Technical Articles are PDF files so that you may print copies. 
Click on the links below to get to the proper section.
(Articles collected over the years and graciously donated to this site by Don)
Use your Browsers back button to then get back to this page.
Look also in the Service Bulletin and Important Links sections for more Technical Information.
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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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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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Electrical Article Subject/Link
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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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Battery Cutoff Switch Tech Tip Courtesy Jim Werner
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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
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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 right
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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 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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Fuel System Article Subject/Link
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Choke Return Spring Tip Courtesy Jim Werner
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SU Carb and Fuel Pump Manual Very long 84 page manual in PDF format.
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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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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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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. |
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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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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Road Rules for Group Tours Courtesy Jim Werner
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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 ModificationsArticle Subject/Link
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Addition of 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
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(More modifications to come such as installation of a second 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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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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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!
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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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SuspensionArticle Subject/Link
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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 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 HarnessArticle Subject/Link
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How to Install a New Wiring Harness Courtesy Jim Werner
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Don Hardie's Healey 100 Articles