My 1975 MGB came with a 15psi rad cap which for 2 years has been no problem. Whilst glancing through … More
Month: Dec 2019
Which Brake Fluid – which DOT? for your #ClassicCar
A very comprehensive article all about brake fluids. http://www.v8register.net/articles/Brake%20fluids%20article%20R5%20Bob%20Owen%20230109.pdf
Identifying and suppressing radio interference
A good article explaining all about suppressing interference on your classic car radio. Although if you have an mgb that … More
MGB Seat Belt Fixing Brackets
My project today was fixing in place these brackets that realign the seat belt recoilers into a horizontal plane rather … More
A handy #MGB Lubrication Chart
Prints out well on an A4 sheet of paper.
Don’t knock the Rubber Bumper #MGBs
Slightly biased to the parts that Moss supply – which you would expect – but an interesting article. http://www.mossmotoring.com/rubber-bumper-mgb-a-sensible-choice/
MGB Parts Catalogue Download
A free download of this catalogue available from the link below. https://www.dropbox.com/s/tasyjjcxh5dg6ll/mgb_parts_catalogue.pdf?dl=0
#MGB Power Recipes
An excellent book that looks at many different options of power tuning the MGB with results backed up with dynomometer … More
Tech Tips: MGB from Classic Motorsports
A short but to the point article about the basics of improving the performance and reliability of the #MGB. https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-tips-mgb/
Spark plug cleaner
I bought a pneumatic spark plug cleaner via eBay recently but initially not impressed with its performance. It seems quite … More
Oil cooler shrouds for winter driving
https://www.lbcarco.com/oil-cooler-and-radiator-shrouds.htm An alternative way to help reduce over cooling – not sure how effective it is. I am sure the … More
MGs on Track – 2020 Events
https://www.mgs-on-track.com/ Not that I’ll be taking my motor onto the track but it makes a great day out. Not only … More
#MGB Restoration Workshop Notes
http://www.middlebank.co.uk/index.html Came across this website which is well worth a visit from anyone either restoring or contemplating such a project. … More
British Car Forum
Found another excellent forum that has good MG section. It is a well organised and a moderated forum so free … More
Stage 1 Tuning an #MGB
Based on the book SPECIAL TUNING THE MGB there is an extra 3-4hp by tuning the engine to stage 1. … More
#MGB DRL Conversion
My MGB is a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion so that means I’ve got two sets of front side … More
#MGB Brochure Pictures
Lots more old brochure pictures at https://mgbtips.wordpress.com/mg-photo-gallery/
Clik-Adjust Rocker Gap Setting
I’ve had this tool for many years since I had a Reliant Scimitar and not used it since then. I … More
Suspension Tuning – Understeer / Oversteer
Modifications to the suspension will normally affect the handling characteristics. These terms are recognizable as follows: Understeer:- The vehicle will … More
#mgb.tips – click & print
Replacement #MGB Distributor – Are you sure?
Replacement Distributor Original Distributor The previous owner had a replacement distributor fitted in my MGB and I always suspected it … More
Sharp Cable Ends Solution
I’ve been caught out many times when fiddling in the engine compartment or behind the dash and landed up with … More
Gunsons Colortune
My old Colortune kit come in handy again to set mixture on the carbs I have recently fitted. Had the … More
Classic Car flush fitting dashboard clock
A great little accessory – cover unsightly holes on your dash or fills an empty space and at the same … More
Classic Car Headlamp Relay Circuit
The article from the MG Exp website explains why and how to add additional relays to reduce load through old … More
Scalextric #MGB (and other classics)
I often see models for sale on eBay and surprised as to how expensive they are but i guess most … More
#MGB Brochure Photo
Click, Crop & Print
Finished Hardtop on my #MGB
Bought the hardtop earlier in the year when it was in a pretty poor condition. After many hours of work … More
How to tune your #MGB
MG MGB Free Workshop and Repair Manuals
A website supplying free downloadable car workshop manuals and other related publications. https://manuals.co/workshop/mg/mgb
Choice of Fuel for the #MGB
Most UK MGBs are standard high compression (HC) engines of 8.8:1. The above book states that fuels below 98 octane … More
#MGB ROADSTER BUYER’S GUIDE | Classics World
https://classicsworld.co.uk/guides/mgb-roadster-buyers-guide/ Also a buyers guide for the GT version at https://classicsworld.co.uk/guides/mgb-gt-buyers-guide/
Plastic v Alloy #MGB Seat Belt Guides
My MGB came with seat belt guides already fitted. These were the guides made from plastic available from the MG … More
Improving inlet manifold air flow on the #MGB
Having recently swopped carburettors I took the opportunity to check how well the joints between the carb and cylinder head … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 