Think i might be going to this event – don’t think there will be many MGB’s which were made at … More
Month: Mar 2019
British Automotive Technical Articles
British Automotive HERE YOU WILL FIND PAST AND PRESENT TECHNICAL ARTICLES MAINLY RELATING TO THE MGB AND MGA MODELS. WE … More
Engine Lifting Kit
This is the equipment that i bought to take the MGB engine and gearbox out. 1 ton folding crane 500kg … More
Which way to advance?
Was checking the timing which was slightly out on the MGB. Should be 10deg for strobe timing but based on … More
MGB front wheel grease nipples
Had the front wheels off the ground today to check for play and all was good. Steering turned easily and … More
MG MGB – How Many Survived? | Honest John
MG MGB – How Many Survived? | Honest John An interesting observation is that roughly a third of the total … More
Timing cover oil leak
Think i may have found another oil leak that i hadn’t spotted whilst the engine was out. Oil was dripping … More
Poor quality gaskets
Unfortunately from a so called reputable supplier! Look at the hole locations…..none of them would line up together no matter … More
NEC Classic Car Restoration Show
Another good day out at the show. Went round the club stands and auto jumble. The blue MGB is a … More
MGB Parts Catalogue – Parts & Accessories Catalogues
MGB Parts Catalogue – Parts & Accessories Catalogues Moss Europe A very comprehensive parts and accessory catalogue which includes a … More
MGOC Spare parts for MGs
MGOC Spare parts for MGs Browse and Buy MG Spare Parts and Accessories for MGB Midget MGA MGC V8 TD … More
Folding the soft top
When folding the soft top i give the plastic windows a bit more protection against being damaged by rolling the … More
MG MGB – Classic Car Review | Honest John
MG MGB (1962 – 1980) Good to look at, fun to drive, amazing parts availability, the archetypal classic roadster and … More
Remote Boot Opener
Been playing around with this for a while. Removed the latch from the car. Drilled a 4mm hole in the … More
Dating glass markings
Pre 1972/3 the main supplier of glass was Triplex after which mainly Sicursiv. Apparently the first digit under the name … More
MGB Restoration Workshop Notes
MGB Restoration Workshop Notes Classic car restoration is a growing hobby. In these days where modern cars are becoming more … More
10 unfairly maligned classics
10 unfairly maligned classics 10 unfairly maligned classics Includes the MGB!
Upgrades4MGs
Upgrades4MGs Upgrades4MGs http://mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/index.html
mgb wiring diagrams
mgb.pdf A useful resource showing wiring diagrams across all the years of mgb manufacture.
More racing heritage
Looks like the hard top i bought recently has had some racing heritage. I found the top on eBay and … More
DVLA and previous owners
At one time you could request names and addresses of previous owners of your car. Since changes in privacy laws … More
Future classics: the 10 cars most likely to make you money
Future classics: the 10 cars most likely to make you money Not every second-hand car will be an appreciating asset … More
A Louder Audible Warning for Indicators – MGB Register
A Louder Audible Warning for Indicators – MGB Register I have done this mod as i kept on leaving the … More
MGB Marketing
Quick release bonnet stay
It’s much easier to work on the engine when the bonnet is raised almost to a vertical position. So I … More
Oil pressure at tickover
Went for a run in the car after engine out job and checked oil pressure at tickover. 40+psi oil pressure … More
Oil pump priming after strip down
I read that after a total engine strip down and rebuild it is wise to take plugs out and turn … More
A collection of classic car and MGB tips
Information all about owning and maintaining the MGB and MGB GT with hundreds of posts and articles about classic cars … More
Tip – Paint work protection
Protect the paint work whilst working on the engine with a couple of old towels draped over the wings and … More
Interior Sound Insulation
When i bought the car the only sound insulation was a single layer of badly fitting carpet and the car … More
MGB Lubrication Chart UK
MGB Lubrication Chart UK MGB lubrication chart for RHD and LHD except North America.
Duplex Timing Chain
I was pleasantly surprised to find a duplex timing chain when i recently had the engine out. Originally all mgb’s … More
Crack in MGB Steering Rack Support
I noticed a crack in the steering rack support soon after i bought the car – as can be seen … More
Works Hardtop Fittings MGB
Hardtop & Fittings: Factory Type – MGB – Hard Tops – Weather Equipment – MGB, C & V8 – MG … More
Repositioned MGB fuel filter
As per a previous post i have decided to move the fuel filter into a position that it can be … More
SU carb needle id tag
There are so many different needles available for the SU carbs so just to remind me (and and future owner … More
MG-Cars.net MG MGB Technical BBS discussion area
MG-Cars.net MG MGB Technical BBS discussion area a massive resource of technical information.
Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips
Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips A great resource of technical information and tips about your MGB from the Chicagoland Mg Club
MGB gearbox oil change
Filling and topping up the gearbox is a lot easier with a length of hose pipe and a tunnel. Will … More
Tip – MGB tapered sump plug seal
When i removed the engine and gearbox i noticed where oil had been leaking a little around the filler plug. … More
Which SU needles should I be using?
https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/acatalog/carbneedles.pdf carbneedles.pdf Whilst putting carbs back on the engine thought I would just check which needles were in them. AAA … More
The Stages of MGB Tuning
Ever wondered what the different stages of tuning means for the MGB. Found this article on the internet. more info … More
Tip – MGB Rocker Cover Gasket
The rocker cover gasket being a bit flimsey can be a bit tricky to sit in exactly the right position … More
MGB BUYER’S GUIDE – SPORTS CAR WAREHOUSE
SPORTSCAR WAREHOUSE – MGB BUYER’S GUIDE Manufactured from 1962 to 1980 by the British Motor Corporation and later British Leyland, … More
Tip – Setting the Crankshaft Thrust Washers
It is important to set the centre main bearing that holds 2 halves of the 2 thrust washers on each … More
Tip – Aligning Timing Cover Oil Seal
After fitting a new oil seal in the timing cover a tip i read is to fit the crankshaft pulley … More
Trailering an MGB hard top
Bought a works hard top off eBay and had to collect from Oxford – Cowley Classics – which is about … More
MGB Fuel filter Location Debate
Fuel filter | MG MGB Technical | MG-Cars.net An interesting forum discussion about the use of a fuel filter. Mine … More
Tip – MGB Engine Mounting Tightening Tip
Following on from a recent post about MGB round rubber bumper engine mountings is a couple of suggestions:- The use … More
MGB and Toms Knob
Ever wondered what toms knob looks like? I thought I’d take a picture of it whilst the engine was out. … More
Engine Back In Car
Glad to get engine back in car – jobs a lot easier using the leveller. The objective is to ensure … More
Period AA handbook
When i spotted the 1975/6 handbook i thought for the sake of a couple of quid it would go with … More
Tip – MGB Sump Oil Leak Cure – hopefully!!
One of the main reasons for taking the engine out was to find and sort the source of the oil … More
Fuel pump pipe air leak
Couple of things that made me suspect an air leakage The fuel filter was usually full of air (or vapour) … More
MGB Service Charts
MGB Service Charts.pdf http://www.mgb-register.org/Files/TechTips/MGB%20Service%20Charts.pdf
Calculate Engine cc after a rebore
Standard MGB engine has a bore of 80.26mm and a stroke of 88.9mm. Say an overbore is plus 40 thousandsth … More
Clutch Replacement?
With the engine out and the gearbox off time to look at the clutch. I could see what was possibly … More
Checking Gearbox Electrics
Having had the gearbox to bits (well – in a few bits) i want to be sure all the gearbox … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 