An advantage of fitting the K&N filters – apart from the performance gain – is that you can remove the…
Gearstick Mod!
British Automotive say if you are looking for a slicker gear change then perhaps you need to shorten the gear…
Troubleshooting Guide for Classic Cars
Troubleshooting Guide for Classic Cars : How-To Library : The MG Experience Library Article: A step-by-step chart to help diagnose…
Signs of a leak!!
I have been watching this white patch in the corner of the radiator carefully as it is seepage and a…
MGB Specifications 1962-80
MGB Specifications MGB technical specifications. Throughout the years of production from May 1962 to Oct 1980 the MGB went through…
Distributor Advance Curves
It’s interesting to see the big difference in the advance curves in the early 25D4 and later 45D4 distributors. Looking…
MGOC Championship – MG Racing
MGOC Championship – MG Racing MGOC Championship, MG motorsport Perhaps one day.
Before removing the radiator cap …..
I’m sure most fit diy car enthusiasts know that you must never remove the radiator car when the engine is…
MGCCWDCC / Tech-Tips
MGCCWDCC / Tech-Tips The homepage of the MG Car Club, Washington, DC Centre A list of some interesting and useful…
Better Exhaust Pipe Hangers
Since buying my MGB i have always been a bit concerned how rigid (almost like solid) the exhaust pipe was…
Tech Tips from the LBC
The Little British Car Company Little British Car Company, Ltd. is an American supplier of quality classic British (and other)…
Pride of Longbridge 2019
Think i might be going to this event – don’t think there will be many MGB’s which were made at…
British Automotive Technical Articles
British Automotive HERE YOU WILL FIND PAST AND PRESENT TECHNICAL ARTICLES MAINLY RELATING TO THE MGB AND MGA MODELS. WE…
Engine Lifting Kit
This is the equipment that i bought to take the MGB engine and gearbox out. 1 ton folding crane 500kg…
Which way to advance?
Was checking the timing which was slightly out on the MGB. Should be 10deg for strobe timing but based on…
MGB front wheel grease nipples
Had the front wheels off the ground today to check for play and all was good. Steering turned easily and…
MG MGB – How Many Survived? | Honest John
MG MGB – How Many Survived? | Honest John An interesting observation is that roughly a third of the total…
Timing cover oil leak
Think i may have found another oil leak that i hadn’t spotted whilst the engine was out. Oil was dripping…
Poor quality gaskets
Unfortunately from a so called reputable supplier! Look at the hole locations…..none of them would line up together no matter…
NEC Classic Car Restoration Show
Another good day out at the show. Went round the club stands and auto jumble. The blue MGB is a…
MGB Parts Catalogue – Parts & Accessories Catalogues
MGB Parts Catalogue – Parts & Accessories Catalogues Moss Europe A very comprehensive parts and accessory catalogue which includes a…
MGOC Spare parts for MGs
MGOC Spare parts for MGs Browse and Buy MG Spare Parts and Accessories for MGB Midget MGA MGC V8 TD…
Folding the soft top
When folding the soft top i give the plastic windows a bit more protection against being damaged by rolling the…
MG MGB – Classic Car Review | Honest John
MG MGB (1962 – 1980) Good to look at, fun to drive, amazing parts availability, the archetypal classic roadster and…
Remote Boot Opener
Been playing around with this for a while. Removed the latch from the car. Drilled a 4mm hole in the…
Dating glass markings
Pre 1972/3 the main supplier of glass was Triplex after which mainly Sicursiv. Apparently the first digit under the name…
MGB Restoration Workshop Notes
MGB Restoration Workshop Notes Classic car restoration is a growing hobby. In these days where modern cars are becoming more…
10 unfairly maligned classics
10 unfairly maligned classics 10 unfairly maligned classics Includes the MGB!
Upgrades4MGs
Upgrades4MGs Upgrades4MGs http://mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/index.html
mgb wiring diagrams
mgb.pdf A useful resource showing wiring diagrams across all the years of mgb manufacture.
More racing heritage
Looks like the hard top i bought recently has had some racing heritage. I found the top on eBay and…
DVLA and previous owners
At one time you could request names and addresses of previous owners of your car. Since changes in privacy laws…
Future classics: the 10 cars most likely to make you money
Future classics: the 10 cars most likely to make you money Not every second-hand car will be an appreciating asset…
A Louder Audible Warning for Indicators – MGB Register
A Louder Audible Warning for Indicators – MGB Register I have done this mod as i kept on leaving the…
MGB Marketing
Quick release bonnet stay
It’s much easier to work on the engine when the bonnet is raised almost to a vertical position. So I…
Oil pressure at tickover
Went for a run in the car after engine out job and checked oil pressure at tickover. 40+psi oil pressure…
Oil pump priming after strip down
I read that after a total engine strip down and rebuild it is wise to take plugs out and turn…
A collection of classic car and MGB tips
Information all about owning and maintaining the MGB and MGB GT with hundreds of posts and articles about classic cars…
Tip – Paint work protection
Protect the paint work whilst working on the engine with a couple of old towels draped over the wings and…
Interior Sound Insulation
When i bought the car the only sound insulation was a single layer of badly fitting carpet and the car…
MGB Lubrication Chart UK
MGB Lubrication Chart UK MGB lubrication chart for RHD and LHD except North America.
Duplex Timing Chain
I was pleasantly surprised to find a duplex timing chain when i recently had the engine out. Originally all mgb’s…
Crack in MGB Steering Rack Support
I noticed a crack in the steering rack support soon after i bought the car – as can be seen…
Works Hardtop Fittings MGB
Hardtop & Fittings: Factory Type – MGB – Hard Tops – Weather Equipment – MGB, C & V8 – MG…
Repositioned MGB fuel filter
As per a previous post i have decided to move the fuel filter into a position that it can be…
SU carb needle id tag
There are so many different needles available for the SU carbs so just to remind me (and and future owner…
MG-Cars.net MG MGB Technical BBS discussion area
MG-Cars.net MG MGB Technical BBS discussion area a massive resource of technical information.
Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips
Chicagoland MG Club:Tech Tips A great resource of technical information and tips about your MGB from the Chicagoland Mg Club
MGB gearbox oil change
Filling and topping up the gearbox is a lot easier with a length of hose pipe and a tunnel. Will…
Tip – MGB tapered sump plug seal
When i removed the engine and gearbox i noticed where oil had been leaking a little around the filler plug.…
Which SU needles should I be using?
https://www.mgocspares.co.uk/acatalog/carbneedles.pdf carbneedles.pdf Whilst putting carbs back on the engine thought I would just check which needles were in them. AAA…
The Stages of MGB Tuning
Ever wondered what the different stages of tuning means for the MGB. Found this article on the internet. more info…
Tip – MGB Rocker Cover Gasket
The rocker cover gasket being a bit flimsey can be a bit tricky to sit in exactly the right position…
MGB BUYER’S GUIDE – SPORTS CAR WAREHOUSE
SPORTSCAR WAREHOUSE – MGB BUYER’S GUIDE Manufactured from 1962 to 1980 by the British Motor Corporation and later British Leyland,…
Tip – Setting the Crankshaft Thrust Washers
It is important to set the centre main bearing that holds 2 halves of the 2 thrust washers on each…
Tip – Aligning Timing Cover Oil Seal
After fitting a new oil seal in the timing cover a tip i read is to fit the crankshaft pulley…
Trailering an MGB hard top
Bought a works hard top off eBay and had to collect from Oxford – Cowley Classics – which is about…
MGB Fuel filter Location Debate
Fuel filter | MG MGB Technical | MG-Cars.net An interesting forum discussion about the use of a fuel filter. Mine…
Tip – MGB Engine Mounting Tightening Tip
Following on from a recent post about MGB round rubber bumper engine mountings is a couple of suggestions:- The use…
MGB tips mods and maintenance 