Most Technical Articles are PDF files so that you may print copies. 
Click on the links below to get to the proper section.
Some files take a LONG time to download.
No representation is made as to the trustworthiness of any vendor listed herein with the exception of
those noted in the "My Modifications" section with whom I have personal experience.
(Articles collected over the years and graciously donated to this site by Don)
See Steve Thornton's excellent site for articles covering many exotic modifications.
Go to the Links page, Best of the Best Section. Also if you are still stumped, go to the Miscellaneous section
of this page and and click on the link to Steve Gerow's site. Lots of great "stuff".
Look also in the Service Bulletin and Important Links sections for more Technical Information.
Body Article Subject/Link
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BJ8 Top Installation Instructions Courtesy Jim Werner
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Dash Lamp Removal BJ8 Courtesy Jim Werner
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Hard Top ID Courtesy Jim Werner
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Brake/Clutch Article Subject/Link
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Brakes. Everything you want or need to know. This is a 28 page PDF.
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Brake and Master Cylinder information Girling catalog contains their part numbers and brake and cylinder sizes.
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Brake Light Switch Tip Courtesy Jim Werner
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Emergency Brake Cable Installation Courtesy Jim Werner
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Servo Servicing Courtesy Jim Werner
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Carpeting/Trim/Interior Article Subject/Link
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Carpet Installation Courtesy Jim Werner
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Dashboard Refinishing Courtesy Jim Werner
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Restoring Bakelite Courtesy Jim Werner
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Sill Plates and Trim 100-4
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Competition All articles in this section should be read together as they are somewhat interrelated.
Competition from Sports Cars Illustrated 1958 (External Link) Courtesy Rick Wilkins
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Engine Modifications for Competition 1961 Article Courtesy Patrick Yoas
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Engine Modifications for Competition Dyno Testing Patrick Yoas
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Healey with a V8 PUNCH Courtesy Patrick Yoas
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More Horsepower for your Healey PDF Courtesy Patrick Yoas
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More Horsepower for your Healey Microsoft Docx format loads faster
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Ruddspeed modifications 1960 Courtesy Patrick Yoas
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AH Le Mans conversion From Motor Sport magazine, February 1956
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Electrical 
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All About Relays Everything you need to know.
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All things about Fuses and Relays Originally written for a Sprite but is relevant.
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Alternator Installation (Denso Alternator Conversion)
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BJ8 Driving Light Switch Addition Courtesy Jim Werner
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Battery Cutoff Switch Tech Tip Courtesy Jim Werner
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Four Way Flasher Installation Courtesy Jim Werner
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Horn Repair Courtesy Jim Werner
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Trim Your Antenna Courtesy Jim Werner
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Wiper Motor Repair Tip Courtesy Jim Werner
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Engine Article Subject/Link
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FIring order of a 6 cylinder engine -- 15 too young -- 36 too old-- 24 just rightNot a link.
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Fitting 14" Fan BJ8
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Installing a Flywheel Ring Gear Courtesy Jim Werner
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Installing K&N Air Filters Courtesy Jim Werner
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Rocker Arm Rebuild Courtesy Jim Werner
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Starter Dog Nut Tip Courtesy Jim Werner
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Thermostat Check Device Check your thermostat while in the car.
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Thermostat functions by Simon Lachlan
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Thermostat Tips Courtesy Jim Werner
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Timing Cover Seal Courtesy Jim Werner
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Water Valves (Taps) Courtesy Simon Lachlan
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Fuel System Article Subject/Link
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Choke Return Spring Tip Courtesy Jim Werner
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SU Fuel Pumps External link to Dave DuBois's site. Everything you want to know about SU Fuel Pumps.
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SU Carb and Fuel Pump Manual Very long 84 page manual in PDF format.
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Tuning SU Carburetors 1955 Article (Takes a while to load)
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Gauges Article Subject/Link
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BJ8 Tachometer Reads High Courtesy Jim Werner
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Fuel Gauge Condensation Courtesy Jim Werner
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Fuel Gauge Tips Courtesy Jim Werner
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Fuel Gauge Repair When on the site, click on each photo for full narrative.
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Speed Calculator Opens in an XLS window
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Speedometer Calibration Another site to use. Take your Pick.
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Speedometer Repair Smith's/Jaeger Manual
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Trafficator Repair Very long PDF file.
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HeaterArticle Subject/Link
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Heater Control Cable Replacement Courtesy Jim Werner
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Stuck Water Valve Courtesy Jim Werner
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Ignition Article Subject/Link
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Distributor Information Courtesy Jim Werner
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Ignition Timing Specs Courtesy Jim Werner
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Ignitor Ignition Courtesy Jim Werner
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Spark Plugs Everything you want to know. Navigate to the Spark Plug Help for lots of technical articles. Look also at the Manufacturers codes.
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Vacuum Advance Specs Courtesy Jim Werner
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Insulation Article Subject/Link
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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.
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Super Insulating Courtesy Jim Werner
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Miscellaneous Article Subject/Link
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Annealing washers to make them oil tight External link to another site.
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(Courtesy James Wilson www.healeyjournal.com)
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Bolt Codes Page Two (in Excel Format)
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Photo of almost every type of nut, bolt or other fastener along with other information
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Cheap Signs Courtesy Jim Werner
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Chrome Exhaust Tips Courtesy Jim Werner
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Creased Bonnet on a BN6 Courtesy Jim Werner
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Drip Pan Fabrication Keep Oil off of your garage floor.
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Fasteners for a BN2 This is an Excel spreadsheet that has been recently updated. The lines in gray have yet to be identified. More updates will be forthcoming.
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Oil Formulation Letter from Castrol
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Oil History, additivies, ZDDP Courtesy Moss Motors
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Penetrating Oil Showdown Which is best!
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Restoration of blackness on tools (Parkerizing) See ordering information in the Miscellanous section of the Parts Suppliers page.
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Road Rules for Group Tours Courtesy Jim Werner
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Steve Gerow's WONDERFUL Tech Tips. A must view! If you can not find it elsewhere on this site, look here!
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Technical Trivia Courtesy Jim Werner
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Water on Knees Courtesy Jim Werner
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Wire Wheel Removal Courtesy Jim Werner
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My Modifications Article Subject/Link
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Addition of a new fuse block, mechanical brake light switch, third brake light, illuminated reflectors, fuel pump inertia switch, fusing the fuel pump, installation of Tow Eyes and Tie Down Hooks. Also, installation of a PCV Valve on a BN6, Coolant Overflow Reservoir, Heater cold air duct fastening and Clutch and Brake Pedal Extensions
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Click on the links below to view specific items
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(More modifications to come such as installation of a second fuel pump in parallel with a cutover switch on the parcel shelf, as I get to them on my to do list.)
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Overdrive and Transmission Article Subject/Link
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How Gears Work - External Link Great animation.
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Installation of Smitty's Transmission Courtesy Jim Werner
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Drive Shaft Balancing Courtesy Jim Werner
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Refers to an installation on a TR but is the same unit as on Healeys.
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Overdrive Oil Study External link to the study
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Overdrive Pump Pressure Gauge Courtesy Jim Werner
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OD Relay Repair and Testing
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Overdrive Warning Light Courtesy Jim Werner
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Two Cent Overdrive Repair Courtesy Jim Werner
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Safety Article Subject/Link
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Audible Flashers A video is on YouTube at: Video of Audible Flashers
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BJ8 Rear View Mirror Courtesy Jim Werner
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BMC Directions for the use of Knock Offs Courtesy Jim Werner
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Four Way Flasher Installation Courtesy Jim Werner
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Third Brake Light See Important Links page Parts Section for a cheaper price for the same item than is shown in the article! See also My Modifications section on this page.
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Tire Information Courtesy Jim Werner
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Tire Safety US Government Site Page after page of information about tires
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Wire Wheels - they self tighten by design (External Link)
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Knock Off Hubs Original Patent Drawing Use with the above link
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Suspension Article Subject/Link
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Reinforced Mounts for Koni Shocks Steve Gerow's solution including drawings and photos.
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Koni Shock Installation Nice to view before a purchase.
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Lower Wishbone Inner Bearing Replacement Courtesy Jim Werner
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Replacing Rear Springs Courtesy Jim Werner
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Shock Catalog Combination of two articles. See World Wide Parts in the Suspension section of the Vendors page to order.
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Shock Absorber Information Courtesy Jim Werner
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Wheel Bearing Notes Courtesy Jim Werner
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TrafficatorArticle Subject/Link
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Replacing a Stator Tube Courtesy Jim Werner
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Removing Turn Signal Switch Courtesy Jim Werner
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Steering Wheel Replacement Courtesy Jim Werner
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Trafficator Repair Lots of details and photos.
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Wiring Harness Article Subject/Link
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How to Install a New Wiring Harness Courtesy Jim Werner
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Updated Wiring Writted for an MG but adaptable to your Healey.
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Don Hardie's Healey 100 Articles