NEW PRODUCT IDEA
Continuing with the series of vignettes of the very original RHD BN2 that is currently being brought back to reliable driving condition, the recent removal of the radiator revealed a new one – one I’d never seen before. The long-term (57 years) previous owner installed “screen door” screen in front of the radiator, apparently to keep bugs and debris from damaging and clogging the radiator:
And here’s a close-up:
I can’t comment on its effect on delivery of air to the radiator – did it reduce it? – but in static running the engine with only the original fan, it never came close to running hot, much less overheating.
The overall effect seems to have been quite good as the original radiator is in excellent condition. So there’s an old new one, or a new old one, to put on your list of projects for next winter. Or maybe I should market the ACME Radiator Screen, guaranteed to debug your Healey’s radiator!
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Reid,
Have you cleaned the accumulated grease and grime off of the steering box or was it that clean?
Lin
It was just like that when we got the car. Bear in mind it had been off the road for over 30 years, so the PO had plenty of time for plenty of projects, although he didn’t seem to be a real neat-freak. I’d be surprised if he had cleaned it. I think it was more likely the limited use the car got, plus a lot of time off the road that explains its cleanliness.