Think the spots quite suit the MGB. I was initially reluctant to fit them as I thought they would distract … More
Category: Modifications
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
Captive Nuts Repair
I recently needed to replace the master cylinder for the clutch. The screws holding the pedal cover should go into … More
Weber DGV Carbs on MGs | Bradley Restoration
The Weber DGV was originally designed for a 6-cylinder European Ford. It is quite tuneable and extremely reliable, making it a very popular carb … More
H3 LED Spotlight Bulbs
I have already replaced the 55w headlight bulbs with 40w led bulbs. Now replaced the 50w spotlight bulbs with 10w … More
High-Output Alternator | Bradley Restoration
The original Lucas alternator was sized to supply the car as it left the factory, no more, no less. As … More
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
Extra Rocker & Valve Lubrication – part 2
Following on from my previous post by John Howard …….. https://mgb.tips/2020/08/10/quieten-down-mgb-tappet-noise/ I made and added the mod to my motor … More
#MGB Cab Heater Recirc Mod
The MGB does not have a recirc on its heating system but during the oncoming winter months one may be … More
Category: Hints on Fixing Your British Car | Brit Car Fixes
A series of tips and hints from a maker of quite s lot of fixes for our cars. I have … More
Overtightened K&N Filters
Prevent overtightening the K&N filter cover plate – which it’s easily done – can cause the filters to collapse. This … More
’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
Open Wide!
Disconnecting the bonnet stay and using a prop to open the bonnet to near it’s maximum makes working on 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
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
Simple wind deflector : MGB windblocker : The MG Experience
A great idea found on the MG Exp website forum. The clamps are from amazon and the deflector cut some … 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
#MGB Windblocker Height Adjustment
I bought the windblocker last year and used it several times and pleased with the results …… but I thought … More
Alternator Conversions from Muenchausen’s Garage
Mounting a different alternator or any alternator other than the Original Equipment Lucas requires some thought about how the loads applied … 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
LHD to RHD Conversion Parts
Applies to Rubber Bumper Cars This was a recent eBay item where all the parts to convert a LHD rubber … 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
New to Old – Classic Car Voltage Regulator
The problem is that the new unit is a modern IC and whilst it is still buried under the dash … 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
Handy Angle
Over the last 2 years since owning my MG and done quite a lot of different jobs a length of … More
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar – update
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear…
#MGB DRL Conversion – update
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
My MGB is a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion so that means I’ve got two…
LED / Halogen Headlights Comparison
Having received a set of LED headlights from China I tested one of the bulbs in just one headlight so … More
MGB V8 Conversions by Roger Parker
If you are thinking of putting a V8 in your MGB then this detailed explanation of every step of every … More
Ron Hopkinson #MGB Suspension Kits
There are several alternative suspension kits available for the MGB. The first on the scene was the Ron Hopkinson kit, … More
“Botch Up” Axle Strap Pin – Sorted
Whilst having the back of the car jacked up was a good opportunity to swop the axle straps. Although my … More
#MGB Power Recipes
An excellent book that looks at many different options of power tuning the MGB with results backed up with dynomometer … More
Tech Tips: MGB from Classic Motorsports
A short but to the point article about the basics of improving the performance and reliability of the #MGB. https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-tips-mgb/
Stage 1 Tuning an #MGB
Based on the book SPECIAL TUNING THE MGB there is an extra 3-4hp by tuning the engine to stage 1. … More
#MGB DRL Conversion
My MGB is a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion so that means I’ve got two sets of front side … More
Sharp Cable Ends Solution
I’ve been caught out many times when fiddling in the engine compartment or behind the dash and landed up with … More
Classic Car Headlamp Relay Circuit
The article from the MG Exp website explains why and how to add additional relays to reduce load through old … More
K&N Filter mounting mod on my #MGB
When tuning the carbs on the car you are supposed to lift the piston by 1/32″ (0.75mm) using the lifting … More
Heater Valve Improvement
An article on the MG Experience Journals pages how an MGB owner made some big improvements to the performance of … More
How To: Replace Your MGB Thermal Voltage Stabilizer
When your gauges start flickering about all over the place …….then that’s the time to look at this little project. … More
MGB Boot Release Spring
I rigged up a remote boot opener as described in a previous post – see https://mgbtips.wordpress.com/2019/03/17/remote-boot-opener I was struggling with … More
Parking sensors on an MGB !!!!
Can you spot them ……. the parking sensors? Due to a neck whiplash injury a couple of years ago I … More
MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Plate
Having suspected that the timing cover gasket flange was distorted and confirmed that when it was removed and checked on … More
Jim Stabe’s wide body LT1 powered MGB
http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?13,7581 An MGB widened by 11″ – a mammoth project but with a great result – more details of the … More
Modifying SU Carbs
I have a spare pair of SU carbs that I have been considering modifying which this thread from TenTenths Motorsports … More
MGB rocker cover “domed” nuts
Bought some domed nuts via eBay to replace the original standard lock nuts. No particular reason other than I think … More
Rubber bumper to Chrome bumper MGB conversion
A previous owner (GP of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire) converted the car in 2015 to chrome bumper. He used the proper kit … More
Park Smart
Find out what the car crime rate is where you park your car. With Park Smart, you can simply add … More
Gearbox Lower Mounting on an MGB
These mountings were definitely ready for replacement – think someone may have attempted it in the past but unless off … More
Tip – MGB cross member mod
One of the tricky jobs in removing the engine with gearbox was removing the cross member. Apart from the fact … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 