Preparing Our MGB For Delivery
September 30, 2024
The two Johns have been completing the preparations for our 1973 MGB Roadster to be delivered to its new owner very soon. John replaced the
1973 MGB Roadster
A Popular Classic Car
September 24, 2024
We have welcomed another classic car into the workshop recently in the form of our 1973 MGB Roadster. These are always popular classics so we
MGB Prep
September 19, 2024
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1973 MGB Roadster: Remove both headlights for replacement. Clean chromes and tighten spring to nearside
MGB Repairs
September 16, 2024
Jonn has continued his work on our 1973 MGB Roadster. Here are his notes: Continue repairs. Restick all,carpets in boot. Investigate reverse lights not working.
Inspection And Repairs
September 13, 2024
Before our 1973 MGB Roadster is delivered to its new owner, Jonn has been checking it over and making some repairs. Here are his notes:
Preparing Our MGB For Delivery
September 30, 2024
The two Johns have been completing the preparations for our 1973 MGB Roadster to be delivered to its new owner very soon.
John replaced the heater valve and heater control cable before replacing the heater knob too. He also topped up the coolant before cleaning the connections to the rev counter.
Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection and made a note of a couple of small jobs he would like to do before signing the car off to be delivered.
A Popular Classic Car
September 24, 2024
We have welcomed another classic car into the workshop recently in the form of our 1973 MGB Roadster.
These are always popular classics so we are very pleased to have this one in our collection.
MGB Prep
September 19, 2024
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1973 MGB Roadster:
Remove both headlights for replacement. Clean chromes and tighten spring to nearside bucket. Remove offside steering rack gaiter and check where play is. Remove pinion plate and spring. Found 3 shims inside. Remove all shims and refit spring and plate. Test rack and its a bit tight lock to lock. Repeat process and refit 1 shim and retry. Ok now. Refit and secure rack gaiter.
Rob also removed the LH front shock absorber and replaced it. He then fitted new headlight units and checked the beam settings.
MGB Repairs
September 16, 2024
Jonn has continued his work on our 1973 MGB Roadster. Here are his notes:
Continue repairs. Restick all,carpets in boot. Investigate reverse lights not working. Found offside light not connected and bulb blown in nearside. Replace bulb and test, ok. Refit spare and secure. Check heater fan not working. No power to fan. Wire direct to live and fan works. So investigate switch. Remove switch and found a wire off. Reconnect and test, ok. Replace bulbin interior light. Light now works but switch broken so will only work when turned on and not from door pin switches. Raise and remove front anti roll bar D bushes. Tape up bar and refit bushes. Attend to running issues. Remove suction Chambers and pistons from both carbs. Clean out float bowls and blow out. Clean parts. Set jet depths to approx 1 mm. Rebuild and start up.
Inspection And Repairs
September 13, 2024
Before our 1973 MGB Roadster is delivered to its new owner, Jonn has been checking it over and making some repairs. Here are his notes:
Carry out inspection. Get on ramp and check over. Top up rear axle and grease all points.
Continue inspection. Strip and free off frontbbrakes. Strip clean and inspect rears. Refit drums and adjust. Refit all wheels and knock up tight. Check and inflate tyres. Put new jack in boot. Empty boot ready to restick carpets.
