Removing twin carbs as one!

An advantage of fitting the K&N filters – apart from the performance gain – is that you can remove the … More

Gearstick Mod!

British Automotive say if you are looking for a slicker gear change then perhaps you need to shorten the gear … More

Troubleshooting Guide for Classic Cars

Troubleshooting Guide for Classic Cars : How-To Library : The MG Experience Library Article: A step-by-step chart to help diagnose … More

Signs of a leak!!

I have been watching this white patch in the corner of the radiator carefully as it is seepage and a … More

MGB Specifications 1962-80

MGB Specifications MGB technical specifications. Throughout the years of production from May 1962 to Oct 1980 the MGB went through … More

Distributor Advance Curves

It’s interesting to see the big difference in the advance curves in the early 25D4 and later 45D4 distributors. Looking … More

MGOC Championship – MG Racing

MGOC Championship – MG Racing MGOC Championship, MG motorsport Perhaps one day.

Before removing the radiator cap …..

I’m sure most fit diy car enthusiasts know that you must never remove the radiator car when the engine is … More

MGCCWDCC / Tech-Tips

MGCCWDCC / Tech-Tips The homepage of the MG Car Club, Washington, DC Centre A list of some interesting and useful … More

Better Exhaust Pipe Hangers

Since buying my MGB i have always been a bit concerned how rigid (almost like solid) the exhaust pipe was … More

Tech Tips from the LBC

The Little British Car Company Little British Car Company, Ltd. is an American supplier of quality classic British (and other) … More

Pride of Longbridge 2019

Think i might be going to this event – don’t think there will be many MGB’s which were made at … More

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