What’s so bad about rubber bumpers?

I’ve been pondering this very issue for some time. It seems that a fair number of MG enthusiasts have taken … More

Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – MG Parts

If the engine has been modified, its requirements for ignition timing will probably be different from standard. Also, the distributor … More

Scalextric MGB Slot Cars

I happened to be looking through a few of my slot cars from way back in the 60’s and 70’s … More

Repair Hood Fastening Screws

Getting the car ready for the hardtop I have to repair a stripped thread on one of the fastening captive … More

Best British cars: Top 50 all-time greatest British-built cars revealed | Auto Express

From the original Mini to the best modern day offerings from the likes of Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and McLaren, the … More

’69 B-GT of Bob and Anita Dortenzo

An American MGB Assocation Queen B is the ’69 Primrose yellow B-GT of Bob and Anita Dortenzo from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. … More

Under Boot Floor

Got the diff sorted out whilst the tank was out but before putting the stainless tank in I needed to … More

Spotlights

I fitted the switch and wiring for the spotlights a while ago but have only just got round to adding … More

Diff Cover Repair

When putting the diff back together i was aware that i had to do a better job of sealing the … More

MG & Triumph Spares Day 2021

A great show but double the distance for me to get there. Hope it goes well. Read more at …… … More

Redoing the interior and door cards in my MGB GT

Another winter job I’ve started working on is redoing the interior door cards and other areas that are covered in … More

Classic Car Starter Motors

The body of the starter is attached to the bell housing on the crankcase or transmission side by a flange with … More

Testing Classic Vacuum Advance

A vacuum modulator was introduced to later cars as emission controls became tighter. I will write about these separately and … More

Oversize Diff Washers

Earlier in the year I replaced the diff washers to stop the diff clonk but they did not stop it … More

Rewiring the 1967 MGB GT

Occasionally you wonder whether a job should have been tackled in another way. Rewiring my 1967 MGB GT is one … More

Can You Mix Different Anti-Freeze with Each Other? – Mechanic Base

Many drivers are unsure about mixing the two brands because the ingredients are different. Most antifreeze products use ethylene glycol … More

Removing Axle Half Shaft

Whilst the fuel tank was out thought an ideal opportunity to replace the fibre washers in the diff. Had replaced … More

MG Gallery – American MGB Association

’64 Midget of Antosz family from Glendale Heights, Illinois ’67 B of Hao Anh Do from Seattle, Washington ’74 B … More

Fuel tank removal

Following on from finding and cleaning a stainless steel fuel tank at …… https://mgb.tips/2020/11/07/stainless-steel-fuel-tank/ The removal of the old fuel … More

Your Classic Magazine – Get the most out of your B

Your Classic magazine – Get the most out of your B – we show you how From February 1994, Your … More

Removing Hub Nuts – clockwise or anti-clockwise?

It’s important that when undoing the hub nuts – front and back – that they are undone the correct direction. … More

New fuses and relays for the MGB

Since winter has come I’ve decided to upgrade the fuse box in my MGB GT. The original car had a … More

Famous MG that lent its name to British beer brand going to auction

H&H Classics claims that a 1927 MG 14/40 Featherweight Sporting Saloon on its October 14 auction docket is “probably the best-known … More

Fix those noisy tappets! – MG Parts

Excessive tappet noise is an indication that something needs attending to. Even the B series engine, renowned for tappet noise, … More

15 Nov 20 Replacing the alternator

A surprisingly sunny November morning appeared from what I had thought was a write-off rainy weekend, so it was out … More

Fully-electric MG B Roadster set to go into production next year | CarAdvice

British car restorer and converter, RBW EV Classic Cars, has unveiled its latest creation, turning a classic MG B Roadster into an … More

A Handy Little Helper

I have just replaced the clutch master cylinder and I wanted to see how much the slave cylinder was moving … More

Stainless Steel Fuel Tank

Spotted a stainless steel fuel tank for sale on eBay – it looked pretty ropey as it was covered in … More

DIY Vehicle Interior Repairs: How to Fix Leather Seats

Leather seats make for a comfortable ride and a luxurious looking interior. But over time leather can make your vehicle’s … More

Ice on Your Car: The Best Way to Get Rid of It

[wpseo_breadcrumb] The perfect condition for ice to form is a temperature around 0°C and enough water. When the temperature of … More

Vented Discs Beware

Spotted this on one of the social media platforms. Apparently this is a risk if you are using vented discs … More

Dare you drive Britain’s most haunted road?

For drivers, one of the spine-shivering stories to be told is about the A616 Stocksbridge Bypass – believed to be … More

Replacement Clutch Master Cylinder

A squeak that pulsed with the revs of the engine restarted recently. I thought i had fixed it thinking it … More

Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – Compression Ratios

Standard MGB is in the range of 170 – 180psi (hot engine, open throttle). Modified engines may be quite a … More

Wiper stub nut removal

I recently needed to remove the wiper stubs to replace the rubber seal between it and the body …. but … More

Captive Nuts Repair

I recently needed to replace the master cylinder for the clutch. The screws holding the pedal cover should go into … More

Octane and Power

It’s a common misconception amongst car enthusiasts that higher octane = more power. False. Its not black and white. The … More

Cranking Pressure to Compression Ratio

I don’t know how accurate these figures are but i have always used them as a guideline only. They are … More

Spotted today

On my way to the post office this morning spotted this MGB GT in a great colour BRG just arriving … More

Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive

Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a…

Lucas Wiring Color Code Key

Most British cars including the MGB were wired at the factory using specific wiring codes for different purposes. If you’re … More

5 Easy Upgrades for your Classic Car in the coming weeks

As many of you are at home with your classic cars, we want to stop the thumb twiddling. Here’s 5 … More

Donington Park Test

Found a blog with some good pictures of MGBs around Donnington Park – reminded me of the MGOT track day … More

What’s your Poison?

Is alcohol in your fuel going to make your car sick? What’s your Poison?

Front axle

There are several methods mentioned to remount the Front axle but most require a lift for the car, and even … More

1974 1/2 MGB Register

By definition the 74 1/2 MGB’s are the rubber bumpered MGBs produced from September through December 1974 which all received … More

Classic Car Bullet connector tools

I’ve done a few connections on the wiring system on my MGB with the bullet connectors. With not having a … More

Weber DGV Carbs on MGs | Bradley Restoration

The Weber DGV was originally designed for a 6-cylinder European Ford. It is quite tuneable and extremely reliable, making it a very popular carb … More

H3 LED Spotlight Bulbs

I have already replaced the 55w headlight bulbs with 40w led bulbs. Now replaced the 50w spotlight bulbs with 10w … More

Leather Steering Wheel Cover

The steering wheel was not very comfortable after over 40 years of use covering about 150,000 miles – the surface … More

The little bleeder

Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on … More

easysteer – #MGB Power Steering

The cars steering column is the same column as fitted to the car originally but with the addition of an … More

MGB Gas Tanks | Bradley Restoration

Even after years of working on or beloved LBCs, you can still overlook something and get bitten in the rear… … More

Additional Rocker Lube Rail – part 3

Well being a bit disappointed with my first attempt i decided to have another go but positioning the rail to … More

High-Output Alternator | Bradley Restoration

The original Lucas alternator was sized to supply the car as it left the factory, no more, no less. As … More

Softtop Roof Light

It’s surprising how strong the magnetic grip on these little battery powered led lights are. Even over some of the … More

MGB Clutch Upgrade | Bradley Restoration

For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade … More

Extra Rocker & Valve Lubrication – part 2

Following on from my previous post by John Howard …….. https://mgb.tips/2020/08/10/quieten-down-mgb-tappet-noise/ I made and added the mod to my motor … More