Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on … More
Category: Servicing
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Winter Checks for your MGB
If you are one of those hardy souls who uses their classic in the winter then Roger Taylor of the … More
#MGB Service Schedule
A handy service schedule from MG Owners Club. A thorough checklist to keep your classic car well maintained. Click on … More
Which Brake Fluid – which DOT? for your #ClassicCar
A very comprehensive article all about brake fluids. http://www.v8register.net/articles/Brake%20fluids%20article%20R5%20Bob%20Owen%20230109.pdf
A handy #MGB Lubrication Chart
Prints out well on an A4 sheet of paper.
Clik-Adjust Rocker Gap Setting
I’ve had this tool for many years since I had a Reliant Scimitar and not used it since then. I … More
Lucas Fault Diagnosis Service Manual
Lucas_Fault_Diagnosis_Service_Manual.pdf A period detailed fault finding and testing document relating to electrical equipment found on most classic cars. http://www.myclassicmg.com/myclassicmg/documents/Lucas_Fault_Diagnosis_Service_Manual.pdf
Compression Testers
Over the years i have used many compression testers. My first tester looked like a large tyre pressure gauge but … More
Gunsons Gastester
I bought a Gunsons Gastester years ago and it’s been sitting on a garage shelf since then so i decided … More
CO / MOT regs Older Cars
I found this info that relates to the mot emissions testing. Looks like pre 1975 motors are exempt after that … More
Gunsons Compression Tester
Checked the compression in the cylinders. Took plugs out and checked each cylinder in line and wrote down the readings … More
Removing twin carbs as one!
An advantage of fitting the K&N filters – apart from the performance gain – is that you can remove the … More
MGB Lubrication Chart UK
MGB Lubrication Chart UK MGB lubrication chart for RHD and LHD except North America.
MGB Service Charts
MGB Service Charts.pdf http://www.mgb-register.org/Files/TechTips/MGB%20Service%20Charts.pdf
