@Flat Caps 'n' Classics Thank you for your reply. Question, my MGB has spark, electric fuel pump but won't run unless I squirter gas down the carb. Could fuel pump pressure not enough or carb issues, stuck valve and needle?
Greetings from NZ and thanks so much for such an informative set of videos which I've only just discovered. I've just bought a fully restored 1972 GT and whilst I'm not expecting to do any significant work in the near future, your videos have given a fantastic insight into various aspects of the MGB which is much appreciated. Every good wish for Freedom Day and what lies ahead in the UK Geoff
Watching your resto project and went ahead and subscribed to see how it goes. I just scored a 1980 MGB as a project myself across the big pond here in Mississippi USA.
The Riff Nuts work well on Fibreglass and Aluminium where you don't want to use a self tapping screw, as it spreads the load with less chance of Stripping, also you don't need to buy the whole kit which you will probably only use here and there which makes it a rather expensive exercise, here is an alternative method, Buy the riff nut size you require say M6 put a nut on the screw, then screw it by hand into the Riff nut until the M6 screw protrudes slightly beyond the threaded portion of the Riff Nut, enter into the hole then hold the Screw and tighten the Nut with a Spanner until you feel the Riff nut is fully Drawn up into Position, then back off the Nut with the Spanner then screw the M6 Screw out by hand job done. Suggestion try this on a Scrap piece of Metal so you can see the whole process an describe above this will give you a test to see how the Riff Nut works before you try it on the Blind hole.
At 16:34 it looks like a gearbox to engine bolt is not fully tightened top left of the screen. A washer might be making it look like that but a quick check will sort that out. When I see 2 MGB's side by side and the space you have in your garage with a lift I'm very envious to say the least. Is that a 4.2 Jag in there as well I used to own one of them which I bought after I sold the MGB GT I previously mentioned. Your Roadster is coming on just great will you be respraying it soon before it's complete? I bet you can't wait to be on the road as much as I'm looking forward to the videos......
Hi Lee. There are more films coming soon. I’ve been caught up setting up a new business which has taken my time but the MG is in the paint shop now and should be back mid December. Thanks for watching.
Just watched episode 5&6 and I’m keen to see the engine running, if you mentioned the make of the solid state fuel pump I missed it, what was it? Love the gearbox filler, I’m a long way off that part, just finished the RH side, sills, floor and inner wing, you reminded me about Riv-nuts, what a cool use they were. Watching with interest.
The car is coming along nicely! It's good practice to smear a drop of oil on the gasket surface of the oil filter before you install it as it tends to prevent leaking. Did you fill the oil lines and the oil cooler as well when you filled the sump? Even if you prime the engine by cranking it with no spark It seems like you'll have a lot of air that will need to be pushed through the empty oil filter, the lines and the cooler and back through the oil passages in the block before any oil flows to lubricate the internal engine surfaces. I think you could use a method similar to the way you filled the transmission to fill the lines and oil cooler, by detaching the inlet hose from the oil filter adapter and filling the system. BTW the later US version deleted the oil cooler and there is a lot of debate in the US if the earlier cars need them or not. Since you're installing one I'm assuming that even with the cooler climate that they are considered necessary. Looking forward to the next video!
Hi. YEs there are more coming. There's been a long break as I set up a business and have been concentrating on that but the car is now in the paint shop. The films will start again when it comes back - hopefully mid December. Thanks for watching.
Hope you don't mind me saying but if I was the customer I would prefer you to cover up the paintwork on the wings instead of using them as a workbench.
Very well pointed out but the wings are actually useless and are being replaced and the entire car is to be stripped back to bare metal anyway. And of course I don't mind you saying at all! lol Thanks for watching.
I have a 1976 MGB so your videos are very relevant for me and her.
Hi Larry. thanks so much for watching. I'm so pleased your finding them of value.
@Flat Caps 'n' Classics Thank you for your reply. Question, my MGB has spark, electric fuel pump but won't run unless I squirter gas down the carb. Could fuel pump pressure not enough or carb issues, stuck valve and needle?
Greetings from NZ and thanks so much for such an informative set of videos which I've only just discovered. I've just bought a fully restored 1972 GT and whilst I'm not expecting to do any significant work in the near future, your videos have given a fantastic insight into various aspects of the MGB which is much appreciated. Every good wish for Freedom Day and what lies ahead in the UK
Geoff
Really enjoy these videos great job
Watching your resto project and went ahead and subscribed to see how it goes. I just scored a 1980 MGB as a project myself across the big pond here in Mississippi USA.
Eagerly awaiting the next instalment!
Looking to the next episode. :-)
Love the use of the nut kit.. interesting bit of kit to own in the tool kit..
Love the videos. I picked up my 76 mgb last year and have alot to do on her.
Love to watch! Great job! thank you!
enjoying the video's - please keep going
So where is Part 7 then??
Can you please do a video on the engine bay loom. I have just replaced mine and am in a bit of a pickle! Cheers Bro. Great vids
The Riff Nuts work well on Fibreglass and Aluminium where you don't want to use a self tapping screw, as it spreads the load with less chance of Stripping, also you don't need to buy the whole kit which you will probably only use here and there which makes it a rather expensive
exercise, here is an alternative method, Buy the riff nut size you require say M6 put a nut on the screw, then screw it by hand into the Riff nut until the M6 screw protrudes slightly beyond the threaded portion of the Riff Nut, enter into the hole then hold the Screw and tighten the Nut with a Spanner until you feel the Riff nut is fully Drawn up into Position, then back off the Nut with the Spanner then screw the M6 Screw out by hand job done. Suggestion try this on a Scrap piece of Metal so you can see the whole process an describe above this will give you a test to see how the Riff Nut works before you try it on the Blind hole.
At 16:34 it looks like a gearbox to engine bolt is not fully tightened top left of the screen. A washer might be making it look like that but a quick check will sort that out. When I see 2 MGB's side by side and the space you have in your garage with a lift I'm very envious to say the least. Is that a 4.2 Jag in there as well I used to own one of them which I bought after I sold the MGB GT I previously mentioned. Your Roadster is coming on just great will you be respraying it soon before it's complete? I bet you can't wait to be on the road as much as I'm looking forward to the videos......
Where are you front bumper mounts?
Just discovered this restoration of the MG B, looks really interesting. Did it not go any further than Part 6? Bit of a shame if so.
Hi Lee. There are more films coming soon. I’ve been caught up setting up a new business which has taken my time but the MG is in the paint shop now and should be back mid December. Thanks for watching.
Just watched episode 5&6 and I’m keen to see the engine running, if you mentioned the make of the solid state fuel pump I missed it, what was it? Love the gearbox filler, I’m a long way off that part, just finished the RH side, sills, floor and inner wing, you reminded me about Riv-nuts, what a cool use they were. Watching with interest.
The car is coming along nicely! It's good practice to smear a drop of oil on the gasket surface of the oil filter before you install it as it tends to prevent leaking. Did you fill the oil lines and the oil cooler as well when you filled the sump? Even if you prime the engine by cranking it with no spark It seems like you'll have a lot of air that will need to be pushed through the empty oil filter, the lines and the cooler and back through the oil passages in the block before any oil flows to lubricate the internal engine surfaces. I think you could use a method similar to the way you filled the transmission to fill the lines and oil cooler, by detaching the inlet hose from the oil filter adapter and filling the system. BTW the later US version deleted the oil cooler and there is a lot of debate in the US if the earlier cars need them or not. Since you're installing one I'm assuming that even with the cooler climate that they are considered necessary. Looking forward to the next video!
Are there anymore episodes? you've got my interest.
Hi. YEs there are more coming. There's been a long break as I set up a business and have been concentrating on that but the car is now in the paint shop. The films will start again when it comes back - hopefully mid December. Thanks for watching.
Great progress, the nut kit is brilliant. Did you drain the overdrive as well as the main gearbox?
Given up waiting.
Hope you don't mind me saying but if I was the customer I would prefer you to cover up the paintwork on the wings instead of using them as a workbench.
Very well pointed out but the wings are actually useless and are being replaced and the entire car is to be stripped back to bare metal anyway. And of course I don't mind you saying at all! lol
Thanks for watching.
Oh I see, I thought it was just a mechanical restoration. Cheers.