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

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

Gearstick Mod!

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

MGCCWDCC / Tech-Tips

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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