MGB Register Forum

Hi David,
I replaced the insulation pads on my 72 BGT some time ago and used the Moss heat resistant adhesive - Part Number: GAC9908X. Quite expensive at £9.80 for the can, but I haven't had any problems with the pads over a few years use. Worth a try?

Ian F.

Hi Paul, on my 1972 BGT (which may be different to your 1970 model?) the door switches operate the courtesy light on the radio console unit below the dash. I hesitate to call it a map reading light because I've never found it much use for that function - I have a plug-in map light which goes into th...

Good morning Peter, can't answer your question I'm afraid, but there must be someone still out there who can. I've had the engine/gearbox/overdrive out of my BGT a couple of times and remember it being clearly best to do this without the gearbox cross member in place. Is there a distinction here bet...

Hi Tony, have a look at these - https://www.holden.co.uk/displayProducts.asp?sg=1&pgCode=020&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Switches&agCode=0500&agName=Battery+Master+Switches I would recommend one with a removable key. The £9.29 one is perfectly adequate for a basic installation (that...

Hi Tony, I'm a BGT owner (since 1978) and you may want to consider this solution to keeping the BGT battery in good shape. It's not very easy to get at as you will know, but I just check the electrolyte level once a year and haven't been let down by a flat battery yet. # Fit a battery isolator switc...

Good luck with it Vic! I hope that some of the stuff points you in the right direction, but with so many variables to consider each case has to be sorted out on it's own set of data. I have a smart phone (bought reluctantly a couple of years ago - but that's another story............) and I have dow...

Hi Vic, I've attached an extract from the Longstone Tyres information section - worth a read if you can open it, or refer to the original on the Longstone website. Their information states that cross ply tyres were typically 100% aspect ratio, but early radial tyres should be assumed to be 80% aspec...

Hi again Vic, I believe the standard 165 tyre is 165/80, and not 165/100? I don't think that 165/100 ever existed as a radial tyre size. Someone will correct me no doubt if I am mistaken! If 165/80 was the standard size for MGB speedo calibration, then your calculations will be out by quite a bit? I...

Vic Butler wrote: > I have noticed that my 1977 MGB GT triggers speed signs in 30 & 40 > zones even when the speedometer is reading the correct speed or just below. > The other day I approached one of these signs which showed my speed as > 31mph. I glanced at the speedometer which showed just be...

Hi Tony, probably not what you are asking about - but I have had fuel spillage after going over bumps due to a rusted/perforated top on the fuel tank. It sits hard up against the boot floor and if not properly rust proofed it will rust out eventually. Very small perforations can leak a surprising am...