- 21. Generator Light (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:11:23 -0500
- OK. Your responses tell me the light should go on when the key is turned. My BJ8 was converted to an alternator by the PO. Should that make a difference? It is also negative ground. Ned Smith BJ8 nea
- /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00788.html (7,032 bytes)
- 22. Jack Placement (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:59:46 -0500
- I don't have my owners manual yet. Where do you place the jack to get the wheels off the ground? Thanks, Ned Smith Creek Hill Vineyard near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00008.html (6,509 bytes)
- 23. Placing Jack and Trany Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:18:49 -0500
- Thanks to everyone for their responses. Ned Smith Creek Hill Vineyard near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00031.html (6,301 bytes)
- 24. Replacing Rear Wheel Cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 17:11:21 -0500
- The shop manual says "prise the retaining plate and spring plate apart". I don't see that. The picture in the Moss catalog looks like two U shaped pieces pushed together to form an enclosing rectangl
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00040.html (7,444 bytes)
- 25. Replacing Rear Wheel Cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:04:54 -0500
- I got them off last night. As you said, "once you get one the other is Thanks to everyone. Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00078.html (7,223 bytes)
- 26. Seat Slides (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 17:58:08 -0500
- I removed the passenger side seat and slides today. They were totally inoperative. Under each slide I found things that are not in the parts list: A wood slat about 1 1/8" x 15"x5/16". A metal piece
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00085.html (6,906 bytes)
- 27. Last Seat Slide (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 17:40:58 -0500
- The nuts holding the outboard drivers side seat slide to the floor pan appear to be covered by muffler insulating board and the outboard muffler. Removing the muffler without destroying it seems to b
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00106.html (7,096 bytes)
- 28. Leaking Rear Axel (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 13:01:48 -0500
- The wheels and brakes have been off my BJ8 for almost a week now waiting for new wheel cylinders and I am seeing a small puddle of oil on the floor under the left axle flange. I seems to be a light o
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00130.html (6,825 bytes)
- 29. Outboard Seat Belt Bolt (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 17:13:14 -0500
- Does anyone know the diameter of the seat belt bolt that is in the floor pan to the rear and outboard of the seats? A 3/8 bolt passes through the hole without engaging the threaded nut. Ned Smith BJ8
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00168.html (6,599 bytes)
- 30. shouldered eye bolt for seat belt anchor (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:28:19 -0500
- I can't find a 7/16" eye bolt at my usual source (McMaster-Carr). Does anyone know of a source? I already have the belts but both sides are attached to the same eye bolt on the tunnel. I could use a
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00183.html (6,784 bytes)
- 31. BJ8 Back Seat Back (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 15:36:25 -0500
- I have tried to fold down the seatback a few times. No luck. It moves about 1" but does not fold down. I am reluctant to put more force into it. Any suggestions? Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N3
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00264.html (6,716 bytes)
- 32. BJ8 Back Seat Back (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:16:00 -0500
- Upon further review (which I should have done before) I find that the PO has replaced the hinges with 90 Deg. angle brackets so that the seat back is permanently in the upright position. To be rework
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00284.html (6,761 bytes)
- 33. Spray Insulation Foam (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:37:07 -0500
- Has anyone tried to spray urethane insulating foam (like HotShot) between the floor pan and the asbestos boards over the mufflers to cut down on heat in the cockpit? Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, T
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00315.html (6,648 bytes)
- 34. BJ8 Rollup Windows (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:12:40 -0500
- I am replacing the "soft" parts of the driver's side window. I see that three nylon runners are required. I see that there is one at the top and bottom of the front channel. I don't see where the thi
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00340.html (6,572 bytes)
- 35. Adjustable Steering Column (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:14:07 -0500
- I just can't resist fixing stuff. Today I noticed that the choke cable had the word "CHOKE" upside down so I spent an hour getting it right side up. Then I feel the adjusting collar on the steering w
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00358.html (7,263 bytes)
- 36. Wheel and Window (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:52:16 -0500
- Thanks to everyone who replied. I got the steering wheel adjuster loose and greased then pushed the wheel in as far as it would go and tightened it down. Also recoiled the dust cover spring. I now se
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00414.html (6,473 bytes)
- 37. Rubber Bumpers (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:54:37 -0500
- I am trying to replace the rubber bumpers over the real axle. After two hours I have one cotter pin inserted. There has to be a better way. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ned S
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00473.html (6,349 bytes)
- 38. Fresh Air Knob (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:54:54 -0500
- I am trying to free up the fresh air control cable. I removed the end under the hood and held it up and dripped penetrating oil down the wire for a few hours. No luck. I now see in the parts list tha
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00510.html (6,542 bytes)
- 39. RE: Waxes (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:14:22 -0500
- I have to admit I have never heard of "claying". I am new to the game so there are many things I have never heard of. Could you give a name to the series of products you use? TIA Ned Smith BJ8 near C
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00520.html (7,107 bytes)
- 40. Ventilator Removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 12:23:28 -0500
- I am trying to remove the ventilator and rollup window to replace the nylon slides. I have removed the two screws on the inside of the ventilator but the two small screws on the outside stripped thei
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00541.html (6,775 bytes)
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