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

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

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

Oil Leak / Distorted Timing Cover Joint

After having the engine out earlier this year and replacing all the gaskets that were likely to be leaking – … More