MGB Register Forum

Hi Geoff, Clausager says that Leather was discontinued from the 1970 model year , with leather upholstery replaced by Ambla, which for the first year was offered only in black , thereafter additionally in Autumn leaf .In 1972 the black trim was replaced by Navy (a very dark blue) & GT models had...

As Vic suggests , (and also an easy one to do) it would be worth removing the dash pot covers & removing & cleaning both valve pistons & springs with fresh petrol or carb cleaner & then doing the "upside down test" to see if both fall back into the covers (without the sprin...

Looking at Clausager's (which is one of the best sources of material on the various MGB ,MGC & MGB GT V8 cars from 1962 - 80) he lists the production figures for Roadsters as follows:- 1962 LHD N America 2946 LHD Other export 841 Total Calendar year production RHD/LHD/RHDCKD/LHCCKD 4518 1963 150...

Vic, Your 1977 MGB GT should have check straps - part number BHH989 if rubber, BHH989X if nylon alternative. I am aware that many have found that new rubber ones don't last long - MGB Hive did have some NOS some time back. I still have my original rubber ones on my car & they cleaned up quite ni...

With the engine at rest with the ignition switch in the on position there should be a potential difference each side of the ignition warning light as the + (assuming a negative earthed car) comes via the ignition switch wire with the circuit being earthed through the alternator at rest. The alternat...

There was certainly a change between the very early MGBs which just used two rigid tubes that connected to the flexible demister tubes ,which were effectively replaced by the large seal. I suspect the idea behind this was to reduce drafts entering the footwell apertures ( the later apertures had no ...

I agree with Mike & Ian especially with the engine still in the car. Key hole surgery skills required though the vents on the footwells to cut up the old rubber seal at the base of the heater where the tubes attach before i could prise the heater box upwards. (The replacement rubber seal ( with ...

Make sure the bleed screw is in the correct hole of the slave cylinder, i am aware that it may be in the incorrect hole to ensure the cylinder fits in the packaging it is supplied in. (Mine was & only realised when trying to bleed the system with a neighbour who spotted it)!
Cheers
Charles

Hi Vic
I was referring to your own health including hip replacement with regards to being mobile!!!!!
Hopefully you find the cause of the MGB overheating once the head is removed.
Cheers
Charles