MGB – Best classic sp6thorts cars Once Great Britain’s most ubiquitous sports car, today the MGB is a popular and…
For anyone who runs twin SU HIF carbs
Anyone who runs twin SU HiF carbs and finds them tough to tune should have a read of this from…
Market Watch: Lancia Fulvia HF picks up the pace — Classic Cars Magazine
Market Watch: Lancia Fulvia HF picks up the pace The Fulvia HF is in the top ten climbers in the…
Derbyshire Dales Drive | HRCR Scenic Tour
Derbyshire Dales Drive HRCR Scenic Tour on 2nd June 2019 Sounds fun but too late for this year but may…
La Rochelle Classic Car Rally
Some great classics driving through the city this morning including a couple of UK registered plates. These are just few…
Classic Brakes – Classic Motorsports
Tech Talk: Classic Brakes | Articles | Classic Motorsports Don’t Settle for So-So Performance From Your Classic Car’s Brakes. https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/tech-talk-diagnosing-classic-brakes/
Handy little dash clock
Often thought a clock would be handy for the MGB but the period dash mounted ones are expensive. Found this…
Nottingham Classic Tour 2019
nottmclassic-2019.pdf 2019 Nottingham Classic tour on Sunday 22nd July again starting and finishing at Kelham Hall near Newark. http://www.carltondmc.co.uk/nottmclassic-2019.pdf
Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips
Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips Chicagoland Mg Club:Tech Tips A great selection of ideas and a comprehensive guide to some MGB…
4 cheap and simple tricks to ward off would-be car thieves, according to you
4 cheap and simple tricks to ward off would-be car thieves, according to you Last week we shared a video…
Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club Page
Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club Page The club for classic cars and vehicles in the High Peak and surrounding area. On…
Understanding your car’s cooling system | Haynes Publishing
Understanding your car’s cooling system An interesting article that applies to both classics and modern cars.
MGB Battery Box Refurb
I recently charged up the battery and noticed that the battery box under the cover was looking a bit of…
Mansfield & Notts Capri Club
Mansfield & Notts Capri Club Wonderland Classic and Sports Car Festival 2019, Ferry Farm, Hoveringham, Nottingham NG14 7JP June 29…
How to test a spark plug
How to test a spark plug A good article by Haynes Publishing.
Classic Car Show Thoresby Park 2019
The Notts MGOC had a good turn out at the show. Seem a nice bunch of people might join them…
Just British – Online Motoring Magazine
Just British – Online Motoring Magazine Just British is your online British car magazine. Just British is your home for…
Folding MGB Hood
This is the way i did the hood – quotes long winded process but minimises the risk of any damage…
Polished SU Carburator’s and Rocker Covers
Polished SU Carburator’s and valve covers Handy tip if you like shiney engine bits. Guess if you’ve nothing else to…
Spotted – Mini Clubman 1275GT
Spotted in Long Eaton today. Nice motor i guess for sale – needs a bit of work doing but tidy.
EXTRALUBE ZX1 Micro Oil Metal Treatment
EXTRALUBE ZX1 Micro Oil Metal Treatment Extralube ZX1 micro oil is a metal treatment therefore different to other engine oil…
Rechargeable LED garage light
A very handy lightweight spot light, rechargeable and adjustable. Just bought one from Tesco currently reduced to clear for £15.
How to Improve MGB – Speedpro Books
My latest purchase from eBay arrived this morning and looking forward to a good read over the next few days.…
Hidden Radiator Drain Plug
Until i had the engine out i thought the only way to drain the rad was to remove the bottom…
Classic Car Clubs & Museums
Classic Car Clubs & Museums Planning on visiting a classic car museum or motor club, find all UK clubs and…
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar
Ron Hopkinson Rear Anti-roll Bar I have been aware of the mounting brackets to the rear of the car for…
Classic Car Values – Valuation Tools | Hagerty UK Classic Car Value
Classic Car Values – Valuation Tools | Hagerty UK Classic Car Value How much is your old car worth? Let…
Side trim straightening
I bought a cheap set of side trims that were quite dented so i could practice repairing them before attempting…
Classic Sports Car Race Calendar
cscc | Calendar/Booking The Classic Sports Car Club organises friendly club racing for cars of all ages, with an emphasis…
MG MGB | GT | Specifications from GB Classic Cars
MG MGB | GT | Specifications | Performance | Photos | GB Classic Cars Some useful information about the MGB…
How to clean your classic car, professional tips, kit and products
How to clean your classic car, professional tips, kit and products Professional advice on how to clean your classic car.…
Classic Car Club Directory
Classic Car Club Directory Directory of classic car clubs covering the marques available through HCHG members. There must be many…
Max Torque Marker
I remember being taught at college when i was an engineer apprentice in the merchant navy that an engine is…
Curing the Clunk (back diff)
Chicagoland MG Club:Photos Chicagoland Mg Club:Members Just saving this article ready for my next winter project – should able to…
MGB Cylinder Head Identification
http://www.flowspeed.com Sean Brown’s Flowspeed.com explains the changes across the years of mgb production with how to identify the markings. The…
Suspension Pressure Wash
I’ve waxoyled all the inside of the car and had the engine and box out and they went back in…
mgb O/D lockout switch access hatch
mgb tranny O/D lockout switch access hatch Not so sure its something i would attempt – it’s knowing exactly where…
How to Read Your Spark Plugs
Reading 101: How to Read Your Spark Plugs – OnAllCylinders Listen closely because your spark plugs may be trying to…
Door Latch Cleanup
Eventually i want to re zinc plate the door catch but for the time being it makes a big difference…
Autokarna • Nottingham Local Event • Wollaton Park
Autokarna • Nottingham Local Event • Key to the City™ Nottingham Motor Show is back for 2019!! Come and see…
Checking Fuel Pump Flow
I recently suspected that the fuel pump was not working correctly as there was high speed clicking – guess about…
Anti roll bar stiffness comparisons
The standard anti roll bar is 5/8” dia – a previous owner has fitted a 7/8” bar replacing the original.…
Old vs New Octane Ratings
Fuel System & Octane Ratings I have started using the premium fuel since re-timing my engine and finding out it…
Automotive museums in Great Britain
Automotive museums in Great Britain Not sure how up to date this list is but has quite a lot of…
Compression Testers
Over the years i have used many compression testers. My first tester looked like a large tyre pressure gauge but…
Spare wheel cover and storage
There is not a lot of space in the boot of the MGB so you need to maximise all the…
NOTTS Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – Sun 5 & Mon 6 May 2019
NOTTS Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – Sun 5 & Mon 6 May 2019 – Classic Shows CAR SHOW |…
Gunsons Gastester
I bought a Gunsons Gastester years ago and it’s been sitting on a garage shelf since then so i decided…
CO / MOT regs Older Cars
I found this info that relates to the mot emissions testing. Looks like pre 1975 motors are exempt after that…
Modified Boot Carpet
The boot carpet that came with the car was just draped over the fuel pump cover and never laid neat…
MG MGB & GT – Specifications and Performance Data
MG MGB | GT | Specifications | Performance | Photos | GB Classic Cars http://www.gbclassiccars.co.uk/mg_mgb_mgbgt.html
Battery Isolater
Apart from an additional small piece of security (as keys are readily available to all) the main purpose is as…
Gunsons Compression Tester
Checked the compression in the cylinders. Took plugs out and checked each cylinder in line and wrote down the readings…
Vacuum Advance Connection HIF 4 – carb or manifold?
Vacuum Advance Connection HIF 4 | MG MGB Technical | MG-Cars.info Quite a debate on the merits of manifold or…
Classic Car Hub – Guide to setting up and tuning SU carburettors
Classic Car Hub – Articles- Guide to setting up and tuning SU carburettors a short but comprehensive guide on how…
Turning the engine to check TDC
After my last post i wanted to make sure that the TDC marking on the crankshaft pulley is in the…
Vacuum / Ignition Timing
I have been reading articles and discussions on forums that setting timing to 40+ year old manufacturers guidelines has no…
Vacuum Gauge Ignition Timing
Suck It And See.pdf Beginning to think this is a better way than the timing light on our older classic…
Alternative ways to balance carbs
Found on the mg-cars.net website now called BBS at https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/ Makes you wonder with the second option just to unscrew…
MGB ENGINE MAINTENANCE & TUNING MANUAL – V3
MGB ENGINE MAINTENANCE & TUNING – V3 Downloadable MGB ENGINE MAINTENANCE & TUNING – V3 A detailed manual to download…
MGB tips mods and maintenance 