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by B Faiers
Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: TAKEN FREE 2 boxes of early MGB spares
Replies: 2
Views: 4532

TAKEN FREE 2 boxes of early MGB spares

Two boxes of early MGB (1962-1965) roadster spares left over from 42 years of MGB ownership and a few oddments from a '67 GT that I broke for spares. Please take the lot as I am not willing to sort through for specific items.

Collection only from Mid Essex.
by B Faiers
Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Differences between packaway hood and foldaway hood?
Replies: 0
Views: 82822

Differences between packaway hood and foldaway hood?

Many years ago I bought a 'new old stock' hood for my '64 B but only used it once. Now that I have sold my B I want to sell the hood, I know it fits a packaway frame. But would it fit a fold away frame? The header rail has the holes to attach a folding frame, and there is one internal attachment str...
by B Faiers
Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Strobe timing at tickover or high revs
Replies: 33
Views: 25117

Re: Strobe timing at tickover or high revs

I went to a John Twist workshop at MGOC about 5 years ago, and I did make some notes on how he set up the 'B' . I'll see if I can find the notes. From memory he was setting things up very advanced, and recommended a tickover of 1000 rpm (I use 750 and if I remember the book says 600). If you look at...
by B Faiers
Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Strobe timing at tickover or high revs
Replies: 33
Views: 25117

Re: Strobe timing at tickover or high revs

I have found the original chart on the MGA Guru website: https://www.mgaguru.com/ go to 'Tech' and look for article IG126P I have checked the chart and there are no typos. I have just seen the info at the bottom of each page which is:- www.starchak.ca www.TDCperformance.ca Copyright 2006 TDC Enginee...
by B Faiers
Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Strobe timing at tickover or high revs
Replies: 33
Views: 25117

Re: Strobe timing at tickover or high revs

I saved a document from the web called:- lucas_distributor_specs_pdf I can't remember where it came from. Possibly the Distributor Doctor. This is what it says about the 41288 Service Number:41288A. Model 25D4. Rotation CCW. RPM 1 1500, Advance1 10 + or- 1degree . RPM 2 800 Advance2 9 + or- 1degree....
by B Faiers
Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE for Early MGB parts - updated 18.11.22
Replies: 5
Views: 4729

Re: FOR SALE for Early MGB parts

I got it wrong! During the clear out of paperwork i have just found the original order and it came from Sprite and Midget Centre. The hood clips are not chrome as you can see in the photo. If interested please PM me with an offer.
by B Faiers
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE for Early MGB parts - updated 18.11.22
Replies: 5
Views: 4729

Re: FOR SALE for Early MGB parts

Hood is in brand new condition - I purchased it many years ago when Moss were having a clear out. It was made by the original suppliers, Coventry Hoods and Seating. I kept it in its' original plastic bag for many years but fitted it once 2 years ago to take valuation photos. I had to struggle to str...
by B Faiers
Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE for Early MGB parts - updated 18.11.22
Replies: 5
Views: 4729

FOR SALE for Early MGB parts - updated 18.11.22

After 43 years of ownership I have sold my MGB and I'm now clearing out an accumulation of 7 boxes of spares. Main items are listed below, please PM me for a list. ALLOY BONNET - not perfect condition, might suit a race car. PM me for photos. Complete ROCKER GEAR- no wear £35 Rear fill early RADIATO...
by B Faiers
Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Cellulose paint suppliers
Replies: 19
Views: 15835

Re: Cellulose paint suppliers

You could try:
www.brookspaints.com I've had colours matched by them. They are about a mile from M25 J28 in Essex