This “blog” is a collection of nearly 500 posts and articles all about classic cars I have found on the…
Lights and looms
From another blog i am following:- “The old wirelooms ( there are two of them) were really a mess and…
Adding a Choke to Radio Feed
I was still getting some interference noise when tuning in to weaker radio stations so there was the possibility that…
Checking Valve Rocker Clearance – again!
It’s not that long ago since i had previously checked the gaps but certainly at least one tappet has become…
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
“Lighten the steering of your MGB and reduce mid-corner weighting with our castor correction wedges – the original and still…
Classic Car Hub – Articles Archive
A few interesting articles can be found on the classiccarhub.co.uk about MGs and classic cars in general. Apparently it will…
Older Radio Suppressors – a rare species
Following on from my previous post i thought i would check out ebay as to their availability. These little things…
Radio Interference Suppression
Some would say a waste of time as you struggle to hear a radio in an MGB anyway – but…
Handy Temperature Gauge
I had delivered a neat little gauge that I have now found a handy location. It is a 40mm temperature…
What year was your Lucas 25D distributor made?
It’s always good to learn something and today I learned what year my two Lucas 25D distributors were made. It’s…
Which classic car is the best investment?
When it comes to deciding which classic car is the best investment we know which we’d choose. You need to do your research…
Adjusting / re hanging the Passenger Door
Since i had the MG both doors did not close well and the gaps around the doors are very inconsistent…
Identifying and suppressing radio interference | How a Car Works
Car radio interference originates usually in the ignition system, the charging circuit or among electrical accessories. There are several checks…
Exposing Door Adjustment Nuts and Screws
It’s quite a job to get all the bolts and screws exposed but I’ve had most the covers off before…
MGB Technical Service Bulletin – Throttle Cable
A useful piece of information but will not apply to all cars. Looks like it was issued in 1973 and…
Plug in Endoscope
A really useful addition to my toolbox for not a lot of money but a long wait. The one l…
Checking Thrust Bearing in situ with endoscope.
I replaced the clutch and thrust bearing a year ago when I had the engine out. Just recently I’ve noticed…
Spark plugs and what they tell you about your engine
Another useful article about how to interpret what your spark plugs are telling you about your engine. http://www.classiccarhub.co.uk/articles/spark_plugs.html
Stronger ARB Brackets
I recently refitted the Ron Hopkinson rear Anti Roll Bar as it had been removed by a previous owner although…
MGB Heater Horror
These are photos after I took the heater out a couple of years ago. First impression was – no wonder…
LED Bulbs fitted
The correct 4500k bulbs arrived and so i got them fitted to check the light colour which was perfect. The…
Classic Car Hub – Rust Removal and parts cleaning using electrolysis
Everyone has some rusty items in their garage or workshop. In some cases its tools that have been exposed to…
Handy Angle
Over the last 2 years since owning my MG and done quite a lot of different jobs a length of…
MGB / Midget Jacking Points – Chicagoland MG Club
Where to position lifting jacks on your MGB or Midget. An article written many years ago but still stands true…
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar – update
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear…
#MGB DRL Conversion – update
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
My MGB is a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion so that means I’ve got two…
