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    PLATE, handle locking on Vent Window

    Hello, Working on a BJ8 and I could use advice on how to squeeze the 2 rivets that attach the plate that the vent window handle closes against. Its tricky to get anything inside the window channel to compress the rivets sfficiently so it firmly holds the plate and the rivet does not interfere...
  2. BJ8Healeys

    For Sale BJ8 blue full tonneau cover

    Pristine blue full tonneau cover for BJ8 for sale. Asking $250. New from Moss is about $500. Contact: Lynn Bowles 6801 Alabama Hwy SW, Rome, GA 30165 lynn102050@gmail.com 706-252-0183
  3. R

    New old member saying hi

    Greetings fellow British car lovers, my names is Rob. I'm in possession of a 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Bj8. I've owned this car for some time now, in fact over 10 years and have been lurking back here on the forum until I found a bit more time attempt a light restoration. This Healey has always...
  4. C

    My BJ8 Barn Find

    Myth: Barn Finds are great cars, will be in great shape and cost little to renovate. FALSE. Let me restate that - VERY FALSE. There are very few exceptions to this. My barn find may or may not be one of these - TBD. The engine was seized, brakes and clutch peddles went to the floor and...
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    • Forum: Austin Healey
  5. J

    Bj8 Oil Pump

    Hi again all! The point is reaching where I have to decide which way to go in regards to replacing my Oil pump and the last discussion ended up heavily into oil type (which has taught me a great deal!). I am split between the Denis Welsh high pressure (suitable for road cars) which is a rotor...
  6. J

    BJ8 boot rubber strip

    Hi guys, The rubber boot seal on my BJ8 was incorrectly fitted to the body of the car, instead of the boot itself which I see from pictures is the correct placement. I am in the middle of the job of gently removing the old glue and rubber from the body of the car which is slow going but...
  7. J

    Healey BJ8 anti roll bar bushes

    Hi All, As I take gentle new steps into the world of classic motoring, I have established I need to replace the rubber bushes on my anti roll bar. I ordered the bushes from ah spares and wondered if there is anything I need to consider before replacing. Is it as simple as jacking up the car...
  8. S

    Scuttle Shake

    I'm told that many Healeys suffer from 'scuttle shake' in the range of 55-60 mph. My BJ8 Phase 1 has shake in the scuttle and steering wheel in the range of 54-62 mph. I have had high speed balance done on all four tires and this has improved the situation somewhat (lower intensity shake), but...
  9. chuckmcb

    Intro from new member Chuck McB, '66 A-H 3000 owner...with a steering box question!

    I am "Chuck". Mine is a good ole 1966 Austin healey 3000 that's still plugging along. The kids called the car "Garage Furniture" as we dragged it form place to place over the past 30 years, but finally I have the time to treat it "right" and it's back on the road! I'm trying to cap a few of...
  10. S

    BJ8 Fuel Gauge -Shows 1/4 tank when empty

    Gents, my fuel gauge shows 1/4 full when the tank is in fact empty. Any advice on what the problem might be? steve
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