A vacuum modulator was introduced to later cars as emission controls became tighter. I will write about these separately and … More
Author: steve livesley
Enjoy getting out and about in our motorhome exploring, walking and cycling around the places we visit. We operate the UK Sites Caravan and Campsites.Online (www.uk-sites.com) a directory of caravan and campsites throughout the UK ..... also Smithys Cottage our holiday let based in the Derbyshire Peak District (www.smithyscottage.co.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.
Euro Car Parts – Discounted
Euro Car Parts is the UK’s leading retailer of parts for all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles.We have … More
Oversize Diff Washers
Earlier in the year I replaced the diff washers to stop the diff clonk but they did not stop it … More
Rewiring the 1967 MGB GT
Occasionally you wonder whether a job should have been tackled in another way. Rewiring my 1967 MGB GT is one … More
Can You Mix Different Anti-Freeze with Each Other? – Mechanic Base
Many drivers are unsure about mixing the two brands because the ingredients are different. Most antifreeze products use ethylene glycol … More
Removing Axle Half Shaft
Whilst the fuel tank was out thought an ideal opportunity to replace the fibre washers in the diff. Had replaced … More
MG Gallery – American MGB Association
’64 Midget of Antosz family from Glendale Heights, Illinois ’67 B of Hao Anh Do from Seattle, Washington ’74 B … More
Fuel tank removal
Following on from finding and cleaning a stainless steel fuel tank at …… https://mgb.tips/2020/11/07/stainless-steel-fuel-tank/ The removal of the old fuel … More
Your Classic Magazine – Get the most out of your B
Your Classic magazine – Get the most out of your B – we show you how From February 1994, Your … More
Removing Hub Nuts – clockwise or anti-clockwise?
It’s important that when undoing the hub nuts – front and back – that they are undone the correct direction. … More
New fuses and relays for the MGB
Since winter has come I’ve decided to upgrade the fuse box in my MGB GT. The original car had a … More
Famous MG that lent its name to British beer brand going to auction
H&H Classics claims that a 1927 MG 14/40 Featherweight Sporting Saloon on its October 14 auction docket is “probably the best-known … More
Fix those noisy tappets! – MG Parts
Excessive tappet noise is an indication that something needs attending to. Even the B series engine, renowned for tappet noise, … More
15 Nov 20 Replacing the alternator
A surprisingly sunny November morning appeared from what I had thought was a write-off rainy weekend, so it was out … More
Fully-electric MG B Roadster set to go into production next year | CarAdvice
British car restorer and converter, RBW EV Classic Cars, has unveiled its latest creation, turning a classic MG B Roadster into an … More
A Handy Little Helper
I have just replaced the clutch master cylinder and I wanted to see how much the slave cylinder was moving … More
Stainless Steel Fuel Tank
Spotted a stainless steel fuel tank for sale on eBay – it looked pretty ropey as it was covered in … More
DIY Vehicle Interior Repairs: How to Fix Leather Seats
Leather seats make for a comfortable ride and a luxurious looking interior. But over time leather can make your vehicle’s … More
Ice on Your Car: The Best Way to Get Rid of It
[wpseo_breadcrumb] The perfect condition for ice to form is a temperature around 0°C and enough water. When the temperature of … More
Vented Discs Beware
Spotted this on one of the social media platforms. Apparently this is a risk if you are using vented discs … More
Dare you drive Britain’s most haunted road?
For drivers, one of the spine-shivering stories to be told is about the A616 Stocksbridge Bypass – believed to be … More
Replacement Clutch Master Cylinder
A squeak that pulsed with the revs of the engine restarted recently. I thought i had fixed it thinking it … More
Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – Compression Ratios
Standard MGB is in the range of 170 – 180psi (hot engine, open throttle). Modified engines may be quite a … More
Wiper stub nut removal
I recently needed to remove the wiper stubs to replace the rubber seal between it and the body …. but … More
Captive Nuts Repair
I recently needed to replace the master cylinder for the clutch. The screws holding the pedal cover should go into … More
Octane and Power
It’s a common misconception amongst car enthusiasts that higher octane = more power. False. Its not black and white. The … More
Cranking Pressure to Compression Ratio
I don’t know how accurate these figures are but i have always used them as a guideline only. They are … More
Spotted today
On my way to the post office this morning spotted this MGB GT in a great colour BRG just arriving … More
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 … More
