2019 MG Owners’ Club – Production MG Championship http://www.mgoc-championship.co.uk/index.php
Month: Oct 2019
Supporting MG / Rover Racing in UK
Parking sensors on an MGB !!!!
Can you spot them ……. the parking sensors? Due to a neck whiplash injury a couple of years ago I … More
Tuning the Lucas Distributor
https://www.jcna.com/tuning-lucas-distributor-0 A couple of interesting articles which cover the same distributors as in the MGB https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Ad0b69444-5cbd-4fec-a66c-f1dc57593512
SU Needle Comparison Chart
http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/suneedle/ A useful database to compare needles. I used it to check the 3 sets off needles that I have … More
Spare wheel cover – MGB
Fitted my latest purchase from eBay got for about half new price – good condition apart from a small tear … More
Needle bearing – MGB trunnions
Needle bearings that replaces bronze thrust washer in the top trunnion. Complete car set. Based on comments I’ve found on … More
Enthusiasts of British Motor Vehicles
https://www.britishmotorvehicles.com/ A club for all makes of classics.
The Teglerizer MG Database
http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/index.html A comprehensive database of MG related info put together by an MG enthusiast. The website may be a little … More
MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Plate
Having suspected that the timing cover gasket flange was distorted and confirmed that when it was removed and checked on … More
Oil Leak / Distorted Timing Cover Joint
After having the engine out earlier this year and replacing all the gaskets that were likely to be leaking – … More
Correct Ride Height for the MGB
I read a recent article recently about the MGB ride height and how to measure it. You measure from the … More
Replacing MGB side trim
Having bought a full set of used side trim earlier in the year and having spent many hours straightening – … More
Jim Stabe’s wide body LT1 powered MGB
http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,7581 An MGB widened by 11″ – a mammoth project but with a great result – more details of the … More
Crap Gaskets
How far out can a gasket be. I wasn’t going to risk using the gasket without elongating several of the … More
Tuning the SU Carbs – upgrades4mgs
https://www.mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/Engines/tuning_the_su_carbs.html An excellent article that I am following to modify and tune a spare pair of hif4 carbs I have … More
Modifying SU Carbs
I have a spare pair of SU carbs that I have been considering modifying which this thread from TenTenths Motorsports … More
MGs on Track
Whether a standard MG or tuned these look a great day out.
Engine Bay after some tidying up
I reckon the bay of my mgb is getting pretty close to original – well a lot closer than it … More
Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club
An active motor enthusiasts club that organise classic car shows during the year. Check their website (click the link below) … More
Car Cafe – Nottingham Supercar / Classic Car Meets
https://www.facebook.com/carcafemeet/ During 2019 there have been regular and very popular meetings at the Car Cafe in Sherwood Business Park, just … More
Rear Axle Free Play Check – MGB Register Forum
An interesting post on the MGB Register forum discussing how much slack you can have in the rear axle before … More
Some engine bay bits that get lost to time
Over the 40+ years my MGB had been maintained and modified and then refurbished some bits were bound to get … More
MGB Tyre Pressures by Longstone
There is a lot of different views as to the best tyre pressures for the MGB. The handbook states 21 … More
MGB Works Hardtop Repainted
After a lot of wet and dry rubbing down and now having a pretty smooth surface I reckon it is … More
The Classic Motor Show 2019
The classic car show for all enthusiasts, collectors and hobbyists. More info at:- https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ 8-10th November 2019
MGOT Donnington Park 2019
Posted more photos of a good day out at https://www.mgs-on-track.com/pitlane/index.php?media/ Only spectating this time but now tempted to take part.
Maximise MGB Bonnet opening
The mgb engine is pretty has good access with normal bonnet opening but for some jobs it’s good a bit … More
Check MGB floor drainage points
The mgb has quite a few drainage points that drains water that collects from the inside (especially the open top … More
Car Battery Terminal Protection
I’m always a bit wary when handling tools near the live terminals of a battery. As a general rule when … More
Engine and Gearbox Removal from an MGB
A good YouTube video with some useful tips if you need to take the engine / gearbox out of your … More
Engine Stethoscope
Often it is difficult to identify exactly where a particular noise is coming from on a running engine. A useful … More
MGB front towing loop
I’ve thought for a while where I would attach a tow rope to the front of the car – not … More
MGs on Track (MGOT) – Trackdays for MG Owners & Spectators
https://www.mgs-on-track.com/events/event/donington_park__2019-10-07 Spectating the sessions sounds a good day out based on extract from the Donnington Park website below ….checked that … More
How to remove the MGB side moulding.
https://www.mgtoronto.com/pdf/Tech/MGB_Side_Chrome_Molding.pdf I need to remove 2 of the side moulding trims to replace them with some better ones that I … More
