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MGB tips mods and maintenance

a collection of classic car tech tips, tricks, ideas and information all about performance, modifications, maintaining the MG MGB and GT from across the Internet. Also tuning, servicing, repairs and mods on my own classic car a 1975 MGB Roadster

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Category: Reblog

What’s so bad about rubber bumpers?

I’ve been pondering this very issue for some time. It seems that a fair number of MG enthusiasts have taken … More

mgb rubber bumper

Scalextric MGB Slot Cars

I happened to be looking through a few of my slot cars from way back in the 60’s and 70’s … More

mgb, scalextric, slot car

Redoing the interior and door cards in my MGB GT

Another winter job I’ve started working on is redoing the interior door cards and other areas that are covered in … More

door cards, mgb

Rewiring the 1967 MGB GT

Occasionally you wonder whether a job should have been tackled in another way. Rewiring my 1967 MGB GT is one … More

electrics, mgb, rewire

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

antifreeze, classic cars, mgb

MG Gallery – American MGB Association

’64 Midget of Antosz family from Glendale Heights, Illinois ’67 B of Hao Anh Do from Seattle, Washington ’74 B … More

America, mgb

Your Classic Magazine – Get the most out of your B

Your Classic magazine – Get the most out of your B – we show you how From February 1994, Your … More

mgb

New fuses and relays for the MGB

Since winter has come I’ve decided to upgrade the fuse box in my MGB GT. The original car had a … More

Fix those noisy tappets! – MG Parts

Excessive tappet noise is an indication that something needs attending to.   Even the B series engine, renowned for tappet noise, … More

mgb, tappets

Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – Compression Ratios

Standard MGB is in the range of 170 – 180psi (hot engine, open throttle). Modified engines may be quite a … More

compression pressures

Octane and Power

It’s a common misconception amongst car enthusiasts that higher octane = more power. False. Its not black and white. The … More

classic cars, octane, power

Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive

Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a…

mgb, overdrive

Donington Park Test

Found a blog with some good pictures of MGBs around Donnington Park – reminded me of the MGOT track day … More

Donnington Park, mgb, mgb gt

What’s your Poison?

Is alcohol in your fuel going to make your car sick? What’s your Poison?

classic cars, Fuel

Time to reinstall my MGB GT splash panels

For some strange reason I still haven’t installed my MGB GT’s front splash panels. Well, that’s going to change. I … More

mgb, wheelarch covers

’78 B of Barry Barnes

An American MGb Association Queen B is the ’78 B of Barry Barnes. Here is his story with photos: Someone … More

mgb, refurb

Installing Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my MGB GT

I previously installed the Noico 80 mil Sound deadening mat in my Lotus Europa and was very impressed with the … More

sound proofing

Temperature Probe Sealing Copper Washer | Brit Car Fixes

The little sealing copper washer is crucial to sealing the temperature probe fitting in the head. If it is missing, … More

seal, sensor, temperature

Here’s Why You Should Invest In An MG TF Whilst You Still Can!

With people wanting to know what cars will become ‘Modern Classics’, I look into and explain why the 2002-2005 MG … More

mgf

Which classic car is the best investment? | David Manners Group

When it comes to deciding which classic car is the best investment we know which we’d choose. You need to do your research … More

classic cars, investments, mgb

MG Showcases Heritage And Legacy At 21 Gun Salute Rally – India

MG Motor India showcased several classic cars, owned by enthusiasts at the 21 Gun Salute Classic Car And Bike Rally … More

car show, classic car, india, mg

My MGB GT goes to a car show

For the first time in over 20 years my MGB GT went to a car show. Possibly calling the event … More

canada, classic car, mgb, show

MG A 1600 MK II—ABINGDON’S MULTITUDE OF A’S

OLD CAR ENTHUSIASTS (these first two words with or without a hyphen) associate the name MG with classic sports cars, … More

abingdon, mg

Rare MG Metro Turbo visits Powerspark

Well this was a little treat! This lovely MG Metro Turbo popped by for a new distributor and ignition module. … More

MG Metro

DIY/How-To: Wrinkle texture paint – Build Threads

Wrinkle finish, texture finish, wrinkle coat, hammer finish, crinkle finish, whatever you want to call it, it’s a fickle creature. … More

classic cars, dash, wrinkle paint

My little primrose yellow MGB GT – …der Weg ist das Ziel!

Honestly, I had pushed this moment long before me because I was really afraid of what was coming to me; … More

blog, germany, mgb

’65 Midget of Steve Strublic from Peoria, Arizona – a great story.

I have had my Midget Mk II since I was three years old (well, my dad owned her) in 1975. … More

mg, midget, usa

Lights and looms — The MGB Project 2019

Another week gone by and I have started the rebuild. First up was mounting all the lights and placing in … More

electrics, looms, mgb

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

carbs, mgb, restoration

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

Engine, mgb

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