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Q & A: Shocks, Electronic Ignition

Wednesday March 27th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
Hello.
I am relatively new to the MG hobby. Your name is one that frequently is
brought up as a knowledgeable source of information and recommendations
based on your vast experience.

My question is this... I am restoring a 1967 MGB Roadster and the rear
lever shocks are leaking. What I would like to do is add one of the
conversion kits to switch to Tube style rear shocks. Is this a good idea?
Am
I sacrificing anything by doing so?

Another question. I have seen other MGB drivers at shows etc. that have
converted from a points type ignition to an electronic style.
Specifically
the Crane Fireball set-up. I am not a big fan of adjusting points but,
again
I want to do what's right and not just take the easy way out. Besides, if
either the shocks or ignition will improve my B, then I am all for it!

Thank you for your time and expertise!

Sincerely,
Patrick Willoughby

Patrick!

Leave those Armstrong lever shocks in place! If you have refilled them,
and they leak down a bit, that's OK. It's very unusual for them to quite
working -- but if they become noisey or clunky, then a ... read more