts with power? At most, the sensor will--with a suitable table of voltage/O2 content m; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00423.html (9,707 bytes)
112. Re: split washer in coil (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 18:54:42 -0700; I use a small brass wood/sheetmetal screw with copper core wires. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00479.html (9,175 bytes)
113. test - delete (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 11:06:01 -0700; ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00540.html (6,455 bytes)
114. Re: Poor idle when hot (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 08:41:06 -0700; I inadvertently created this problem for myself when I reset the jet needles in the carb pistons (one of the needles had come loose and I was re-securing both of them). Anyway, in moving the needles; /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00600.html (8,531 bytes)
115. High Ratio Rockers (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 09:39:50 -0700; I'm planning an eventual rebuild for my BJ8 engine that will incorporate a few performance mods (mild porting, carb work, etc.). I'm considering doing some of the mods prior to pulling the engine, t; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00007.html (8,344 bytes)
116. Backfiring (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 06:20:44 -0700; My BJ8 has started making fairly loud popping noises through the exhaust recently. This occurs mainly when coasting downhill in gear, doing a little engine braking, but also happens sometimes after; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00098.html (7,725 bytes)
117. Re: Car stopped puzzle (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 18:40:19 -0700; Had the same problem at Mesa Verde, CO a few years ago (little farther from home ;) ... Bad rotor. What do I win???? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Aus; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00117.html (10,344 bytes)
118. Backfiring (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 05:54:52 -0700; Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about backfire on The likely causes offered were: 1. Timing/advance 2. Exhaust leak Time to get to work. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00133.html (7,039 bytes)
119. Re: what color scheme do you have on your Healey? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 6 May 2004 05:59:16 -0700; BJ8: Red/Black; black interior (gold piping) ... original 100M: Currently a light creamy white ... to be painted original white/black bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-He; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00135.html (8,901 bytes)
120. Re: Water Pump Replacement (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 8 May 2004 17:59:38 -0700; I've done a couple on my BJ8. Pretty straightforward. Drain the radiator and block, pull the radiator, replace pump and gasket. Usually a good time to replace the belt and hoses and freshen the coola; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00213.html (9,156 bytes)

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