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MGB tips mods and maintenance

information about the MGB and MGB GT classic cars including news and reviews, techs and specs – also updates on repairs, servicing and diy modifications I do on my own MGB Roadster. I am no expert on these cars – just a keen enthusiast – but I hope these posts will be of interest to others with a similar interest

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Category: Clutch

Another Clutch Slave Cylinder

Having only re bled the clutch hydraulics only a few weeks back the clutch failed again causing me to limp … More

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Clutch Gravity Bleed

This is the first time I have used this technique which was quick and easy once I had my car … More

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Replacement Clutch / Housing Rubber

A job I should have done when the engine was out and replaced the clutch. I thought would be a … More

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Clutch Pedal Slop

After some suggestions on the MGOC forum as to my the clutch bite point seems very close to the floor … More

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A Handy Little Helper

I have just replaced the clutch master cylinder and I wanted to see how much the slave cylinder was moving … More

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Replacement Clutch Master Cylinder

A squeak that pulsed with the revs of the engine restarted recently. I thought i had fixed it thinking it … More

clutch hydaulics, mgb

The little bleeder

Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on … More

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MGB Clutch Upgrade | Bradley Restoration

For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade … More

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MGB Clutch Upgrade | Bradley Restoration

For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade … More

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Oiling Clutch Thrust Bearing Pivots in Situ

I was getting a like whistling / squeaking sound coming from the clutch when the engine had warmed up but … More

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Degassing Clutch Hydraulics

I’ve never heard of this procedure before but it’s been described recently on the MGOC forum as a way to … More

Diagnosing Clutch Problems – Moss Motoring

Clutch problems fall into three categories: a)  The clutch does not release properly when the pedal is depressed, resulting in … More

#MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement

I have just replaced the clutch slave cylinder as i suspected it may have been the cause of a sort … More

Checking Thrust Bearing in situ with endoscope.

I replaced the clutch and thrust bearing a year ago when I had the engine out. Just recently I’ve noticed … More

MGA/B Roller Release Bearing – Beware!!

There’s a lot of debate about these but I think this video makes a pretty conclusive case against using them. … More

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