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1. RE: Hardtop parts / CHEAP SHOT (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:07:30 -0500
I will cast my vote in support of Norm and David Nock, agreeing they significantly contribute to our hobby. Meanwhile I agree that we need to voice our opinions on the list, regarding use and content
/html/healeys/2005-10/msg00577.html (8,177 bytes)

2. RE: Factory 100M (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:26:20 -0500
You can spend as much money as you want in this adventure. I recently heard of a rusted hulk being sold for about $20K and then nicely restored. To buy that car after restoration, consider this formu
/html/healeys/2005-10/msg00581.html (7,000 bytes)

3. RE: Hardtop parts / CHEAP SHOT/ (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:20:13 -0500
Thanks for your support on this Robert. And I agree the list is not to be taken too seriously. In context, it is easy to have a polite and respectful answer and that behavior encourages participation
/html/healeys/2005-10/msg00668.html (7,468 bytes)

4. AH 100 Fan Belt (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:07:37 -0500
I just made a few calls and am finding original style fan belts to be either in short supply or not available from the usual suspects. Does anybody know where to get one of those original style belts
/html/healeys/2005-09/msg00335.html (6,465 bytes)

5. RE: New to British Cars (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:02:25 -0500
Hi Ned: Translating British into American can be a challenge. After some 40 years at this hobby (I used to call these cars "transportation") I find the parts manuals to be an excellent source for str
/html/healeys/2005-09/msg00358.html (8,421 bytes)

6. Posting Pictures of Public Use (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 08:21:19 -0500
In the past Rich has offered his time to supply many of us with pictures. First and most importantly a public thanks to him for his generosity. I also offer the view that these pictures are a valuab
/html/healeys/2005-09/msg00710.html (6,932 bytes)

7. BN1 and BN2 Water Pumps (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 12:57:58 -0500
I am installing a newly purchased water pump on my 100-4 and am finding it to be a close reproduction of the original. However two fatal flaws exist: (1) the heater hose tube is a different hole size
/html/healeys/2005-07/msg00088.html (7,290 bytes)

8. Cover of Healey Magazine 7/05 (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 08:34:52 -0500
My compliments to Bill Meade for his excellent choice of colors. I especially like the way the wheels match body color. Best Regards, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100-M
/html/healeys/2005-07/msg00642.html (6,505 bytes)

9. RE: rear axle seals (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 08:46:50 -0500
Forgot to add a point to my previous posting. Having taken the axles out many times to get the seals installed correctly (I hate admitting this) I found that installing some 1/4 x 28 counter sunk bol
/html/healeys/2005-06/msg00143.html (7,827 bytes)

10. RE: BN2 water pump whine (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 13:03:48 -0500
My BN2 also has a water pump whine, but it is due to the fan belt being too Best Regards, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100-M My BN2 has always made a high pitched whining noise. Anyway, the other day a fellow He
/html/healeys/2005-06/msg00704.html (7,792 bytes)

11. RE: Silicone Brk. Fluid (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 13:45:33 -0500
Hi Allen and List: I am catching this thread late. When converting a car to silicone brake fluid, know that the 6 cylinder and 4 cylinder models are different due to the master cylinders being differ
/html/healeys/2005-05/msg00869.html (9,993 bytes)

12. RE: Healey Hundred Hardtop (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 13:50:53 -0500
I have seen only a few hardtops for the 100-4. Wisdom tells us that fitting a hardtop to a hand built car can be difficult. Mal Doherty built a few hard tops for the 100-4 and discovered this fact. H
/html/healeys/2005-05/msg00871.html (8,206 bytes)

13. RE: Silicone Brk. Fluid (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 20:32:59 -0500
In reply to an inquiry I will openly post an answer. This problem I describe with silicone brake fluid applies only to 100-4's, as far as I know. The problem I noticed was dragging of the wheels with
/html/healeys/2005-05/msg00893.html (11,085 bytes)

14. RE: Oil Pumps - Gear or Rotor? (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 18:12:27 -0600
Gear driven pumps tend to have less friction. Having too much friction can give the gears up on the cam too much wear. Some experiments, maybe 15-20 years ago, put sprite internal parts into oil pump
/html/healeys/2005-03/msg00215.html (7,550 bytes)

15. RE: Nothing (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:20:33 -0600
A famous cause of "nothing" is loose electrical screws on the firewall. These little guys loosten and need retightening on my car. Check them all over the car and you can eliminate a few of those str
/html/healeys/2004-12/msg00027.html (7,978 bytes)

16. RE: rear end growl continued (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 21:16:19 -0600
Just for the heck of it, replace the u joints. There is no way, while driving a car, I can tell the difference between a failing bearing or a failing u joint. The failing u joint tends to, but not al
/html/healeys/2004-12/msg00126.html (9,267 bytes)

17. RE: Healey Values (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 10:02:52 -0600
I notice and comment on "Those high-dollar restorations ARE realizing their investment and more." Our late friend and member, Jim Albeck, noted that a full restoration requires 1000 hours. This mult
/html/healeys/2004-12/msg00369.html (9,968 bytes)

18. Recommendations for Brake Assembly Lube (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:37:13 -0600
Sorry to ask this question without searching the archives. Recent purchase of new brake cylinder rebuild kits give me the impression that the new rubber-like materials are superior to the old rebuild
/html/healeys/2004-12/msg00386.html (6,916 bytes)

19. RE: Bang! and then nothing (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:46:23 -0600
In the past I have had two similar experiences. The first and I doubt this happened was that the clutch gave out with a big bang. This happened at speed, about 65 MPH. Bad timing on my part as I was
/html/healeys/2004-12/msg00387.html (9,273 bytes)

20. RE: Bang! and then nothing (score: 1)
Author: "Jim LeBlanc" <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:50:15 -0600
Add to that list of steps, disassemble the oil filter and search the element carefully for metal particles. In the past I have found that every time I have had serious engine failure, evidence is in
/html/healeys/2004-12/msg00388.html (9,849 bytes)

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