Well it is what it is …… the rear of an MGB that has been converted into a trailer! Up…
Stonyhurst Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – Sunday 9 August 2020 – Classic Shows
More information about tickets and times at ….. http://www.classicshows.org/event/stonyhurst-classic-car-motorcycle-show-sunday-9-august-2020/
Checking Spark Plug Resistance
Use an Ohm meter to check the resistance through your spark plugs when you have them out for cleaning. Non-resistor…
Fitting a Lucas LUHN007 Car Horn to an MGB — Powerspark Ignition
Staffer Jon spent his lunch break improving the horn on his MGB. The Lucas LUHN007 is a brand new genuine…
Ilkeston Classic Vehicle Show Derbyshire – Classic Car Shows UK
Gathering of Pre-1994 classic cars, bikes, buses & commercials on Ilkeston’s historic market place and surrounding area For more info…
MGB GT has an IV filled with oil — 1967 MGB GT
Filling the MGB transmission with oil on the earlier 4 syncho gearboxes is done through a hole on top of…
The MGB as a Daily Driver | Bradley Restoration
“If one plans to drive their MGB every day, there are several equipment upgrades that should be considered to be…
Ashley Hinton #MGB Windscreen Vent
Very pleased with my Ashley Hinton vent grills. it certainly encourages a better air flow into the car than the…
Which dynamator suits my #MGB? — Powerspark Ignition
A dynamator is a replacement for your dynamo, that looks like a dynamo but functions like an alternator. You can…
Gilbern Genie & the MGB Connection
A 4 seater sports car that never really took off. The suspension back and front and the steering is uprated…
Must-Have Tools | Bradley Restoration
Everyone would love to have a full-sized Snap-On roll-cab filled to the brim with, well, everything! Sadly, few of us…
MGB Windscreen Rebuild | Bradley Restoration
Windshield jobs can be one of the most unpleasant jobs on an MGB, especially if it hasn’t been touched in years…
Technical topics, penetrating oils, rust release fluids, V8 Register, MG Car Club
Penetrating oils – how do they compare?The classic car fraternity is often faced with bolts that are difficult to release…
New fuel sender unit for the MGB GT gas tank — 1967 MGB GT
I previously tossed out my 1967 MGB GT gas tank as it had many small pinholes on the top. Attempting…
Oiling Clutch Thrust Bearing Pivots in Situ
I was getting a like whistling / squeaking sound coming from the clutch when the engine had warmed up but…
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…
Cleaning Heavy Rust Deposits from the Engine Block
I have never had to use this stuff but have read it is one of the ways to clean out…
A 1967 MGB needs more than 2 fuses — 1967 MGB GT
The 1960’s and were a simple time for the automotive industry. Safety features were just becoming available, power sucking exhaust…
Why you should always carry spare parts for your classic car — Powerspark Ignition – BLOG
Here’s a little note sent in by a customer, and a useful reminder as to why it pays to carry…
HIF Carbs – MGB Register Forum
“Anyone who runs twin SU HiF carbs and finds them tough to tune should have a read of this from…
Degassing Clutch Hydraulics
I’ve never heard of this procedure before but it’s been described recently on the MGOC forum as a way to…
Castor Correction Kit – Frontline Developments
MGBs were produced with a castor angle of 6.5 degrees to allow for tyre slip of 10 to 11 degrees.…
Testing a Temperature Sensor
An interesting post on the MGexp forum about how to test your temperature sender and or gauge. Simply based on…
#MGB Panel lights and Rheostat wiring
There are a lot of wires of many different colours behind the dash and perhaps over the years previous owners…
Checking fuel mixture on #MGB
Below is an extract from the SU Carburettor Manual downloadable at https://mgb.tips/2019/02/09/downloadable-tuning-su-carbs/ The procedure also applies to HIF carbs as…
K&N Performance Air Filters
K&N say ……. K&N® washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filters™ feature a state-of-the-art design of layered, oiled cotton media, engineered to…
3 Simple Steps to Safely Clean your Car Engine Bay
The fit and finish of a car’s exterior often gets all the attention, and most classic car owners will happily…
Everything you need to know about using E10 fuel with your classic car
It sounds like an additive found in food but from next year E10 will be causing headaches for hundreds of…
Diagnosing Clutch Problems – Moss Motoring
Clutch problems fall into three categories: a) The clutch does not release properly when the pedal is depressed, resulting in…
Rubber Bumper #MGB – check you have the correct coil?
All RB mgb’s were made with what’s called a ballasted ignition coil system. This means that the car normally runs…
Big Valve MGB Cylinder Heads – are they really better?
Based on the Power Tune book by Peter Burgess where he displays the results of the power outputs from different…
Champion Spark Plug Caps
I spotted 4 original Champion spark plug caps for sale on eBay at a reasonable price and thought that they…
Accessing the front trim fixing stud on the #MGB
The easiest way to remove the trim stud retaining nut is by taking out the headlight assembly. This then gives…
MGB SU Fuel Pump Leak
I recently replaced the fuel pump and although i thought i had tightened the banjo fittings enough there was a…
Drive Shaft U-Joint Orientation
Some useful information that applies to drive shafts, half shafts and steering columns that i found on the mgexp.com website…
#MGB Windblocker Height Adjustment
I bought the windblocker last year and used it several times and pleased with the results …… but I thought…
Nürburgring Classic 2019, MGB GT V8 hits 210 KM/H
#MGB Carb Balancing
I had been running on a pair of early HIF4 carbs – AUD616 to test out the benefits of ported…
#MGB Service Bulletins – Chicagoland MG Club
Some of the very many service bulletins available ……. #72-A-9 ANTI RUN-ON VALVE #72-C-1 EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES #72-D-1 FIRST MOTION SHAFT BUSH #73-A-1 STEEL…
#MGB Rear Shocks Knock!
I replaced the rear shocks earlier this year and having just read that unless these are bolted in really tight…
Fuel Pump Test and Replacement
The last few drives i noticed that the engine has started stuttering a bit when accelerating. I had been planning…
Alternator Conversions from Muenchausen’s Garage
Mounting a different alternator or any alternator other than the Original Equipment Lucas requires some thought about how the loads applied…
Cleaning the K&N Air Filters on an MGB
The K&N filters came already fitted to my MG so i do not know how old or how many miles…
Knocks and Noises – Handbrake Cable Clip
I’ve had an annoying knocking / tapping type noise for a long time now when hitting bumps and ridges in…
#MGB Originality from Muenchausen’s Garage
“I believe that some owners either forget or are simply not aware of the fact that virtually all mass produced items…
Original Bonnet Check
Do you have an original bonnet or has it been replaced at some time in the past? I never really…
Build a Windblocker with the Chicagoland MG Club
The Wind Blocker is gaining acceptance in our MG community as a tool to reduce the wind buffeting inside the…
Back Flushing the Radiator – Classic Car Hub
Back flushing helps to remove corrosion build up from inside your radiator and restore optimal flow. To back flush your…
Alternative Radiator Seal from Muenchausen’s Garage
Most don’t bother (perhaps not realising there is supposed to be a seal in the gap). “Some have opted to…
Rust Removal using electrolysis – Classic Car Hub
“Everyone has some rusty items in their garage or workshop. In some cases its tools that have been exposed to…
My MGB Boot Tidy Up
I emptied the whole boot area including the spare wheel as i have an occasional knock when going over bumps.…
Checking Spark Plugs for Mixture
I had a good run in the MG during the week so thought a good time to check the plugs…
#MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
I have just replaced the clutch slave cylinder as i suspected it may have been the cause of a sort…
Original British Leyland Radio
From the “Diary of MGB” blog ……. There was an original British Leyland twin knob one fitted but somebody had…
LHD to RHD Conversion Parts
Applies to Rubber Bumper Cars This was a recent eBay item where all the parts to convert a LHD rubber…
Powerspark Ignition Parts Catalogue 2020
Click here to download the catalogue. …… https://simonbbc.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/powerspark-catalogue-2020.pdf
5 Easy Upgrades for your Classic Car in the coming weeks from Powerspark
As many of you are at home with your classic cars, we want to stop the thumb twiddling. Here’s 5…
Replacing #MGB Rear Gearbox Oil Seal
This is normally done with the engine gearbox out of the car as i did last year BUT with the…
Gunsons Eezibleed
My latest purchase arrived today ready to swop the clutch slave cylinder this coming week. It uses air pressure from…
Making Electrical Connections and Connectors
If you’re on the side of the road making a quick electrical repair, ideally you need to know how to…
MGB tips mods and maintenance 