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General.

 

 

 

 

 Touring your Healey? Comprehensive list of spares to carry. AHC North
Touring your Healey? Check it out before you set off.                 A-HOABC
Touring your Healey? Another detailed check list. Rocky M AHC
Healey Specifications. Full details of all models. Rocky M AHC
Annual check list. Detailed list covering just about everything Rocky M AHC
Rolling road check. What it entails.    Carolinas AHC
Factory colour codes. Specifications for all Healeys. Rocky M AHC
Where was your car first registered? Table of last reg letters. Holland Brand.
Braking system.

 

 Rear drum brakes. Advice on how to go about the adjustments.  Carolinas AHC
Healey brake service. Carry out a full braking system check. A-HOABC
Brakes not releasing. How to go about sorting the problem. Scions Lucas.
Body and Trim.

 


      

   

Door & window winder handles. A tip on reinstallation. (BJ7 & 8) AHC North
Sprite wipers. Lucas detailed information leaflet. A-H Sprite CA
Bodywork preventative maintenance. Sound advice to avoid rust. AHC America
Big Healey scuttle shake. What causes this and how to fix it. AHC America
Respraying your car. Plenty of advice here.                                 Vintage Paint
Cooling system.


   

 Water temperature sensor. This removal spanner is easily made. AHC North
Temperature gauge reading high? Recommended checks. Carolinas AHC
Overheating problems? This advice may help. Scions Lucas.
Electrical system. Distributor wear? The problems explained.            AHC Midlands
Trouble shooting big Healey electrics. Advice on what to look for. N Texas AHC
Alternator conversion. Plenty of tips on how to go about it. N Texas AHC
Spark plugs. Which plugs are the best for the big Healey? N Texas AHC
Ignition circuit testing. Summary of checks to carry out. N Texas AHC
Setting engine timing. Recommended equipment and procedure. N Texas AHC
Positive to negative earth. How to implement the change. Carolinas AHC
Better conductivity clean up. Prevention of problems. N Texas AHC
Engine.

 

 

 


  

 Crankshaft oil seal replacement? This article will prove helpful. AHC Midlands
Building a competition engine. Priorities to consider. N Texas AHC
Low oil pressure. Advice on where the problems may be. Carolinas AHC
Rocker shaft. Descriptive article.            Carolinas AHC
Engine adjustment. Comprehensive advice on tuning. Carolinas AHC
Rocker cover gasket installation. Best to avoid on washing day!!! S Ontario AHC
Crankshaft end play. How to set it up. Scions Lucas.
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Fuel system.

 

 

 

   
   
   

 Fuel gauge problems? You should find the answer on this website. Jim Werner
Unleaded fuel. Advice on how to approach the potential problem. AHC Thames
Carbs for BN1. Detailed pics of restored carburettors. Ed Kaler
Tuning SU carbs. Comprehensive advice on tuning. Carolinas AHC
Unleaded fuel. AMOCO advice on the pros and cons of using. Carolinas AHC
SU carburetter damper rods. Recommended checks. Carolinas AHC
SU fuel pump problems? Here is some useful advice. Scions Lucas.
Suspension.


   
   
   
   
   

 Shock absorber checks. Worthwhile checks to carry out regularly. Carolinas AHC
Front suspension check for wear. How to carry out the checks. A-HOABC
Steering box check. Straightforward way to check for play. AHC America
Steering box adjustment. Simplified method. Scions Lucas.
Adjustable steering, stator tube. Constructing a replacement. Scions Lucas.
Removing lower A arms. Practical advice. Scions Lucas.
Front wheel bearing shims. Useful advice. Scions Lucas.
Front suspension bushings. How to go about it. Scions Lucas.
Transmission.

 

 

 


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 Toyota gearbox into Big Healey? Check out this detailed article. AHC Midlands
Toyota gearbox into Big Healey? Another article of interest. Scottish S/C
Rear axle overhaul. Directions on how to go about it. N Texas AHC
De Normanville overdrive. Plenty of useful advice. N Texas AHC
Clutch hose replacement. Practical advice. N Texas AHC
Overdrive problems. Useful article for troubleshooting. AHC America
Wheel bearing shims. Advice on adjustments. AHC America
Gear box tie rod. How to replace. Scions Lucas.
Gear box removal. Some practical advice. Scions Lucas.
Worn baulk rings. Practical advice on how to replace them. Scions Lucas.
Replace clutch fork and bushes.  Practical advice on how to do it. Scions Lucas.
Overdrive unit. A great deal of useful advice here. Scions Lucas.
Overdrive, problems with electrics. How to tackle the problem. Scions Lucas.
Overdrive throttle switch adjustment. Useful advice. Scions Lucas.
Overdrive pressure switch. More advice on overdrive problems. Scions Lucas.
Overdrive warning light. Why you should fit one. Scions Lucas.