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Mew member 78' mgb
Posted by Jm13004
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Feb 11, 2016 07:25 AM
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Proud new owner of a 78' mgb (Brooklyn green). I looked at several mgb's with a lot of rust. I finally found one that was in decent shape within my price range. Drove it home yesterday across the state with no issues
lil.red.roadster
Bernie Anderson
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Feb 11, 2016 07:27 AM
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Welcome to the madness.
Drive and enjoy
Bernie
"discere mutari est"
Wiring Diagrams: http://www.advanceautowire.com/mgb.pdf
Paul Hunts very useful site: http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
Manual for download: http://www.geomatique-liege.be/MGJP/DocumentsPDF/MGB_Workshop_Manual.pdf
UK MoT guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518634/mot-inspection-manual-for-class-3-4-5-and-7-vehicles.pdf
Some basic guides: http://www.howacarworks.com/
1970 Roadster (First Reg July 10 1970). Std exhaust (Bell SS) AFAIK rest is bog standard
Drive and enjoy
Bernie
"discere mutari est"
Wiring Diagrams: http://www.advanceautowire.com/mgb.pdf
Paul Hunts very useful site: http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
Manual for download: http://www.geomatique-liege.be/MGJP/DocumentsPDF/MGB_Workshop_Manual.pdf
UK MoT guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518634/mot-inspection-manual-for-class-3-4-5-and-7-vehicles.pdf
Some basic guides: http://www.howacarworks.com/
1970 Roadster (First Reg July 10 1970). Std exhaust (Bell SS) AFAIK rest is bog standard
Topic Creator (OP)
Feb 11, 2016 07:31 AM
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Well, only part of my message went thru. Anyway I have a rough idle so I'll be working on that first. Several oil leaks. I'm assuming I need to buy Bentley manual, vacuum gauge, and timing light first. Is the green Bentley book the one to get?
Thanks
Thanks
lil.red.roadster
Bernie Anderson
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Feb 11, 2016 07:37 AM
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If it does not leak oil then there is no oil in it
Bernie
"discere mutari est"
Wiring Diagrams: http://www.advanceautowire.com/mgb.pdf
Paul Hunts very useful site: http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
Manual for download: http://www.geomatique-liege.be/MGJP/DocumentsPDF/MGB_Workshop_Manual.pdf
UK MoT guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518634/mot-inspection-manual-for-class-3-4-5-and-7-vehicles.pdf
Some basic guides: http://www.howacarworks.com/
1970 Roadster (First Reg July 10 1970). Std exhaust (Bell SS) AFAIK rest is bog standard
Bernie
"discere mutari est"
Wiring Diagrams: http://www.advanceautowire.com/mgb.pdf
Paul Hunts very useful site: http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk
Manual for download: http://www.geomatique-liege.be/MGJP/DocumentsPDF/MGB_Workshop_Manual.pdf
UK MoT guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518634/mot-inspection-manual-for-class-3-4-5-and-7-vehicles.pdf
Some basic guides: http://www.howacarworks.com/
1970 Roadster (First Reg July 10 1970). Std exhaust (Bell SS) AFAIK rest is bog standard
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Feb 11, 2016 07:59 AM
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Cornfgl
Graham Cornford
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Feb 11, 2016 08:02 AM
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Hi Joe,
Welcome. It looks as if there is a lot of tinkering in the garage in your future, have fun with your new to you car.
Ask many questions here if you have to, and you should get many answers, not all the same, but that is what experienced tinkerer's will give you.
If I may, I will point out one thing. Your paint color is actually Brooklands Green, the British Leyland code for same is BLVC 169.
Enjoy your driving experience too.
Welcome. It looks as if there is a lot of tinkering in the garage in your future, have fun with your new to you car.
Ask many questions here if you have to, and you should get many answers, not all the same, but that is what experienced tinkerer's will give you.
If I may, I will point out one thing. Your paint color is actually Brooklands Green, the British Leyland code for same is BLVC 169.
Enjoy your driving experience too.
Feb 11, 2016 08:12 AM
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Welcome to the madness. I've got a 78 also that was Brooklands Green before a PO painted it red. I will turn it back to Broooklands Green.
Read the stuff in the Tech Library, learn how to use the search function, have fun with the car.
There are great folks here.
Have fun.
HIF4 carbs
45D distributor with points
Non-overdrive
Steve B
Read the stuff in the Tech Library, learn how to use the search function, have fun with the car.
There are great folks here.
Have fun.
HIF4 carbs
45D distributor with points
Non-overdrive
Steve B
James.Spencer
James Spencer
Taunton, Somerset, UK
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Feb 11, 2016 08:15 AM
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Feb 11, 2016 09:20 AM
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looks like a good start. May just need to be driven, most sit around WAY too much!
Get the Haynes manual too, and Roger William's book on MGB problems. Then top it off with Rick Astley's book on MGB electrics.
Wont' even need this site!
1974-1/2 Roadster, "Bumble Bee", Corvette Yellow - in shambles, wire wheels
1976 Roadster, "Virus", Sandglow - "driver" condition (stock + 32/36 Weber DGEV, cast iron header, 25D distributor), bolt on wheels, ON the road!
Get the Haynes manual too, and Roger William's book on MGB problems. Then top it off with Rick Astley's book on MGB electrics.
Wont' even need this site!
1974-1/2 Roadster, "Bumble Bee", Corvette Yellow - in shambles, wire wheels
1976 Roadster, "Virus", Sandglow - "driver" condition (stock + 32/36 Weber DGEV, cast iron header, 25D distributor), bolt on wheels, ON the road!
Feb 11, 2016 09:29 AM
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M Wayne Sanders
Otis, OR, USA
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1965 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Carmine"
1973 MG MGB GT "Eliza - FIRST PLACE - MG2013" 1984 Chevrolet Corvette "The Green Weenie" 1994 Chevrolet S10 "Lil Red" |
Feb 11, 2016 09:39 AM
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Check your bank account.
Cancel all weekend plans.
Check patience in your significant other.
Proceed!
Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR
(TD 4288)
"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011
79/65 MGB - Carmine- V-6 - T-5
This car is now very nearly completely done. Sure to find something else, but not now.........And 12 years later, I'm starting to fix things that were new when we built the car. It's pretty well de-bugged!
Cancel all weekend plans.
Check patience in your significant other.
Proceed!
Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR
(TD 4288)
"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011
79/65 MGB - Carmine- V-6 - T-5
This car is now very nearly completely done. Sure to find something else, but not now.........And 12 years later, I'm starting to fix things that were new when we built the car. It's pretty well de-bugged!
Feb 11, 2016 09:58 AM
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