• Buying advice
  • Buying an MGB
  • Buying a V8
  • Le Jog 4X
  • The Trials and Tribulations of MG Ownership
  • Restoration - All by Touch
• Body and Structure
  • Aerial_in_Front_Wing
  • Radio
  • Front wing manufacture by British Motor Heritage
  • Arm-rest_Cubby_&_Centre_Console
    • Centre Console
  • Bonnet/Hood
    • Latch
    • Release
    • Strut
    • Seals
    • Insulation
    • Fitting/removal
    • Alignment to Grille
    • V8 Bonnet
  • Boot/Hatch
    • Boot strut
    • GT tailgate supports
    • GT Hatch Removal
    • Seals
    • Glass installation
    • Illumination
    • Unable to open
    • Emergency release
    • Latch striker and alignment
    • V8 badge location
    • Dating the tailgate glass
  • Bumpers
    • Chrome
    • Rubber
    • Lashing brackets
  • Carpet
    • Mats
  • Cable_and_Pipe_Routing
  • Clocks
  • Cockpit_Rail
  • Dashboard
    • Dashtop and Crash-roll
    • Mounting
    • Gauges
    • Glovebox
    • Heating and Ventilation
    • Horns
    • Ignition Switch
    • Lighting
    • Radio
    • Screen Washers
    • Wipers
  • Dimensions
  • Doors
    • Roadster vs GT
    • The 'Crack of Doom'
    • Drain Holes
    • Hinges
    • Hanging and Adjustment
    • Key lock
    • External Handle
    • Latch
    • Door Pulls
    • Door Cards
    • Door Seals
    • Drop-glass and Regulator
    • Quarter-lights
    • Tread Plates
    • Mirrors
  • Drinks_Bottle_Holder
  • Drop-glass_and_Regulator
    • Removal and refitting
    • Adjustments
    • Lower stop
    • Seals
    • Stiff to wind
    • Jumping out of the channels
    • Channel brackets
    • Handles and Screws
    • Dating the glass
  • Front_Crossmember
    • Castor Angle
  • Front_Indicator/Side-light_Position
  • Front_Valance
  • Glovebox
  • Front_Wheelarch_Liners
  • Gearbox_Crossmember
    • Restraint Rods
    • Earth Straps
  • GT_C-post_Liners
  • GT_Headlining
  • GT_Load-space
    • Accessing the spare wheel and tool area
    • Luggage cover
  • GT_Rear_Windows
    • Dating the glass
  • GT_Tailgate
    • Boot strut
    • GT tailgate supports
    • GT Hatch Removal
    • Seals
    • Glass installation
    • Illumination
    • Unable to open
    • Emergency release
    • Latch striker and alignment
    • V8 badge location
    • Dating the tailgate glass
  • Hardtop
  • Headlamp_Mounting
  • Headlamp_Ring_Removal
  • How_Many?
  • How_Strong_is_my_Body?
  • Instruments
  • Identification_Numbers
  • Jacking
    • Fixed cross-member and jacking points
    • Wheel removal
    • Herb Adler's jack storage bracket
  • Mirrors
    • Positioning
    • Adjustment
    • Repair
  • Mk1_or_Mk2?
  • Mud_Flaps
  • Number_Plates
  • Paint_Colours
  • Passenger_Foot_Brace
  • Quarter-lights
    • Removal/refitting
    • Adjustment
    • Glass
    • Seals
    • Repair and Restoration
    • Dating the glass
  • Radiator_Grille
  • Radio
    • Aerial in front wing
    • Speakers
    • Interference suppression
  • Rear_Axle_Alignment
  • Roadster_Hood/Top
    • Folding the hood/top
    • Front bow fouls the body
    • Header rail seal
    • Replacing the hood/top
    • Hood/top fittings
    • Interchangeability of tops and frames
    • Frame mounts
    • Decals
  • Screens
  • Seats
  • Seat_Belts
    • Mounting points
    • Mounting bolts
    • Belt Types
    • Inertia mechanism
    • Belt guides
    • GT rear belts
    • Seat-belt warning system
    • Did the MGB ever have air-bags?
  • Side_Trim
  • Sill_Construction_and_Drainage
    • Wing Quarter-panels
    • Tread Plates
  • Sill_Quarter-panels
  • Speakers
  • Speedometers
    • Lights
    • Faults and Repairs
    • Gearbox Drive Gears
    • Pinion Housing
    • Cables and Routing
    • EGR Valve Service Indicator
    • Right-angle drives
    • Decals
    • Cruise Control
  • Sunroof
  • Sun_Visors
  • Tax Discs
  • Tonneau_Cover
    • Tonneau Bars
    • Hood Cover
  • Tonneau_Cover
    • Tonneau Bars
    • Hood Cover
  • Vee's Repaint
  • Vehicle_Weights
  • Washing_&_Polishing
  • Windstop
  • Wheelarch_Liners
  • Torque_Values
  • Links
• Brakes
  • ABS_Simply_Explained
  • Bleeding
    • EeziBleed
    • Another technique for persistent sponginess
  • Brake_Balance_and_Handbrake_Warning
  • Brake_Hoses
    • Front hoses
    • Rear hose
  • Brake_Lights
    • Schematic
    • Switches
  • Brake_Pads
    • Retaining springs
    • V8 pads
    • V8 pads in 4-cylinder calipers
    • Squeal
  • Brake_Pipe_Change
  • Brake_Pipe_Heat_Shield
  • Brake_Squeal
    • Graunching
  • Cable_and_Pipe_Routing
  • Calipers_&_Discs
    • Brake pads
    • Piston cut-outs
    • When exercising and polishing the pistons solved a problem
    • And when it didn't
    • Disc changing
    • V8 calipers
    • Squeal
  • Clonk_when_Braking
  • Dual-line_Plumbing
  • E-clip_Fitting_Tool
    • Which way round does it go?
  • Fluid
    • Fluid Loss
  • Handbrake
    • Maintenance and Adjustment
    • Cabin Lever
    • Cable
    • Shoe Levers
    • Shoe Lever Boots
    • Springs
    • Brake Balance and Handbrake Warning
  • Master_Cylinders
    • Types
    • Operation
    • Problems
    • Repair Kits
    • Pipe Banjo
    • Replacement
    • Output Valve
    • Dual-line plumbing
    • Brake Balance and Handbrake Warning
    • Fluid Level Monitor
  • MOT_Test
    • More information on the UK MOT
  • Pedals
    • Return Springs
  • Pedal_Box
    • Pedals
    • Remove/refit
  • Pedal_Return_Spring
  • Rear_Shoes
    • Adjustment
    • Leading or trailing?
    • Springs
  • Residual_Pressure_or_Non-return_Valves
  • Servo/Booster
    • Brakes sticking on
  • Sticking_On
    • Front hoses
    • Rear hose
  • Torque_Values
  • Wheel_Cylinders and Back-plates
    • E-clip Fitting
  • Links
• Clutch
  • Bleeding
    • An alternative master cylinder?
  • Bore_Sizes
  • Clevis_Pin_Wear
  • Clutch_Change
    • AP or Bog & Beck?
    • Graphite or roller release bearing?
    • Which way round does the friction plate go?
    • Alignment tools
    • Pilot bush
    • Lubrication
    • Mating engine and gearbox
    • Bell-housing bolts
    • Bee's clutch change, 2016
    • Chrome bumper, engine and gearbox removed together, 2013
    • Rubber bumper, removing engine only, 2008
  • Flex-Hose
  • Fluid
  • How_It_Works
  • Master_Cylinder
    • Types
    • Push-rod travel
    • Replacement
    • Bore Sizes
    • Repair Kits
    • Seal Replacement
    • Pipe Banjo
    • Bleeding
  • Pedals
    • Return Springs
  • Pedal_Box
    • Pedals
    • Remove/refit
  • Pedal_Return_Spring
  • Pilot_Bush
  • Release_Arm
    • Release Arm Gaiter
  • Release_Bearing
    • Release Arm Gaiter
  • Slave_Cylinder
    • General Description
    • Bore Sizes
    • Push-rod
    • Replacement
    • V8
    • Ballooning boot?
  • Links
• Cooling System
  • Coolant
    • Checking Level
    • Temperatures
    • V8 coolant level warning
  • Drain_and_Refill
    • Dilution ratio
  • Electric_Fans
    • Motor
    • Fan blades
    • Fan fusing
    • V8 fan cycling
    • Take the fan load off the battery when cranking
    • After-market
  • Fan_Belt
    • Adjustment
    • Size Considerations
    • Fitting Tip
  • Front Valance
    • Mounting and care
  • Hoses
    • V8 Bottom Hose
    • V8 Top Hose
    • V8 Heater Hoses
    • V8 Steam Pipe
  • Mechanical_Fans
    • Special considerations with plastic fans
  • Pumps
    • V8 water pump
    • Pump change
    • Pump rebuilding
    • Engine-driven fan
  • Radiator
    • Cap
    • Coolant level
    • Overflow
    • Remove/refit
    • Seals
    • Ducting
  • Radiator_Cap
    • General description
    • Replacements
    • Is it holding the correct pressure?
  • Radiator_Diaphragm_Seals
  • Rubber_Bumpers
    • Mounting and care
  • Temp_Gauge
    • Changing the gauge or removing the sender from the head
    • Inside the mechanical gauge
    • Temp gauge oscillation
    • Electric temperature gauge
    • Gauge seals
  • Temp_Gauge_Oscillation
    • Slight oscillation during warm-up
    • Wild oscillations at any time (V8)
    • V8 conversions
  • Thermostats
    • My temp gauge reading is high
    • My temp gauge reading is low
    • Hotter stat for winter?
    • Replacement
    • V8 steam pipe
  • V8_Cooling_System
    • Bottom Hose
    • Top Hose
    • Heater Hoses
    • Steam Pipe
    • Coolant level warning
  • Vaporisation!
  • Links
• Electrics
  • Basic Electrics 1 - Terminology
  • Basic Electrics 2 - Typical faults, symptoms, and diagnostic techniques
  • Ammeters_and_Voltmeters
  • Alternator/Dynamo
    • Schematics
    • Types
    • Mounting
    • Connections
    • Alternatives/Replacements
    • Repolarising a Dynamo
    • Charging System Basics
    • Ignition Warning Light and Charging Theory
    • Dynamo Control Box
    • Alternator Operation
    • Testing Output
    • Trickle-charge current
    • Charging Faults
    • Alternator Brush Replacement
    • Alternator Harness Plug Clip
    • Pulleys
    • Fan/drive belts
    • Converting Dynamo to Alternator
    • Converting 16AC Alternator with separate regulator to later alternator with integral regulator
    • 'One wire' Alternators
  • Anti_Run-on_Valve
  • Batteries_and_Chargers
    • Safety First!
    • Securing the batteries
    • Cut-off Switch
    • Battery Voltage
    • Slow Cranking
    • Earth_Straps
    • What Polarity is my Car!?
    • Decals
    • Which Terminal is Which?
    • Twin-6v Link Cable
    • Cable Size and Current-carrying Capacity
    • Battery Cover
    • Replacement Batteries
    • Battery Drain
    • Battery Types - Lead Acid, Gel, Advanced Glass Mat etc.
    • Do I need plastic battery bins?
    • Fused Battery Connector?
    • Battery Chargers
    • Jump-Starting
    • Lucas Battery Catalogue
  • Battery_Cut-off_Switch
  • Brake_Balance_and_Handbrake_Warning
  • Bulbs
    • Bulb holders
  • Cable_and_Pipe_Routing
  • Clocks
  • Connectors_and_Terminals
    • Spades
    • Bullets
    • Multiway
    • Sealed Wiring Junctions
    • Earth/ground Connections
  • Cooling_Fans
    • Motor
    • Fan blades
    • Fan fusing
    • V8 fan cycling
    • Take the fan load off the battery when cranking
    • After-market
  • Cruise_Control
  • Fan_Belt
    • Adjustment
    • Size Considerations
    • Fitting Tip
  • Fuel_Pumps
    • Fuel pump powered with the ignition off
  • Fuses_and_Fusebox
    • Fusebox
    • Fusebox Connections
    • Fusebox Mounting
    • Fusebox Replacement
    • In-line fuses
    • Fuses
    • Blowing Fuses
    • Fused Battery Connector
  • Gauges
    • Schematics
    • Speedometer
    • Tachometer
    • Instrument Voltage Stabiliser
    • Fuel Gauge
    • Tank Sender
    • Calibrating the gauge
    • Dual oil-pressure/temperature
    • Electric Temperature Gauge
    • Electric Oil Gauge
    • Gauge seals
    • Instrument Lighting
  • Hazard_Flashers
  • Heated_Rear_Window
    • Testing
    • Adding a Relay
    • Repair
    • Replacement
  • Heater_Fan
    • Factory 2-speed system
    • After-market 2-speed motor
    • Polarity and fan direction
    • Problems
  • Horns
    • Description
    • Wheel-centre Horn Push
    • Mounting
    • Fault Diagnosis
    • Repair
    • Adding a Relay
  • Ignition_Switch
  • Ignition_System
  • Ignition_Warning_Light
    • Faults
    • Change to LED?
  • Indicators/Turn_Signals
  • Instruments
    • Schematics
    • Speedometer
    • Tachometer
    • Instrument Voltage Stabiliser
    • Fuel Gauge
    • Tank Sender
    • Calibrating the gauge
    • Dual oil-pressure/temperature
    • Electric Temperature Gauge
    • Electric Oil Gauge
    • Gauge seals
    • Instrument Lighting
  • Lighter_Socket
    • USB Sockets
  • Lighting
    • Schematics
    • Parking Lights
    • Headlights
    • Switch Connections
    • 'Lights on' Warning Buzzer
    • Number Plate Lights
    • Brake Lights
    • Indicators/Turn Signals
    • Instrument Lighting
    • Ignition Warning Light
    • Map/Interior Lights
    • Roadster boot/GT loadspace lights
    • Reversing Lights
    • Hazard Flashers
    • Side-marker Lights (North America)
    • Fog & Spot lights
    • Switch Illumination
    • Brake and Seat-belt Warning Lights
    • Fusing
    • Bulbs
    • Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
  • North_American_'Key_in'_Warning
  • Overdrive
    • Schematics
    • Manual Switches
    • Gearbox Switches
    • Gearbox Wiring
    • Switch Actuation
    • Diagnostics - D-Type
    • Diagnostics - LH-Type
    • LH Solenoid
    • Overdrive Fusing
  • Polarity
    • What polarity is my car!?
    • Which battery terminal is which?
    • Polarity Conversion
    • Dynamo polarity
    • Coil polarity
    • Tachometer polarity
    • Fuel pump polarity
    • Heater fan motor polarity
    • Instrument stabiliser polarity
  • Radio
    • Aerial in front wing
    • Speakers
    • Interference suppression
  • Relays
    • Plug-in Relays
  • Schematics
  • Screen_Washers
    • Nozzles and valves
    • Convert manual to electric
    • Washer bottle decals
  • Seat_Belt_Warning
  • Sealed_Wiring_Junctions
  • Starter
    • Schematics
    • Model Variations
    • Fixing bolts
    • Earth Straps
    • Rubber Bumper 'Coil Boost' System
    • Batteries and Chargers
    • Mechanical Problems
    • Electrical Problems
    • "It Won't Start!"
    • Modern Starters - 'Geared' vs 'Hi-Torque'
    • Changing an inertia starter to a pre-engaged
    • Jump Starting
    • V8 Starter
  • Steering_Lock
    • When does your steering lock?
    • Replacement
    • What lies inside
  • Switches_in_General
  • Tachometer
  • Wipers
    • Schematics
    • One speed or two?
    • Switches
    • Flick-wipe
    • Parking Systems
    • Motors, gears, arms and blades
    • Wheelboxes
    • Arm fitting
    • Problems
    • Intermittent Enhancement
    • Screen Washers
  • Wire_Colours,_Terminal_Numbering
    • Wire Colours
    • Wired Earths
    • Joining (and adding) wires
    • Wire Size and Current-carrying Capacity
    • Terminal Numbering
  • Wiring_Harness_Replacement
  • Won't_Start
    • "It isn't turning over when I turn the key"
    • "The solenoid is chattering"
    • "It just clicks as I turn and release the key"
    • "It spins the starter but not the engine"
    • "It cranks very slowly"
    • "It turns over normally but won't fire"
    • "It fires occasionally but not enough to run"
    • "It only fires up as I release the ignition key"
    • "It starts but cuts out again when I release the ignition key"
  • Won't_Switch_Off!
  • Torque_Values
  • Links
• Engine
  • Bell-housing_Bolts
  • Compression_Testing
  • Crankcase_Breathing
    • Description
    • Tappet Chest Covers
    • Rocker Covers
    • Carb Ports
    • Problems
    • Modifications
    • V8 Engines
  • Cruise_Control
  • Cylinder_Block
    • Dating the block
    • Core Plugs
  • Cylinder_Head
    • Dating the Head
    • Remove/Refit
    • Combustion chambers
    • Valves
    • Rockers
    • Rocker Cover
    • Head Gasket Leak
    • Valve Leak and Unleaded Conversion
    • V8 Cylinder Heads
  • Dating_the_Engine
    • Dating the block
    • Dating the head
  • Decals
  • Dipstick!_(and sumps)
    • Sumps and gaskets
    • Sump plug and washer
    • Capacities
    • Auto box
  • Earth_Straps
  • Engine_Mounts
    • Chrome bumper
    • Rubber bumper and V8
    • Restraints
    • Earth Straps
  • Engine_Numbers
  • Engine_Removal
  • Exhaust
    • Mounts/Clamps
    • V8 Manifolds
    • Aftermarket Systems
  • Fault_Diagnosis
    • Cutting-out
    • Misfiring
    • Cranks but won't start
    • Weak spark?
  • Front_Cover
    • 4-cylinder
    • V8
    • Timing marks
  • Gearbox_Pilot_Bush
  • Gold_Seal_Engines
  • Oil_Cooler
    • Hoses
    • Block Adapter
    • Ducting
    • Removal
    • Drain at each oil change?
  • Oil_Filler_Cap
  • Oil_Filters
    • Removal
    • Filter types and quality
    • Filter Head
    • Filter not sealing - hose positioning
    • Oil Pump
    • Oil Pressure Relief Valve
    • Block Adapter
    • Decals
  • Oil_Gauge
    • Mechanical gauge
    • Gauge flutter
    • Pipes and hoses - 4-cylinder
    • Pipes and hoses - V8
    • Full of oil? Or air?
    • Electric oil gauge
    • Gauge seals
    • Oil pressure warning
  • Oil_Hoses
    • Block Adapter
    • Filter Head
    • Positioning
    • Bypass Hose
  • Oil_Pressure_Relief_Valve
    • Oil Pump
    • Oil Filters
    • Important - V8 relief valve
  • Oil_Pressure_Warning_Light
    • V8
  • Oil_Pump
    • Pump Gaskets
    • Oil Filters
    • Oil Pressure Relief Valve
  • Oils_and_ZDDP
    • Oil Filters
  • Oil_Thrower
  • Power_Torque_and_Consumption_Curves
  • Rocker_Cover
    • Gasket
    • Oil Filler Cap
    • Alloy Rocker Cover
    • Decals
  • Rockers
    • Rocker Oil-feed
    • Rocker-valve Alignment
    • Valve Clearances
    • Running out of adjustment?
    • Rocker Cover
  • Running-on
  • Spark_Plugs
    • Spark plugs for MGBs
    • V8 cylinder heads
    • Spark plug gap
    • Spark plug coding
    • Spark plug condition
  • Sumps_and_Dipsticks
    • Sumps and gaskets
    • Sump plug and washer
    • Capacities
    • Auto box
  • Timing_Chain
    • Cam/crank alignment
    • Tensioner
    • Measuring valve timing
    • Timing covers
  • Tappet_Chest_Covers
    • Types, gaskets and seals
    • Oil burning via the breather
    • Gasket replacement
  • Timing_Covers
    • 4-cylinder
    • V8
  • Timing_Marks
  • V8_Engine_Specifics
    • V8 Bearings
    • V8 Cylinder Heads
    • V8 Engine Rebuild
    • V8 Engine Steady
    • V8 Exhaust Manifolds
    • V8 Front Cover
    • V8 Hot Tapping/Slipping Liners
    • V8 Inlet Manifold
    • V8 Oil Flow
    • V8 Oil Pump
    • V8 Pistons
    • V8 Topend Rebuild
  • Vacuum_Gauge
  • Valves
    • Valve Stem Oil Seals
    • Valve Clearances
  • Valve_Timing
    • Cam/crank alignment
    • Tensioner
    • Measuring valve timing
    • Timing covers
  • Water_Pump
    • V8 water pump
    • Pump change
    • Pump rebuilding
    • Engine-driven fan
  • Won't_Start
    • "It isn't turning over when I turn the key"
    • "The solenoid is chattering"
    • "It just clicks as I turn and release the key"
    • "It spins the starter but not the engine"
    • "It cranks very slowly"
    • "It turns over normally but won't fire"
    • "It fires occasionally but not enough to run"
    • "It only fires up as I release the ignition key"
    • "It starts but cuts out again when I release the ignition key"
  • Won't_Switch_Off!
  • Torque_Values
  • Links
• Fuel System
  • Air_Cleaners
    • Remove/Refit
    • Alternative filters
    • Decals
    • V8
  • Cable_and_Pipe_Routing
  • Choke_Control
    • Dash control
    • HS set-up
    • HS components
    • HIF set-up
    • HIF enrichment valve
    • V8 set-up
  • Crankcase_Breathing
    • Description
    • Tappet Chest Covers
    • Rocker Covers
    • Carb Ports
    • Problems
    • Modifications
    • V8 Engines
  • Cruise_Control
  • Emissions_Limits_(UK)
  • Ethanol
    • The current situation
    • Theoretical problems
    • Hot start problems?
    • Who supplies what?
    • History
    • Fuel hose
  • Delivery_Check
  • Fault_Diagnosis
  • Fuel_Filter
  • Fuel_Gauge
    • Early vs late systems
    • Later MGB system in an MGA?
    • Fault diagnosis
    • Tank sender
    • Voltage stabiliser
    • Calibration
    • Gauge identification
    • Internal and external seals
  • Fuel_Hose
    • Hose replacement
    • HS carb hose supports
  • Fuel_Pumps
    • Fuel pump powered with the ignition off
  • North_American_Emissions_Plumbing
  • Octane_Ratings
    • Unleaded Fuel
    • Ethanol
  • Pump_Fusing
  • Running-on
  • Stromberg_Carbs
  • SU_Carbs
    • Theory
    • What happens inside?
    • Setting-up
    • Pistons, Covers and Dampers
    • Lifting pins
    • Needles
    • Jets
    • Floats and Valves
    • Butterflies and Spindles
    • Throttle Pedal and Cable
    • Return Springs and linkages
    • Ports and Vent/Overflow Pipes
    • Vacuum Port
    • Hoses
    • Flange Gaskets
    • Heat Shield
    • Dates and Codes
    • Choke Control
    • Reconditioning
    • Plug Colour
    • V8 - which carb feeds which cylinder?
  • SU_Needles
  • Tank
  • Tank_Sender
    • Wiring
    • Replacement
    • Later MGB system in an MGA?
  • Throttle_Cable_and_Pedal
    • Cable Adjustment
    • Throttle pedals
  • Unleaded
  • Vaporisation!
  • V8_Inlet_Manifold
  • Vacuum_Gauge
  • Zenith_Choke
  • Links
• Gearbox
  • 3-Synch_or_4-synch?
  • 5-Speed_Conversion
  • Automatic
  • Bell-housing_Bolts
  • Breather
  • Drive_Flange
  • Clutch_Pilot_Bush
  • Gear_Lever
    • Knobs
    • Gaiter
    • Removal
    • Anti-rattle bushes
  • Gearbox_Removal
    • Gearbox replacement!
  • How_It_Works
  • Interlocking_Arm_Assembly
  • Internals
  • Lubricants
    • Level checking and filling
  • Mounts_and_Crossmember
    • Restraint Rods
    • Earth Straps
  • Oil_Change
    • Level checking and filling
  • Overdrive
  • Rear_Seal
    • Checking
    • Replacement
  • Reversing_Light_Switch
    • Reversing lights with auxiliary brake light function
  • Speedometers
    • Lights
    • Faults and Repairs
    • Gearbox Drive Gears
    • Pinion Housing
    • Cables and Routing
    • EGR Valve Service Indicator
    • Right-angle drives
    • Decals
    • Cruise Control
  • V8_Gearbox
  • Torque_Values
  • Links
• Heater
  • Air_Box
    • Intake grille
  • Air_Direction
    • Dash Controls
    • Air Direction Cable
  • Brake_Pipe_Heat_Shield
  • Cold_Air_Flap
  • Coolant_Return_Pipe
  • Dash_Controls
    • Centre Console Controls
  • Decals
  • Fresh_Air_Vents
  • Footwell_Vents
  • Heater_Removal
  • Intake_Grille
  • Matrix
  • Screen_Vents
  • Seals
  • Motor_and_Fan
    • Factory 2-speed system
    • After-market 2-speed motor
    • Polarity and fan direction
    • Problems
  • Rubber_'Block'
  • Thermostat
    • My temp gauge reading is high
    • My temp gauge reading is low
    • Hotter stat for winter?
    • Replacement
    • V8 steam pipe
  • V8_Heater_Hoses
  • Water_Valve
    • Dash Controls
    • Heat Cable
    • Removal and refitting/replacement
  • Enhancements
  • Temperature_Relativity
  • Links
• Ignition System
  • Centrifugal_Advance
  • Condenser
    • Testing
  • Distributor
    • Types
    • Connections
    • Caps
    • Plug Leads
    • Firing Order
    • Points
    • Earth Wire
    • Condensers
    • Rotors
    • Centrifugal Advance
    • Vacuum Advance
    • O-rings
    • Installation
    • Drive Gear
    • Clamp Plate
    • Adjustments
    • Curves
  • Distributor_Curves
  • Electronic_Ignition
    • Schematics
    • Factory Systems
    • Fixed vs Variable Dwell
    • After-market Systems
    • Problems with After-market Systems and the earlier RVI Tach
    • Coil Current
    • Programmable
    • Fault Diagnosis
  • Fault_Diagnosis
    • Cutting-out
    • Misfiring
    • Cranks but won't start
    • Weak spark?
  • HT_Leads
    • An article by Les Bengtson
  • Ignition_Coil
    • Should I have a 12v coil or a 6v coil?
  • Ignition_Switch
  • Ignition_Theory
  • Ignition_Timing
  • Ignition_Warning_Light
    • Faults
    • Change to LED?
  • North_American_'Key_in'_Warning
  • Points_Types
    • Points Gap/Dwell
  • Rotors
    • Rotor Problems
    • Rotor Phasing
  • Running-on
  • Schematics
  • Spark_Plugs
    • Spark plugs for MGBs
    • V8 cylinder heads
    • Spark plug gap
    • Spark plug coding
    • Spark plug condition
  • Tachometer
  • Timing_Lights
  • Timing_Marks
    • Front covers
  • Vacuum_Advance
    • General Description
    • Positioning
    • Vacuum Source
    • Transmission Controlled Vacuum Advance (TCSA)
    • V8 Vacuum Module
    • Carb vs Manifold Vacuum
  • Vacuum_Advance_-_Carb_vs_Manifold
    • General Description
    • Positioning
    • Vacuum Source
    • Transmission Controlled Vacuum Advance (TCSA)
    • V8 Vacuum Module
    • Carb vs Manifold Vacuum
  • Vacuum_Gauge
  • Warning_Light
    • Faults
    • Change to LED?
  • Won't_Start
    • "It isn't turning over when I turn the key"
    • "The solenoid is chattering"
    • "It just clicks as I turn and release the key"
    • "It spins the starter but not the engine"
    • "It cranks very slowly"
    • "It turns over normally but won't fire"
    • "It fires occasionally but not enough to run"
    • "It only fires up as I release the ignition key"
    • "It starts but cuts out again when I release the ignition key"
  • Won't_Switch_Off!
  • Links
• Propshaft
  • Be_careful_what_you_drive_over
  • Gearbox_Drive_Flange
  • Grease_Nipples
    • Check your UJs!
  • Length
  • Removal
  • Sliding_Joint
  • UJs
    • Yoke Alignment
    • Flange orientation
    • Removal
  • Vibration
  • Torque_Values
  • Links
• Rear Axle
  • Alignment
  • Axle_Length
    • Axle location
    • Front and rear track measurements
  • Axle_Location
  • Banjo_Axle_Hub_Nut
  • Bearings_and_Oilseals
    • Pinion oil seal
  • Breather
  • Bump_Rubbers_and_Pedestals
    • Pedestals and U-bolts
  • Centre_Lock_Hubs
    • Spinners/Nuts
    • Self-Tightening? Or not?
    • Fitting to axle
    • Balancing
    • Lubrication
    • Spline Wear
    • Grease Caps
    • Converting to Wires from Rostyle/Disc
  • Converting_to_Wires_from_Rostyle/Disc
  • Dampers_and_Drop-links
    • Replacement
  • Differential
    • Diff 'clonk'
  • Handbrake_Cable
    • Compensator
    • Attachment points
    • Adjustment
    • Clevis pins to levers
    • Catching on wheel weights
  • Level/Drain_Plugs
    • The ultimate solution?
  • Lubricants
  • Oil_Change
  • Rebound_Straps
  • Remove_and_Refit
  • Slave_Cylinders_and_Backplates
    • E-clip Fitting
  • U-bolts
  • Torque_Values
  • Links
• Steering and Suspension
  • A-arm_Inner_Bushes
  • Anti-roll_Bars
    • Front bar issues
    • Rear bar issues
  • Clonk_when_Braking
  • Converting_to_Wires_from_Rostyle/Disc
  • Dampers
    • Damper Fluid
    • Topping-up
    • Leaking seals
    • Replacements
    • Internal valving
    • Telescopic/tubular Dampers
  • Front/Rear_Track
    • Measurements
    • Track Rod Ends
    • Front adjustment
  • Drop-links
    • Replacement
  • Front_Crossmember
    • Castor Angle
  • Front_Hub
    • Grease cap - Stud wheel
    • Grease cap - Centre-Lock wheel
  • Front_Wheel_Bearings
    • Split-pin holes
    • End-float
    • Replacement
  • Front_Bump/rebound_rubbers
  • Front_Spring_Replacement
    • Specifications
  • King-pins
    • Lubrication
    • Castor Angle
  • Rear_Axle_Alignment
  • Rear_Bump_Rubbers,_Pedestals_and_U-bolts
    • Pedestals and U-bolts
  • Rear_Rebound_Straps
  • Rear_Springs
    • Specifications
    • Lubrication
    • Mounting
    • Replacement
    • Extended shackles
  • Ride_Height
    • Ride Heights
  • Spring_Specs
  • Steering_Column
    • Mounting
    • Wheel Splines
    • Bulkhead Seal
    • Cowl
    • Lock
    • Indicator/turnswitch, Cancelling Striker and Cowl Positioning
    • Repairs
    • Column/Rack Universal Joint
    • Column/Rack Alignment
  • Steering_Column_Universal_Joint
  • Steering_Lock
    • When does your steering lock?
    • Replacement
    • What lies inside
  • Steering_Rack
    • Mounting
    • Gaiters
    • Lubrication
    • Adjustment/Wear
    • Replacement Racks
    • Steering Column
    • Steering Column UJ
  • Steering_Wheels
    • Removal
    • Cover or Glove
    • Alignment
    • Horn switch
    • Indicator/turn signal switch
  • Tracking
  • Track_Rod_Ends
    • Dust Covers
    • Removal
    • Front Track Alignment
    • Track Width
  • U-bolts
  • Vehicle_Heights
  • Vehicle_Weights
  • Wire_Wheel_Splines
  • Torque_Values
  • Links
• Wheels and Tyres
  • Balancing
    • Weights catching on handbrake cable/lever
    • Stud-mounted e.g. Disc, Rostyle and V8 alloy
    • Centre-lock
  • Centre_Lock_Wheels_and_Hubs
    • Spinners/Nuts
    • Self-Tightening? Or not?
    • Fitting to axle
    • Balancing
    • Lubrication
    • Spline Wear
    • Grease Caps
    • Converting to Wires from Rostyle/Disc
  • Converting_to_Wires_from_Rostyle/Disc
  • Punctures
  • Spare_Wheel
    • Clamps
    • GT Wheel Cover
  • Tracking_Alignment
  • Track_Width
    • Measurements
    • Track Rod Ends
    • Front adjustment
  • Tyre_Markings
  • Tyre_Pressures
  • Tyre_Sizes
    • Replacements
    • Rolling Radius
  • Tyre_Valves
  • Tyre_Wear
  • Tyres_-_What_to_do_with_old_ones_...
  • V8_Wheels
  • Wheel_Changing
  • Wheel_Nuts
  • Wheel_Sizes_and_Offsets
    • Stud wheels
    • Wire wheels
    • Track Width
  • Wheel_Ramps
  • Wheelarch Liners
  • Wire_Wheels
    • Balancing
    • Spoke breakage/replacement
    • Cleaning
    • Dunlop vs Dayton
    • Do I have tubes?
  • Links
• Miscellaneous
  • How_Much?
  • Buyer Beware!
  • Full-length_Ramps
    • Wheel Ramps
  • UK_MOT
  • Nut_Screws_Washers_and_Bolts_(and_Grommets)
    • Torque Values
    • Translate between part numbers and description for many MGB fasteners
  • Decals
  • Speedos
    • Lights
    • Faults and Repairs
    • Gearbox Drive Gears
    • Pinion Housing
    • Cables and Routing
    • EGR Valve Service Indicator
    • Right-angle drives
    • Decals
    • Cruise Control
  • Terminology
  • Workshop_Tools
  • What_Year?
  • General
  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Clutch
  • Cooling
  • Electrics
  • Engine
  • Fuel
  • Gearbox
  • Heater
  • Ignition
  • Propshaft
  • Rear_Axle
  • Steering_and_Suspension
  • Wheels_and_Tyres
• The sectioned MGB at the Heritage Motor Centre Museum, Gaydon