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Tech Manual
The complete tech manual encompassing all of Johns MG guides.
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MG Factory DVD -Factory Training Films #1, "Pride of Abingdon", "MG Midget Then and Now", "MGB Features", and "Scheduled Maintenance".
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Talking Tour of MGB MKIV - A complex overview of the Mark IV MGB, with detailed instructions of owner operation and some maintenance.
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Q & A: Brake Line
John,
I have a question for you. I have a friend of mine that owns a TD.
On the front brake where the brake line runs from one cylinder to the
next, the line split. I replaced the line. On the replacement line I
double flared the steel line. The old line that came out had a bell type
flare. It is working fine now but, I am concerned this may cause a
problem in the future. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks,
Larry
Larry!
You are describing the double flare and the bubble flare. Both of
these flares allow a double thickness of steel tubing between the nut and
the seat. In comparison, a single flare has only one thickness of tub... read more
#152 1957 MGA Engine
It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)