- 121. [Healeys] Selecting a replacement CAM for BJ8 (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 10:09:58 -0700
- I'm running a DWR1 cam in my BJ8; about 250 miles so far. It pulls smooth--even with a 3.54 rearend--from idle up to 4K RPM, but seems to run out of breath much above 4,500 (not that I go there often
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00234.html (12,676 bytes)
- 122. [Healeys] Clutch bleeder? (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 06:24:42 -0700
- I got a pre-made set for a BJ8 at Automec: https://www.automec.co.uk/ I'm installing it piecemeal, but so far everything has fit perfectly. Bob
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00246.html (10,001 bytes)
- 123. [Healeys] Healey Siting (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2017 06:46:34 -0700
- You have to scroll through the replies; be sure to click on 'All Replies' and 'Show Pending.' http://jalopnik.com/5910453/how-carroll-shelby-and-a-gang-of-nerds-beat-enzo-ferrari
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00259.html (6,750 bytes)
- 124. [Healeys] Gearbox Problem (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 15:15:22 -0700
- My gearbox is popping out of 4th and 4th/OD, usually coasting in gear downhill, but sometimes randomly. Anyone know what the typical cause(s) of this are? My guess? My rebuilt engine has (much) more
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00273.html (7,130 bytes)
- 125. [Healeys] Coil Holding Strap Thingy (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Sat, 20 May 2017 08:33:19 -0700
- Not sure I understand the question, but, you want the coil to perch more-or-less right on top of the generator. Here's a photo of my BJ8's installation; not sure if it's exactly right as the rebuilde
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00280.html (8,802 bytes)
- 126. [Healeys] Battery charging voltage (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Sat, 20 May 2017 14:31:44 -0700
- After a second battery failure requiring pulling the tank, flushing the boot with baking soda solution, rinsing, drying and reinstalling I sprung for a sealed AGM battery (X2Power). I also have a new
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00285.html (7,241 bytes)
- 127. [Healeys] Tires for 100-4 (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 10:19:33 -0700
- I put Nexen 165/80s on our BN2. Haven't put a lot of miles on them, but they handle OK for ~$75/per. Bob -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/heale
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00314.html (8,576 bytes)
- 128. [Healeys] 100 Windshield Assembly (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 16:06:25 -0700
- Hi Mike, We did it without instructions for our BN2; of course, my dad being a former auto shop teacher didn't hurt ;) The 100s and I think the early six-cyl cars used glazing rubber to hold the wind
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00317.html (9,672 bytes)
- 129. [Healeys] 100 Windshield Assembly (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 21:28:24 -0700
- IIRC, the discussion about 'too thick' rubber was for the U-channel seal, but I may not RC. The glazing rubber we got from Moss years ago seemed to be the correct thickness. I don't recall using a ma
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00321.html (9,550 bytes)
- 130. [Healeys] Stripped Water Pump Stud (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Sat, 27 May 2017 06:09:17 -0700
- Agreed, but be careful; with enough leverage you could snap it off. I'd soak it in your favorite penetrating oil--I like Kroil--for a few days. Maybe heat the area with a propane torch to help the oi
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00332.html (9,040 bytes)
- 131. [Healeys] Number? (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Sat, 27 May 2017 21:56:24 -0700
- Michael, When we got our BN2/100M is was in relatively decent, unrestored shape, and we took it down to bare metal and I don't recall seeing anything resembling a hand-drawn number in the boot (but t
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00335.html (8,215 bytes)
- 132. [Healeys] cable (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Sun, 28 May 2017 18:49:09 -0700
- Don't disagree, but just for the record, you can get the cable--with sheath--off from below. The fitting should be finger tight, but if it's torqued on you can use small channel lock pliers. It's tig
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00340.html (9,438 bytes)
- 133. [Healeys] cable (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2017 06:46:33 -0700
- There were some defective cables going around a few years ago but, IIRC, they were a bit too long at the speedo end and damaged the speedo. I've never heard of a speedo cable breaking--they usually j
- /html/fot/2017-05/msg00348.html (12,551 bytes)
- 134. [Healeys] Hood release (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2017 16:44:08 -0700
- I think you'll have to get at the release mechanism from underneath. Bob
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00257.html (9,330 bytes)
- 135. [Healeys] 8-way flasher (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:36:45 -0700
- eBay? *http://tinyurl.com/ycs6g7ec* -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20170614/e5820e06/attachment.html>
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00330.html (7,815 bytes)
- 136. [Healeys] eBay body/Vin plate auctions (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:24:41 -0700
- Wow ... Wouldn't have thought this was legal (or is it?). Bob -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20170619/0b1fef91/attachment
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00348.html (9,860 bytes)
- 137. [Healeys] Willl later steering box fit into a BN2 (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:41:16 -0700
- Moss has the spacer for the mounting bracket for 'late BN2'--same as for the 6-cyl cars--but not for BN1s and 'early BN2s.' So, does your friend have an 'early' or 'late' BN2 and, as an aside, how do
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00349.html (8,163 bytes)
- 138. [Healeys] Euro 18 meet registration help (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:34:51 -0700
- My quick research indicates you'll need to find your chosen bank's Swift Code, and authorize a wire transfer to the event's bank. For my credit union, this appears to require a paper form to be compl
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00421.html (8,913 bytes)
- 139. [Healeys] OT: 240Z (score: 105)
- Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 09:32:48 -0700
- The inside story of my favorite Japanese car: http://jalopnik.com/the-original-nissan-z-car-was-never-supposed-to-happen-1796498349
- /html/fot/2017-06/msg00457.html (6,662 bytes)
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