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- Thu May 16, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Rear axel swop.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 122
Re: Rear axel swop.
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...
- Thu May 16, 2024 5:15 pm
- Forum: MGB General
- Topic: Respray costs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1375
Re: Respray costs
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
Ian F
- Wed May 15, 2024 11:56 am
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Lucas bullets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 242
Re: Lucas bullets
Ian F
- Tue May 14, 2024 9:20 pm
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Lucas bullets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 242
Re: Lucas bullets
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...
- Tue May 14, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Lucas bullets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 242
Re: Lucas bullets
I have always soldered mine over 40+ years and never had one fail.
Ian F
Ian F
- Sun May 12, 2024 6:10 pm
- Forum: MGB General
- Topic: Respray costs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1375
Re: Respray costs
That sounds like an experienced buyer. Well done, although sorry to see you go!
Ian F
Ian F
- Fri May 10, 2024 11:20 am
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Squeaking wheel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 286
Re: Squeaking wheel
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...
- Wed May 08, 2024 5:07 pm
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Axle Still Clunking after new cup washers & shims
- Replies: 2
- Views: 244
Re: Axle Still Clunking after new cup washers & shims
Thicker washers are available to take up the wear, but you must
leave some free play
Ian F
leave some free play
Ian F
- Tue May 07, 2024 8:48 am
- Forum: MGB General
- Topic: Respray costs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1375
Re: Respray costs
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
Ian F
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:39 pm
- Forum: MGB General
- Topic: Respray costs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1375
Re: Respray costs
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 ...