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341. Re: [Healeys] caliper rebuild (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:34:42 +0200; When assembling brake cilinders or callipers use the special lubricant only. If you use brake fluid this will also remain on the exposed outside parts which can cause future corrosion. I always use A; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00635.html (8,632 bytes)
342. Re: [Healeys] caliper rebuild (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:06:11 +0200; However the calliper is cast iron and can corrode as wel to the point that the SS-piston will stick. Kees Oudesluijs Alan Seigrist schreef: _______________________________________________ Support Te; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00640.html (9,619 bytes)
343. Re: [Healeys] caliper rebuild (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:51:51 +0200; The Lucas/Girling kits should be OK for the Healey. When rebuilding my cilinders or calipers I prefer to use new or NOS original parts if available, be it a UK, German, Italian, French etc. car. Howe; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00645.html (8,084 bytes)
344. Re: [Healeys] caliper rebuild (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:14:50 +0200; Ron Fine schreef: Girling or Lucas, which are one and the same and O.E. Lockheed a possible. There may be others but I do not know their quality. Kees Oudesluijs _____________________________________; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00654.html (8,727 bytes)
345. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:08:59 +0200; Don't tell me that a concours committee is looking at the make of plugs. Surely if they are the correct (make and) type as specified in the manual that shoud do? Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist schr; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00656.html (10,309 bytes)
346. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:27:19 +0200; I would gather that most of you have an electronic ignition of some sort installed by now to preserve the engine and because reproduction points are mostly of a terrible quality. Plugs that use a wid; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00677.html (9,054 bytes)
347. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:32:10 +0200; You are correct that Pertronics (and similar systems) is an electronic set of "points", however the voltage for the spark is higher with the same coil because appearantly the speed of switching is hi; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00688.html (9,766 bytes)
348. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:09:22 +0200; You are right up to a point. When you run a high energy coil or electronic ignition you also have to increase the gap of the plug considerably, thus creating the need for a higher voltage to spark.; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00715.html (11,299 bytes)
349. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:55:51 +0200; Follow the instructions for the Pertronix and/or coil manufacturer or they may have the proper info on their respective websites. I would guess around 1,2-1,5mm will do, perhaps even a bit more. Kee; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00724.html (10,395 bytes)
350. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:32:11 +0200; It is more a question of protecting the engine as you can keep it in tune far better with a Pertronix, Lumenition Optronic etc. than with points. Points these days are of abominable quality and get o; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00729.html (10,777 bytes)
351. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:42:10 +0200; If one has electronic ignition one should always carry a spare distributor (or at least a base plate) with properly set points and condensor. This will ensure that the electronic ignition never fail; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00732.html (12,296 bytes)
352. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:59:18 +0200; Goes for any spare you carry. Leave out one and it will be the one that fails on you. Kees Oudesluijs NL Awgertoo@aol.com schreef: _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net ht; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00735.html (9,966 bytes)
353. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:23:41 +0200; Beste Tom, Do not forget however to occasionaly lube the distributor. A few drops of oil on the felt pad on the shaft and on the pivots of the springs and weights. Electronic ignition is not maintain; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00747.html (8,658 bytes)
354. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:26:33 +0200; Better check if it actually works. But than again you have been carrying it around for a long time so it probably will, otherwise your fitted set would have given up the gost in the mean time. Kees O; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00748.html (8,825 bytes)
355. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:30:17 +0200; A real Healey would not have Austin and a hyphen. Kees Oudesluijs NL Awgertoo@aol.com schreef: _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healey; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00749.html (9,373 bytes)
356. Re: [Healeys] Champions(again) (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:40:30 +0200; You are right, you do not "have to" but you "can". Some classics do run lean in certain conditions when you hold back the throttle a bit going down a hill, e.g. Weber/DellOrto/Solex side drafts, caus; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00751.html (10,805 bytes)
357. Re: [Healeys] Texas Kooler (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:32:18 +0200; Why bother with these half harted solutions and risk damage to your radiator or, even worse, your bonnet. Fit a thermo switch controlled electric fan fitted to the radiator shroud, not the core, and; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00766.html (8,671 bytes)
358. Re: [Healeys] Texas Kooler (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:34 +0200; Basicly you are correct, if you drive the way they did in the 50-60's. Many classics have marginal cooling systems that work well in normal conditions but change to modern busy town driving and it i; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00806.html (9,055 bytes)
359. Re: [Healeys] chassis painting: electro coating vs. powder coating (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:40:24 +0200; It is the proces used by many car manufacturers to be able to get some degree of coating on inaccessible areas to improve corrosion resistance. The problem with coating an old chassis is that it nee; /html/healeys/2009-10/msg00001.html (9,447 bytes)
360. Re: [Healeys] Garage and workshop design (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:59:22 +0200; Build as big as you possibly can and are allowed by SWMBO (big hurdle). It is bliss to work on a car with enough room around it to move. Go for a lift, preferrably the old fashoined drive on type. Y; /html/healeys/2009-10/msg00004.html (7,620 bytes)

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