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Q & A: MGB Timing Marks & Ground Cable

Tuesday January 06th, 2009
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
Found you web site and youtube how to videos. They are GREAT! I have a couple questions re. my 1980 MGB (not and LE). I am not a skilled mechanic, my friend who introduced me to MG’s and helps keep mine going is currently serving in the air force in Germany, so I am on my own right now.



Where should the engine ground cable be, I have not been successful in locating mine?
On the static timing video, the timing marks appeared to be underneath the pulley. Mine appear to be above at about 11 o’clock. One is marked with a white arrow. Is this the one to use?


Thank you so much. Also, thanks for the video on disappearing dashpot oil. Most helpful!

The engine earth strap on a 1980 MGB runs from under the right rear head stud washer to the bulkhead -- I believe it lies under the anti run on valve bracket.

On all the engines 18V and newer, that's 1972 and newer, the timing m... read more