- 1. RE: Brake Fluid Vanished Without Trace; BJ8. (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:04:59 +1300
- Hi Graham, The fact that you have no visible sign of leakage indicates that the problem is almost certainly the brake servo. Undoing some of the slot head screws and nuts on the bottom of the servo c
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00269.html (9,516 bytes)
- 2. RE: rear end growl now trans (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:40:12 -0500
- Hi Ken, Transmission noises are usually fairly easy to diagnose. Typically countershaft bearings will not make much noise in direct 4th gear because the countershaft is not transmitting any power. If
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00396.html (8,118 bytes)
- 3. RE: Driving lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:22:11 -0500
- Hi Mike, I believe the insert in the center of the light is part of the focus system. If you think about it the light from the bulb filament, which is positioned at the focal point of the "sort of" p
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00444.html (8,889 bytes)
- 4. RE: Driving lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 21:23:56 -0500
- Hi Patton, I started on my first BJ8 by mounting the to the splash pan and had exactly the result the Keith describes. To solve it I put an "L" shaped bracket up from the bumper iron to the bottom su
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00449.html (9,110 bytes)
- 5. RE: 3000 trans (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:40:57 -0500
- Although I used to be a stickler for originality I have been a convert to the 5 speed Toyota conversion. The original gearbox is clunky, has rotten ratios and a tendency to be somewhat fragile, where
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00571.html (8,554 bytes)
- 6. RE: 3000 trans (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 09:27:30 -0500
- Hi Tracy, One of my cars (not the 100S) does not have the original transmission. Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com ha. Mike Your car does not have an original transmission !! T Michael Salter
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00575.html (9,545 bytes)
- 7. RE: 3000 trans / Targa Newfoundland (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 18:28:10 -0500
- The 100 (AHX12) has a Smitty's conversion and a "E" Type clutch with a combination slave cylinder release bearing. It is a pleasure to drive. Changed a few other things too. http://www.acmefluid.com.
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00591.html (10,214 bytes)
- 8. RE: overdrive solenoid (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 08:22:00 -0500
- Hi John, To check the solenoid, remove the armature (plunger) then very briefly apply power through an ammeter. By doing this the points in the solenoid will remain closed and full current will flow.
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00599.html (8,043 bytes)
- 9. RE: Piston Compatibility (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 18:21:59 -0500
- Hi Carlos, Unfortunately the 100/6 pistons, although they would fit into the bores of your 3000 engine would be VERY loose with about 0.160" clearance. Sorry won't work. The oil pump looks as though
- /html/healeys/2005-02/msg00154.html (7,941 bytes)
- 10. RE: RHD Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:36:27 +1300
- I have about 20 original Lucas Right Hand Drive sealed beam units in my shed... Anyone need one? Mike Salter They do! I have seen Lucas lamps advertised for left or right hand drive. As far as I know
- /html/healeys/2005-02/msg00357.html (8,676 bytes)
- 11. RE: RHD headlights (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:41:09 +1300
- Several people have asked me what I want for the RHD Lucas sealed beam units. I want $20ea for 2 or less (1) and $15ea for additionals. I will check that they operate on both filaments before shippin
- /html/healeys/2005-02/msg00368.html (6,805 bytes)
- 12. 4 into 2 onto 1 exhaust header (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:50:16 -0500
- I need to design and build an exhaust header for AHX12 (100S engine) to use in the upcoming Aussie / US Challenge series. I have been able to find a formula for a 4 into 1 system but cannot find a fo
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00034.html (7,665 bytes)
- 13. RE: ID parts for me (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:29:00 -0500
- Hi Keith, They sound like 100 headlight rims, which are the same as later Spridgets, Minis, Morris Minors, Austin A55s and about 4 million other Lucas equipped cars. I often wonder if the longer rims
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00066.html (7,128 bytes)
- 14. RE: disc brake was knock back (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 15:08:07 -0500
- Hi Don, I believe that the wire ring is used in other applications. You can but a liberal coating of red brake grease in the boot. It seems to stay put and does minimize corrosion, although this won'
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00105.html (8,303 bytes)
- 15. RE: BJ8 Help needed! (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:44:24 -0500
- Hi Gary, I have never heard of a carbon release bearing running on the clutch diaphragm fingers and surviving for more than a few seconds. The TR5-6 used a clutch cover without a release bearing plat
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00108.html (9,561 bytes)
- 16. RE: Engine Tag (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:06:23 -0500
- Talking about number plates does anyone have a set of number stamps of the type used on a BN1 for the body plate? The font used is very similar to Roman C (0.275" high) but the serifs are down rather
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00136.html (7,280 bytes)
- 17. RE: BJ8 Speedometer (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 17:16:07 -0500
- Hi Tom, Being a red and white wire it must be the instrument lighting wire. It usually enters the end of a metal tube which is clipped into the back of the gauge. The metal tube is the bulb holder. Y
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00162.html (7,412 bytes)
- 18. RE: What gage steel to patch frame and need to hire welder (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:48:58 -0500
- Hi Mark, I seem to remember that the original material is 16 gauge...But, if you are welding pieces into the frame be VERY careful of bending. As your repair cools it will shrink and in so doing bend
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00198.html (8,249 bytes)
- 19. RE: Manual for BJ8 (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 13:56:13 -0500
- Hi Ted, If you really want to know how to look after your BJ8 buy the factory manual and read it cover to cover. It is packed full of information and if you have reasonable retention the knowledge wi
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00264.html (7,747 bytes)
- 20. RE: cold air box (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <michaelsalter@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 15:05:43 -0500
- Hi Jaunito, The theory behind the cold air box is as the name implies. It is designed to provide the carburetor intakes with the coolest air possible to ensure that the induction charge is as dense a
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00267.html (8,473 bytes)
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