Technical Articles are PDF files so that you may print copies.
Click on the links below to get to the proper section.
Body   Brake/Clutch    Carpeting/Interior    Electrical   Engine   Fuel System  
  Gauges   Heater    Ignition   Insulation    Miscellaneous   My Modifications
 Overdrive and Transmission   Safety   Suspension  Trafficator   Wiring Harness

Don Hardie's Healey 100 Articles
Use your Browsers back button to then get back to this page.
 Look also in the Service Bulletin and Important Links sections more Technical Information.

 Body

Article Subject/Link
BJ8 Top Installation Instructions    Courtesy Jim Werner
Dash Lamp Removal BJ8   Courtesy Jim Werner
Hard Top ID    Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Brake/Clutch

Article Subject/Link
Brake and Master Cylinder information Girling catalog contains their part numbers and brake and cylinder sizes.
Brake Light Switch Tip   Courtesy Jim Werner
Emergency Brake Cable Installation    Courtesy Jim Werner
Servo Servicing           Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Carpeting/Trim/Interior

Article Subject/Link
Carpet Installation    Courtesy Jim Werner
Dashboard Refinishing     Courtesy Jim Werner
Restoring Bakelite   Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Electrical

Article Subject/Link
All About Relays Everything you need to know.
All things about Fuses and Relays Originally written for a Sprite but is relevant.
Alternator Installation (Denso Alternator Conversion)
BJ8 Driving Light Switch Addition   Courtesy Jim Werner

Battery Cutoff Switch Tech Tip    Courtesy Jim Werner
Four Way Flasher Installation    Courtesy Jim Werner May not be the best solution. Tracing the Healey List for a better one.
Horn Repair    Courtesy Jim Werner
Trim Your Antenna    Courtesy Jim Werner
Wiper Motor Repair Tip      Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Engine

Article Subject/Link
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
Thermostat Tips    Courtesy Jim Werner
Timing Cover Seal   Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Fuel System
Article Subject/Link
Choke Return Spring Tip    Courtesy Jim Werner
SU Carb and Fuel Pump Manual Very long 84 page manual in PDF format.
Return to Top of Page

 Gauges
Article Subject/Link
BJ8 Tachometer Reads High      Courtesy Jim Werner
Fuel Gauge Condensation    Courtesy Jim Werner
Fuel Gauge Tips     Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Heater
Article Subject/Link
Heater Control Cable Replacement    Courtesy Jim Werner
Stuck Water Valve    Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Ignition
Article Subject/Link
Distributor Information    Courtesy Jim Werner
Ignition Timing Specs   Courtesy Jim Werner
Ignitor Ignition    Courtesy Jim Werner
Vacuum Advance Specs    Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Insulation
Article Subject/Link
Drivers Side Heat Shield BT7  It can be printed at 1:1 and then used as a pattern. Kinko's or blueprinters can print it onto 24" X 36" paper.
Super Insulating           Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Miscellaneous
Article Subject/Link
Annealing washers to make them oil tight External link to another site.
(Courtesy James Wilson www.healeyjournal.com)
Bolt Codes Page Two (in Excel Format)
Cheap Signs          Courtesy Jim Werner   
Chrome Exhaust Tips       Courtesy Jim Werner
Creased Bonnet on a BN6     Courtesy Jim Werner
Cruise Control Installation           
Fasteners for a BN2 This is an Excel spreadsheet that will be updated at a later date.
Oil Formulation Letter from Castrol
Road Rules for Group Tours    Courtesy Jim Werner
Technical Trivia    Courtesy Jim Werner
Water on Knees   Courtesy Jim Werner
Wire Wheel Removal    Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 My Modifications
Article Subject/Link
(More modifications to come such as fusing the Fuel Pump, installation of a second pump in parallel with a cutover switch on the parcel shelf, Installation of Tow eyes and tie down hooks, as I get to them on my to do list.)
Return to Top of Page

 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
Refers to an installation on a TR but is the same unit as on Healeys.
Overdrive Oil Study External link to the study
Overdrive Pump Pressure Gauge   Courtesy Jim Werner
Overdrive Warning Light    Courtesy Jim Werner
Two Cent Overdrive Repair         Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Safety
Article Subject/Link
BJ8 Rear View Mirror   Courtesy Jim Werner
Four Way Flasher Installation    Courtesy Jim Werner
Third Brake Light   See Important Links page Parts Section for a cheaper price for the same item than is shown in the article!
Tire Information    Courtesy Jim Werner
Tire Safety US Government Site    Page after page of information about tires
Return to Top of Page

 Suspension
Article Subject/Link
Koni Shock Installation Nice to view before a purchase.
Replacing Rear Springs      Courtesy Jim Werner
Shock Absorber Information      Courtesy Jim Werner    
Wheel Bearing Notes       Courtesy Jim Werner     
Return to Top of Page

 Trafficator
Article Subject/Link
Replacing a Stator Tube    Courtesy Jim Werner
Removing Turn Signal Switch     Courtesy Jim Werner
Steering Wheel Replacement    Courtesy Jim Werner
Trafficator Repair Lots of details and photos.
Return to Top of Page

 Wiring Harness
Article Subject/Link
How to Install a New Wiring Harness    Courtesy Jim Werner
Return to Top of Page

 Don Hardie's Healey 100 Articles

Return to Top of Page