ZDDP is added to Duckhams to enhance lubrication by acting as the ‘anti-wear’ additive. It is important to note that … More
Category: Engine
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
Relocating Fuel Filter #MGB
I recently relocated the fuel filter back to its original position – lying horizontal on the rear bulkhead – having … More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
