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by Charles Farran
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Seasons Greetings
Replies: 5
Views: 10578

Re: Seasons Greetings

I can't manage to top Pete's celebratory picture , so the attached will have to do!
Happy Christmas & Best Wishes For The New Year to all!
Cheers,
Charles
by Charles Farran
Fri Dec 09, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: December Safety Fast!
Replies: 9
Views: 14219

Re: December Safety Fast!

Hi Ian,
I received my copy 2 -3 days ago - luck of the draw i guess as to how postal disruption bites around the U.K.
Happy Christmas!
Cheers ,
Charles
by Charles Farran
Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: MGB 60
Replies: 3
Views: 3998

Re: MGB 60

Hi Geoff, During the first introduction of time line cars the commentator said there was already at least 1000 MGBs there. I took a picture from the Jaguar building (see attached) as that was the only place my mobile could give some sense of the numbers there. Well done & thanks to the organiser...
by Charles Farran
Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Brake dust cover to stub axle assembly bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 2757

Re: Brake dust cover to stub axle assembly bolts

Moss list the Screw Headed bolts as SH605041.
SH = Screw Head
6 = UNF
05 =5/16
04=1/2 inch long
1 = Zinc

Cheers
Charles
by Charles Farran
Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Battery charging
Replies: 19
Views: 14487

Re: Battery charging

I appreciate my car is a later one with a cigar lighter socket that is permanently live. I have a CTEK & paid for (admittedly not cheap) for the small connector plug lead & simply plug in & then do the opposite when i want to take the car out. Saves all the hassle. Earlier cars , without...
by Charles Farran
Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Best oil filter question...
Replies: 5
Views: 6235

Re: Best oil filter question...

I have been using WIX 7078 as supplied by MGOC for the last 3 years.((Listed as part number GFE 121 / EQV GFE 422 on their invoice) price at 28 06 22 £3.95 inc vat).
Cheers
Charles
by Charles Farran
Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Horn wiring diagrams
Replies: 1
Views: 3796

Re: Horn wiring diagrams

Scan_20220728.jpg Hi Andy, I think this should work - using a relay seems to make the task easier as you don't have to isolate the horn bodies from the chassis which would create problems... Have a look at my poorly drafted diagram. At your own risk of course if followed - others may have observati...
by Charles Farran
Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Panel voltage stabiliser?
Replies: 21
Views: 43906

Re: Panel voltage stabiliser?

Hi Donie, The earlier photo i sent you was taken 4 years ago before i changed the flasher units for LED indicator bulbs etc. I took that photo with my mobile phone , with i think me lying on my back looking up at the area behind the dash. (Using a cushion / towelling across the sill for comfort). If...
by Charles Farran
Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Panel voltage stabiliser?
Replies: 21
Views: 43906

Re: Panel voltage stabiliser?

Hi Donie, I have just taken another photo kneeling on the garage floor with the car on it's wheels - you can see the stabiliser at the top of the photo. If you are finding it difficult , due to lack of flexibility (none of us are as young or nimble as we used to be) , then in the absence of a younge...
by Charles Farran
Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Panel voltage stabiliser?
Replies: 21
Views: 43906

Re: Panel voltage stabiliser?

Donie,
If you show my photo to a helpful youngster they may be able to dive under the dash for you!
Cheers
Charles