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| Location | Description | Source |
| General.
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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. |
| 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. |
| Sus-
pension.
|
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. |