Posted January 19, 201213 yr comment_378112 I have a little project I'm going to do. I have a used and not so perfect Moto Lita wood wheel that is left over from a cobra replica I use to own, that I want to put on my Healey. As you can see it needs some modifications to work. Yes I could go spend $400 on a new one, but the wheel has been hanging around the garage, the ring was $10 and I have access to a welder set up for aluminum and I'm ready for a little project. Which brings me to the second part. I have an extra balance tube that I am going to bring along with me and weld up the top 4 holes, like i did on my current motor, allowing the tube to smoothed out. I will save it for future use, or I will part with it for a reasonable price if anyone is interested. The price will depend on how much work I do, but somewhere between $40-$90, plus $5 shipping. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201213 yr comment_378219 I'm always interested if the price is fair Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201213 yr Author comment_378235 On my application, I cut off all stands and plugged every hole, except for the PCV port. Does that make sense for 240Z applications? I noticed the Euro balance tube retains that back two port openings. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201213 yr comment_378236 On my application, I cut off all stands and plugged every hole, except for the PCV port. Does that make sense for 240Z applications? I noticed the Euro balance tube retains that back two port openings.Does the Healey have manual brakes? The Z needs a fitting near the back for the big brake booster hose. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201213 yr Author comment_378238 Yea, good 'ol fashion stomp on the pedal manual brakes. What is the second port in the rear of the tube used for? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201213 yr comment_378242 Yea, good 'ol fashion stomp on the pedal manual brakes. What is the second port in the rear of the tube used for?I'm not aware of the use for the second port at the rear. I don't think it was used, not on US 240Zs anyway, but my memory is fuzzy as I haven't run SUs in a while. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201213 yr comment_378254 The early tube on mine only uses the PCV port and the Brake port. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201213 yr Author comment_378257 240DW, your the man...exactly what I was looking for. I will try to copy yours Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 21, 201213 yr comment_378308 It is my understanding the early balance tubes had the brake port on the end, like 240dkw's, then later put the port on the top near the end and plugged the end hole with a welch plug.Bonzi Lon Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42001-new-project-and-smoothed-out-balance-tube-project-anyone/#findComment-378308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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