Following on from my previous post i thought i would check out ebay as to their availability. These little things … 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.
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
Suspension Tuning – Understeer / Oversteer
Modifications to the suspension will normally affect the handling characteristics. These terms are recognizable as follows: Understeer:- The vehicle will … More
Replacement #MGB Distributor – Are you sure?
Replacement Distributor Original Distributor The previous owner had a replacement distributor fitted in my MGB and I always suspected it … 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
Finished Hardtop on my #MGB
Bought the hardtop earlier in the year when it was in a pretty poor condition. After many hours of work … 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
