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121. Re: Water Pump Replacement - Addendum (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 8 May 2004 18:13:52 -0700
If you need to reuse your pulley, be sure to get the distance from the pulley to the base of the pump exactly correct, or your belt will be misaligned and you'll chew it up. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jos
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00214.html (7,656 bytes)

122. Re: Carbs fixed, but still runs rough (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 15:06:41 -0700
re: "By the way, all ignition components are new and the valves are adjusted properly." Just 'cause the components are new doesn't mean they're good. I've had bad points right out of the box cause s
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00243.html (9,339 bytes)

123. Re: Oil leak on lifter cover (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 18:38:21 -0700
Copper washers can be annealed. Heat to "cherry red" with a propane torch then quench in water. This will restore malleability to the Cu. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austi
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00250.html (7,685 bytes)

124. Re: brake booster test (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 09:27:38 -0700
In its "normal" state the vacuum/air valve (I think) will apply vacuum to both sides of the vacuum piston. The only way to "cycle" the vacuum would be to remove the cover on the vacuum/air valve (on
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00289.html (8,323 bytes)

125. Re: brake booster test (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 09:12:01 -0700
If you do that and can apply adequate vacuum you could test the system, but it's gonna take quite a bit of pressure on the master cylinder (don't forget the brake pedal arm amplifies your leg strengt
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00307.html (7,869 bytes)

126. Re: 6 cylinder in a 100 chassis (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 20:30:58 -0700
Interesting that they tried (succeeded?) to eliminate the scuttle shake with a welded steel gearbox cover. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00342.html (9,220 bytes)

127. Re: 6 cylinder in a 100 chassis / Because (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 19:27:58 -0700
Don't have my "Healey Story" copy with me, but I seem to recall it was BMC, not DMH who nixed the idea. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 10
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00377.html (7,836 bytes)

128. Exhaust Flange Gaskets (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 21:18:12 -0700
Anyone have a source for copper-faced exhaust manifold to downpipe flange gaskets? The Usual Suspects only sell one that appears to be a black fibrous material sandwiched between some thin, perforat
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00404.html (7,088 bytes)

129. Re: Changing Non-adjustable to adjustable steering (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 21:34:38 -0700
Close to the dash as possible. The adjusting setup is pretty much a pain ... the slot in the stator tube eventually cracks because of the sharp angle in the end of the slot. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jos
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00424.html (9,742 bytes)

130. Re: Bill Emerson - take a look at this Healey (pics) (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 07:25:06 -0700
"Teeth removed from OD annulus complements of Bill B in OR" Why? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00457.html (7,865 bytes)

131. Re: Gasket goop (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 21:43:26 -0700
I've never used it, and haven't had a problem with leaks. If your surfaces are smooth, flat and clean you should be OK. If you want to use goop, I'd use Permatex Aviation Form-A-Gasket (a real thin c
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00587.html (7,344 bytes)

132. Re: Front splined hub wear (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 16:57:49 -0700
if not faster. I believe this is due to the "anti-torqe effects;" i.e. braking. They are more expensive, so obviously they have to wear faster ;) bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00608.html (7,528 bytes)

133. Re: Shock Bolt Holes (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 22:10:04 -0700
I "resleeved" a bolt hole years ago and have had no problems with it. I drilled the hole out to where I could just press fit a short piece of steel tube ... forget the exact dimensions, but the ID o
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00625.html (8,607 bytes)

134. Re: Disk Brake Pads (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 17:47:42 -0700
I second the recommendation for Ferodo. Put them on my truck when a parts guy recommended them and wasn't looking for any improvement but the truck does stop quicker with less fading. Just put them o
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00646.html (8,166 bytes)

135. Re: Thermostat Selection in Hot climates (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 17:50:14 -0700
"Water Wetter" from RedLine may give you a couple of degrees. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00648.html (8,385 bytes)

136. Re: Front wheel bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 21:57:41 -0700
re: "I've read that BJ8s use ball bearing type of bearings for the front wheels with NO shims while early BJ8s and earlier Healeys use a tapered type of wheel bearing with shims" Think you have it b
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00657.html (8,715 bytes)

137. Re: Front wheel bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 06:55:07 -0700
British Engineering bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **
/html/healeys/2004-05/msg00665.html (9,192 bytes)

138. Re: Foolish Healey (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 06:21:15 -0800
"I still have to figure out what to get it for its 47th birthday" A dozen rotors? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **
/html/healeys/2004-04/msg00008.html (8,001 bytes)

139. Re: Gearbox Oil (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2004 10:25:52 -0800
Based on the recommendation of Dave Russell--whom I'll hold personally responsible for any problems ;)--I've decided to try MT90 in my BJ8. I'm not inclined to do any special flushing to change from
/html/healeys/2004-04/msg00074.html (9,061 bytes)

140. Re: Vacuum Advance - ??? (score: 1)
Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:29:36 -0700
There is an outstanding article on this topic by by Jim Hockert in the latest _Austin-Healey Magazine_. This is one of the best articles on the subject of ignition and combustion I have seen. In sho
/html/healeys/2004-04/msg00162.html (8,295 bytes)

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