MGB Register Forum

There is a huge amount of debate and discussion in the MGB literature about the apparent differences in offset of the rear axles in relation to the bodywork. My BGT has a difference of circa 0.5 inches between rear wheel arch and tyre on each side. However, the crucial dimensions are whether the fro...

Well done! If he has been working on an old Mini then that will be plenty of experience - working on BGT will be much easier....

Ian F

These are the bullet connectors I use. Very solid and very easy to insert the wire and solder in place. Available in different sizes to suit all auto wires.

Ian F

I don't think anything on our MGs was designed to last 40 years! The bullet connectors on my 61 Midget have had quite a bit of attention and replacement, whilst those on my '72 BGT are (as far as I can recall - I have owned the BGT since 1978) original. I may have replaced some whilst doing major bo...

I have always soldered mine over 40+ years and never had one fail.

Ian F

That sounds like an experienced buyer. Well done, although sorry to see you go!

Ian F

I would probably just replace the calipers, it sounds to me as if it could be a sticking piston not retracting. This causes the pad to rest lightly on the disc. You could: # check the disc run-out with a dial gauge # work the pistons in and out after examining them for corrosion and scoring. Add som...

Thicker washers are available to take up the wear, but you must
leave some free play

Ian F

I have to agree with Rommel here, a freshly resprayed car would always ring alarm bells for me, unless of course it was done as part of a comprehensive and documented restoration.

Ian F

Hi Geoff, a very difficult question! # the spraying is only one part of the cost of course. # the stripdown of the body - are you going to remove everything and do a thorough job? Alternative is to just do a lot of masking and just do the external panels. #changing the colour? If so then you really ...