- 81. Re: Reverse question (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:08:50 +1100
- Sorry Josef I was in a rush. Yes - you are absolutely correct - you can "select" reverse gear irrespective of the overdrive. I misread the symptoms in my haste - my comments related to a Healey which
- /html/healeys/2006-03/msg00548.html (9,568 bytes)
- 82. Re: GL4 Oil in Tranny? (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:30:55 +1100
- Hi Scott, MGA Guru has totally neglected to discuss the issue of the Overdrive. He has also not mentioned friction modified oil. Here's an old post from this list that hopefully covers most of it. ht
- /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00373.html (9,042 bytes)
- 83. Re: Bonnet insulation (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 19:51:24 +1100
- Hi Simon, Yes, my BJ8 had a thick covering of black underbody protection sealer applied pre delivery by John Sprinzel Racing - the original dealer. It is listed on the original sales invoice as 'unde
- /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00623.html (8,456 bytes)
- 84. Re: Intake Manifold Cleaner (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 00:36:50 +1100
- Hi Steve I believe that the "Naval Jelly" you refer to for removing marks in intakes were the same as the 'seamans stain remover' products which were used by many women, and concerned fathers, over h
- /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00684.html (9,549 bytes)
- 85. Re: How Many? (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 02:22:56 +1100
- Hi David Patrick Quinn Esq. has been compiling this type of information here in Australia, for known Australian cars - by state and model. http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/PQlist.html A lot of infor
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00002.html (7,824 bytes)
- 86. Re: Redford with Healey - captions (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 12:56:06 +1100
- Very interesting Rick, The way he's crouched beside the car, looking at the front guard - holding his head (with an 'oh shit' look) - got me to look a little closer.... Is that a BN1 type 'smaller wh
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00028.html (8,228 bytes)
- 87. Re: Redford with Healey - captions (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 02:26:20 +1100
- Mate Happy new Year!!!! My Question was............. >> Is that a BN1 type 'smaller wheel opening' 4 cyl guard?.... After 20 something years of owning a BN1 - I really just can't recall how big the
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00042.html (10,003 bytes)
- 88. Re: Slotted Discs (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 12:46:39 +1100
- Hi Jim, The key thing when you are talking about BJ8 Brakes (or any standard Healey brakes) is that they use a solid rotor - not a ventilated rotor. Cross drilling a Ventilated rotor (which allows ai
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00332.html (8,561 bytes)
- 89. Re: BJ8 Brake Pads (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 23:05:33 +1100
- Hi Jim, I've run both the Ferodo DS3000 and 4003 pads http://www.ferodo.co.uk/ferodo_home/motorsports.html which are both available for the BJ8 caliper. They are excellent at high temperatures (i.e.
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00368.html (8,385 bytes)
- 90. Re: Paint color distribution, was RE: MGB cars - übe (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:02:47 +1100
- Hey Steve Thanks for that info! So it looks like the Metallic Golden Beige BJ8's are actually as common as bums, compared to the |ber rare two tone BJ8s As far as colour combination go - and the red
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00938.html (10,648 bytes)
- 91. Armstrong shocks - does anyone have a catalogue please? (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:46:36 +1100
- Hey guys Does anyone have an old Armstong Lever arm shock catalogue? If so, can you please tell me the original fitment of the Armstong rear shock drop link part number 4448? That's the number on thi
- /html/healeys/2006-01/msg01002.html (6,925 bytes)
- 92. Re: Camber (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 07:48:15 +1000
- You probably have the wrong front shocks fitted Greg. Or the wrong Measure the top arm (the shock arm). Assuming the chassis hasn't been changed - the top arm should be around 216mm - 218 mm centre t
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00125.html (9,209 bytes)
- 93. Re: not Healey - SUV (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 23:12:34 +1000
- Lucas made a vacuum cleaner once. Apparently, it was the only product Lucas ever built which didn't suck. BTW - Its still Friday here in Oz
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00170.html (7,880 bytes)
- 94. Re: Maximum spare tire wheel size (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 01:14:46 +1000
- I have an Aluminium tank which is bigger than Std - no wood block and no rod - and I have a 195 60 15 on a 6in wide rim in my boot. It just sits on top of the tank, on a towel. BTW - the critical dim
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00538.html (8,740 bytes)
- 95. Re: Another Healey in an advertisement (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 11:05:15 +1000
- Or - if you can't wait - all the ads are here http://www.novascotialife.com/AbsPage.aspx?id=366&title=Billboards just scroll down to the last one.
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00181.html (7,629 bytes)
- 96. Re: tires, oh my (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 00:22:17 +1000
- http://www.dunloptyres.co.uk/ourTyres/car/technicalInformation/
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00251.html (7,460 bytes)
- 97. Re: fuel pump problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 08:26:15 +1000
- Hi Sam, Use a points file -and try it again. NEVER use sandpaper on points - always use a points file. Using sandpaper will usually result in leaving sand on the points - which ensures that they won'
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00608.html (8,378 bytes)
- 98. Re: Healey head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 01:09:35 +1000
- Hi Pieter, What is the issue is with head gaskets? What size bore are you running? A few years back some guys had issues with 3.3 litre healey engines - but it turned out to be block porosity in seve
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00848.html (10,719 bytes)
- 99. Re: Jacking the Healey (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 23:58:13 +1000
- I also use 4" x 2" ramps, about 3 feet long, cut at an angle, so I can get a trolley jack under the car. Here's my tip - if you attach some old carpet under the 'ramp' - on the approach side - say 18
- /html/healeys/2006-06/msg00177.html (9,171 bytes)
- 100. Re: BT7 Frame (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:21:59 +1000
- Hi John I've never seen a Jules Frame; and I realise this would be a much more convenient option for me, in Sydney Australia, than it is for you, but what about Kilmartins? http://www.users.bigpond.c
- /html/healeys/2006-06/msg00399.html (8,539 bytes)
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