BJ8 Restoration Information – Precision Sportscar

BJ8 Restoration Information, Healey Concours Information

Original BJ8 Exhaust Systems

May 9, 2007

The original exhaust systems on Healeys were very different from those currently available. This deviation from “originality” is particularly evident on the BJ8 and is not mentioned in any of the “authoritative” books I have read. This is my attempt to ensure that this detail of originality will not become lost as the years pass. […]

BJ8 Restoration Information

BJ8 Choke Woes

Michael

January 17, 2007

6 comments

One of the problems I had with my MkIII (BJ8) was that the choke control kept coming loose in the dash. BJ8’s came through the shop on a fairly regular basis and at least half of those would arrive with the same problem. This fault did nothing to enhance the driver’s ability to adjust the […]

BJ8 Restoration Information, Classic Rallying, New British Sports Car Parts

Polyurethane Suspension Bushes

Michael

January 2, 2007

24 comments

For many years now aftermarket vendors have been extolling the virtues of polyurethane suspension bushes. I have yet to be convinced. Several years back, at the request of a Healey owner we installed a set of these which he supplied. They came from a reputable supplier and were touted to be the best thing since […]