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341. Re: scuttle 'shake, rattle and roll' (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 11:43:15 -0700; I don't know if this info helps; Hendrix shaves the tires to perfectly round after mounting. A tire that is not round will bounce no matter how well balanced it is. My tires that they mounted, shave; /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00070.html (9,574 bytes)
342. Re: Scuttle Shake, am I just lucky? (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:07:03 -0700; "Am I just lucky?" Who knows. The topic can provoke endless discussions. More seem to complain about it than don't complain. It may have to do with the solidity of the underlying structure. Or maybe; /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00073.html (8,957 bytes)
343. Re: scuttle 'shake, rattle and roll' (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:42:02 -0700; Hello Jack, I remember 50 years ago. Tires had not yet become radial. Many were not perfectly round. The wealthier fanatics had their tires "shaved" to round. I personally took the claims of reduced; /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00097.html (10,821 bytes)
344. Re: 100 Head (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 09:09:36 -0700; Hi Guys, On other engines I have had the top of the block machined with .030" wide by .015" deep grooves around the bores to accept .030" soft iron wire at 1/2 depth. This provides very good support; /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00460.html (8,921 bytes)
345. Re: Radiator cleaner? (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 21:46:04 -0700; What is the radiator pressure relief cap supposed to do? Dave; /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00530.html (8,157 bytes)
346. Re: Compression w/i 10% variance (but < 175 lbs) (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 12:24:35 -0700; Hi Dave, The readings are a bit low. Low readings could be caused by higher altitude, the manual would be based on sea level. Air density & resultant compression readings would drop about 3.4% for ea; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00062.html (8,904 bytes)
347. Re: Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:15:57 -0700; Hi Tom, As Earl said, 2.5 to 3.5 psi pressure for SU carbs. The fuel flow required by an engine is called Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSF). It can be estimated as follows: The range of BSF for m; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00549.html (7,848 bytes)
348. Re: Value insanity? (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:17:55 -0700; Hi Gary, So what do you think the "something else" is? Dave Russell BN2; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00629.html (7,845 bytes)
349. Re: Value insanity? (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:37:01 -0700; Hi Guys, Maybe second childhood? In 1959 I bought a fairly new low mileage BN2 for $1,700. We really enjoyed it for a few years. When a couple of children came along, the Healey had to go in 1965. So; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00638.html (11,094 bytes)
350. Re: BJ8 Choke cables (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:41:55 -0700; Hi Alan, If JB Weld works correctly, the cables will be impossible to ever remove. Set screws would be much better. Dave Russell Bn2; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00639.html (7,571 bytes)
351. Re: Problems with a Smitty BN1 installation (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:50:05 -0700; Hi Tracy, You may very well be on to the problem. A thin disc would allow the pressure plate release fingers to set higher, closer to the throw out bearing. A thicker disc would cause the fingers to; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00644.html (8,174 bytes)
352. Re: oil in coolant (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 22:41:05 -0700; Hi John, You have my sympathy. Moss & Cape International both used to sell a repair kit. If a water passage rusted into an oil gallery, the kit was supposed to make it possible to drill the offending; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00669.html (8,269 bytes)
353. [Fwd: Re: high engine oil pressure/oil sump gasket] (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 07:07:43 -0700; -- Original Message -- Subject: Re: high engine oil pressure/oil sump gasket Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 07:04:09 -0700 From: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net> Reply-To: rusd@velocitus.net To: Manuel Formosin; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00784.html (8,380 bytes)
354. Re: high engine oil pressure/oil sump gasket (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 09:37:26 -0700; I have had the sump off my BN2 recently. There is a "hard line" from the block bypass return to the oil pump intake. It's not possible to block the return with the gasket. The BN1 shop manual dated S; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00795.html (7,796 bytes)
355. Re: Tire questions - Turbosteel vs. XAS (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:33:22 -0700; Hi Andrew, Factory tire compounds vary considerably in the beginning, & also harden a lot with age. The harder the tread the less traction. When tires are made, the vulcanizing process cures, hardens; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00967.html (10,758 bytes)
356. Re: "Performance Siping" Your Tires (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:46:43 -0700; Hi Len, Siping may have some benefit on ice. For normal driving it would reduce tread support & grip. In the case where a road tire needs more dry traction in competition, they are often shaved to a; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00984.html (8,933 bytes)
357. Re: Preloading the frame (was: Re: Help"" need outer sill (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:03:19 -0700; Hi Roland, Maybe so. I have never noticed any frame/body flex or scuttle shake on a solid BN1-BN2. Also, jack placement has absolutely no effect on panel alignment. Maybe the longer frames flex more,; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg01048.html (8,030 bytes)
358. Re: Solvent for Contact Cement (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2006 16:17:39 -0600; Hi Ned, 3M "General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner" works well & doesn't hurt most paint. Dave Russell BN2; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00182.html (6,820 bytes)
359. Re: Information Request (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:03:49 -0600; Hi John, I think you should do it all. On the brakes: Only a relatively few cars had front drums in that width. They are pretty scarce. You can send your shoes someplace to be relined & get them back; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00284.html (8,716 bytes)
360. Re: Rear brake cylinder question (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:47:27 -0600; The most successful way to get the pistons out is to replace the bleed screw with a grease fitting. The fitting threads don't have to exactly match. If you can get a couple of threads engaged & seale; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00523.html (7,896 bytes)

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