MGB Trailer – Mathewsons

Well it is what it is …… the rear of an MGB that has been converted into a trailer! Up … More

Stonyhurst Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – Sunday 9 August 2020 – Classic Shows

More information about tickets and times at ….. http://www.classicshows.org/event/stonyhurst-classic-car-motorcycle-show-sunday-9-august-2020/

Checking Spark Plug Resistance

Use an Ohm meter to check the resistance through your spark plugs when you have them out for cleaning. Non-resistor … More

Fitting a Lucas LUHN007 Car Horn to an MGB — Powerspark Ignition

Staffer Jon spent his lunch break improving the horn on his MGB. The Lucas LUHN007 is a brand new genuine … More

Ilkeston Classic Vehicle Show Derbyshire – Classic Car Shows UK

Gathering of Pre-1994 classic cars, bikes, buses & commercials on Ilkeston’s historic market place and surrounding area For more info … More

MGB GT has an IV filled with oil — 1967 MGB GT

Filling the MGB transmission with oil on the earlier 4 syncho gearboxes is done through a hole on top of … More

The MGB as a Daily Driver | Bradley Restoration

“If one plans to drive their MGB every day, there are several equipment upgrades that should be considered to be … More

Ashley Hinton #MGB Windscreen Vent

Very pleased with my Ashley Hinton vent grills. it certainly encourages a better air flow into the car than the … More

Which dynamator suits my #MGB? — Powerspark Ignition

A dynamator is a replacement for your dynamo, that looks like a dynamo but functions like an alternator. You can … More

Gilbern Genie & the MGB Connection

A 4 seater sports car that never really took off. The suspension back and front and the steering is uprated … More

Must-Have Tools | Bradley Restoration

Everyone would love to have a full-sized Snap-On roll-cab filled to the brim with, well, everything!  Sadly, few of us … More

MGB Windscreen Rebuild | Bradley Restoration

Windshield jobs can be one of the most unpleasant jobs on an MGB, especially if it hasn’t been touched in years … More

Technical topics, penetrating oils, rust release fluids, V8 Register, MG Car Club

Penetrating oils – how do they compare?The classic car fraternity is often faced with bolts that are difficult to release … More

New fuel sender unit for the MGB GT gas tank — 1967 MGB GT

I previously tossed out my 1967 MGB GT gas tank as it had many small pinholes on the top. Attempting … More

Oiling Clutch Thrust Bearing Pivots in Situ

I was getting a like whistling / squeaking sound coming from the clutch when the engine had warmed up but … More

are Pre RB MGBs better for tuning? ……

Yes ….. according to Peter Burgess in the Distributors/Timing section of his book All you could want to know, and … More

Cleaning Heavy Rust Deposits from the Engine Block

I have never had to use this stuff but have read it is one of the ways to clean out … More

A 1967 MGB needs more than 2 fuses — 1967 MGB GT

The 1960’s and were a simple time for the automotive industry. Safety features were just becoming available, power sucking exhaust … More

Why you should always carry spare parts for your classic car — Powerspark Ignition – BLOG

Here’s a little note sent in by a customer, and a useful reminder as to why it pays to carry … More

HIF Carbs – MGB Register Forum

“Anyone who runs twin SU HiF carbs and finds them tough to tune should have a read of this from … More

Degassing Clutch Hydraulics

I’ve never heard of this procedure before but it’s been described recently on the MGOC forum as a way to … More

Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments

MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees. … More

Testing a Temperature Sensor

An interesting post on the MGexp forum about how to test your temperature sender and or gauge. Simply based on … More

#MGB Panel lights and Rheostat wiring

There are a lot of wires of many different colours behind the dash and perhaps over the years previous owners … More

Checking fuel mixture on #MGB

Below is an extract from the SU Carburettor Manual downloadable at https://mgb.tips/2019/02/09/downloadable-tuning-su-carbs/ The procedure also applies to HIF carbs as … More

K&N Performance Air Filters

K&N say ……. K&N® washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filters™ feature a state-of-the-art design of layered, oiled cotton media, engineered to … More

3 Simple Steps to Safely Clean your Car Engine Bay

The fit and finish of a car’s exterior often gets all the attention, and most classic car owners will happily … More

Everything you need to know about using E10 fuel with your classic car

It sounds like an additive found in food but from next year E10 will be causing headaches for hundreds of … More

Diagnosing Clutch Problems – Moss Motoring

Clutch problems fall into three categories: a)  The clutch does not release properly when the pedal is depressed, resulting in … More

Rubber Bumper #MGB – check you have the correct coil?

All RB mgb’s were made with what’s called a ballasted ignition coil system. This means that the car normally runs … More

Big Valve MGB Cylinder Heads – are they really better?

Based on the Power Tune book by Peter Burgess where he displays the results of the power outputs from different … More

Champion Spark Plug Caps

I spotted 4 original Champion spark plug caps for sale on eBay at a reasonable price and thought that they … More

Accessing the front trim fixing stud on the #MGB

The easiest way to remove the trim stud retaining nut is by taking out the headlight assembly. This then gives … More

MGB SU Fuel Pump Leak

I recently replaced the fuel pump and although i thought i had tightened the banjo fittings enough there was a … More

Drive Shaft U-Joint Orientation

Some useful information that applies to drive shafts, half shafts and steering columns that i found on the mgexp.com website … More

#MGB Windblocker Height Adjustment

I bought the windblocker last year and used it several times and pleased with the results …… but I thought … More

Nürburgring Classic 2019, MGB GT V8 hits 210 KM/H

View at …. https://mgb1967.com/nurburgring-classic-2019-mgb-gt-v8-hits-210-km-h/

#MGB Carb Balancing

I had been running on a pair of early HIF4 carbs – AUD616 to test out the benefits of ported … More

#MGB Service Bulletins – Chicagoland MG Club

Some of the very many service bulletins available ……. #72-A-9 ANTI RUN-ON VALVE #72-C-1 EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES #72-D-1 FIRST MOTION SHAFT BUSH #73-A-1 STEEL … More

#MGB Rear Shocks Knock!

I replaced the rear shocks earlier this year and having just read that unless these are bolted in really tight … More

Fuel Pump Test and Replacement

The last few drives i noticed that the engine has started stuttering a bit when accelerating. I had been planning … More

Alternator Conversions from Muenchausen’s Garage

Mounting a different alternator or any alternator other than the Original Equipment Lucas requires some thought about how the loads applied … More

Cleaning the K&N Air Filters on an MGB

The K&N filters came already fitted to my MG so i do not know how old or how many miles … More

Knocks and Noises – Handbrake Cable Clip

I’ve had an annoying knocking / tapping type noise for a long time now when hitting bumps and ridges in … More

#MGB Originality from Muenchausen’s Garage

“I believe that some owners either forget or are simply not aware of the fact that virtually all mass produced items … More

Original Bonnet Check

Do you have an original bonnet or has it been replaced at some time in the past? I never really … More

Build a Windblocker with the Chicagoland MG Club

The Wind Blocker is gaining acceptance in our MG community as a tool to reduce the wind buffeting inside the … More

Back Flushing the Radiator – Classic Car Hub

Back flushing helps to remove corrosion build up from inside your radiator and restore optimal flow.  To back flush your … More

Alternative Radiator Seal from Muenchausen’s Garage

Most don’t bother (perhaps not realising there is supposed to be a seal in the gap). “Some have opted to … More

Rust Removal using electrolysis – Classic Car Hub

“Everyone has some rusty items in their garage or workshop. In some cases its tools that have been exposed to … More

My MGB Boot Tidy Up

I emptied the whole boot area including the spare wheel as i have an occasional knock when going over bumps. … More

Checking Spark Plugs for Mixture

I had a good run in the MG during the week so thought a good time to check the plugs … More

#MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement

I have just replaced the clutch slave cylinder as i suspected it may have been the cause of a sort … More

Original British Leyland Radio

From the “Diary of MGB” blog ……. There was an original British Leyland twin knob one fitted but somebody had … More

LHD to RHD Conversion Parts

Applies to Rubber Bumper Cars This was a recent eBay item where all the parts to convert a LHD rubber … More

Powerspark Ignition Parts Catalogue 2020

Click here to download the catalogue. …… https://simonbbc.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/powerspark-catalogue-2020.pdf

5 Easy Upgrades for your Classic Car in the coming weeks from Powerspark

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

Replacing #MGB Rear Gearbox Oil Seal

This is normally done with the engine gearbox out of the car as i did last year BUT with the … More

Gunsons Eezibleed

My latest purchase arrived today ready to swop the clutch slave cylinder this coming week. It uses air pressure from … More

Making Electrical Connections and Connectors

If you’re on the side of the road making a quick electrical repair, ideally you need to know how to … More