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

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

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