- 81. Re: Update to Healey 100 Restoration Site - DMD engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 22:19:25 -0700
- Well, let's see ... a. more power--by a longshot--than a 280Z engine b. sound and smoothness of a straight-6 (not a V-8) c. straight drop-in replacement I like to keep my cars more-or-less stock/orig
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00391.html (9,537 bytes)
- 82. Re: Fan belt pulley wobble + Replacement Water Pump? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 11:31:37 -0700
- re: "Does this mean I have to replace the pump with a new one or can they be rebuilt? Is rebuilding worth the effort? If it is, is this a DIY job or one to take to a shop?" They can be rebuilt, if y
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00419.html (10,076 bytes)
- 83. Re: Fan belt pulley wobble + Replacement Water Pump? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 13:43:19 -0700
- re: "Does this mean I have to replace the pump with a new one or can they be rebuilt? Is rebuilding worth the effort? If it is, is this a DIY job or one to take to a shop?" They can be rebuilt, if y
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00425.html (9,999 bytes)
- 84. Re: BN7--Intermittent miss, continued (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 20:49:38 -0700
- re: "... got a definite shock ... I wonder if this is signifigant?" Probably not (and it's a rough way to troubleshoot ;). Just means you have a strong spark (which doesn't mean it couldn't be inter
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00462.html (9,613 bytes)
- 85. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 21:21:09 -0700
- Dave, et al, re: "Rims for tubeless tires have a different profile that is intended to retain the tire in place on the rim if the pressure gets low & you are hard cornering. Wheels made for tube tire
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00465.html (9,563 bytes)
- 86. Re: Oil Pumps for 29E engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:32:51 -0700
- Are the vane type a "drop-in" replacement for the gear type; i.e. can I put a vane-type pump in my BJ8 with no mods? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Au
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00482.html (7,196 bytes)
- 87. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:52:31 -0700
- re: "the tubes are made for radials" But are the radials made for tubes; i.e. does the tire's spec call for tubes? Probably not--one of the advantages of radials is that they are meant to run withou
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00483.html (10,988 bytes)
- 88. Re: servo problem? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 17:25:54 -0700
- Don't rule out a problem in the MC ... there is a little valve with a small rubber seal that seals the circuit to the reservoir when you apply the brakes. If that seal's shot you'll get exactly thos
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00541.html (8,770 bytes)
- 89. Balancing Rotors (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 20:18:01 -0700
- The never-ending quest for a smooth(er) ride got me to thinking We all agree that balancing brake drums is a good idea, but what about rotors? If they're built to the same exacting standards (sic) as
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00607.html (7,615 bytes)
- 90. Re: Balancing Rotors (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 21:57:00 -0700
- "what would you do to correct them" I wondered if some metal could be welded onto the center of the rotor (on what would be the "crown" if you thought of the rotor shape as a wide-brimmed hat). I ag
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00613.html (8,406 bytes)
- 91. Re: Girly Cars etc (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 09:24:49 -0700
- bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00630.html (7,114 bytes)
- 92. Re: Balancing Rotors (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 16:33:27 -0700
- I was wondering if this would help the scuttle shake, which no amount of wheel balancing will solve. Not sure about drilling into the rotor edge, though ... wouldn't that weaken the rotor (like turn
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00649.html (8,522 bytes)
- 93. Frame Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 07:16:42 -0700
- Anybody know where to get the rubber plugs that plug the holes in the frame? I think they'reabout 3/8" ID with a "cap" about 7/16" or so. The usual suspects don't list them ... all this talk about bl
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00788.html (7,246 bytes)
- 94. Re: Frame Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:02:30 -0700
- Replying to my own message ... that's a bad sign ;) Anyway, it appears maybe these plugs may not be original. My BJ8 had undercoating and I'm wondering if a PO may have had some sort of treatment app
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00792.html (8,387 bytes)
- 95. Re: Frame Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 06:51:18 -0700
- Thanks to all who responded to my query. Looks like Steele Rubber is the place to go--have to get some measurements first--but they are surprisingly expensive (almost $2 apiece). The jury's split on
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00816.html (7,690 bytes)
- 96. Re: confession of an over active imagination (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 17:45:27 -0700
- re: "Now remember I had just installed a new pump when this problem started. So I took the fittings of the pump and lined them with plumbers teflon tape and suddenly no air leak and no running on of
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00848.html (9,828 bytes)
- 97. Re: New points & Condenser (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 19:17:21 -0700
- "opinion regarding the brand and/or supplier of new points?" Blue Streak bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **
- /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00177.html (7,171 bytes)
- 98. Re: garbage (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 21:26:32 -0700
- bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **
- /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00231.html (7,462 bytes)
- 99. Re: Gasket for Thermostat Housing (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 19:57:24 -0700
- I get'em off-the-shelf at Pep Boys ... bring the old one or a tracing and match it up on their gasket display. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-He
- /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00239.html (7,659 bytes)
- 100. Re: fuel pump irregularity (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@pacbell.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:55:33 -0700
- In my experience this indicates an air leak. The fiber washers do compress and the banjo bolts need to be tightened every so often. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net '67 Austin-Heal
- /html/healeys/2004-06/msg00252.html (7,564 bytes)
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