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My MGB Boot Tidy Up
I emptied the whole boot area including the spare wheel as i have an occasional knock when going over bumps.…
Checking Spark Plugs for Mixture
I had a good run in the MG during the week so thought a good time to check the plugs…
#MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
I have just replaced the clutch slave cylinder as i suspected it may have been the cause of a sort…
Original British Leyland Radio
From the “Diary of MGB” blog ……. There was an original British Leyland twin knob one fitted but somebody had…
LHD to RHD Conversion Parts
Applies to Rubber Bumper Cars This was a recent eBay item where all the parts to convert a LHD rubber…
5 Easy Upgrades for your Classic Car in the coming weeks from Powerspark
As many of you are at home with your classic cars, we want to stop the thumb twiddling. Here’s 5…
Replacing #MGB Rear Gearbox Oil Seal
This is normally done with the engine gearbox out of the car as i did last year BUT with the…
Gunsons Eezibleed
My latest purchase arrived today ready to swop the clutch slave cylinder this coming week. It uses air pressure from…
Making Electrical Connections and Connectors
If you’re on the side of the road making a quick electrical repair, ideally you need to know how to…
How to remove seized, stubborn, rounded rusty nuts and bolts
A seized nut or bolt can be very frustrating and turn a quick and simple job into hours of hassle,…
Cup Holders for the #MGB
New to Old – Classic Car Voltage Regulator
The problem is that the new unit is a modern IC and whilst it is still buried under the dash…
Starter Motor Nudger!
There are several ways to turn the engine when setting rocker gaps. The usual are: To turn the engine by…
How to tune your MGB – Classic Motoring Magazine
MG expert David Knowles shows the best way to tune and improve your MGB for modern roads but without losing…
Refreshing the MGB GT Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks – MGB1967.com
“The MGB Armstrong hydraulic lever shocks are one part that I imagine doesn’t tend to get the maintenance they really…
Interior Panel Refurbishing and Fitting
I peeled back the vinyl at the top of the panel where it meets the bulkhead shelf and carefully sanded…
Diary of an MGB
An interesting – but now abandoned – blog about the trials and tribulations of a 1971 MGB in Dubai. It…
Replacing the MGB Hood Top Seal
Now the warmer weather is coming (hopefully) i folded the top back to expose a rather tatty top header seal.…
Original / After Market Window Winders
Can you tell the difference? Well they do the same job and at first glance they do look the same…
BritishV8: the car magazine for enthusiasts of modified British sports cars
Classic British sports cars are as fun to modify and personalize as they are to drive, and they’re much more…
Using a thermostat and blocking sleeve?
An interesting thread on the MGExp forum relating to the change in the original type of thermostat used on the…
Classic Car Scent Gadget
Whilst sorting my garage recently i came across this gadget. I reckon it came from my grandad’s garage must be…
Installing the MGB GT exhaust system – MGB1967.com
Reblogged from MGB1967.com:- What a PITA! There are a few things that are almost impossible to do on a small…
Rubber cover – accelerator pedal
A while ago i noted that the accelerater pedal had no rubber cover on it a while ago – i…
Jacking up both front and back of car
Spotted this picture whilst on the MGExp.com forum showing how the car has been jacked up. I guess this arrangement…
