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

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

Starter Motor Nudger!

There are several ways to turn the engine when setting rocker gaps. The usual are: To turn the engine by … More

How to tune your MGB – Classic Motoring Magazine

MG expert David Knowles shows the best way to tune and improve your MGB for modern roads but without losing … More

Using a thermostat and blocking sleeve?

An interesting thread on the MGExp forum relating to the change in the original type of thermostat used on the … More

Installing the MGB GT exhaust system – MGB1967.com

Reblogged from MGB1967.com:- What a PITA! There are a few things that are almost impossible to do on a small … More

Jacking up both front and back of car

Spotted this picture whilst on the MGExp.com forum showing how the car has been jacked up. I guess this arrangement … More

Rocker Cover & Air Filter Refurb

Another eBay job lot of some poorly painted parts that i thought i would have a go at tidying up. … More

MG Oil Leak Inspection Sheet – MGB1967.com

Official British Leyland Inspection Sheet see original at ….. MG Inspection Sheet — 1967 MGB GT

MGB Engine Cooling Issues

For many MGB and MGA owners, one of the nagging issues that keeps them from enjoying their cars to the … More

Old & New #MGB Heater Box Seal

Just a comparison of the rubber block that sits behind the bottom of the heater box on the MGB – … More

Add an Expansion Tank

Every car seems to be different as this article describes how the author added an expansion tank to his MGB … More

Heaterbox In – Rubber Bung Out!!

Another option to get the heater back in but leave out the rubber bung! I wonder whether the rubber “bung” … More

Checking Valve Rocker Clearance – again!

It’s not that long ago since i had previously checked the gaps but certainly at least one tappet has become … More

MGB Technical Service Bulletin – Throttle Cable

A useful piece of information but will not apply to all cars. Looks like it was issued in 1973 and … More

Spark plugs and what they tell you about your engine

Another useful article about how to interpret what your spark plugs are telling you about your engine. http://www.classiccarhub.co.uk/articles/spark_plugs.html Visit …. … More