Technical Section

This section contains links to information on this site (and others) that may be useful to those undertaking restoration or day-to-day servicing of a Magnette. These links open in a new browser window or tab. To save the files locally on your computer, right-click and select "Save Link As".

The links below are resources on this site, resources off this site are listed to the left.

Carpet Diagram
A diagram of the carpet shapes needed for the interior of a Magnette (pretty self-explanatory, really). This is a .PDF file.

Lucas Part Numbers
A listing of the original Lucas part numbers for various electrical items on the ZA Magnette. This list is also suitable for the ZB Magnette in almost all (if not all) instances. This is a .PDF file.

Lucas Part Numbers
Essentially the same thing as the link above, but covers the ZB Magnette in more detail, and is an .HTML file, so it loads faster

Dash Wiring Color Codes
From Ron C. These files outline the color codes for the Dash portion of the wiring harness.

Engine Wiring Color Codes
From Ron C. These files outline the color codes for the Engine compartment portions of the wiring harness.

Z Magnette Parts Cross Reference
This is a more general parts cross-reference, including other cars where the parts were used. This is a .PDF file.

The Dreaded Turn Signal / Horn Switch Assembly
This dissertation by Steve Hanegan is an amusing and useful journey through the process of removing, disassembling and reassembling the Turn Signal / Horn switch.

Off-Site Technical Resources

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Barney Gaylord's Site
A treasure trove of information on how to keep an MGA running in a world where original parts can be hard to find. Although not every detail is applicable to our Magnettes, it is written with reality, more than a little attitude and humour, this is a must-visit location.

Tuning
A hopefully useful (if a bit long) treatise by yer 'umble web-geek on getting a dual-SU equipped car running its best.

Suspension Bushings Cross Reference
A listing of the alternative sources for the front suspension bushings on a Magnette, both in Urethane (from SuperFlex) and traditional Rubber (from a variety of sources). Also from yer 'umble web-geek.

The Magnette Site
Probably the great-grandaddy of all Magnette sites.