A dynamator is a replacement for your dynamo, that looks like a dynamo but functions like an alternator. You can … 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.
Gilbern Genie & the MGB Connection
A 4 seater sports car that never really took off. The suspension back and front and the steering is uprated … More
Must-Have Tools | Bradley Restoration
Everyone would love to have a full-sized Snap-On roll-cab filled to the brim with, well, everything! Sadly, few of us … More
Technical topics, penetrating oils, rust release fluids, V8 Register, MG Car Club
Penetrating oils – how do they compare?The classic car fraternity is often faced with bolts that are difficult to release … More
New fuel sender unit for the MGB GT gas tank — 1967 MGB GT
I previously tossed out my 1967 MGB GT gas tank as it had many small pinholes on the top. Attempting … More
Oiling Thrust Bearing Pivots in Situ
I was getting a like whistling sound coming from the clutch but as soon as i put the clutch down … More
are Pre RB MGBs better for tuning? ……
All you could want to know, and all the expert tips, about getting the maximum performance from the MGB’s four-cylinder … More
Cleaning Heavy Rust Deposits from the Engine Block
I have never had to use this stuff but have read it is one of the ways to clean out … More
A 1967 MGB needs more than 2 fuses — 1967 MGB GT
The 1960’s and were a simple time for the automotive industry. Safety features were just becoming available, power sucking exhaust … More
Why you should always carry spare parts for your classic car — Powerspark Ignition – BLOG
Here’s a little note sent in by a customer, and a useful reminder as to why it pays to carry … More
HIF Carbs – MGB Register Forum
“Anyone who runs twin SU HiF carbs and finds them tough to tune should have a read of this from … More
Degassing Clutch Hydraulics
I’ve never heard of this procedure before but it’s been described recently on the MGOC forum as a way to … More
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees. … More
Testing a Temperature Sensor
An interesting post on the MGexp forum about how to test your temperature sender and or gauge. Simply based on … More
#MGB Panel lights and Rheostat wiring
There are a lot of wires of many different colours behind the dash and perhaps over the years previous owners … More
Checking fuel mixture on #MGB
Below is an extract from the SU Carburettor Manual downloadable at https://mgb.tips/2019/02/09/downloadable-tuning-su-carbs/ The procedure also applies to HIF carbs as … More
K&N Performance Air Filters
K&N say ……. K&N® washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filters™ feature a state-of-the-art design of layered, oiled cotton media, engineered to … More
3 Simple Steps to Safely Clean your Car Engine Bay
The fit and finish of a car’s exterior often gets all the attention, and most classic car owners will happily … More
Everything you need to know about using E10 fuel with your classic car
It sounds like an additive found in food but from next year E10 will be causing headaches for hundreds of … More
Diagnosing Clutch Problems – Moss Motoring
Clutch problems fall into three categories: a) The clutch does not release properly when the pedal is depressed, resulting in … More
Rubber Bumper #MGB – check you have the correct coil?
All RB mgb’s were made with what’s called a ballasted ignition coil system. This means that the car normally runs … More
Big Valve MGB Cylinder Heads – are they really better?
Based on the Power Tune book by Peter Burgess where he displays the results of the power outputs from different … More
Champion Spark Plug Caps
I spotted 4 original Champion spark plug caps for sale on eBay at a reasonable price and thought that they … More
Accessing the front trim fixing stud on the #MGB
The easiest way to remove the trim stud retaining nut is by taking out the headlight assembly. This then gives … More
MGB SU Fuel Pump Leak
I recently replaced the fuel pump and although i thought i had tightened the banjo fittings enough there was a … More
