- 1. Brake disc calipers (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 16:50:00 EST
- Happy Friday all, Have any of you rebuilt your calipers? The rebuild kit I've seen looks very simple, consisting of O-rings and gaskets. I have heard that replacing the pistons with stainless steel p
- /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00050.html (6,509 bytes)
- 2. Springs (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:39:02 EST
- Happy New year to the List and all the new internet Healey friends I have made this past year. Everyone's advice and experience is immeasurable, whether its pertinent at the moment or not. The spring
- /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00765.html (6,583 bytes)
- 3. Coatings (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:35:07 EST
- The conversation regarding cermaic exhaust coatings has me thinking. Anyone try powder coatings rather than paint on suspension parts, rear axle, or any other under parts exposed to road debris and
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00460.html (6,675 bytes)
- 4. What grade aluminum revisited (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:58:26 EST
- I just had my BJ8 returned from the sandblaster and find myself without several lengths of flange on my front shroud along with several other disappointing discoveries. The good news is that I have
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00531.html (7,033 bytes)
- 5. What grade aluminum revisited (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 20:46:31 EST
- To all who responded. Thank you very much for your insight. Bill Schumann BJ8 38046
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00558.html (6,416 bytes)
- 6. Jule chassis/ front shroud (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 17:22:35 EDT
- I am new to the list and new to my BJ8. The car has last been driven in 1983, but stored dry. I have been able to start and drive it enough to ensure the drive train. Frame has serious damage with qu
- /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00374.html (6,706 bytes)
- 7. Jules chassis/front shroud. (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 21:15:55 EDT
- Thanks to all who responded to my question about the Jules Chassis and seeking a front shroud. It was an even draw for accolades between Jules and Kilmartin. I'll do my own research and decision. NOS
- /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00501.html (6,453 bytes)
- 8. Mag drills (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:32:08 EST
- I am putting the head back on the block and have stripped the threads in the block in one of the stud holes. I intend to helicoil the repair. I have been told to use a drill with a magnetic base whi
- /html/healeys/2006-03/msg00563.html (7,047 bytes)
- 9. Re: Cars in movies (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 21:35:57 EST
- ....and they wrecked it, remember. there is also a Healey in 'The Father of the Bride" with Steve Martin. I have it on a continuous loop as my daughter is getting married this year and I need to be p
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00082.html (7,753 bytes)
- 10. Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 23:30:35 EST
- I'm at the point in my restoration that I need to turn my attention to the engine/drivetrain. I have pulled the head and found lots of carbon on all the valve faces with 5 and 6 also showing rust. T
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00694.html (7,265 bytes)
- 11. Powder Coating (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 09:04:55 EST
- I have been powder coating various suspension parts, excluding the shocks, because of the required heat. Anyone know how the rubber bushings on the radius rods, rear links, and tie rods might react
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00700.html (6,211 bytes)
- 12. Mag Drills (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 22:14:14 EDT
- I just wanted to update those of you who responded to my RFI regarding the stripped head stud in the block situation. My "group of experts" decided to go in naked and stepped drilled the hole to 29/
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00197.html (6,642 bytes)
- 13. BJ8 front suspension (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:50:52 EDT
- Hello all, We are putting two BJ8s back together from frame off restorations. The front suspensions of both are reassembled and were done independently of the other and at separate times. Two inch sp
- /html/healeys/2006-08/msg00430.html (7,149 bytes)
- 14. BJ8 Front Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:38:13 EDT
- Thanks to Dave K. and Steve G. for their correct assessment. Yes, the upper trunion was reversed in the incorrect car. That will be changed tomorrow. It was like looking at that picture game "spot th
- /html/healeys/2006-08/msg00526.html (6,407 bytes)
- 15. Re: Front Shroud (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:11:44 EDT
- I had a similar experience with my BJ8 and bought a front lower nose panel and a front upper quarter panel through Healey Surgeons from England. My body guys did an excellent job cutting and fitting
- /html/healeys/2006-10/msg00221.html (6,988 bytes)
- 16. Master Cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:33:18 EST
- Hi All, I'm rebuilding the brake and clutch master cylinders for my BJ8. I have noticed that both masters are the same size for my car,in external length and diameter, while another Healey in the gar
- /html/healeys/2006-11/msg00333.html (6,802 bytes)
- 17. Re: Master Cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 06:34:14 EST
- The end result for me then, is that I have two identical master cylinders with 5/8" ( .625) bores and I need to purchase a master with 7/8" ( .875) bore for the brakes, regardless of size or shape.
- /html/healeys/2006-11/msg00378.html (7,344 bytes)
- 18. Air cleaners (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:08:34 EDT
- Hello list, This may be a long shot, but does anyone have a front air cleaner for a BJ8? The one I found when I bought my abused car was shmushed like a pancake. A couple of our reliable suppliers te
- /html/healeys/2007-04/msg00084.html (6,489 bytes)
- 19. Re: [Healeys] Frame and Chassis restoration (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 22:05:41 EST
- ...............and also the transmission mounts which are supposed to be captured nuts. I had to drill through the frame and bolt from underneath. I must say that Jansen dismisses the need for a sway
- /html/healeys/2008-01/msg00091.html (7,950 bytes)
- 20. [Healeys] Tachometer problems (score: 1)
- Author: WWSCPO@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:50:11 EST
- Hi everyone, I have a positive earth BJ8 that I am putting back together. I spent the day getting the engine into basic tune when I noticed that the tach wasn't working. I checked the wiring diagram
- /html/healeys/2008-01/msg00115.html (7,552 bytes)
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