![]() Once we have the prop shaft and axle in place, the new fuel tank will be reinstalled. We will then remove the tank to make it easier to install the rear axle. The underside of the tank was painted with 3M Rubberized Undercoating. The tank had a pretty good paint job as it arrived from BugeyeGuy, but we chose to repaint the top of the tank with POR-15 to add some rust protection. This is done from inside the car after the tank is installed. Unlike the original tank that has the filler pipe and tank as one piece, the new tank has a separate filler pipe with a rubber hose collar and two hose clamps to join the filler pipe to the tank. All six of the studs were in pretty rough shape so they were all cleaned and a thread chaser was used on each one. The kit also included a foam seal to fit over the filler pipe between the tank and the body, as well as some rubber strips that fit between the tank and the body at each stud fixing point. It came with a new sender and viton seal installed, and the tank was pressure tested for leaks. įuel Tank – The next step will be to paint and trial fit the new fuel tank. Video Episode Seventeen summarizes the work performed in relocating the fuel pump. One first loops the strap around the brake pipe and then around the axle housing. These were not on the car when we acquired it, but the brass straps, which are very similar to the original straps, can be purchased from Moss motors. However, the Episode Twenty-One video also summarizes the installation: īefore reinstalling the axle into the car, we needed to install the axle brake pipe securing straps to the axle housing. ![]() The Episode Twenty video shows the quick job of the prop shaft install: ĭetails of the installation process of these components is provided below. A clear look at the target (rear of the gearbox) is possible with the axle out of the way. Installing the prop shaft can be a bit of a struggle because of the flexible front yoke, but it was much easier with the axle and fuel tank out of the way. Jim Clark / Trevor Taylor Cambridge Racing 24h Le Mans reserve entry.Axle Install – This process has taken longer than expected but it is now time to reinstall the prop shaft, the rear axle, the new fuel tank and to connect the fuel delivery lines. Ninian Sanderson / Bill McKay Ecurie Ecosse 24h Le Mans.Īustin-Healey 3000, chassis #RN422881, engine: Austin 2.912 cc. (John Bekaert / Dickie Stoop) by Ecurie Chiltern at Le Mans.Īustin-Healey Sebring Sprite, chassis #AN547402, engine: Austin 994 cc. 24h Le Mans retired at 23h 52min.Īustin-Healey 3000, chassis #HBN10339, engine: Austin 2.912 cc. Paul Hawkins Donald Healey Motor Co Ltd. March American advert.Īustin-Healey Sebring Sprite chassis #AN547399, engine: Austin 994 cc. Top speed of this two/four-seater is an impressive 120 mph plus however, limited ground clearance restricts its manoeuvrability. Top speed is in the region of 85-90 mph and average fuel consumption an impressive 35-40 mpg.Īustin-Healey 3000 Mk II Sports differ from the superseded Mk I mainly by a restyled radiator grille and modifications to the engine, including a new camshaft, stronger valve springs, and the adoption of triple carburettors, which increase the power output to 130 bhp at 4750 rpm. Although retaining the four-cylinder, 948-cc, ohv engine, albeit with a number of modifications which give increased power output, it feature a new rectangular, squared-up body with conventionally positioned headlamps, rectangular mesh radiator grille and opening boot lid. Sprite Mk II roadster (R4 cyl, 948 cm³, 47 KM) - new modelĪustin-Healey Sprite Mk II Sports replaced the Mk I 'Frog eye' in the spring. Sprite roadster (R4 cyl, 948 cm³, 43 KM) – discontinued in April. Home Austin Healey '60 Austin Healey '62 List 1961 Next pageģ000 Mk II (BN7/BT7) roadster - new model
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