I’ve been pondering this very issue for some time. It seems that a fair number of MG enthusiasts have taken…
Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – MG Parts
If the engine has been modified, its requirements for ignition timing will probably be different from standard. Also, the distributor…
Scalextric MGB Slot Cars
I happened to be looking through a few of my slot cars from way back in the 60’s and 70’s…
Repair Hood Fastening Screws
Getting the car ready for the hardtop I have to repair a stripped thread on one of the fastening captive…
Best British cars: Top 50 all-time greatest British-built cars revealed | Auto Express
From the original Mini to the best modern day offerings from the likes of Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and McLaren, the…
’69 B-GT of Bob and Anita Dortenzo
An American MGB Assocation Queen B is the ’69 Primrose yellow B-GT of Bob and Anita Dortenzo from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.…
Under Boot Floor
Got the diff sorted out whilst the tank was out but before putting the stainless tank in I needed to…
Spotlights
I fitted the switch and wiring for the spotlights a while ago but have only just got round to adding…
Diff Cover Repair
When putting the diff back together i was aware that i had to do a better job of sealing the…
MG & Triumph Spares Day 2021
A great show but double the distance for me to get there. Hope it goes well. Read more at ………
Redoing the interior and door cards in my MGB GT
Another winter job I’ve started working on is redoing the interior door cards and other areas that are covered in…
Classic Car Starter Motors
The body of the starter is attached to the bell housing on the crankcase or transmission side by a flange with…
Testing Classic Vacuum Advance
A vacuum modulator was introduced to later cars as emission controls became tighter. I will write about these separately and…
Oversize Diff Washers
Earlier in the year I replaced the diff washers to stop the diff clonk but they did not stop it…
Rewiring the 1967 MGB GT
Occasionally you wonder whether a job should have been tackled in another way. Rewiring my 1967 MGB GT is one…
Can You Mix Different Anti-Freeze with Each Other? – Mechanic Base
Many drivers are unsure about mixing the two brands because the ingredients are different. Most antifreeze products use ethylene glycol…
Removing Axle Half Shaft
Whilst the fuel tank was out thought an ideal opportunity to replace the fibre washers in the diff. Had replaced…
MG Gallery – American MGB Association
’64 Midget of Antosz family from Glendale Heights, Illinois ’67 B of Hao Anh Do from Seattle, Washington ’74 B…
Fuel tank removal
Following on from finding and cleaning a stainless steel fuel tank at …… https://mgb.tips/2020/11/07/stainless-steel-fuel-tank/ The removal of the old fuel…
Your Classic Magazine – Get the most out of your B
Your Classic magazine – Get the most out of your B – we show you how From February 1994, Your…
Removing Hub Nuts – clockwise or anti-clockwise?
It’s important that when undoing the hub nuts – front and back – that they are undone the correct direction.…
New fuses and relays for the MGB
Since winter has come I’ve decided to upgrade the fuse box in my MGB GT. The original car had a…
Famous MG that lent its name to British beer brand going to auction
H&H Classics claims that a 1927 MG 14/40 Featherweight Sporting Saloon on its October 14 auction docket is “probably the best-known…
Fix those noisy tappets! – MG Parts
Excessive tappet noise is an indication that something needs attending to. Even the B series engine, renowned for tappet noise,…
15 Nov 20 Replacing the alternator
A surprisingly sunny November morning appeared from what I had thought was a write-off rainy weekend, so it was out…
Fully-electric MG B Roadster set to go into production next year | CarAdvice
British car restorer and converter, RBW EV Classic Cars, has unveiled its latest creation, turning a classic MG B Roadster into an…
A Handy Little Helper
I have just replaced the clutch master cylinder and I wanted to see how much the slave cylinder was moving…
Stainless Steel Fuel Tank
Spotted a stainless steel fuel tank for sale on eBay – it looked pretty ropey as it was covered in…
DIY Vehicle Interior Repairs: How to Fix Leather Seats
Leather seats make for a comfortable ride and a luxurious looking interior. But over time leather can make your vehicle’s…
Ice on Your Car: The Best Way to Get Rid of It
[wpseo_breadcrumb] The perfect condition for ice to form is a temperature around 0°C and enough water. When the temperature of…
Vented Discs Beware
Spotted this on one of the social media platforms. Apparently this is a risk if you are using vented discs…
Dare you drive Britain’s most haunted road?
For drivers, one of the spine-shivering stories to be told is about the A616 Stocksbridge Bypass – believed to be…
Replacement Clutch Master Cylinder
A squeak that pulsed with the revs of the engine restarted recently. I thought i had fixed it thinking it…
Setting up ignition timing for modified engines – Compression Ratios
Standard MGB is in the range of 170 – 180psi (hot engine, open throttle). Modified engines may be quite a…
Wiper stub nut removal
I recently needed to remove the wiper stubs to replace the rubber seal between it and the body …. but…
Captive Nuts Repair
I recently needed to replace the master cylinder for the clutch. The screws holding the pedal cover should go into…
Octane and Power
It’s a common misconception amongst car enthusiasts that higher octane = more power. False. Its not black and white. The…
Cranking Pressure to Compression Ratio
I don’t know how accurate these figures are but i have always used them as a guideline only. They are…
Spotted today
On my way to the post office this morning spotted this MGB GT in a great colour BRG just arriving…
Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive
Originally posted on MGB tips mods and maintenance:
The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a…
Lucas Wiring Color Code Key
Most British cars including the MGB were wired at the factory using specific wiring codes for different purposes. If you’re…
5 Easy Upgrades for your Classic Car in the coming weeks
As many of you are at home with your classic cars, we want to stop the thumb twiddling. Here’s 5…
Donington Park Test
Found a blog with some good pictures of MGBs around Donnington Park – reminded me of the MGOT track day…
What’s your Poison?
Is alcohol in your fuel going to make your car sick? What’s your Poison?
Front axle
There are several methods mentioned to remount the Front axle but most require a lift for the car, and even…
1974 1/2 MGB Register
By definition the 74 1/2 MGB’s are the rubber bumpered MGBs produced from September through December 1974 which all received…
Classic Car Bullet connector tools
I’ve done a few connections on the wiring system on my MGB with the bullet connectors. With not having a…
Weber DGV Carbs on MGs | Bradley Restoration
The Weber DGV was originally designed for a 6-cylinder European Ford. It is quite tuneable and extremely reliable, making it a very popular carb…
H3 LED Spotlight Bulbs
I have already replaced the 55w headlight bulbs with 40w led bulbs. Now replaced the 50w spotlight bulbs with 10w…
Leather Steering Wheel Cover
The steering wheel was not very comfortable after over 40 years of use covering about 150,000 miles – the surface…
The little bleeder
Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on…
easysteer – #MGB Power Steering
The cars steering column is the same column as fitted to the car originally but with the addition of an…
MGB Gas Tanks | Bradley Restoration
Even after years of working on or beloved LBCs, you can still overlook something and get bitten in the rear……
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…
High-Output Alternator | Bradley Restoration
The original Lucas alternator was sized to supply the car as it left the factory, no more, no less. As…
Softtop Roof Light
It’s surprising how strong the magnetic grip on these little battery powered led lights are. Even over some of the…
MGB Clutch Upgrade | Bradley Restoration
For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade…
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…
Time to reinstall my MGB GT splash panels
For some strange reason I still haven’t installed my MGB GT’s front splash panels. Well, that’s going to change. I…
MGB tips mods and maintenance 