I don’t know how accurate these figures are but i have always used them as a guideline only. They are … More
Category: Engine
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
What’s your Poison?
Is alcohol in your fuel going to make your car sick? What’s your Poison?
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
The little bleeder
Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on … 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
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
#MGB Cab Heater Recirc Mod
The MGB does not have a recirc on its heating system but during the oncoming winter months one may be … More
Category: Hints on Fixing Your British Car | Brit Car Fixes
A series of tips and hints from a maker of quite s lot of fixes for our cars. I have … More
Overtightened K&N Filters
Prevent overtightening the K&N filter cover plate – which it’s easily done – can cause the filters to collapse. This … More
Temperature Probe Sealing Copper Washer | Brit Car Fixes
The little sealing copper washer is crucial to sealing the temperature probe fitting in the head. If it is missing, … More
MGB oil pan reinforcement plates
The MGB oil pan reinforcement plates will stop oil leakage from the front and rear of your 5 main bearing … More
After the MG meet!
I liked this post i found on Facebook:- “Thanks to everyone that showed up to yesterday’s MG meet, can’t wait … More
DIY Car Service Parts
Replacing your car parts? Looking for car parts at the best prices to self-service your vehicle? You’re in the right … More
A guide to Classic Oils – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Cars For Sale Magazine
It’s 50 years since the multigrade oil was introduced to cater for modern cars like the Mini. And both have … More
Find Classic Car Engine Oils on Amazon – and delivered to your door
Modern engine oils may be kind to the environment for modern engines but they could kill your classic car’s engine! … More
The Green Spark Plug Co
The Green Spark Plug Co. specialises in spark plugs & accessories for veteran, vintage and classic engines. Whether it is … More
Watch “33 MGB Oil Leaks” on YouTube
Some useful tips to identify first whether you are losing oil through the exhaust pipe or a leak from the … More
Open Wide!
Disconnecting the bonnet stay and using a prop to open the bonnet to near it’s maximum makes working on the … More
Releasing the carbs …. MGB-GT Restoration
Having established at the weekend, with Matt’s help, that the carburettors were blocked, and having consulted the ‘MG helpline’, A.K.A. … More
And she starts — The MGB Project 2019
Reblogged from ……. The MGB Project 2019 Finally got the drivetrain in , finished the interior, doors and mounted the … More
Quieten Down – #MGB Tappet Noise – part 1
I read an interesting article in the MGOC magazine (April 2019) by John Howard which i have thought about doing … More
We have oil pressure in the MGB GT — 1967 MGB GT
This turned out to be a very cool day. Donald Trump said a lot of stupid s**t about Covid-19 as … More
I’ll save you some grief when you install your MGB oil pump — 1967 MGB GT
You have finally put together your rebuilt MGB engine and the day has come to fire it up for the … More
Ignition: Viva la Resistance! | Bradley Restoration
Modern British car ignition choices are fraught with danger. Originally, we had contact point breakers, solid wires and non-resistor plugs, … More
ZDDP – What Does It All Mean? – Alexander Duckham & Co
ZDDP is added to Duckhams to enhance lubrication by acting as the ‘anti-wear’ additive. It is important to note that … More
Dave Terhune’s – MGA / MGB / BGT Blog: Harmonic Balancer – Kaput
The harmonic balancer / crank pulley had separated from the rubber insert and that the outer part of the pulley was turning independent of … More
Speedy Spanners Autocentre – Nottingham
I have always had a professional and friendly service by a family run team that know a lot about classic … More
HS2 HS4 and HS6 Carburetter Dismantling – SU Carburetters
In 1905 Mr. George H. Skinner took out a patent for a carburetter in which both the air and fuel … More
3 ways your thermostat can fail (and what you can do about it) | Haynes Publishing
This inexpensive part has a simple but important job, and like any hard-working part on your car, it needs replacement … More
