Following on from my previous post i thought i would check out ebay as to their availability. These little things … More
Author: steve livesley
Enjoy getting out and about in our motorhome exploring, walking and cycling around the places we visit. We also operate the UK Sites Caravan and Campsites.Online (www.uk-sites.com) a directory of caravan and campsites throughout the UK.
When at home I spend a lot of my spare time tinkering with my 1975 MGB Roadster (www.mgb.tips) or getting the motorhome ready for it's next trip (www.mymotorhomemods.online) ........ which all keeps me out of trouble.
Radio Interference Suppression
Some would say a waste of time as you struggle to hear a radio in an MGB anyway – but … More
Handy Temperature Gauge
I had delivered a neat little gauge that I have now found a handy location. It is a 40mm temperature … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Plug in Endoscope
A really useful addition to my toolbox for not a lot of money but a long wait. The one l … More
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 … More
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 … More
MGB Heater Horror
These are photos after I took the heater out a couple of years ago. First impression was – no wonder … More
LED Bulbs fitted
The correct 4500k bulbs arrived and so i got them fitted to check the light colour which was perfect. The … More
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 … More
Handy Angle
Over the last 2 years since owning my MG and done quite a lot of different jobs a length of … More
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 … More
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…
Maybe a classic but still room for a USB
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The car may have been about long before mobile phones and sat nav but what better…
E10 petrol and our MGs
E10 petrol and our MGs – MGB Register Forum An interesting post i found in the mgb forum about this … More
LED / Halogen Headlights Comparison
Having received a set of LED headlights from China I tested one of the bulbs in just one headlight so … More
Detailing your Classic Car
An important part of detailing is creating contrasts and definition. You want the paint, rubber, and chrome to look their … More
MGB V8 Conversions by Roger Parker
If you are thinking of putting a V8 in your MGB then this detailed explanation of every step of every … More
