The half nuts arrived so i could continue with the job. After fitting them a few threads i dropped the … More
Category: Projects
These are the main projects that I have done on my MGB in way of bigger repair jobs and improvements. Click on the Main Index button below for a list of each project to date.
MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 1
I have read mixed reports on the effectiveness of these castor correction wedges but I decided that seeing as I … More
MGB Stainless Steel Fuel Tank Fitted
Job done and tank fitted back under the car. It looks good from under the car and also from the … More
MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Straps
Had the radiator off today to get ready to do another job which made an ideal opportunity to check how … More
Under Boot Floor
Got the diff sorted out whilst the tank was out but before putting the stainless tank in I needed to … More
Spotlights
I fitted the switch and wiring for the spotlights a while ago but have only just got round to adding … More
Oversize Diff Washers
Earlier in the year I replaced the diff washers to stop the diff clonk but they did not stop it … More
Fuel tank removal
Following on from finding and cleaning a stainless steel fuel tank at …… https://mgb.tips/2020/11/07/stainless-steel-fuel-tank/ The removal of the old fuel … More
Stainless Steel Fuel Tank
Spotted a stainless steel fuel tank for sale on eBay – it looked pretty ropey as it was covered in … 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
Additional Rocker Lube Rail – part 3
Well being a bit disappointed with my first attempt i decided to have another go but positioning the rail to … 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
My LED Headlight Bulbs
These are the led headlight bulbs i bought for my MGB which i tested and showed the results in my … 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
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
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees. … 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
Spotlight ready!
I’ve had a pair of spotlights for a while waiting to be fitted but not sure whether it detracts from … More
Adding a Choke to Radio Feed
I was still getting some interference noise when tuning in to weaker radio stations so there was the possibility that … More
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
“Lighten the steering of your MGB and reduce mid-corner weighting with our castor correction wedges – the original and still … More
Older Radio Suppressors – a rare species
Following on from my previous post i thought i would check out ebay as to their availability. These little things … More
Radio Interference Suppression
Some would say a waste of time as you struggle to hear a radio in an MGB anyway – but … More
Adjusting / re hanging the Passenger Door
Since i had the MG both doors did not close well and the gaps around the doors are very inconsistent … More
Identifying and suppressing radio interference | How a Car Works
Car radio interference originates usually in the ignition system, the charging circuit or among electrical accessories. There are several checks … More
Exposing Door Adjustment Nuts and Screws
It’s quite a job to get all the bolts and screws exposed but I’ve had most the covers off before … More
Stronger ARB Brackets
I recently refitted the Ron Hopkinson rear Anti Roll Bar as it had been removed by a previous owner although … More
MGB Heater Horror
These are photos after I took the heater out a couple of years ago. First impression was – no wonder … More
LED Bulbs fitted
The correct 4500k bulbs arrived and so i got them fitted to check the light colour which was perfect. The … 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…
MGB tips mods and maintenance 