I have settled on this technique because it keeps the soft top up and out of the way from the … More
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Another ride MMGCC and a follow-up on the Vinyl repair
For those of you who don’t drive an MGB, that means no glaring high beams coming up from behind you … More
Engine buff up
The fresh up of the 18V581 engine out of the 1973 MGB GT (aka Mildred) is on a good track. … More
MGB rear axle overhaul – Part 1 – disassembly
As I already wrote in an earlier post last November – my MGBs rear axle was in the paint-shop that … More
Day 113 – Greasy but out…
So that was a fun couple of days. Over the last couple of days I’ve managed to remove everything that … More
Roll Bar Installation on MGB
The bottom line is that this roll bar is safer and will function better in the event of the unthinkable … More
Buying an MGB?
If you are considering an MGB in your near future, watch this first. Check out the list of work I … More
MGB Vinyl Top Repair
I did the quick fix, Gorilla Tape. Also, the strap that snaps over the frame on the passenger side, came … More
Makeshift Oil Filter Removal Tool
Not tried it yet but quite an ingenious use of a spanner to adapt it for another use. https://www.facebook.com/reel/486387560011934?sfnsn=scwspmo&s=F5x8gs&fs=e
Roll Bar Installation on MGB
The bottom line is that this roll bar is safer and will function better in the event of the unthinkable … More
MGB Brake Squeal – AGAIN! (Part 1 of 3)
Some friends say “forget about it” and that they had stopped chasing brake squeal years ago. I can’t do that. … More
SU Carburetors – Send them out or rebuild them yourself?
SU carburetors have been popular since the end of World War II. Although they were used widely before the war, … More
Being There [Part One]
Symphony in B. Image: caradisiac National Treasure is a term which gets bandied about rather a lot in the media … More
MGB Brake Squeal – Solved
I found an old diagram about MG calipers and pistons and realized that the new calipers from Moss have the … More
MGB Center Console – Elbow Pain
A gentleman from the United States named Michael Ruckman has done something GREAT to help with this elbow pain. MGB … More
Day 121 – The Big Lift
So after several weeks, the big day finally arrived, time to take the engine and gearbox out of the car. … More
MGB post trip maintenance and thoughts
Just a few days after I came home on April 1st, my son visited for a few days. He took … More
Views: A 1978 MGB Electric ‘Car S.O.S.’ Conversion (UK)
Tim and Fuzz are taking on their 100th car: a 1978 MGB, which is also going to be their first … More
Let’s Keep Her Cool – Revotec Fan
Before installing the top hose, I had to cut a ¾” section out of the straight part coming from the … More
Day 99 – Nearly…
So nearly 100 days into the strip down and some real progress. Nearly ready to remove the engine and gearbox. … More
20 March 2022 Oil in the wrong places
Oil is vital stuff, finding its way between all those rapidly moving metal bits that make the engine go vroom … More
Replacement Clutch / Housing Rubber
A job I should have done when the engine was out and replaced the clutch. I thought would be a … More
A spark plug check after a good run out – May 2022
A good indicator how well the engine is running and the general condition of the engine can be seen from … More
One Piece Aluminum Side Covers? : The MG Experience
Looks neat and probably makes a good oil seal but doesn’t look very original. More info at …… https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mgb-and-gt-forum.1/one-piece-aluminum-side-covers.4454018/
Double Rocker Cover Gaskets
As per a previous post that when I fitted the rocker cover I noticed that it was not sitting flat … More
Day 7 – Belted and Floored…
So steadily onwards with more done today. Today saw the removal of the seat belts for both seats and the … More
2 March 2022 Batch Day #1
I booked three days off from work, and a friend (Ashley) to help me tackle a batch of jobs on … More
Easy Bluetooth Mod
A simple and easy way to connect the car speakers to my phone. Very similar to the cassette that has … More
Spotlights
Think the spots quite suit the MGB. I was initially reluctant to fit them as I thought they would distract … More
Inca Yellow – an excellent MGB GT blog
An excellent blog with interesting and detailed accounts of the refurbishment and running repairs of the authors MGB GT. To … More
Simon Cowell consigns his customized 1965 MGB to AutoHunter
Be the winning bidder on this customized 1965 MGB roadster going up on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, and you … More
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Happy Toosh, Happy Drive :)
This is useful information for a job I need to do on my MGB …… My immediate containment action was … More
Overdrive not working – first check …..
Under the car you’ll see a wire coming out the gearbox next to a 59mm square metal plate. Disconnect this … More
MGB Defrost – Simple Repair, eh?
Remove a few screws to release the under cover and then reach up under the dash and reconnect the hose. … More
MGB engine bay back to standard
I had collected the parts over a period of time so i thought i would have a go at fitting … More
MGB Door Cards – making the speaker hole
Having bought some new door cards I needed to fit the speakers. The cards came with an outline on the … More
MGB / K&N air filter mod
I really want to enjoy the benefits of a K&N air filter but at the same time keep the engine … More
MGB Boot Rack
A popular accessory but I’m not so sure. Made from aluminium it is very light and does not affect the … More
MGB Sill Repair and Replacement : The MG Experience
If you own an MGB that hasn’t had its sills replaced, there’s a good chance that it either needs them … More
The MGB Sees the Road!
Well, this update has been a long time coming! But, like many a BL worker, I figured I’d have a … More
Adjusting MGB Indicator Cancellation
Looking down the steering column once the steering wheel is removed you can see the 2 indicator cancel triggers (marked … More
Removing the MGB Steering Wheel
After fitting new track rod ends I realised I would need to have the tracking reset. So before that I … More
Track rod Ends with Grease Nipple!
I recently was making some adjustments to the tracking after fitting some castor correction wedges and noticed that on one … More
Electric Fan Installation
Bouyed up by the recent breakthrough on the brakes, I today installed the electric fan from Revotec. I am expecting … More
MGB Hood Bracket Repair
When I removed the soft top and frame to put the hardtop on for the winter months I noticed that … More
RBW Roadster: taking classic to the future
The idea looks as simple as cool, taking an ultra classic british car and transforming it in a sophisticated and … More
How to tune your MGB – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Motoring Magazine
The MGB may be the most popular classic sports car ever made, but for some people that only serves to … More
The Final Curtain : MGB Sebring is No More
So, where was I last time? Ah yes! Speaking about the MGB and the chassis changes I had done. What … More
MGB Hardtop Tidy Up
I renovated a hardtop I bought a couple of years ago (see previous posts) but the gutters never looked too … More
MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 2
The half nuts arrived so i could continue with the job. After fitting them a few threads i dropped the … More
MGB Coolant Drains Discovered
I recently removed the radiator to do another job so had to drain it down. The first time I did … More
MGB Castor Correction Kit – Part 1
I have read mixed reports on the effectiveness of these castor correction wedges but I decided that seeing as I … More
MGB Stainless Steel Fuel Tank Fitted
Job done and tank fitted back under the car. It looks good from under the car and also from the … More
MGB Timing Cover Reinforcing Straps
Had the radiator off today to get ready to do another job which made an ideal opportunity to check how … More
MGB Spare Wheel Storage
The standard method of clamping the spare wheel onto the boot floor leaves little scope of storing items within the … More
Clutch Pedal Slop
After some suggestions on the MGOC forum as to my the clutch bite point seems very close to the floor … More
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 … More
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 … More
Repair Hood Fastening Screws
Getting the car ready for the hardtop I have to repair a stripped thread on one of the fastening captive … More
MGB tips mods and maintenance 