Jonn carried out an appraisal and initial work on our 1970 MGC Roadster, beginning with the removal of the nearside steering rack gaiter. On inspection, he found oil inside, which was unexpected given that the vehicle does not have a power-assisted rack. The track rod end and its securing nut were removed, followed by the removal of the split gaiter. A replacement gaiter was located on the shelf, fitted in place, and securely fastened. The lock nut and track rod end were then refitted and tightened.
Jonn removed all four wheels to inspect and clean the braking system. He delipped the rear drums and resurfaced the discs before refitting the drums and adjusting the brake shoes. All wheels were then refitted and knocked up tight, and all tyres were inflated to the correct pressures.
In the boot area, several additional tasks were completed. Adhesive was applied to restick the carpets, and the footlocker mount was tightened to prevent it from turning. The boot lock was lubricated and tested; although it is worn, it functions correctly when the key slot is held vertically during operation. The ignition barrel in the dashboard was tightened, and the glovebox catch was removed, repositioned, and refitted, resulting in improved function.
Jonn topped up the gearbox oil and removed the ammeter, which was not wired in. A voltmeter was found to fit the existing hole and was installed in its place. He ran a wire from the ignition switch through a switch live and on to the voltmeter, also connecting an earth wire before securing the unit to its bracket. On testing, the gauge functioned correctly, displaying a reading close to 15 volts when the engine was running. The voltmeter was then secured to the dashboard.
An old fuse box cover was located and fitted to the fuse box in the engine bay. The vehicle was then filled with synthetic fuel.
Jonn tightened the roof studs at the rear of the body before taking the car outside to warm up. He enriched both carburettors by adjusting the jet nuts two flats downward and tested the idle speed, which he slowed down. A road test was then conducted, with all systems performing as expected.
