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Tech Manual
The complete tech manual encompassing all of Johns MG guides.
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Tech Guides
Barrie's Notes -
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DVDs
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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Under Construction
Q & A: Valve Clearances
I didn't invent this one, so please don't give me any credit.
It involves a method to check clearances on MG valves using "The Rule of
Nine." When a particular valve is fully open, then the corresponding
number
valve is fully closed and the two numbers (of the two valves) add up to
nine.
e.g. when valve number 8 is fully open, then valve number one should be
fully closed and tappet clearances may be checked and adjusted on number
one. 8 + 1 = 9
Craig! Thanks so much for thinking of me on this one. It's much more
printable than the last one I got which was entitled "nipples up." I
believe I probably have included this in the tune-up section of my
te... 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)