How do you convert a classic car to electronic ignition? Electronic ignition explained A Powerspark Electronic Ignition Kit replaces the … More
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Points and Condenser classic car ignition… What is it and how does it work?
How does a points and condenser ignition system work, and what are the pitfalls? The points are a mechanical switch … More
What is a ballast resistor… How do I know if my classic car has one?
A lot of MGBs have the resister or a resistor wire in the ignition circuit. Many have had them removed … More
Engine buff up
The fresh up of the 18V581 engine out of the 1973 MGB GT (aka Mildred) is on a good track. … More
Buying an MGB?
If you are considering an MGB in your near future, watch this first. Check out the list of work I … More
SU Carburetors – Send them out or rebuild them yourself?
SU carburetors have been popular since the end of World War II. Although they were used widely before the war, … More
Day 121 – The Big Lift
So after several weeks, the big day finally arrived, time to take the engine and gearbox out of the car. … More
Let’s Keep Her Cool – Revotec Fan
Before installing the top hose, I had to cut a ¾” section out of the straight part coming from the … More
Day 99 – Nearly…
So nearly 100 days into the strip down and some real progress. Nearly ready to remove the engine and gearbox. … More
20 March 2022 Oil in the wrong places
Oil is vital stuff, finding its way between all those rapidly moving metal bits that make the engine go vroom … More
Day 64 – Fuel & Air
Fuel & air, both critical components in making the car work, and areas I’ve made some more progress on in … More
A spark plug check after a good run out – May 2022
A good indicator how well the engine is running and the general condition of the engine can be seen from … More
One Piece Aluminum Side Covers? : The MG Experience
Looks neat and probably makes a good oil seal but doesn’t look very original. More info at …… https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mgb-and-gt-forum.1/one-piece-aluminum-side-covers.4454018/
Double Rocker Cover Gaskets
As per a previous post that when I fitted the rocker cover I noticed that it was not sitting flat … More
MGB Defrost – Simple Repair, eh?
Remove a few screws to release the under cover and then reach up under the dash and reconnect the hose. … More
MGB engine bay back to standard
I had collected the parts over a period of time so i thought i would have a go at fitting … More
A distorted rocker cover
I have the original type of rocker cover which i had spent a lot of time stripping and repainting it … More
Stubborn Oil Seal Removal
Looks a bit crude but works. Better than levering them out and risking damaging to contact surface of the component. … More
MGB / K&N air filter mod
I really want to enjoy the benefits of a K&N air filter but at the same time keep the engine … More
Socket Set: Maintaining your car’s ignition system | Hagerty UK
If you own a classic made much before 1980, the likelihood is that it’ll have an old-school ignition system rather … More
Electric Fan Installation
Bouyed up by the recent breakthrough on the brakes, I today installed the electric fan from Revotec. I am expecting … More
How to tune your MGB – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Motoring Magazine
The MGB may be the most popular classic sports car ever made, but for some people that only serves to … More
MGB Coolant Drains Discovered
I recently removed the radiator to do another job so had to drain it down. The first time I did … More
Red Rubber Grease
I’ve had the radiator out the car whilst doing another job and although the last time i took it off … More
MGB Stainless Steel Fuel Tank Fitted
Job done and tank fitted back under the car. It looks good from under the car and also from the … More
MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Straps
Had the radiator off today to get ready to do another job which made an ideal opportunity to check how … 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
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
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
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
MGB tips mods and maintenance 