Author: steve livesley

A retired engineer and a classic car enthusiast when i find some relevant or interesting information I add them as posts to my various blogs for future reference ........ I am no expert on these topics just a keen enthusiast but I hope they will be of interest to others with a similar interest

Mansfield & Notts Capri Club

Mansfield & Notts Capri Club Wonderland Classic and Sports Car Festival 2019, Ferry Farm, Hoveringham, Nottingham NG14 7JP June 29 … More

Folding MGB Hood

This is the way i did the hood – quotes long winded process but minimises the risk of any damage … More

Rechargeable LED garage light

A very handy lightweight spot light, rechargeable and adjustable. Just bought one from Tesco currently reduced to clear for £15.

Side trim straightening

I bought a cheap set of side trims that were quite dented so i could practice repairing them before attempting … More

Classic Car Club Directory

Classic Car Club Directory Directory of classic car clubs covering the marques available through HCHG members. There must be many … More

Max Torque Marker

I remember being taught at college when i was an engineer apprentice in the merchant navy that an engine is … More

Curing the Clunk (back diff)

Chicagoland MG Club:Photos Chicagoland Mg Club:Members Just saving this article ready for my next winter project – should able to … More

Door Latch Cleanup

Eventually i want to re zinc plate the door catch but for the time being it makes a big difference … More

Checking Fuel Pump Flow

I recently suspected that the fuel pump was not working correctly as there was high speed clicking – guess about … More

Compression Testers

Over the years i have used many compression testers. My first tester looked like a large tyre pressure gauge but … More

Gunsons Gastester

I bought a Gunsons Gastester years ago and it’s been sitting on a garage shelf since then so i decided … More

Modified Boot Carpet

The boot carpet that came with the car was just draped over the fuel pump cover and never laid neat … More

Battery Isolater

Apart from an additional small piece of security (as keys are readily available to all) the main purpose is as … More

Gunsons Compression Tester

Checked the compression in the cylinders. Took plugs out and checked each cylinder in line and wrote down the readings … More

Vacuum / Ignition Timing

I have been reading articles and discussions on forums that setting timing to 40+ year old manufacturers guidelines has no … More