Technical
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Body
Brake/Clutch
Carpeting/Interior
Electrical
Engine
Fuel System
Gauges
Heater
Ignition
Insulation
Miscellaneous
My Modifications
Overdrive and Transmission
Safety
Suspension
Trafficator
Wiring Harness
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Body
Article Subject/Link
BJ8 Top Installation Instructions
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Battery Access Lid
Dash Lamp Removal BJ8
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Door Striker Plate
Floor Panels
Hard Top ID
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Hardtop Restoration
Rocker Panel Curvature
Windshield to Body Seal
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Brake/Clutch
Article Subject/Link
Brake Light Switch Repositioning
Brake Light Switch Tip
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Clutch Line Clips
Disk Brake Squeal Removal
Emergency Brake Cable Installation
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Excessive Disk Brake Pad Wear
Firewall Clutch Tubing Routing
Servo Servicing
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Vacuum Server Repairs different units.
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Carpeting/Trim/Interior
Article Subject/Link
Armorcord Installation
BN2 Tonneau Installation
BN2 Tonneau Fasteners
BJ8 Boot Armorcord Installation
More on Boot Installation
BJ8 Carpet Install
BJ8 Dashboard Alignment
Carpet Installation
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Carpet Installation Gear Box Cover
Dashboard Refinishing
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Dash Installation Steady Bracket
Door Interior Trim
Door Shut Face Finisher Set
Glove Box Guide
Indoor Seals and Trim
Removeable Seat Belts BJ8
Restoring Bakelite
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Scuttle Seal Installation
Side Curtain Bracket Finish
Sill Plates and Trim
100-4
Top Frame Mounting Plate BN1
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Electrical
Article Subject/Link
Alternator Conversion Positive or Negative Ground
Alternator Installation
BJ8 Driving Light Switch Addition
Courtesy Jim Werner
BJ8 Wiring Diagram
Battery Cutoff Switch Tech Tip
Courtesy Jim Werner
Flasher Can Location BN2
Four Way Flasher Installation
Courtesy Jim Werner
Fuel Pump Cutoff Switch
Horn Repair
Courtesy Jim Werner
Installation of Radio and Speakers
Trim Your Antenna
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Wiper Motor Repair Tip
Courtesy Jim Werner
Wiring Color Codes
Wiring Color Codes another version
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Engine
Article Subject/Link
Coolant Recovery System
Engine Casting Date
Engine Dolly
Engine Fittings
Engine Mounts
Falcon Exhaust Problem and Solution
Fitting 14" Fan
BJ8
Installing a Flywheel Ring Gear
Courtesy Jim Werner
Installing K&N Air Filters
Courtesy Jim Werner
Rocker Arm Rebuild
Courtesy Jim Werner
Starter Dog Nut Tip
Courtesy Jim Werner
Sump Protection
Thermostat Tips
Courtesy Jim Werner
Timing Cover Seal
Courtesy Jim Werner
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Fuel System
Article Subject/Link
Carburetor Coupling
Choke Return Spring Tip
Courtesy Jim Werner
Emergency Fuel Gauge
HD Carb Adjusting
HS6 Carb Adjusting
Replacing Carb Throttle Bushings
Second Fuel Pump in Series
Second Fuel Pump Alternate Method
SU Carb Adjusting
SU Carbs Basic Theory
Throttle Shaft Reaming
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Gauges
Article Subject/Link
BJ8 Tachometer Reads High
Courtesy Jim Werner
Calibration of Smith's Tachometer
Changing Tachometer Polarity
Fuel Gauge Condensation
Courtesy Jim Werner
Fuel Gauge Tips
Courtesy Jim Werner
Rebuild BJ8 Tach
Speedometer Cable Routing
Speedometer Calibration Numbers
Speedometer Repair
Temperature Sensor Removal Tool
Trafficator Repair
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Heater
Article Subject/Link
BN1 Heater Installation
Heater Control Cable Replacement
Courtesy Jim Werner
Stuck Water Valve
Courtesy Jim Werner
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Ignition
Article Subject/Link
Distributor Information
Courtesy Jim Werner
Ignition Timing Specs
Courtesy Jim Werner
Ignitor Ignition
Courtesy Jim Werner
Pertronix Ignitor and Flame Thrower Coil Installation
Rotor Comparison
Rotors with no Rivet
Spark Plug Coding
Vacuum Advance Specs
Courtesy Jim Werner
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Insulation
Article Subject/Link
Insulated Transmission Tunnel
Super Insulating
Courtesy Jim Werner
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Miscellaneous
Article Subject/Link
Body Protection While Under Repair
Bolt Codes Page One (in Excel Format)
(Courtesy James Wilson www.healeyjournal.com)
Bolt Codes Page Two
(in Excel Format)
Bolt Grade write-up and chart
Cheap Signs
Courtesy Jim Werner
Chrome Exhaust Tips
Courtesy Jim Werner
Creased Bonnet on a BN6
Courtesy Jim Werner
Cruise Control Installation
Derust Solution (Homemade)
Healey Spares for the Road - Introduction
Healey Spares for the Road Part Two
Home Plating
Courtesy Jim Werner
KN Filter Modifications
Oil Filter Study
Oil Formulation
One Method of Raising a Car onto Jack Stands
Restoration Rebuild order
Restoration Tracking Templates
Restoration Chassis Platform on Casters
Road Rules for Group Tours
Courtesy Jim Werner
Schedule of Repair Times
Steve Gerow's WONDERFUL Tech Tips. A must view!
Technical Trivia
Courtesy Jim Werner
Water on Knees
Courtesy Jim Werner
Wire Wheel Removal
Courtesy Jim Werner
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My Modifications
Article Subject/Link
Addition of new fuse block, mechanical brake light switch, third brake light, illuminated reflectors, fuel pump tilt switch
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Overdrive and Transmission
Article Subject/Link
How Gears Work - External Link
Great animation.
Installation of Smitty's Transmission
Courtesy Jim Werner
Drive Shaft Balancing
Courtesy Jim Werner
Gear Ratios/MPH by Tire Size/Rear End, etc.
Overdrive Accumulator Piston
Overdrive Manual Section One
Refers to an installation on a TR but is the same unit as on Healeys.
Overdrive Manual Section Two
Overdrive Manual Section Three
Overdrive Manual Section Four
Overdrive Manual Section Five
Overdrive Pump Pressure Gauge
Courtesy Jim Werner
Overdrive Warning Light
Courtesy Jim Werner
Two Cent Overdrive Repair
Courtesy Jim Werner
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Safety
Article Subject/Link
BJ8 Rear View Mirror
Courtesy Jim Werner
BMC Directions for the use of Knock Offs
Courtesy Jim Werner
Four Way Flasher Installation
Courtesy Jim Werner
Headlight Adjustment
Illuminate Reflectors BN4 to BJ8
Seat Belt Installation
Third Brake Light
See Important Links page Parts Section for a cheaper price for the same item than is shown in the article!
Third Brake Light Another Method
Tire Information
Courtesy Jim Werner
Tire Safety US Government Site
Page after page of information about tires
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Suspension
Article Subject/Link
Lower Wishbone Inner Bearing Replacement
Courtesy Jim Werner
Replacing Rear Springs
Courtesy Jim Werner
Shock Absorber Information
Courtesy Jim Werner
Wheel Bearing Notes
Courtesy Jim Werner
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Trafficator
Article Subject/Link
Replacing a
Stator Tube
Courtesy Jim Werner
Removing Turn Signal Switch
C
ourtesy Jim Werner
Steering Wheel Replacement
Courtesy Jim Werner
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Wiring Harness
Article Subject/Link
BN1 Wiring Harness Routing
How to Install a New Wiring Harness
Courtesy Jim Werner
Routing of Rear Chassis Harness
Wiring Harness Bulb Sockets
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