- 141. RE: Healey Question Help (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:37:32 -0400
- Hi John, Almost certainly due to a loose front pulley. The pulley should be removed and at the very least the key replaced. If there is only minimal damage to the crank and pulley keyways a new key a
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00741.html (7,294 bytes)
- 142. RE: BJ8 gas gauge (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:17:37 -0500
- In the late '70s I was following a Ford Prefect along a busy highway when the back of the Prefect exploded in flame and the car veered off the road and into the harbour. The driver and sole occupant
- /html/healeys/2006-03/msg00701.html (8,634 bytes)
- 143. RE: 66BJ8 - Both Died! (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:08:12 -0500
- For a start I would check to see if the wipers work. If they don't it is probably bad contact in the fuse box or a blown fuse. Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com Don't ya just love Lucas......
- /html/healeys/2006-03/msg00705.html (7,345 bytes)
- 144. RE: Attempting to identify badge, non-Healey (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:44:35 -0500
- It's an AA badge. Automobile Association. The original version of the U.S. AAA. These come in a large variation of types. U can see one here http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Automotive-
- /html/healeys/2006-03/msg00707.html (8,385 bytes)
- 145. Re: rear hub nuts (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Salter <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:38:17 -0800 (PST)
- I know it sounds brutal but I have managed to get them off using a very small hole saw which just fits over the stud. When this is done carefully U can usually save the stud and avoid damaging the hu
- /html/healeys/2006-03/msg00751.html (8,349 bytes)
- 146. RE: Brakes Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:27:01 -0400
- Hi Paul, You do not mention anything about replacing brake hoses. I would definitely suspect an internally collapsing hose with these symptoms. Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com --Original Me
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00800.html (9,394 bytes)
- 147. RE: BJ8 window winders (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 13:05:18 -0400
- Thank you Ken, I had looked at those pictures on several occasions when someone ordered a used regulator mechanism and, on some occasions, I had shipped what was shown in the picture. Of course the p
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00015.html (7,530 bytes)
- 148. RE: BJ8 window winders (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 14:46:34 -0400
- Yes Ken, that is correct. BTW a good source for the nuts is from a turnbuckle assembly sold in most hardware stores. Usually cheaper and easier than buying a box of LHT nuts. Michael Salter www.preci
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00022.html (7,480 bytes)
- 149. RE: trans question (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 08:15:47 -0400
- Hi James, The overdrive units, although they could be different ratios, are certainly interchangeable. Check the alignment of the parts very carefully and try it again. I always use a spare 3rd motio
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00071.html (7,612 bytes)
- 150. RE: New Camshaft Profile (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 14:31:04 -0400
- Hi again Ned, In actual fact the BJ8 cam is quite an aggressive cam being the same grind as was used in the 997 Mini Cooper. Only because it is in a big six does it not exhibit the loping idle of the
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00076.html (8,541 bytes)
- 151. RE: "Works" hardtop badge (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 12:33:59 -0400
- Interestingly I have what I believe is an original of this badge, but has a rectangular loop on the top to attach it to a key ring fob. The key ring fob itself is the cheapest nastiest red plastic it
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00104.html (10,661 bytes)
- 152. RE: transmission oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 21:26:07 -0400
- I know that this is a subject that has been discussed before but I feel that I should try to make a point here. As far as I can determine there is no requirement to use "non detergent" oil in the Hea
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00138.html (9,221 bytes)
- 153. RE: "Works" hardtop badge (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 07:44:03 -0400
- Exactly the same as my key fob. I wonder it there is a maker's mark on the back of the originals. There is nothing on my key fob. Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com Hey Guys I've just been out
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00186.html (9,585 bytes)
- 154. RE: Clutch Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 16:02:16 -0400
- Hi Derek, If the clutch hose has not been replaced recently it is almost certainly the problem. I would recommend replacing the hose and rebuilding both cylinders at the same time. In my experience a
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00206.html (8,984 bytes)
- 155. RE: From: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com> (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 18:19:34 -0400
- Hi Bob, I think most of the dimensions that you are looking for are detailed in the chassis alignment diagram in the factory workshop manual. If you don't have one I could scan the pages and forward
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00223.html (6,967 bytes)
- 156. RE: Tranny identity crisis - follow-up (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 11:58:07 -0400
- Hi Mike, I'm pretty sure that what you have there is a BN2 - BN4 - BN6 box. The gears in these boxes have the helix cut in the opposite direction from those in the later boxes. The easiest way to ide
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00276.html (7,844 bytes)
- 157. RE: Tranny identity crisis - follow-up (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 15:02:23 -0400
- Hi again Mike, I should also point out that the type of bell housing (6 cylinder in this case) has little relationship to the gear set as they are easily interchangeable on all BN2 and 6 cylinder sid
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00280.html (8,430 bytes)
- 158. RE: Door help (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 11:46:11 -0400
- Hi Dick, Starting to sound like a bit of a challenge. First the problem of moving the car. If it is parked on a reasonably firm surface you should be able to put a trolley jack under the differential
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00311.html (9,464 bytes)
- 159. RE: Re: air filters (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 18:43:52 -0400
- Hi Gene, If you block the valve cover vent pipe the blow-by from the engine will go out the road-pipe but, this will probably produce a very unpleasant smell when the engine is idling. The vent to th
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00319.html (7,825 bytes)
- 160. RE: engine number and od question (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 06:47:40 -0400
- Hi James, Usually a sticking plunger is the result of the plunged having been bent during the process of fitting the overdrive to the gearbox. I would recommend removing the pump from the overdrive t
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00332.html (7,431 bytes)
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