Search found 7 matches

by Mrbenn
Sat Apr 20, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Hood captive nuts
Replies: 3
Views: 309

Re: Hood captive nuts

The repair kits arrived yesterday. Fitted this morning and they work brilliantly. Really easy to do as well. Was a case of bending the nut out of the way where there was already one in place. Drill a hole with a 7mm bit and screw it down.
by Mrbenn
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Hood captive nuts
Replies: 3
Views: 309

Re: Hood captive nuts

I found a fix. If anyone else is interested though it's from Moss

https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/repair-ki ... 2-328.html
by Mrbenn
Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Hood captive nuts
Replies: 3
Views: 309

Hood captive nuts

4 of the 6 nuts that hold the hood on my 77 Roadster have either come loose or gone missing. A previous owner has tried to use Riv nuts. I've never welded before (plus not owning any welding equipment) so I'm not confident doing that myself. Anyone near to Barry (South Wales) able to help or suggest...
by Mrbenn
Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For Sale - 1977 MGB Roadster
Replies: 2
Views: 74

Re: For Sale - 1977 MGB Roadster

Both the sills need replacing along with the boot lid and bonnet.
by Mrbenn
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Additional fuse options
Replies: 20
Views: 1214

Re: Additional fuse options

Could be that the rocker cover goes the other way round?
by Mrbenn
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Additional fuse options
Replies: 20
Views: 1214

Re: Additional fuse options

Hey Bumpa,
The relays in my car are rather messy. What did you use to keep them all neat and in a row there?
by Mrbenn
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: For Sale - 1977 MGB Roadster
Replies: 2
Views: 74

For Sale - 1977 MGB Roadster

I have a 1977 Roadster. I bought it in March last year. Mechanically it was fine. It will drive again but the steering column needs re-assembly. Engine is strong and pulled really well it has had the distributor removed though. There is a spare one. It was sidelined because the rust is too much for ...