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- Tue May 14, 2024 9:20 pm
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Lucas bullets
- Replies: 4
- Views: 97
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: 4
- Views: 97
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: 14
- Views: 839
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: 5
- Views: 127
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: 133
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: 14
- Views: 839
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: 14
- Views: 839
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 ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:06 am
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Hood captive nuts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 433
Re: Hood captive nuts
Thanks for posting this info, not useful to me as I have a BGT, but worth knowing about. Something useful from Moss!
Ian F
Ian F
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:53 pm
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: MG Mechanic/Garage West Yorkshire
- Replies: 2
- Views: 422
Re: MG Mechanic/Garage West Yorkshire
I can't help directly Nik - I have looked in the MGCC trade directory, but I would recommend contacting one of the Yorkshire Centres of the club, they must know of reliable places for work on classic MGs.
Ian F
Ian F
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:27 pm
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Rebuilt Engine Burning Oil
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1027
Re: Rebuilt Engine Burning Oil
That's some progress I think Nik. I hope that the bores have been honed correctly to help bedding in, and I don't want to be unduly pessimistic, but that is quite a difference in readings and I wouldn't expect that on a newly rebuilt engine. I have built several A series and B series engines and not...