I fitted the switch and wiring for the spotlights a while ago but have only just got round to adding … 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.
Oversize Diff Washers
Earlier in the year I replaced the diff washers to stop the diff clonk but they did not stop it … 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
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
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…
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
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
Replacement Antiroll bar rubbers
Before I could fit the Ron Hopkinson rear anti Roll bars i needed to find some new rubbers. Took me … More
Are Aftermarket LED Bulbs Road Legal? | Will They Pass An MOT?
A definitive article that spells out the situation of using today’s high intensity LED bulbs in headlights designed 50 years … More
#MGB Anti Roll Bar Clamps
My MGB came with a 7/8" anti roll bar (fitted during its racing days) and a comment was made recently … More
That diff is def worn
I removed the diff cover prior to removing the drive half shaft so i could see how much play there … More
Diff Play and the “Clonk”
To measure the slack prior to taking the diff apart I locked the prop shaft and the opposite drum and … More
#MGB all jacked up ready for diff clonk job
All ready to do a few jobs under the back of the car, the main one being to replace the … 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
