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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: MGB Sidecover Gasket
I've recently (within the last two year) completed a 99.9% restoration, and dont like the way my front tappet cover is affixed. Since purchasing the car in '92, I have had multiple oil leaks, yet after rebuilding the engine only the front tappet cover has leaked more than other spots.
I replaced the origonal front cover with a more planer unit purchased from Motorhead (Fairfax, VA) and used excessive amounts of RTV...but I'm afraid if I hit that breather hose, I'll knock the cover loose.
Do you sell a unitary tappet cover replacement for both covers?
Funny your email should arrive right now. We ALWAYS change the side cover gaskets when the engine is out of the car. The trick here is to use a THIN cork gasket -- made for the MGA. Those thick cork or thick rubber gaskets are simply not suitabl... 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)