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Q & A: Which Manual?

Monday March 18th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John, another question if you don't mind.

I'm looking into getting a workshop manual for my 1974 MGB. Unfortunately (in this context) its a classic "hybrid" car, s/n 36542, with twin HIF4 carbs, rubber bumpers, and an engine number (18V836Z-L4148) that does not appear in any of the published lists that I have seen. I note that Moss lists two versions of the Bentley reprints of the factory manual, one covering 1962-1974 and another for 1975-1980. Which of these would be more appropriate for my car, or do I need both to cover it?

Thanks in advance for your help

Bert Holland

BERT!

You have the "1974 1/2" MGB, of which some 9000 were produced. You know that 1974 was a LONG model year, beginning in Sep 73 with chrome bumper cars, then from Jan 74 thru Aug 74 the "Dolly Parton"... read more