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

MGB and Toms Knob

Ever wondered what toms knob looks like? I thought I’d take a picture of it whilst the engine was out. … More

Engine Back In Car

Glad to get engine back in car – jobs a lot easier using the leveller. The objective is to ensure … More

Period AA handbook

When i spotted the 1975/6 handbook i thought for the sake of a couple of quid it would go with … More

Clutch Replacement?

With the engine out and the gearbox off time to look at the clutch. I could see what was possibly … More

Engine Lifting Support Bar

Theoretically you can lift the engine and gearbox on the (centrally located) rocker cover stud on it’s own!…….and certainly when … More

MGB Radiator Muff

Was given this period radiator muff for cold weather use. Looks very period. Have tried it out this winter – … More

Riley Elf 303NVO

Some of the remnants of the Riley Elf Mk1 i totally rebuilt from just about scratch back in 1992-5 after … More

MGB Production Mods

MGB Production Mods A useful online source of all the production mods during the years of MGB production. Click on … More

MGB/MGC – AROnline

MGB/MGC – AROnline The B was an epochal car for MG. During its 18-year production run, it became the world’s … More

Classic Car Museums

List of Classic Motor Cars, Transport, Vehicle, Bus and Cycle Museum Houses, Displays, Exhibits and Collections in the UK A … More

MGB Fog Lights?

I had a period fog light in a draw in the garage which i have had for years so not … More

MGB Hard Tops

MGB Hard Tops – M.G. Nuts dot com – M.G. Nuts dot com Never realised so many different hard tops … More

Steering Wheel Glove

One of the best – and cheapest – accessories I’ve bought for the car is the wrap round steering wheel … More

MGB Boot Insulation?

Bought some insulation material at the last auto jumble i went to last year. Used old newspapers to make a … More

Engine Bay Tidy Up

Good opportunity whilst the engine is out to have an engine bay repaint. A lot of muck, some flaking paint … More

Classic Car Research

Classic Car Research – Car Information | Hagerty Articles People love a good story- especially when it’s about the classic … More

MGB_LH_Overdrive.pdf

MGB_LH_Overdrive.pdf A good article from the MGOC website explaining checks to do if you have problems with the overdrive unit. … More

Radiator ID Plate

Nothing spectacular but with a date of 8/91 obviously not an original rad on a 1975 car. Whether it was … More

Crich Tramway Village

Crich Tramway Village Free admission for drivers of pre-1979 vehicles if parked in the Museum street for a minimum of … More