MGB, MGA, Midget

MGF

    General

• Buying an MG?
• MGB model identification
• MGB Speedo Calibration
• Repair Window Regulators
• Fitting a windscreen
• Fitting windscreen seals
• Bolts - The right strength bolt can be critical to safety
• Soft top very tight to fit

    Engine - General

• MGB 18V Cylinder Head Markings
• MGB water pumps - Which one?
• Burning oil in an early-ish MGB? It may not be as bad as you think!
• Engine Freshen-up
• Have I got hardened valve seats?
• Engine completely and suddenly dies

    Engine - Tuning

• Introduction to tuning
• Detonation and the B series engine
• Combustion problems
• Run On
• Twin Carburettors
• Distributor advance rate adjustments: compensating for high mileage wear
• Setting Ignition Timing
• Vacuum units

    Engine - Modified

• Setting up ignition timing for modified engines
• Setting up & measuring cam timing for modified engines

    Transmission & rear axle

• Overdrives
• Installation of 4-synchro gearbox into the Mk1 MGB body
• Checking your Differential ratio
• Limited Slip Differentials
• Rear wheel bearing seal replacement - Tube Axles
• Clutch problems

    Fuel & exhaust

• SU Fuel Pumps - they are not inherently unreliable!
• Extractor Systems - How They Work, What to Look For
• Whether to fit a stainless exhaust system?

    Brakes, wheels & suspension

• MGB Brake upgrades
• PWM Bilstein front shock kit
• Wire wheel balance problems
• Understeer - what is it, has my car got it?
• Alloy wheel options for the Midget
• Dismantling seized suspension components

    K series conversion

• Spreadsheet for wiring K series engine into MG Midget

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    MGF - Engine

• MGF Cam Bolts
• MGF Overheating
• MGF Head Gasket replacement

    MGF - Modifications

• MGF Superchip on test in VVC

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