Clearance – Adjusting the Ball Joint Spacing on the 1973 MGB GT V8
March 17, 2022
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars noted a small noise coming from the suspension of the 1973 MGB GT V8 during its pre-delivery inspection and
MGB V8
New Fan Switch – Fitting the New Fan Switch in the 1973 MGB GT V8
February 11, 2022
The 1973 MGB GT V8 is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to get a new fan switch fitted. The technicians noted that the
Stop & Go – New Handbrake Cable of the 1975 MGB GT V8
January 12, 2022
Mauro, one of the restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working through the list of jobs we have been asked to complete
Handling the Pressure – Oil Pressure Gauge and Wiring Issue with the 1973 MGB GT V8
January 11, 2022
Progress is continuing on the 1973 MGB GT V8 that is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our technicians have been going through to
Back Out – Removing the Engine on the 1973 MGB GT V8
November 24, 2021
A few weeks ago, after firing the newly rebuilt V8 in the front of our 1973 MGB GT V8 for the first time, our in-house
MGB V8 Carb Strip
June 4, 2021
Ady has been stripping the carbs down on our MGB V8 so that he can inspect, clean and put them back together.
Clearance – Adjusting the Ball Joint Spacing on the 1973 MGB GT V8
March 17, 2022
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars noted a small noise coming from the suspension of the 1973 MGB GT V8 during its pre-delivery inspection and found a small clearance issue.
The wheel weights fitted to the new minilite wheels were interfering with a ball joint and had damaged the rubber gaiter. So, the weights were moved to the inner edge of the wheel and the ball joint was replaced.
This has given the arm and the balljoint enough clearance to spin freely without any interference.
New Fan Switch – Fitting the New Fan Switch in the 1973 MGB GT V8
February 11, 2022
The 1973 MGB GT V8 is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to get a new fan switch fitted.
The technicians noted that the original fan switch wasn’t controlling the electric fans correctly so a new switch was put on order and recently arrived.
After the new switch arrived, it was installed into the car and the coolant topped back up before the car was run up and tested.
Stop & Go – New Handbrake Cable of the 1975 MGB GT V8
January 12, 2022
Mauro, one of the restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working through the list of jobs we have been asked to complete for the owner of the 1975 MGB GT V8.
The next item on the list to get sorted is the handbrake cable. After many years, the cables do stretch so we’ve been asked to replace the old one. Mauro made sure it was safely installed into the car and it didn’t bind or was twisted in anyway to make sure that when it is need, it is always there.
Handling the Pressure – Oil Pressure Gauge and Wiring Issue with the 1973 MGB GT V8
January 11, 2022
Progress is continuing on the 1973 MGB GT V8 that is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our technicians have been going through to check all the systems required for its testing and found a couple of issues.
Paul has been looking into an issue with the oil pressure gauge and some peculiar issues with the wiring. Look into the gauge to begin with, Paul has cleaned out and rewired the pressure sender which he believes has sorted the problem but it will be reevaluated during the cars tests.
The wiring was some issues down to the routing of certain wires through the engine bay which was causing the car to blow fuses during the cars fire up. Paul went through each of the wires in the engine bay and behind the dash in order to trace back any problems to get them fixed. After this and a couple of repairs to the wiring, Paul is moving forward with his checks on this amazing 1973 MGB GT V8.
Back Out – Removing the Engine on the 1973 MGB GT V8
November 24, 2021
A few weeks ago, after firing the newly rebuilt V8 in the front of our 1973 MGB GT V8 for the first time, our in-house restoration technicians discovered some flecks of metal in the oil.
With this, our technicians have decided to take the engine back out of the front of this iconic purple sportscar and begin to diagnose what has happened. With a project such as this, it’s always done that after the engines first run in that everything is checked, doubled checked and then triple checked to ensure the health of the engine.
Thankfully, our in-house restoration experts are on hand to oversee the investigation and expect to see more here on the Bridge Classic Cars blog.
MGB V8 Carb Strip
June 4, 2021
Ady has been stripping the carbs down on our MGB V8 so that he can inspect, clean and put them back together.
