- 1. [Healeys] Fw: Real-time Help Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:37:03 -0400
- Mike, After you have verified your battery connections (per lister suggestions), I would check the power passing to your regulator and ignition switch. Although my experience is primarily on BJ8 elec
- /html/healeys/2009-08/msg00353.html (7,982 bytes)
- 2. [Healeys] Strange Engine Situation (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:06:37 -0500
- A while back I was visiting a friend who was beginning a BJ8 engine rebuild. It seems he had owned the car since 1983 and always had problems setting the idle, however, driving above 1200 RPMs and th
- /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00051.html (8,093 bytes)
- 3. [Healeys] Original Bellows-type Thermostat Stats (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:23:13 -0500
- Hi All, Recently, while Googling, I found a few sites indicating bellows-type thermostats that were compatible with the Healey 3000, however, the specks for each were slightly different with respect
- /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00313.html (7,288 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Healeys] Original Bellows-type Thermostat Stats (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:03:31 -0500
- Hi everyone, First, thanks to all that responded. Simon Lachlan (thanks Simon) provided some measurements from an original Healey bellows-type thermostat. The sleeve dimensions are Diameter 49mm and
- /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00341.html (8,895 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Healeys] halogen light wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:45:37 -0500
- Hi All, John Sims has an article in his Technical section ( http://www.healey6.com/technical.htm ) under Electrical with the heading "Improved wiring for Headlight Circuits for Halogen Bulbs" which w
- /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00553.html (7,205 bytes)
- 6. [Healeys] 61 Healey Tri-Carb for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:39:47 -0500
- Hi All, A ex-club member, without a computer, asked me to inform the list that he will be selling a 61 Tri-Carb. This car will need a full restoration. If interested or have questions, contact EDS at
- /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00566.html (6,898 bytes)
- 7. Re: [Healeys] 61 Healey Tri-Carb for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:15:26 -0500
- Hi All, Sorry, but my fingers seem to have typed the phone number in error. EDS at 937-515-7935. Also, for those interested, I understand the car is located in Central New Jersey. Hi All, A ex-club m
- /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00600.html (7,387 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Healeys] making waxoyl (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:33:57 -0500
- Hi All, Although this is not directly related to the formulation of Waxoyl, it may be of interest to some. A while back, a friend who was into Healeys and sundry other LBCs, used to create a mixture
- /html/healeys/2010-02/msg00267.html (8,226 bytes)
- 9. [Healeys] Plowing Through (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:05:56 -0500
- Hi All, Living in the Snow Country of Central NJ, I am frustrated that I haven t been able to carry on driving my Healey at least once a month. In response, I was wondering if anyone has attached a s
- /html/healeys/2010-02/msg00489.html (6,468 bytes)
- 10. [Healeys] Wheel Well Vents (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:49:23 -0400
- Hi All, Recently, I have been experimenting with a number of reversible alterations to improve engine cooling when under way. Recently, I have found a number of articles that indicated that vents cre
- /html/healeys/2010-03/msg00826.html (7,602 bytes)
- 11. Re: [Healeys] Wheel Well Vents (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:17:42 -0400
- Hi Perry, Although I do like the look of the fender vents, the idea of implementing a few out and downward facing louvers on the top of the wheel well to improve air flow and reduce high pressure wit
- /html/healeys/2010-03/msg00841.html (8,133 bytes)
- 12. [Healeys] Main Seal Leak Eimination Alternative (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:08:49 -0400
- Recently, a member of the Positive Earth Drivers Club was doing research on how to stop the common rear main leak that occurs in most LBCs. This topic has been discussed before and those who have not
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00646.html (7,667 bytes)
- 13. Re: [Healeys] Overdrive Ideas Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:06:31 -0400
- Hi Mark, I agree with Dave Porter as to your problem possibly being based upon hardened accumulator o-rings. However, some questions: 1. Do you have a rubber grommet installed as a stop for the solen
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00670.html (7,505 bytes)
- 14. Re: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 20:45:19 -0400
- Hi Dave, I viewed the accident pics and am very surprised the occupants are not dead. I was told that 3-point seat belts were less safe than lap belts when there is no headrest. Additionally, in 1962
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00203.html (8,218 bytes)
- 15. Re: [Healeys] Healey with seatbelts after accident (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 09 May 2010 03:02:49 -0400
- Although my comment was give as a request for further information, I really didn't expect the sarcasm unleashed. As an ex SCCA driver who has rolled over in the early 60s and was saved by a roll bar,
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00216.html (9,821 bytes)
- 16. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Crankshaft pulley/damper (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 16:47:39 -0400
- Hi Ron, If your problem is a delaminated harmonic balancer, I would suggest you not get another questionable 40-year old unit and investigate the original's repair. A while back, a friend was looking
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00287.html (7,527 bytes)
- 17. [Healeys] The Correct PCV? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 20:57:44 -0400
- I am researching the installation of the right PCV as a means of reducing the crankcase pressure in my BJ8P1. I understand that it is important to select the PCV model that matches the unique require
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00664.html (6,884 bytes)
- 18. Re: [Healeys] Orange bee hive lenses (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 16:30:51 -0400
- As I remember, the amber turn signals first appeared in the USA on the BJ8 single parking light Phase 2 in late 1964. I placed my order for a BJ7 in late 1963 and, when delivered, the dealer asked m
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00732.html (7,917 bytes)
- 19. [Healeys] PCV Negatives (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:44:29 -0400
- Hi all, I hate to bring up this subject again but, during a conversation with another Healey owner, a couple of points came up that have not been mentioned during our extensive discussions. Since the
- /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00523.html (8,267 bytes)
- 20. Re: [Healeys] Aluminum Radiator / Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: "Ray Carbone" <racarbon@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:25:43 -0400
- Thank you very much for the information. Surprisingly, after 46 years of 5K RPM shifts, my engine seems to be still running strong. However, after recent compression and vacuum tests, indications of
- /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00883.html (8,043 bytes)
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