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201. Re: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments (score: 1)
Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:47:57 -0700
Beg to differ a bit on this, or maybe add to it: As you say, the gearbox tie rod assembly is what keeps the engine from shifting forward, and the rubber should be kept in good shape. Urethane is bet
/html/healeys/2008-06/msg00156.html (9,205 bytes)

202. Re: [Healeys] redline (score: 1)
Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:10:03 -0700
Interesting -- I have run MTL in my tri-carb (original gearbox o/d) for many years. When I first installed it, I noticed a definite improvement in the shift feel, which has remained, with no overdriv
/html/healeys/2008-06/msg00518.html (10,562 bytes)

203. Re: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S (score: 1)
Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:16:54 -0700
If the engine has a spark knock sensor on it, you will do no harm with the lower octane fuel - even if premium is specified. The engine's management computer will instantaneously alter ignition and
/html/healeys/2008-06/msg00624.html (8,589 bytes)

204. [Healeys] Fw: BN7 post to list (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:34:21 -0700
A friend of mine is selling his BN7 tri-carb (topshift - 1962). This car has had a full, proper restoration recently - it was a very good car to begin with - no real deterioration, all original body
/html/healeys/2008-07/msg00380.html (7,724 bytes)

205. Re: [Healeys] Burbling exhaust (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:00:41 -0700
Sounds like your Healey is in just about perfect tune - don't mess with it, simply enjoy! Earl Earl and Gary, Well the car passed your test Earl but failed Gary's. It would pull in 4th just fine. Th
/html/healeys/2008-07/msg00404.html (8,877 bytes)

206. Re: [Healeys] Rotors - it happened .... (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:51:07 -0700
David is right - it's been my experience that rotor to cap clearance has been a problem when electronic ignitions are used, but not always. It seems to depend on what clearance was in the distributo
/html/healeys/2008-08/msg00652.html (9,840 bytes)

207. [Healeys] Original literature ---- (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:44:42 -0700
An acquaintance has a Drivers Handbook AKD 1102B (BN7 BT7) for sale, as well as a Workshop Manual (3-ring binder style 100-6 / 3000) issue 3 (must be an AKD 1179 variant). These books are described
/html/healeys/2008-09/msg00050.html (7,244 bytes)

208. Re: [Healeys] Original Colo(u)r Scheme - advice? (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:00:03 -0700
FWIW: I have a good friend in Vancouver, BC who has a white over red BJ8 with a red interior. He has further departed from standard practice a bit - the top and tonneau are red, as well as the dash
/html/healeys/2008-09/msg00149.html (8,250 bytes)

209. Re: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:25:27 -0800
You are quite right - it's one of the ugliest jobs on a convertible Healey. No great mysteries - best bet is to feed it into the groove rather than wedge it in with a screwdriver. Too much chance of
/html/healeys/2008-12/msg00045.html (10,513 bytes)

210. Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:49:12 -0800
Over the years (past 7 or 8), I have salvaged seven 3:545 diff pumpkin assemblies from various British saloons. Except for the one I kept for myself, all were sold for between $350 US and $650 US, d
/html/healeys/2009-01/msg00287.html (8,623 bytes)

211. Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:39:39 -0800
Not much of a chance. The diffs we are talking about are pretty much bullet proof - especially when used in a large British sedan of the time. I've salvaged these things from Austin Westminsters, Wo
/html/healeys/2009-01/msg00297.html (10,088 bytes)

212. [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:48:39 -0800
Has anyone on the list had experience with a Powerboost replacement servo? It's being offered by one vendor that I know of and seems pretty inexpensive at around $250 US. All comments appreciated. Ea
/html/healeys/2009-01/msg00338.html (6,924 bytes)

213. Re: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:38:31 -0800
Alan: plus the others who have replied: The 'Powerboost' servo is not the PBR - different item, which is why I made the query. Several us here have PBR VH44 servos on our BJ8's and are pleased with t
/html/healeys/2009-01/msg00345.html (8,094 bytes)

214. [Healeys] Servo correction! (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:04:57 -0800
The servo that I asked about is a 'Powertune' not Powerboost. Too much Vodka tonight! It's on the British Parts Northwest web-site. BPN is in Oregon - Portland area. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tr
/html/healeys/2009-01/msg00346.html (6,994 bytes)

215. Re: [Healeys] Flywheels (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:34:53 -0800
What everyone seems to have missed here is the primary reason that people convert to a BJ8 flywheel in the earlier 6 cyl. engine - the ability to install a BJ8 clutch without having to have a machin
/html/healeys/2009-02/msg00491.html (9,426 bytes)

216. Re: [Healeys] Carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 13:10:28 -0800
According to the BN7/BT7 factory Service Parts List: first - AUC914 - 'carburetter istallation' (pre-thermo) consisting of: AUC9060 - front AUC9061 - rear then - AUC963 - 'carburetter installation'
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00012.html (8,090 bytes)

217. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 clutch upgrade (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:41:54 -0700
It's a worthwhile upgrade (IMHO) - the BJ8's diaghprgam clutch is superior. The differences between the earlier flywheel and the BJ8 - there are 3 dowel holes rather than 2, and they are in a differ
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00391.html (8,541 bytes)

218. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 clutch upgrade (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:38:02 -0700
You're correct - partly. The diaphragm clutch was introduced during the BJ7 production - fairly late, in May '63, with the first BJ8 in Oct. '63. Flywheel part #, dowel part # changed as well, and d
/html/healeys/2009-03/msg00399.html (8,731 bytes)

219. [Healeys] Fw: BJ8 clutch upgrade (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:55:13 -0700
For your information - this clutch topic went around this list about three weeks or so ago - just before you re-subscribed. Below is a post that I made at that time. The information is pertinent to
/html/healeys/2009-04/msg00205.html (8,984 bytes)

220. Re: [Healeys] Hardtop Fasteners (score: 1)
Author: "Earl Kagna" <kags@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:52:04 -0700
Please don't let Ed piss you off. Most of us on this list have been burned by his critcism at one time or another - it's just his way of 'contributing' - he seems to know 'everyrthing about everythi
/html/healeys/2009-04/msg00385.html (9,200 bytes)

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