Technical Trivia One
Compiled by Jim Werner
From the Healey Internet Mailing List (HML), referenced sources and the cobwebs of my mind.
Transmission oil - Accepted general theory is to use a non-detergent oil to prevent foaming. Racers use it
because your transmission contains brass synchro rings and the additives attack the brass. (HML)
Calipers - The reason not to take the caliper apart is that you won't be able to get it to seal properly when you put it
back together. Lockheed used to make a thing called a brake survival kit. This "survival kit" contained the "o" rings
(They had a square cross-section, not round) and re-placement bolts. The bolts were the key parts, as they have to
stretch the proper amount and were never to be re-used as they are torqued to 450lbs. (HML)
Windshield installation -Use/4 bolts (Instead of 5/16)to mount the side windshield posts and will allow for a little
more adjustment (HML)
Jim French asked Inan of Healey Surgeons what spares to carry, her response: Fuel pumps are $125. Do you have the original one on there or has someone replaced that with an aftermarket US pump in which case, a lot of the plumbing might have been modified, so my SU pump will no longer fit. Normally, you can get where you want to go by hammering on the baulk head to loosen the points of the pump. At this point, it isn't safe to order fuel pumps. There is a manufacturing problem that need to be solved. If you want to carry a spare, let me know and I'll tell you when it is ok to buy them again. As for what to carry...points, condenser, lower radiator hose, front wheelbearing and of course, my business card. (HML) I always carry their catalog. When I see a part for sale and wonder if it is a good deal I have a ready reference for the price, JW
