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1. [Healeys] No acceleration (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:05:50 +0100; I cannot seem to get the engine of my 100/6 BN4 running at all well. About six months ago, whilst thrashing the old thing along the motorway, I managed to blow a large hole in piston #5. This was un; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00343.html (7,704 bytes)
2. [Healeys] No acceleration - update (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:36:55 +0100; Many thanks for the fantastic response and plethora of suggestions. I had tried a number of them already but now have a few more to go at! In addition, David Hall, over here in Lancashire, has very k; /html/healeys/2009-09/msg00500.html (7,965 bytes)
3. [Healeys] Octane ratings (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:51:12 +0100; I wonder if I can get some advice re the type of petrol for my BN4. Over the last ten years I have used standard unleaded (Octane 95 RON) along with Castrol Valvemaster Plus which claims to provide a; /html/healeys/2009-10/msg00038.html (8,508 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] Fwd: conversion 100/6 engine ---> 3000 engine (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:05:20 +0100; When I bought my BN4 10 years ago, it also came with a 3ltr engine and a gallery head. The consensus at the time was that it was from an old saloon (Westminster I think?) and that it would be fine bu; /html/healeys/2009-10/msg00285.html (7,986 bytes)
5. [Healeys] Wiring up electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:54:24 -0000; I have recently had my distributor overhauled and fitted with electronic ignition (in place of the old points and condenser). However, I am now getting no spark and so I would like to check that I ha; /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00497.html (9,309 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] Wiring up electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:15:37 -0000; Many thanks Bob and Udo Yes, I was missing a path to ground. I hooked up the now redundant 'points wire' from the +ve terminal to the chassis and got my spark. Thanks Paul Leeks 100/ BN4 --Original M; /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00639.html (9,892 bytes)
7. [Healeys] Carburettor trouble (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:42:42 -0000; I have just rebuilt and refitted the twin H4 SU carbs to my 100/6 but I am having trouble with (quite a bit of) petrol leaking out of both carburettors. I am pretty certain that everything has been p; /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00640.html (8,157 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] Carburettor trouble (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:52:39 -0000; Yes, I soaked the cork seals in engine oil for 24 hours and double checked that the chamfered brass washers (above and below) were sited the right way round. Can I just check that, even though the f; /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00709.html (8,861 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] Carburettor trouble - update (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:10:17 -0000; Thanks to all (esp Rick) for your suggestions. I check the floats (both fine), the float forks (made slight adjustments) and needle valves (took them out, jiggled them about and put back in). Put eve; /html/healeys/2010-02/msg00041.html (6,970 bytes)
10. [Healeys] A bit of tuning advice (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:50:57 +0100; After having problems with the poor running of my BN4, I put an electronic ignition in the distributer (which was also overhauled) and rebuilt the carbs using a carb kit. However, I still can't seem; /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00673.html (9,887 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] A bit of tuning advice (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:01:13 +0100; Thanks Bob. I did set them right back at the beginning, but definitely worth doing again! Cheers Paul Oops ... the lift isn't checked at TDC, but at some point on the intake stroke. Don't know the ex; /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00677.html (8,775 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] A bit of tuning advice (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 11:54:16 +0100; Sorry to kick off a bit of (acetylene/WD40) flame :-) But I just wanted to thank you all, yet again, for all the great suggestions. I shall work my way through them and report back ... But one addit; /html/healeys/2010-07/msg00002.html (8,634 bytes)
13. [Healeys] A bit of tuning advice - update (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:15:13 +0100; A few months ago I was having trouble with poor acceleration and received loads of helpful advice (thank you all!) about the possible causes; vacuum leak, timing, poor electrics, valves, etc. One pi; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00830.html (9,185 bytes)
14. [Healeys] Air filters (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:15:50 +0100; I have original Coopers air filters on my BN4 and the gauze inside seems to be pretty decrepit (with bits of wire floating around). However, they seem to be sealed units, so is there anyway of refur; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00831.html (8,854 bytes)
15. [Healeys] Oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:17:02 +0100; Since rebuilding my engine last year I think that the oil pressure seems to be a little low on the dial. When the engine is hot, the pressure indicated is as follows: 20psi at 3,000 and 30psi at 4,0; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00832.html (8,981 bytes)
16. Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:52:09 +0100; Yes, I had more oil pressure before the rebuild but I didn't touch (let alone change) the oil pressure relief value/spring. Now the pressure is low, so I suppose, if it is the OPRV, then it must be; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00879.html (10,082 bytes)
17. Re: [Healeys] oil pressure relief valve (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:27:07 +0100; Hi Kees Yes, it was more of a partial (and amateur!) rebuild. I had blown a piston, so I removed the head, cleaned up, replaced the pistons and exhaust valves and put it all back together (with the o; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00884.html (9,808 bytes)
18. [Healeys] I've got my pressure back! (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 09:24:44 +0100; I am delighted to report that I have got my oil pressure back! For the record ... I checked the oil filter which was oily but clean. I checked the oil pump sieve which was bit mucky. I checked the o; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00155.html (7,602 bytes)
19. Re: [Healeys] I've got my pressure back! (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:21:25 +0100; Many thanks, Chris, for your valuable help on this. To be honest, having got it right, I think I am going to leave it alone. I have been bitten too many times by the 'one final tweak' that always see; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00159.html (8,157 bytes)
20. Re: [Healeys] missing at high rpm (score: 1): Author: "Paul Leeks" <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 17:35:11 +0100; Hi Maurice Not an expert - just my experience ... I had similar trouble last year (poor acceleration but smooth coasting) and checked everything (vacuum leak, timing, electrics, valves, carb settings; /html/healeys/2011-04/msg00102.html (8,854 bytes)

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