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Spotted today
On my way to the post office this morning spotted this MGB GT in a great colour BRG just arriving…
Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a…
Lucas Wiring Color Code Key
Most British cars including the MGB were wired at the factory using specific wiring codes for different purposes. If you’re…
5 Easy Upgrades for your Classic Car in the coming weeks
As many of you are at home with your classic cars, we want to stop the thumb twiddling. Here’s 5…
Donington Park Test
Found a blog with some good pictures of MGBs around Donnington Park – reminded me of the MGOT track day…
What’s your Poison?
Is alcohol in your fuel going to make your car sick? What’s your Poison?
Front axle
There are several methods mentioned to remount the Front axle but most require a lift for the car, and even…
1974 1/2 MGB Register
By definition the 74 1/2 MGB’s are the rubber bumpered MGBs produced from September through December 1974 which all received…
Classic Car Bullet connector tools
I’ve done a few connections on the wiring system on my MGB with the bullet connectors. With not having a…
Weber DGV Carbs on MGs | Bradley Restoration
The Weber DGV was originally designed for a 6-cylinder European Ford. It is quite tuneable and extremely reliable, making it a very popular carb…
H3 LED Spotlight Bulbs
I have already replaced the 55w headlight bulbs with 40w led bulbs. Now replaced the 50w spotlight bulbs with 10w…
Leather Steering Wheel Cover
The steering wheel was not very comfortable after over 40 years of use covering about 150,000 miles – the surface…
The little bleeder
Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on…
easysteer – #MGB Power Steering
The cars steering column is the same column as fitted to the car originally but with the addition of an…
MGB Gas Tanks | Bradley Restoration
Even after years of working on or beloved LBCs, you can still overlook something and get bitten in the rear……
Additional Rocker Lube Rail – part 3
Well being a bit disappointed with my first attempt i decided to have another go but positioning the rail to…
High-Output Alternator | Bradley Restoration
The original Lucas alternator was sized to supply the car as it left the factory, no more, no less. As…
Softtop Roof Light
It’s surprising how strong the magnetic grip on these little battery powered led lights are. Even over some of the…
MGB Clutch Upgrade | Bradley Restoration
For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade…
Extra Rocker & Valve Lubrication – part 2
Following on from my previous post by John Howard …….. https://mgb.tips/2020/08/10/quieten-down-mgb-tappet-noise/ I made and added the mod to my motor…
Time to reinstall my MGB GT splash panels
For some strange reason I still haven’t installed my MGB GT’s front splash panels. Well, that’s going to change. I…
#MGB Cab Heater Recirc Mod
The MGB does not have a recirc on its heating system but during the oncoming winter months one may be…
Category: Hints on Fixing Your British Car | Brit Car Fixes
A series of tips and hints from a maker of quite s lot of fixes for our cars. I have…
Overtightened K&N Filters
Prevent overtightening the K&N filter cover plate – which it’s easily done – can cause the filters to collapse. This…
The post-COVID Classic Car Market — MG Car Club Podcast
On this episode of the MG Car Club Podcast, we quiz Classic Car Buyer newspaper’s News Editor, Jeff Ruggles on…
’78 B of Barry Barnes
An American MGb Association Queen B is the ’78 B of Barry Barnes. Here is his story with photos: Someone…
Installing Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my MGB GT
I previously installed the Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my Lotus Europa and was very impressed with the…
Temperature Probe Sealing Copper Washer | Brit Car Fixes
The little sealing copper washer is crucial to sealing the temperature probe fitting in the head. If it is missing,…
Classic Car Breakdown – are you sure you’re covered?
Recently after years of paying out for breakdown cover – when they called for help they were told their car…
MGB oil pan reinforcement plates
The MGB oil pan reinforcement plates will stop oil leakage from the front and rear of your 5 main bearing…
