Ever wondered what toms knob looks like? I thought I’d take a picture of it whilst the engine was out.…
Engine Back In Car
Glad to get engine back in car – jobs a lot easier using the leveller. The objective is to ensure…
Period AA handbook
When i spotted the 1975/6 handbook i thought for the sake of a couple of quid it would go with…
Tip – MGB Sump Oil Leak Cure – hopefully!!
One of the main reasons for taking the engine out was to find and sort the source of the oil…
Fuel pump pipe air leak
Couple of things that made me suspect an air leakage The fuel filter was usually full of air (or vapour)…
MGB Service Charts
MGB Service Charts.pdf http://www.mgb-register.org/Files/TechTips/MGB%20Service%20Charts.pdf
Calculate Engine cc after a rebore
Standard MGB engine has a bore of 80.26mm and a stroke of 88.9mm. Say an overbore is plus 40 thousandsth…
Clutch Replacement?
With the engine out and the gearbox off time to look at the clutch. I could see what was possibly…
Checking Gearbox Electrics
Having had the gearbox to bits (well – in a few bits) i want to be sure all the gearbox…
MGB Crankcase Inspection and Thrust Bearings
The sump gasket has to be removed to sort out an oil leak so seemed a good idea to check…
Wheel Centre Cover Fixing
When i got the car the wheels had the emblem of the wheel maker which didn’t look particularly good. Got…
Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator
Will They Fit – Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator Thinking of changing the wheels or tyre sizes on your…
vehicle registration numbers and number plates
vehilce-registration-numbers-and_number-plates-inf104.pdf all about the legal aspects of the number plate – what flags you can attach etc.
Chicagoland MG Club: DIY Windblocker
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Search Classic Car Shows by Region – Classic Car Shows UK
Search Classic Car Shows by Region – Classic Car Shows UK Search our website by region of the UK.
Oiling MGB Flywheel Pilot Bearing
The phosphor bronze bearing in the end of the crankshaft a hidden and often neglected little bearing …..but an important…
MG Rover Colour Codes & Paint Codes
MG Rover Colour Codes & Paint Codes My mgb is Flame Red – but i struggled to find which flame…
AccuSpark MG Electronic Ignition
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Engine Lifting Support Bar
Theoretically you can lift the engine and gearbox on the (centrally located) rocker cover stud on it’s own!…….and certainly when…
Classic Car Forum
Classic Car Forum Classic car, van and pickup forum
MGB Radiator Muff
Was given this period radiator muff for cold weather use. Looks very period. Have tried it out this winter –…
Historic Sports Car Club | Pure Historic Racing since 1966
Historic Sports Car Club | Pure Historic Racing since 1966 Thought about trying it – but not sure. Maybe next…
Common MGB Overdrive Oil Leak
Whilst at the recent MG & Triumph Spares Show i got speaking to an overdrive refurbisher who was making the…
Downloadable BMC Tuning
BMC_Tuning.pdf Interesting article i found on the internet.
MGB Mud flaps or not?
In 2 minds whether or not to fit them. Not all that keen on large flapping mud guards. Back in…
Welcome to Rustbusters Blog The Rust Treatment Experts
Welcome to Rustbusters Blog The Rust Treatment Experts Are you’re looking for advice on Rust Treatment or Prevention? We regularly…
MG & Triumph Spares Show
A good day at the show – there were 3 halls like the one in the picture. 2 full of…
K&N Air Filters on an MGB
The car came with these fitted – quite expensive for what they are, even used but they are supposed to…
Check if a vehicle is taxed and has an MOT
Check if a vehicle is taxed and has an MOT A simple check to see whether your vehicle has a…
Downloadable Tuning SU Carbs
Tuning_SU_Carbs.pdf A very informative booklet
Your MGB Parts catalogue flip format
Your MGB Parts catalogue flip format Second edition MGOC Spares and Accessories A department of MG Owners Club MGB & MGB GT…
Riley Elf 303NVO
Some of the remnants of the Riley Elf Mk1 i totally rebuilt from just about scratch back in 1992-5 after…
MGB Cylinder Head Casting Numbers
MGB Head X-Ref Have you got the correct cylinder head for your engine – has a previous owner done a…
MGB Production Mods
MGB Production Mods A useful online source of all the production mods during the years of MGB production. Click on…
MGB/MGC – AROnline
MGB/MGC – AROnline The B was an epochal car for MG. During its 18-year production run, it became the world’s…
Downloadable MGB Competition Preparation Manual
MGB-Competition-Preparation-Manual.pdf A very informative manual if you are planning race preparation
MGB Heater Intake Options
Bearing in mind that i had to do recent repairs – as described in an earlier post – to the…
Classic Car Museums
List of Classic Motor Cars, Transport, Vehicle, Bus and Cycle Museum Houses, Displays, Exhibits and Collections in the UK A…
MGB Fog Lights?
I had a period fog light in a draw in the garage which i have had for years so not…
How to buy a classic car
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MoT/tax exempt — Classic Cars Magazine
MoT/tax exempt — Classic Cars Magazine Check out the MOT exemption criteria
MGB Hard Tops
MGB Hard Tops – M.G. Nuts dot com – M.G. Nuts dot com Never realised so many different hard tops…
Overdrive electrics on an MGB
Surprised how many wires around the gearbox – not surprised that they say most o/d problems are down to electrics.…
Classic Car Shows Calendar
Car Festival Booking – The place to view, attend & organise Classic and Vintage events in the UK, Europe and…
Create A Car History File
Moss Blog Page Create A Car History File from Moss Europe
Steering Wheel Glove
One of the best – and cheapest – accessories I’ve bought for the car is the wrap round steering wheel…
Downloadable MGB Special Tuning Guide
Special_Tuning_for_the_MGB.pdf A downloadable version of this special tuning booklet with a lot of interesting information how to tune and modify…
MGB Boot Insulation?
Bought some insulation material at the last auto jumble i went to last year. Used old newspapers to make a…
Classic-Shows-2019-Events-List.pdf
Classic-Shows-2019-Events-List.pdf A downloadable brochure listing the 2019 events. Will def be going the the Notts show in May. http://www.classicshows.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Classic-Shows-2019-Events-List.pdf
MGB Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug
Since i had the car i often wondered if and where the drain was so i could give the engine…
How can I trace the ownership of a classic car?
How can I trace the ownership of a classic car? Q. My grandfather bought a Bentley from Jack Barclay in…
Engine Bay Tidy Up
Good opportunity whilst the engine is out to have an engine bay repaint. A lot of muck, some flaking paint…
Classic Car Research
Classic Car Research – Car Information | Hagerty Articles People love a good story- especially when it’s about the classic…
MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Rod
Had to disconnect the clutch slave cylinder when removing the engine and having read how it can wear thought i…
Moss Motors MGB Tech Tips
Moss Motors MGB Tech Tips : How-To Library : The MG Experience Library Article: A very useful collection of tech…
MGB_LH_Overdrive.pdf
MGB_LH_Overdrive.pdf A good article from the MGOC website explaining checks to do if you have problems with the overdrive unit.…
Radiator ID Plate
Nothing spectacular but with a date of 8/91 obviously not an original rad on a 1975 car. Whether it was…
MGs on Track – Trackdays for MG enthusiasts, run by MG enthusiasts
MGs on Track – Trackdays for MG enthusiasts, run by MG enthusiasts I am pretty certain that my mgb has…
Crich Tramway Village
Crich Tramway Village Free admission for drivers of pre-1979 vehicles if parked in the Museum street for a minimum of…
Rubber bumper to Chrome bumper MGB conversion
A previous owner (GP of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire) converted the car in 2015 to chrome bumper. He used the proper kit…
MGB tips mods and maintenance 