QUESTION:I hope you can help me. I had the head rebuilt on my 1969 MGB with hardened valve seats. The engine ran fine for a few minutes then started skipping. I removed the valve cover only to find a valve stuck open. I removed the head and took it back to the machine shop. The…
Question:As sinful as it may seem, because of a leg problem, I must install a cruise control in my 1951 MGTD. Has anyone done this before and what type is recommended? Who manufacturers units that would be compatible with the MG and how easy are they to install? I have done a minimal bit of…
By John TwistThe familiar sounds of the MG — a throaty exhaust, the whine of the engine, the sounds of rushing air — make MG driving its best! Strange and unusual noises may be simply annoying, but they also might be warnings signs of impending failures. A thorough test drive will elicit any unusual noises…
Safety First!A safe, clean, well-illuminated workshop can make the difference between an exciting mechanical endeavor and a tedious, filthy, time-consuming undertaking. Plan ahead! Organize your workshop before you begin your project.FIRE!Carelessness, mixed with a bit of gasoline, can spell disaster. The resulting inferno can incinerate your MG, your house, and kill you. To be caught…
