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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
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 … More
Under Boot Floor
Got the diff sorted out whilst the tank was out but before putting the stainless tank in I needed to … More
Spotlights
I fitted the switch and wiring for the spotlights a while ago but have only just got round to adding … More
Diff Cover Repair
When putting the diff back together i was aware that i had to do a better job of sealing the … More
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 … More
Oversize Diff Washers
Earlier in the year I replaced the diff washers to stop the diff clonk but they did not stop it … More
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 … More
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 … More
Removing Axle Half Shaft
Whilst the fuel tank was out thought an ideal opportunity to replace the fibre washers in the diff. Had replaced … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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, … More
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 … More
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 … More
Stainless Steel Fuel Tank
Spotted a stainless steel fuel tank for sale on eBay – it looked pretty ropey as it was covered in … More
Replacement Clutch Master Cylinder
A squeak that pulsed with the revs of the engine restarted recently. I thought i had fixed it thinking it … More
Wiper stub nut removal
I recently needed to remove the wiper stubs to replace the rubber seal between it and the body …. but … More
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…
Donington Park Test
Found a blog with some good pictures of MGBs around Donnington Park – reminded me of the MGOT track day … More
Front axle
There are several methods mentioned to remount the Front axle but most require a lift for the car, and even … More
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 … More
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 … More
The little bleeder
Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on … More
easysteer – #MGB Power Steering
The cars steering column is the same column as fitted to the car originally but with the addition of an … More
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… … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
#MGB Cab Heater Recirc Mod
The MGB does not have a recirc on its heating system but during the oncoming winter months one may be … More
Category: Hints on Fixing Your British Car | Brit Car Fixes
A series of tips and hints from a maker of quite s lot of fixes for our cars. I have … More
’78 B of Barry Barnes
An American MGb Association Queen B is the ’78 B of Barry Barnes. Here is his story with photos: Someone … More
After the MG meet!
I liked this post i found on Facebook:- “Thanks to everyone that showed up to yesterday’s MG meet, can’t wait … More
Which classic car is the best investment? | David Manners Group
When it comes to deciding which classic car is the best investment we know which we’d choose. You need to do your research … More
MGB Walnut Dash?
My MGB was fitted with this wood effect dash which i think looks quite good. It was fitted when it … More
Find books all about the MGB
Search for books all about the MGB on Amazon – reference books, workshop manuals and how to restore the MGB. … More
My MGB GT goes to a car show
For the first time in over 20 years my MGB GT went to a car show. Possibly calling the event … More
Watch “33 MGB Oil Leaks” on YouTube
Some useful tips to identify first whether you are losing oil through the exhaust pipe or a leak from the … More
My little primrose yellow MGB GT – …der Weg ist das Ziel!
Honestly, I had pushed this moment long before me because I was really afraid of what was coming to me; … More
Watch “Why original Armstrong shocks are typically a good idea” on YouTube
Something perhaps we already thought but still an interesting video if you had any doubts. See …… https://youtu.be/H5WJZl_RZPg
Open Wide!
Disconnecting the bonnet stay and using a prop to open the bonnet to near it’s maximum makes working on the … More
Lights and looms — The MGB Project 2019
Another week gone by and I have started the rebuild. First up was mounting all the lights and placing in … More
Releasing the carbs …. MGB-GT Restoration
Having established at the weekend, with Matt’s help, that the carburettors were blocked, and having consulted the ‘MG helpline’, A.K.A. … More
And she starts — The MGB Project 2019
Reblogged from ……. The MGB Project 2019 Finally got the drivetrain in , finished the interior, doors and mounted the … More
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