One of the problems I had with my MkIII (BJ8) was that the choke control kept coming loose in the dash. BJ8’s came through the shop on a fairly regular basis and at least half of those would arrive with the same problem. This fault did nothing to enhance the driver’s ability to adjust the… Continue reading BJ8 Choke Woes
Author: Michael
Who is this guy?
Born in New Zealand some time back. Went to Maori Hill Primary School then Kaikorai Valley High before joining the RNZAF and an Airman Cadet in 1968. Graduated 1972 with an NZCE in Aeronautical Engineering. Then embarked on the typical Kiwis "Big Trip Overseas".
Got to see quite a few places, and spent a while in the U.K. "home" as it was refered to by many New Zealanders in those days, before travelling on to New York and then to Canada by bus!!
This trip is presently on hold (has been for the last 34 years).
Met my dear wife Judy not long after arriving in Ontario and we have been happily married since 1976.
After travelling around New Zealand and the pacific in 1979 I started Precision Sportscar andfor the next 23 years grew the business and helped raise 2 boys Drew and Robin.
Antifreeze for Healeys
Dave Porter, long time Healey nut and general all round good guy, suggested that I take some time to enlighten readers as to the finer points of antifreeze which, like most things in our world, has become a much more complex subject that it was just a few years back. He pointed me to an… Continue reading Antifreeze for Healeys
Polyurethane Suspension Bushes
For many years now aftermarket vendors have been extolling the virtues of polyurethane suspension bushes. I have yet to be convinced. Several years back, at the request of a Healey owner we installed a set of these which he supplied. They came from a reputable supplier and were touted to be the best thing since… Continue reading Polyurethane Suspension Bushes
Tin Austin Healey 100 Model
Many years ago I picked up a very unusual, at least unusual to me, model of an Austin Healey 100. Although it is the most cheaply made tin model one could imagine the detail in the original lithography is amazingly detailed. I would love to know more about it…If anyone knows more about this kind… Continue reading Tin Austin Healey 100 Model
Revised Rear Suspension for AHX12
Any comments in the space provived below would be welcome. After fighting with the cart springs on the back of AHX12 and other Healey race cars for many years I have decided that the time has come to get this monkey off my back once and for all. The rules for the modified class for… Continue reading Revised Rear Suspension for AHX12
Wanna run a Targa Stage
If you have ever wondered what it is like to run a Targa Stage here is your chance. This is a picture of my buddy Dick Paterson’s very hot 1959 Mini “Betty” taken by Gordon Sleigh. You can see the rest of Gordons pictures at : http://pics.spoon.org/Cars/Targa2006/ The following is a video from the inside… Continue reading Wanna run a Targa Stage
Healey Master Cylinder Clevis Pins
When the workers on the BMC assembly lines assembled Austin Healeys I’m sure they were told time and time again to put a dab of grease on the master cylinder clevis pins before installing them. These are the little 5/16″ diameter pins which form the attachment between the pedals and the brake and clutch master… Continue reading Healey Master Cylinder Clevis Pins
Interesting Photograph
I was going through a pile of old photos a few days ago and came across a picture that someone gave me about 15 or 20 years back.  I apologize to the person who took the time to bring it to me, but I do not remember who it was. I do recall that the… Continue reading Interesting Photograph
Healey Handling Improvements
WHY CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTSÂ Â Although I seem to have gained a reputation for being somewhat of a Healey modifier I still believe strongly that a standard Healey in good mechanical condition is a fine car to drive and preserve, and I only offer what follows in response to several enquiries that I have had on the… Continue reading Healey Handling Improvements
Maximum Useable R.P.M. (My Theory)
Those of you who have been paying attention will have noticed that in my previous post I lamented the fact that we were unable to get more than about 6000 r.p.m. out of AHX12’s engine. I’ve done a lot of reading on that subject since we did those dyno tests and now have a better… Continue reading Maximum Useable R.P.M. (My Theory)