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Changing water pump in campground, Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada       INDEX to All Tech Items On This Site
      The links below expand into over 4000 pages on site, plus hundreds of off site links, with picture tours of many of the special operations.
      If you would like to see additional tech information on this site, let me know. Most of the information here was created because someone asked for it. I do not intend to repeat information that can be found in the traditional workshop manuals. I try to include any MGA tech information that is unique, not generally found through traditional sources.
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Accessories for your MG
  • Accessories for all occasions
  • Accessories with Factory Part Numbers
  • Air conditioning brackets for MG
  • Air conditioning for MGA #1
  • Air conditioning for MGA #2
  • Air conditioning for MGA #3 w/ supercharger
  • Alloy valve cover
  • Anti-static grounding strap
    -- Amp meter - in car (electric)
  • Arm rest storage console #1
  • Arm rest storage console #2
  • Ashtray, aftermarket
  • Ashtray, factory issue
    -- Automatic gearbox (gearbox)
  • Backup lamp, newer style
  • Backup lamp, period style
  • Backup light switch for Ford T9 gearbox
  • Badge bar attached to front frame extension #1
  • Badge bar attached to front frame extension# 2
  • Badge bracket attached to grille
  • Badge, Royal Auto Club
  • Banana lamps for rear number plate
  • Battery covers (individual)
    -- Battery covers (csm)
  • Bilge blower
  • Blue dot tail lights
  • Bonnet straps
  • Boot lid, depressed for spare tire
  • Boot lid, raised for spare tire
  • Boot mat for your MGA
  • Canoe carrier (for a Coupe, not convertible)
  • Car alarm, vintage Lucas kit
  • Cheap air conditioning for your MG
  • Cigar lighter
  • Cockpit Cover
  • Continental spare tire kit
  • Competition sports screen small glass
    -- Cruise Control installation (electric)
    -- Cruise Control installation instr. (pdf)(electric)
  • Cup holder
  • Curb feelers
  • Custom luggage for MGA
  • Dickey seat for the MGA
  • Doggie tie down
    -- Door panels, alternate parts (interior)
  • Early MGB steering wheel fits on MGA
    -- Electric power steering for MGA #1 (steering)
    -- Electric power steering for MGA #2 (steering)
  • ENEVER tonneau cover bag
  • Exhaust deflector with MG logo
  • Fire extinguisher, BMC Jet
  • Flash to pass (headlight flasher) switch
  • Flash to pass alternate switch
  • Flash to pass and headlight dipper
  •   Flash to pass dip switch and flasher relay (pdf)
  • Floor mats, off the shelf
  • Floor mats, custom ordered
  • Foglamp mounting bracket, clamp-on no drill
  • Foglamp mounting locknut
  • Foglamp mounting, Sebring valance, no bumper
  • Foglamps, Lucas 4FT and 4LR
  • Foglamps, Lucas FT6 and FT14
  • Foglamps, Lucas FT6 repro from Moss
  • Foglamps, rear with red lens
  • Foglamps, WIPAC 675
  • Fox tail on the antenna
  • Fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror
  • Go-kart rack
    -- GPS or cell phone mounting in the MGA, #1
    -- GPS or cell phone mounting in the MGA, #2
  • Grab handle on the dash
  • Grille guard and badge bar, Arnolt
  • Grille guard, odd aftermarket type
  • Headlamps, Lucas Le Mans 24
  • Headlamps, Lucas 700
  • Headlamps, Lucas P700 Tripod headlamps
  • Headlamps, Lucas PL700 Tripod headlamps
  • Headlamps, Lucas PL700, how they work (pdf)
  • Headlamps, Lucas SLR700 Flamethrower
  • Headlight eyebrows (eyelids, shields)
  • Headlight trim covers
  • Headrest fairing
  • Hide a key in plain sight
  • Home Delivery (not what it sounds like)
  • Hood ornament
  • Hooters (horns) for all occasions
  • Hurst shifter for MGA
  • Imitation Twin Cam wheels
  • Installing a badge bar
  • Key fob, original
  • Lebron Snorkle and side curtains for MGA
    os Lockable boot, cheap with a little fiddling
  • Lucas Dipping Mirror
  • Lucas reserve (back up) lighting system
  • Lucas spare bulb and fuse holder
  • Luggage rack, aftermarket style
  • Luggage rack, AMCO strap-on
  • Luggage rack mounting
  • Luggage rack, tire mount style
  • Luggage rack, unknown manufacture
  • Luggage rack, unknown manufacture #2
  • Luggage rack, with tire carrier addition
  • Luggage rack with wood slats
  • Luggage rack, what for and why?
  • Mirror, clamp on overtaking mirror
  • Mirror, Desmo overtaking mirror
  • Mirror, Jemca Safety Mirror, Dash Mounted
  • Mirror, location for wing mirrors
  • Mirror, Lucas overtaking mirror bracket
  • Mirror, Lucas single point mount
  • Mirror, Raydot wing mirror
  • Mirror, Talbot suction cup mount
  • Mirror, Talbot wing mirror
  • Mirror, Talbot wing mirror #2
  • Mirror, unknown hanging
  • Mirror, Vitaloni overtaking mirror bracket
  • Mirror, Walpres wing mirror
  • Mirror, Wingard universal pedestal mount
  • Navigator's Desk for the MGA
  • Navigator's Desk front bar and bottom brackets
  • Navigator's Desk left bracket
  • Navigator's Desk right bracket
  • Navigator's Desk weldment, first
  • Navigator's Desk weldment, second
  • Oil filler caps
  • Open latch for 1500 type side curtains
    -- Power booster for MGA brakes (brakes)
    -- Racing and competition equipment (comp)
  • Racing screen, Auster bubble
  • Racing screen, Brooklands (tiny glass)
    -- Racing screen, competition sports, small glass
  • Racing screen, wrap-around
  • Radiator Blind, factory option
  • Radiator Muffette, Fabram
  • Radiator Muffette, Kingsbury
  • Radio antenna mirror, ferrite loop type
  • Radio antenna, Radiomobile wind-up type
  • Radio antenna, locking security type
  • Radio speaker and mounting, original #1
  • Radio speaker and mounting, original #2
  • Radio speaker mounting bracket
  • Radio speaker mounting bracket template (pdf)
  • Radio speaker mount, center 2x 4-inch
  • Radio speaker mount, front kick panels
  • Radio speaker mount, rear bulkhead
  • Radio speaker mount, within door pockets
  • Radiomobile installation instructions
  • Radio, modern with vintage appearance
  • Radios, Period type brands
  •   Radios, Al Davis custom
  •   Radios, Allstate
  •   Radios, Australian no-name
  •   Radios, Becker
  •   Radios, Bendix
  •   Radios, Blaupunkt
  •   Radios, B.M.C.D.
  •   Radios, Dynatronic
  •   Radios, MG
  •   Radios, Motorola
  •   Radios, Motorola 406
  •   Radios, Motorola 600X
  •   Radios, Playmate
  •   Radios, Radiomobile
  •     Smiths Radiomobile for MGA - (pdf)
  •   Radios, Stromburg-Carlson
  •   Radios, Sylvania
  • Rear badge bar
  • Rear fog lamp with red lens
  • Roof vent for Coupe or hardtop
  • Saddlebag for MGA
  • Saddlebag for MGA #2
    -- Scooter carrier with power lift (trailers)
  • Scuff plates, body threshold covers
  • Scuff plates, door inner panel
  • Scuff plates, frame rail covers
  • Ski rack, AMCO
  • Seat belts, dealer accessories
  • Seat belts, factory original
  • "Sonic Shield" bump alarm
  • Spare key, original for MGA
  • Speaker from the drive in theater
  • Spotlight Covers
  • Square umbrella for MGA
  • Steering wheel wrap, Kamei original
  • Steering wheel wrap, leather or vinyl
  • Storage console, center armrest
  • Storage space under battery cover
  • Straps for luggage carrier
  • Sun roof for the MGA coupe
  • Sun roof, Webatso
  • Surfboard rack
  • Tax discs and holders
  • Tire carrier, modified standard rack #1
  • Tire carrier, modified standard rack #2
  • Tire carrier, unknown
  • Tire carrier, Woodhouse
  • Touring kit, spares for emergencies
  • Under bonnet insulation
  • Valance panel, Sebring style
  • Valve cover vents
  • Ventilation for the MGA cockpit
    -- Volt meter - in car (electric)
  • Wheel static supression kit
  • Wheel trim, Ace Mercury wheel disc
  • Wheel trim, Ace Turbo-trim
  • Wheel trim, Baby Moon hub caps
  • Wheel trim, Full Moon hub caps
  • Wheel trim, Rimbellisher
  • White letter show tires
  • Whitewall Flaps
  • Wind blocker
  • Wind wings and sun visors (roadster)
  • Windscreen washer installation
  • Windscreen washer jets
  • Windscreen washer kit(s) parts list
    -- Windscreen washer loss of fliud (csm)
  • Windscreen washer pump
  • Windscreen washer pump 2
  • Windscreen washer pump 3
  • Windscreen washer pump electric conversion
  • Windscreen washer reservoir
  • Windscreen washer reservoir decal (pdf)
  • Windscreen washer tricks
  • Wire-wheel wheel covers
    -- Wood dash panel installation in MGA
    -- Wood grain steel dash panel
  • Wood rim steering wheel, make one
  • Wood rim steering wheel, Moto-Lita
  • Wood rim steering wheel, original style
    Body assembly
  • Aluminum bumpers for the MGA
    -- nut spanner (csm)
  • Body iternal brace packing
  • Body removal or installation as assembly
    -- Body weight, bolts body to frame (restoration)
  • Bolts in the body assembly
  • Bonnet design change
  • Bonnet insulation
  • Bonnet latch platform replacement
  • Bonnet latch return assist spring
    -- Bonnet latch/release lubrication (csm)
  • Bonnet latch stuck
  • Bonnet safety catch drawing errors
  • Bonnet safety catch stuck
  • Bonnet skin repair
  • Boot floor, early production welded floor pan
  • Boot floor, late production drain holes
  • Boot floor to rear valance joint seal
  • Boot floor to rear valance joint sealing #2
  • Boot latch reconnected
  • Boot latch stuck
  • Boot latch stuck #2
  • Boot latch stuck #3
  • Boot latch support bracket
  • Boot lid and bonnet alignment
  • Boot lid and bonnet hinge captive nuts
  • Boot lid and bonnet hinges orientation
    os Boot lid and bonnet pneumatic lift
  • Boot lid and bonnet quick change
  • Boot lid seal installation
  • Boot lid seal magic
  • Boot lid seal Moss Motors #2
  • Bracket, body side mount, front
  • Bracket, body side mount, front drawing - (pdf)
  • Bracket, body side mount, rear
  • Bracket, body side mount, rear drawing - (pdf)
  • Bulkhead and heater shelf layout
  • Bulkhead and heater shelf grommets
    -- Bumper bar protection (csm)
  • Collision repair estimator guide
  • Cowl vents broken legs
  • Cowl vents change of style
  • Dealing with a stuck door latch
  • Door alignment adjustment
  • Door alignment during reassembly
  • Door bottom drain holes
  • Door buffers
  • Door hinge pin repair #1
  • Door hinge pin repair #2
    -- Door hinge shims, MGA Coupe (care)
  • Door hinge variations
  • Door latch pin drawing
  • Door latch fix for faulty replacement part
  • Door latch pin drawing (pdf)
  • Door latch repair
  • Door latch repair kit
    -- Door lock cable attachment (csm)
  • Door shell to body flange spacing
  • Door striker repair for the MGA
  • Emblems on the boot lid
  • Felt pads for spare tire
  • Fender (front) conversion from 1500 to 1600
  • Fender piping installation
  • Fender piping installation #2
  • Fender piping installation #3
  • Fender piping installation #4
    -- Fender piping painting (paint)
  • Fiberglass fenders, 2-ea front and rear
  • Fiberglass panels - Honeybourne
    -- Fiberglass front valance repair (restoration)
  • Fighting fog lamp brackets
  • Fighting fog lamp brackets, cheating
  • Front body shroud alignment
  • Front body shroud replacement
  • Front cowl vents, Sebring style
  • Front valance and bumper shape
  • Grille badge for MGA
  • Grille installation, 1
  • Grille installation, 2
  • Grille installation, 3
  • Grille nose piece
  • Grille, original, MGA 1500 early
  • Grille, original, MGA 1600-MK-II
  • Grille, plastic surround reproduction
  • Grille screen mesh modificaton
  • Grille tag for MGA
  • Hole locations, rear valance
  • Lockable boot for MGA
  • Louvered bonnet
  • Mounting a badge bar
  • Mounting for lights and driving lights
  • Mounting the front bumper
  • Mounting the rear bumper
  • Number plate mounting, front
  • Number plate mounting, rear
  • Panel, radiator duct
  • Plumbing layout in the engine bay
  • Prop rod socket for boot lid
  • Pull rod, front, for boot lock release
  • Rear valance and bumper shape
  • Reproduction bumpers
  • Retaining plate for pedal excluder
  • Rubber buffers locations for MGA bonnet
  • Rubber grommets, bumper to body
  • Rusted screws for top frame attachment
  • Sealing the bulkheads
  • Shut face plates, 1600-MK-II
  • Sill molding installation
  • Spare tire clamp
  • Spare tire clamp, fabrication
  • Spare tire clamp, floor bracket
  • Splash panels ahead of the rear wheels
  • Splash panels behind the rear wheels
  •   Splash panel templates, rear- (pdf)
  • Splash seal split rivets
  • Splash seals for rear fender
  • Stainles steel bumpers, front and rear
  • Tail lamp location, 1500-1600
  • Tail lamp location, 1600-MK-II
  • Tail lamp plinth gaskets
  • Tapping plate, door buffer, MGA
  • Tapping plate for shut-face panel
  • Valance panel, Sebring style 1
  • Valance panel, Sebring style 2
  • Valance panel, Sebring style 3
  • Wheel well liners for the MGA
  • Windscreen post slot in front fenders
  • Wiper arms and blades, alternate parts
  • Wood spacer for bonnet, early
  • Wood spacer for bonnet, late
  • Wood spacer for boot lid
    Books, tapes, DVDs for your MGA
  • The Short List (mandatory reading)
  •   Operation Manual,MGA 1500 (1st) (pdf)
  •   Operation Manual,MGA 1500 (2nd) (pdf)
  •   Driver's handbook,MGA 1500 (8th) (pdf)
  •   Driver's Handbook,MGA 1600 (pdf)
  •   Driver's H.B.supplement,MGA 1600 (pdf)
  •   Driver's Handbook,MGA 1600mk2 (pdf)
  •   Driver's Handbook,MGA Twin Cam (pdf)
    -- "Getting The Best from your MGA Twin Cam"
  •   Maintenance Service booklet (pdf)
  •   Workshop Manual for MGA - sectioned
  •   Workshop Manual for MGA - searchable (pdf)
  •   Workshop Manual for MGA Twin Cam
  •   Workshop Manual for MGA Twin Cam - searchable (pdf)
  • Other service & tech manuals
  •   B.M.C. Parts Numbering System (pdf)
  •   Collision estimator guide for MGA (pdf)
  •   Fastiner decode booklet for BMC (pdf)
  •   Glenn's MG-Morris-Magnette Guide (pdf)
  •   Handbook for the MGA (pdf)
  •   Lucas Bulb Specifications (pdf)
  •   Lucas Electric Windtone Horns (pdf)
  •   Lucas Generator+Control Box Tests (pdf)
  •   Lucas Gen + CB Tests Supplement (pdf)
  •   Lucas Starting Motors (Section N) (pdf)
  •   Lucas Technical Correspondence Course
  •   MGA Owners Information & Technical Guide
  •   Pozi Screws - Factory Part No's
  •   Schedule of Repair Times, Twin Cam (pdf)
  •   Service Data - MGA Twin Cam - (pdf)
  •   Technical Data Book, MGA Twin Cam
  •   Tuning SU Carburetors, + needle charts (pdf)
  • More catalogs & parts lists
  •   Carburetter Service Parts List (21 files)
  •   Lucas Equipment For 1948-1962 Cars (pdf)
  •   Lucas Equipment & Spares, Twin Cam (pdf)
  •   Lucas Master Parts List 400E 1945-1960 (22f)
    -    MGA Part Numbers and Descriptions (parts)
  •   Service Parts List 1500 1st edition June 1956
  •   Supplement to SPL (heater controls) March 58
  •     Supplement to SPL - heater controls (pdf)
  •   Supplement SPL (w/ Twin Cam parts) 6/58
  •   Service Parts List for MGA 1500 (+20 pdf)
  •   Service Parts List for MGA 1500, Supplement
  •     Supplement to SPL - rationalized engine (pdf)
  •   Supplement SPL, Twin Cam parts, 12/58
  •     Supplement to SPL - Twin Cam parts (pdf)
  •   SPL for MGA Twin Cam, v2 (+22 pdf)
  •   SPL for MGA Twin Cam, v3 (+22 pdf)
  •   Service Parts List for MGA 1600 (+23 pdf)
  • Tech-ref & coffee table books
  •   MGAs at Le Mans 1955 (pdf)
  • Performance enhancement
  •   MGA 1500-1600 Special Tuning (pdf)
    Brakes (Also see Hydraulics)
  • Adjusters that slip - MGA drum brakes
  • All around disc brakes, Wilwood on MGA
  • Assembling front disc brake rotor (fasteners)
  • Assembling rear drum brakes, MGA
  • Basic brakes sensibility
  • Brake calipers do not work when new
    os Brake Fluid for Classic British Cars
    -- Brake fluid, mixing fluid types (hydraulics)
    -- Brake fluid types and opinions (hydraulics)
  • Brake pads and shoes, cross reference
  • Brake pads, Mintex
  • Brake pipe and hose routing, front
  • Brake pipe lengths and fittings
  • Brake squeal
  • Brake tune-up
  • Converting 1500 to front disc brakes
    os Converting to MGB front disk brakes
  • Converting MGA to MGB rear brakes
  • MG ZA/ZB Magnette to "Modern" disc brakes
  • Disc brake pads too short and loose clips
    -- Disc brake pads, upgrade (csm)
    -- Disc brake thickness (csm)
  • Disc brakes vs. drum brakes
  • Dragging brakes, diagnosing
  • Dragging brakes, master cyinder fault #1
  • Dragging brakes, master cyinder fault #2
  • Dragging brakes, residual pressure
  • Drum brakes lock up at low speed
  • Dual line master cylinder on the MGA
  • Dual line pressure failure warning switch
  • Dust shields for disc brakes
  • Fitting new pistonss to MGA calipers
  • Front brake slave cylinder, aftermarket type
  • Function of a disc brake caliper
  • How disc brakes work
  • How drum brakes work
  • Installing brake shoes and springs
  • Installing brake shoes, holding the springs
  • Machining brake drums and rotors
  • New brake shoes don't fit
  • Odd piston in front wheel cylinder
  • Parking brake cable drags on exhaust pipe
  • Parking brake cable lengths - (pdf)
  • Parking brake cable equalizer function
  • Parking brake modified, R/H to L/H
  • Parking brake mounting bolts
  • Pedal length changed
  • Pedal locations adjust/modify #1
  • Pedal locations adjust/modify #2
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #1
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #2
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #3
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #4
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #5
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #6
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #7
  • Power booster for MGA brakes #8
  • Power brake booster, remote, failure modes
  • Power brake booster, remote, how it works
  • Power brake booster, remote, lock-up
  • Rear axle upgrade to MGB banjo type
  • Rear brake abutment replacement
  • Rear brake plate corrosion
  • Rear brake slave cylinder needs modification
  • Rear drum brake seized
  • Rebuilding MG brake caliper
  • Rebuilding MG brake caliper, piston orientation
  • Rebuilding MGA brake caliper
  • Removing a stuck brake drum
  • Retainer clips and pins for disc brakes
  • Security lock for hydraulic brakes
  • Shimming adjuster masks, when shoes too small
    -- Slush penetration brakes (csm)
  • To upgrade, or not to upgrade? Disc brakes
  • To upgrade, or not to upgrade? Power booster
    Buying (or selling) an MGA
    os Buyer's Guide, Hemmings S&E Car
  • Buying a project car
  • Buying the wrong "restored" MGA
    os Chassis numbers - MGAR Holland
    os Format of MGA Car No's. - MGAR-Holl.
  • How much is a project car worth?
  • Identifying numbers on MGA cars
  •   Identifying numbers - block number
  •   Identifying numbers - body number
  •   Identifying numbers - car number
  •   Identifying numbers - carburetor type
  •   Identifying numbers - chassis number
  •     Archeology - Chassis Identification (pdf)
    os    Raising the numbers: Restoring Altered VINs
    os    Raising the Dead in Dr Bluto's lab
  •   Identifying numbers - cylinder head no.
  •   Identifying numbers - differential ratio
  •   Identifying numbers - engine number
  •   Identifying numbers - gearbox number
  •   Identifying numbers - rear axle number
  •   Identifying numbers - tachometer drive
  • Insurance considerations
  • Introduction to MGA cars
  • Is it legal to buy or sell a title?
  • Is the engine original?
  • Legal cars and titles - example 1
  • Legal cars and titles - example 2
  • Non-original engine quandry
  • Read between the lines of a sale ad
  • Registering a car with no title
  • Searching for your car's history
  • Speculative market value (2004)
  • Speculative market value (2007)
  • Speculative market value (2011)
  • Speculative market value (2017)
  • Success procuring a title
  • The "Creative Restoration"
    os Twin Cam Data - MGAR Italy
  • Used car buyer's inspection list (128K pdf)
  • What is an MGA "Deluxe"?
  • What is it like to drive an MGA?
  • What reliability issue?
  • When you want to be the D.P.O.
  • Where and how to buy an MGA
  • Why people buy an MGA
    Carburetors and Exhaust
    -- Accelerator pedal spring added (csm)
  • Accelerator pedal position
  • Accelerator pedal position, part 2
  • Accelerator pedal shaft change of design (LHD)
  • Accelerator spring bracket drawing (pdf)
  • Accelerator spring trunnion drawing (pdf)
  • Air cleaner for cold air intake
  • Banjo bolt for float chamber, design
  • Bilge blower to cool carburetors
  • Bilge blower to cool carburetors, 3-inch, #2
  • Bilge blower to cool carburetors, 3-inch, #3
  • Bilge blower to cool carburetors, 3-inch, #4
  • Bilge blower to cool carburetors, 3-inch, #5
  • Bilge blower to cool carburetors, 4-inch
  • Bilge blower, 4-inch double duty
  • Bilge blower to cool supercharger, 3-inch #1
  • Broken exhaust manifold, welding #1
  • Broken exhaust manifold, welding #2
  • Broken throttle cable
  • Carb rebuild, Diagnostics and a short cut
  • Carb rebuild, Drilling for throttle arm pin
  • Carb rebuild, Inspecting for wear
  • Carb rebuild, Installing bushings
  • Carb rebuild, Installing oversize shafts
  • Carb rebuild, Worn throttle arm, restoring
    -- Carburetor damper piston (csm)
  • Carburetor heat shield (1)
  • Carburetor heat shield (2)
  • Carburetor heat shield (2) report
  • Carburetor heat shield (3)
  • Carburetor heat shield (4)
    -- Carburetter Service Parts List (books)
  • Carburetors you may find on the MGA
    os Centering the Jet (UML video)
  • Change of carburetor damper
    -- Change distance piece & gasket (csm)
    -- Carburetor icing, 18Jun59 (csm)
    -- Carburetor icing, 09Mar61 (csm)
  • Ceramic coating on exhaust manifold or headers
  • Choke adjustment
  • Cold air intake assembly
  • Cold air intake box
  • Cold weather starting
  • "Colortune" (Gunson) instr. (133-KB pdf)
  • Dragging choke cable
  • Driving with only one carburetor
  • "Dustless" Carburetors
  • Exhaust heat shields
  • Exhaust manifold gasket
  • Exhaust manifold shrinkage and cracks
  • Exhaust seal (dount)
  • Exhaust system general information
  • Exhaust/floor heat shield drawing -(pdf)
  • Exhaust pipe braces to bellhousing
  • Exhaust wrap
  • Fixing drippy SU H-type carburetors
  • Float bowl spacers
  • Floor board fire from exhaust system
  • Fuel overflow from your SU carburetors
  • Fuel overflow, SU H-type carburetors#2
  • Fuel overflow, SU H-type carburetors#3
  • Fuel recirculation for carburetor cooling
  • Fuel vent-overflow pipes disconnect mod.
  • Fuel vent-overflow pipes installation
  • Fuel vent-overflow pipes repair
  • Grose jets
  • How is it hanging?
  • Intake-Exhaust heat shield
  • Intake-Exhaust heat shield drawings
  • Intake heat shield, possible asbestos content
  • Intake manifold, heat shield, number plate ass'y
  • K&N air filters, installation
  • K&N air filters, cleaning and oiling
    os Matching SU Air Pistons (UML video)
  • MGB carburetors on the MGA
  • MGB exhaust manifold on MGA
  • MGB exhaust manifold on MGA 2
  • Muffler (silencer) alternates
  • Muffler (silencer) replacement
  • Needle Profile for SU Carburetors
  • No fuel feed - engine does not run
  • Repacking a muffler
  • Running rich, cannot adjust to lean
  • Screens for the air cleaners
    os Secrets of SU Carbs, Part 1 (UML video)
    os Secrets of SU Carbs, Part 2 (UML video)
  • Stainless steel exhaust, not forever?
  • Sticky Throttle and worn throttle shafts
  • SU carburetor dating on MGA (1955-1962)
  • SU carb date codes (pdf)
    os SU H-Type Carburetters (UML video)
    os SU H4 Carburetter Threads (UML video)
  • SU needle cross to Beck Arnley numbers
  • SU needle cross to Beck Arnley numbers (pdf)
    os SU needle numbers tabulation
    os SU needle profile comparison
  • SU carburetor tool kit Instructions
  • Substitute air filters for MGA
  • Synchronizing air flow & adjusting mixture
  • Threads for vacuum advance connection
  • Throttle cable support bracket #1
  • Throttle return springs
  • Tubular headers and big bore exhaust
  • "UNI-SYN" carburetor balancing tool
  • Vapor Lock and hot air flow
    -- Velocity stacks #1 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #2 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #3 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #4 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #5 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #6 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #7 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #8 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks #9 (power)
    -- Velocity stacks, Rimmer Bros (power)
  • Weber carb. DGV installation
  • Weber carb conversion kit install guide (pdf)
  • Weber carb. mod. for anti-run-on and vapor
  • Weber DCOE jets (doc)
    -- (XPAG Tests) "How the SU carburetor works"
    Care and feeding of your MG
  • A comedy of errors - Do not do this
    -- Adhesives (csm)
  • Bearing and seal cross reference numbers
  • Bearing cross reference methods
  • Bright lights in your mirror at night
  • British English vs. American English
  • Captive threads, cage nuts, weld nuts, studs
  • Choosing gear ratios for best performance
  • Clips and clamps for boots, hoses, pipes, props
  • Confidential Service Memoranda (88 below)
  • csm MG197 - Accelerator return spring retrofit
  • csm MG198 - Cyl hd htr port, whl cyl banjo
  • csm MG202 - Accel.spring, dr.locks, br.cable
  • csm MG203 - Noisy heater
  • csm NASB 20 Vol.4 - Coupe door hinge shims
  • csm MG205 - Dynamo pulley, synchro.3rd, hd.gasket, rocker.cover.gasket, clutch springs
  • csm MG206 - Cylinder head gasket
  • csm MG210 - Gearbox rear oil seal
  • csm NASB 38 Vol.4 - Rear hub baffle
  • csm MG212 - Rear main leaks (scroll clearance)
  • csm MG213 - Oil dipper, carb.dist.pce &gasket
  • csm MG214 - Steering joint slackness
  • csm MG215 - Windscreen washer loss of water
  • csm MG216 - Replacing hood backlight
  • csm MG218 - Rear shocks, road wheels
  • csm MG219 - Door latch cables
  • csm MG221 - Insufficient door opening, coupes
  • csm MG226 - Clutch driven plates
  • csm MG227 - Full flow oil filter
  • csm MG228 - Gudgeon.pin, str.ball.soc, brg.caps
  • csm MG231 - Connecting rod assemblies
  • csm MG232 - Gearbox.rear.seal - windscr.pegs
  • csm MG233 - Steering ball socket
  • csm MG234 - Water loss
  • csm MG235 - Master.cyl & wheel.cyl seals
  • csm MG236 - Connecting rod assemblies
  • csm MG237 - Oil pump & strainer, petrol.pipe.clips, dynamo.pulley
  • csm MG237A - Dynamo pulley (corrected)
  • csm MG238 - Fuel octane requirements
  • csm MG239 - Adhesives
  • csm MG240 - Frt.spr.spigot, pist.scraper.rings, oil.pump.dr.spindle
  • csm MG241 - Jumping out of gear
  • csm MG242 - Oil seals, gearbox rear
  • csm MG245 - Valve guides O/S in repl.engines
  • csm MG246 - Rear axle hub gasket
  • csm MG248 - Distributor clamping
  • csm MG249 - Battery covers
  • csm MG251 - Fitting camshaft bearing caps
  • csm MG252 - Connecting rod assemblies
  • csm MG253 - Imp.rd.wheels, tappets, sp.plugs
  • csm MG257 - Timing cover gasket, Twin Cam
  • csm MG258 - Carburetor piston icing
  • csm MG259 - Valve guides O/S in repl.engines
  • csm MG261 - Bumper bar protection
  • csm MG262 - Important mod's connecting rods
  • csm MG264 - Carburetor damper piston
  • csm MG267 - Flywheel dowels
  • csm MG269 - Jamming in gear
  • csm MG275 - Crankshaft, flywhl & clutch assy
  • csm MG276 - Tappet clearance
  • csm MG278 - Imp.mod's axle.shaft, a.r.b, p.rings
  • csm MG282 - Remedies for possible complaints
  • csm MG286 - Air cleaner venturi
  • csm MG288 - Remedies for possible complaints
  • csm MG289 - Radiator cap
  • csm MG290 - Disc brake pads
  • csm MG291 - Block drain tap
  • csm MG294 - Hood folding, oil level indicator
  • csm MG296 - Piston failure
  • csm MG297 - Gearbox front cover centralizer
  • csm MG301 - Campaign change of distributor
  • csm MG304 - Steering wheel remover
  • csm MG305 - Slush penetration, brakes
  • csm MG307 - Piston rings
  • csm MG309 - Main and con-rod bearings
  • csm MG310 - Valve springs
  • csm MG313 - Disc brakes
  • csm MG324 - Control box
  • csm MG325 - Piston Failure
  • csm MG327 - Crank.bearings, carb's, AWDB
  • csm MG327n - Notes from JT, AWDB changes
  • csm MG328 - Timing chain tensioner
  • csm MG329 - Windscreen contamination
  • csm MG330 - Undersealing
  • csm MG331 - Brake pipe unions
  • csm MG332 - Disc brake pads
  • csm MG335 - Oil filter elements - washing
  • csm MG337 - Hoods - Block side covers
  • csm MG338 - Hard top and sliding sidescreens
  • csm MG341 - Bonnet safety
  • csm MG342 - Control box
  • csm MG344 - Piston failure
  • csm MG346 - Tyre balance
  • csm MG347 - Starter brush springs
  • csm MG355 - Carburetor icing
  • csm MG358 - Scratches on flexible back-lights
  • csm MG377 - Service tools
  • csm MG385 - Seat belts
  • csm MG394 - Hood sealing
  • csm MG398 - Windscreen re-glazing, conv.only
  • csm MG416 - Crankshaft thrust washers
  • Drawing errors that cause assembly problems
  • Engine dies when clutch is depressed
  • Engine dies, but not out of fuel
  • Engine tune-up, the casual way
  • Factory option codes for the MGA
  • Fasteners with odd threads
  • Gaskets and sealants
  • Gaskets shrinking (shrunken)
  • High altitude driving
  • How do you organize your parts?
  • How safe is the MGA?
  • How to host a tech session
  • Improvements&Alterations MGA, Aug58 (pdf)
  • Improvements&Alterations ZAZB, Apr58 (pdf)
  • Instructions To Dealers (other than CSM's)
  •   Door hinge shims, MGA Coupe
    o/s Fabricating New Gaskets -YouTube 6:25
  •   Girling, C.V. master cylinder changes.1
  •   Girling, C.V. master cylinder changes.2
  •   Girling, mast-cyl, T.C.& "Deluxe" clutch
  •   Girling, procedure for bleeding
  •   Nuffield sales promotion, confidential
    --   Rear hub baffle (for hub oil seal) - (rear axle)
  •   Speedo & Tach cable changes
  • Jacking points for the MGA
  • Hoisting points for the MGA
  • LHD to RHD dash panel conversion
  • LHD and RHD pedal positions
  • Lubrication chart for MGA (Morris)
  • Lubrication chart for MGA Twin Cam
  • MG emblems, printed
  • Misfire and trouble shooting the engine
    -- Penetrating oil, make your own (universal)
  • Production changes for MGA
  • Registration codes in the UK (prior to Sep 2001)
  • Registration codes in the UK - Q
  • RHD accelerator pedal
  • Sealing washers, copper and fiber
  • Seasonal affective disorder (Storage)
  • SERVICE BULLETINS, BMC Australia)
    --   Non-Interchangeability Of Gearbox Gears - (0.3 -MB pdf)
  • Service chart for MGA (Sunoco)
  • Service log 1977-1986, purchase & restoration
  • Service log 1986-1998, 124,000 miles
  • Service log 1998-2008, 90,000 miles
  • Service log 2008-2012, 31,000+ miles
  • Shims used in the MGA
  • Shipping charges can be a deal killer
  • Significant "upgrades" for reasonable cost
  • Sources for used MG parts
  • Storing your car
  • Super economy mode - driving with no gas
  • Threads and fittings, external ports, not unified
  • Torque specifications for nuts and bolts
  • Tuning Information Memoranda (19)
  •   TIM#11 'M.G.A.' Special Tuning
  •   TIM#14 Current Gear Ratios, A, B, C Series
  •   TIM#17 Parts to convert to Roll Bar (T.C.)
  •   TIM#18 Hydraulic Dampers Upgrade (T.C.))
  •   TIM#21 Disc Brake Pads Upgrade (T.C.)
  •   TIM#22 Cylinder Head Improvements 1 (T.C.)
  •   TIM#23 Cylinder Head Improvements 2 (T.C.)
  •   TIM#24 Weber Carbs, Provisonal Only
  •   TIM#25 Valve Springs - (T.C.)
  •   TIM#26 Engine Vibration - (T.C.)
  •   TIM#27 Larger Carburetors, Issue 1 - (T.C.)
    --   TIM#27 Larger Carburetors, Issue 2 - (T.C.)
  •   TIM#28 Distributor and Ign. Timing - (T.C.)
  •   TIM#31 Suggested Improvements - (T.C.)
  •   TIM#33 Gen.data, tuning, rebuilding eng, suspension, getting the most - (T.C.)
  •   TIM#34 Reshaping comb.space & flywheel
  •   TIM#35 3-1/8" bore [1760 cc] - (T.C.)
  •   TIM#36 Add to S.T.Book, Stage4 (MGA 1600)
    os Tuning the MGB 1800cc MGB
    -- Undersealing (csm)
  • Vibration troubleshooting
    -- Waxoil, make your own (universal)
  • What to carry for a Long Road Trip
    Clutch & flywheel (Also see Hydraulics)
  • Adapting MGA gearbox to MGB release arm
  • Aluminum flywheel for MGA (or MGB)
    -- Bleeding that stubborn clutch (hydraulics)
    os Brake Fluid for Classic British Cars
  • Carbon release bearing failure
  • Cleaning an oily clutch
  • Clutch chatter, very loud
  • Clutch disc broken
    -- Clutch driven plate changed (csm)
  • Clutch function and upgrades, think "Torque"
  • Clutch function - how it works
  • Clutch function - practical experience
  • Clutch function - torque design values
  • Clutch release arm rubber boot installation
  • Clutch slow to engage or slipping
  • Clutch slave pushrod adjustable
  • Clutch slave pushrod dimensions
  • Clutch springs, force and color
  • Clutch to flywneel bolt torque error
  • Competition clutch
  • Duck Clutch hand operated
    -- Flywheel dowels (csm)
  • Freeing a stuck clutch
  • Hydraulic clutch, how it works
  • Lightweight flywheel
  • Machining the MGA flywheel
  • MGB clutch & FW conversion
  • MGB clutch cover interference in MGA
  • MGB clutch cover interference, how to fix it
    -- Pedal locations adjust/modify #1 (see Brakes)
    -- Pedal locations adjust/modify #2 (see Brakes)
  • Pressure plate repair
  • Pressure plate repair parts
  • Pressure plate, slight variations
  • Ring gear interference fit
  • Ring gear replacement
  • Ring gear replacement #2
  • Ring gear replacement #3
  • Ring gear replacement #4
  • Roller release bearing
    -- Stronger springs used in clutch (csm)
  • Testing clutch action, in the car
    Competition with Cars
  • Autocross video, fast shifting 3-synchros
    -- Choosing gear ratios (care)
  • Conforming to racing rules
  • Curta calculators
  • Homologation (vehicle documentation)
  • Homologation, FIA for MGA 10626
  •   Homologation, FIA for MGA 10626 (pdf)
  • Homologation, FIA for MGA 1600 Model
  •   Homologation, FIA for MGA 1600 (pdf)
  • MGA record attempts at bonneville salt flats
  • Monte Carlo Rally Entries 1959-1962
    os Physics of Racing Series
  • RAC Rally Entries 1959-1961
  • Racing and competition equipment options
  • Rally computer, Halda SpeedPilot
  • - "Magic Box"
  • - "Most Accurate Average Speed Computer"
  • - "Pilot Driving"
  • - SpeedPilot MK IV - instructions
  • - SpeedPilot MK V - instructions
  • - SpeedPilot fitting instructions
  • Rally odometer, Halda TripMaster
  • Rally odometer, Halda TwinMaster
  • Rally odometer, Hemo
  • Rallycross, playing in the dirt
    os Road America 1958 (video 28:34)
  • Road rally - competition classification
  • Road rally - how to play TSD
  • Road rally instrumentation
  • Split cecond chronograph, Jaeger
    -- Spotlight Covers (accessories)
  • Tulpen Rallye 1959, MGA Entries
  • Tulpen Rallye 1960, MGA Entries
  • Tweaking the chassis
    Completely Knocked Down cars
  • Blue Streak 6-cylinder engine in Australia
    os BMC in Australia, 1950 to 1975
  • "Building the MGA in Australia" (13-MB pdf)
  • "Building the MGA in Australia" (13-MB pdf)
  • "Building MG s in Australia" - (5.2-MB pdf)
    os History of MG in Australia
  • "MG.A Naturalized - Australian Now" (8-pgs)
  • MGA assembled around the world
  • MGA assembled Australia, 34 slides
  • MGA assembly Australia, body assembly
  • MGA assembly Australia, body leading
  • MGA assembly Australia, body welding
  • MGA assembly Australia, engine assembly
  • MGA assembly Australia, more details
  • MGA assembly Australia, tool kits
  • MGA 1600-MK-II in Australia
  • MGA assembled in Canada
  • MGA assembled in Cuba
  • MGA assembled in Denmark
  • MGA assembled in Holland
  • MGA assembled in Ireland
  • MGA assembled in Mexico
  • MGA assembled in Southern Rhodesia
  • MGA assembled in South Africa
  • Last 20 South African Twin Cams
  • MOWOG in Australia
    -- MOWOG trade mark (history)
  • Number plates, CKD South Africa MGA
  • Painting of misc. parts on CKD cars
  • Pressed Metal Corp, Enfield, Sydney, Australia
  • Sales and distribution of MGA in Australia
    Concours Details
    -- Cross ref's to other articles on this site
    os Concours specifications
    -- Air cleaner decal, Twin Cam
    -- Ashtray
    -- Auster name plate
    -- Battery cables
    -- book: MG Series MGA Driver's Handbook
    -- book: MG Series MGA Service Parts List
    -- book: MG Series MGA Workshop Manual
    -- book: Original MGA: The Restorer's Guide
    -- Bridge pipes, Twin Cam brake calipers
    -- Car number plate
    -- Center latch for top
    -- Coupe interior appointments
    -- Cowl vents change of style
    -- Dash cover for Coupe, Twin Cam & MK-II
    -- Door seals
    -- "Dustless" carburetors
    -- Fasteners, original suppliers
    -- Fender piping
    -- Floorboard screws
    -- Floorboard T-nuts
    -- Floorboard weld nuts
    -- Fuel hoses
    -- Gearboxes, five types
    -- Generator style
    -- Grille
    -- Grille badge
    -- Grille nose piece
    -- Hardtops
    -- Heater date stamp
    -- Heater outlet door assembly
    -- I.D. numbers
    -- Key fob, original
    -- Location of instruments
    -- Master cylinder push rods
    -- Oil filter, original variations
    -- Oil filler cap, original for early MGA 1500
    -- Paint codes, body & interior colors
    -- Paint codes for Australian CKD cars
    -- Paint codes, other than body colors
    -- Pedal pads
    -- Pozidriv screws
    -- Propshafts, three types
    -- Radiator, original
    -- Radiator, cell core
    -- Radios, period type brands
    -- Retaining plate for pedal excluder
    -- Routing lines for Fuel, Hydraulic, Electric
    -- Screen washer
    -- Seat types
    -- Sheet metal, original
    -- Side Curtains for roadsters
    -- Side Curtains for bolt-on hardtops
    -- Slow blow fuses
    -- Spare key, original for MGA
    -- Spare tire cover material
    -- Steering wheel center badge
    -- Thermostat, original moving sleeve type
    -- Tire types and sizes
    -- Tool kits, traveling
    -- Tool roll straps
    -- Tonneau covers
    -- Valve cover plates
    -- Wheel types
    -- Windscreen date codes
    -- Windscreen glass
    -- Windscreen grab handles
    -- Windscreen fasteners
    -- Wire colors
    -- Wiper arms and blades for MGA
    -- Wiper blades for MGA, original Rainbow type
    -- Wood rim steering wheel, original option
    Cooling system
  • Air deflector for MGA grille
  • Air inlet front body modification
  • Altitude and temperature indication
  • Aluminum radiators, basics
  • Aluminum radiators, Ron Davis
  • Aluminum radiators, PRW
  • Aluminum radiators, Wizard Cooling
  • Cantilevered radiator from the Brassworks
  • Comparison, Moss Aluminum vs. V.B. Brass
  • Comparison, Moss replacement radiator
  • Comparison, SPCL replacement radiator
  • Coolant recovery system, pressurized
  • Coolant recovery tank, vented
  • Coolant recovery tank, vented & stainless
  • Core plug failure mode
  • Core plug for emergency
  • Core plug is not a freeze plug
  • Core plug heater
  • Core plug repair - Betson Bolt
  • Crud in the water jacket
    -- Cylinder block drain tap (csm)
  • Do not mix OAT's and EG's antifreeze
  • Do not mix OAT's and EG's antifreeze, #2
  • Drilling out the water holes
  • Drive without a fan belt ???
  • Effect of antifreeze on freezing and boiling
  • Electric cooling fan - Why?
  • Electric cooling fans (dual)
  • Electric cooling fans (dual) #2
  • Electric cooling fans (dual) #3
  • Evans waterless coolant in a vintage car
  • Fan bent or out of balance
  • Fan blade plastic replacement
  • Fan blade R&R without removing radiator
  • Fan shroud for MGA, make your own
  • Fan shroud stiffener for the Moss shroud
  • Flushing the cooling system
  • Higher pressure is not needed
  • Hot running issues, long dissertation
  • How hot does the Coupe get? (survival)
  • How to Top Up Coolant without over-filling
  • Keeping your cool - avoid overheating
  • MGA overheating (real overheating)
  • MGB radiator in the MGA, #1
  • MGB radiator in the MGA, #2
  • Modify block for 5-main water pump
  • Original radiator for the MGA
  • Original radiator cell core
  • Original radiator top tank baffle
  • Petcock drain valves for radiator and block
  • Plain water or antifreeze, coolant temperature
  • Plastic fan blade for MGA
  • Pressure test, looking for leaks
  • Radiator "Burps" When Not Hot
    -- Radiator cap, change 4 to 7 psi (csm)
  • Radiator hose alternate sources
  • Radiator pressure cap and interchange parts list
  • Removing the rear core plug in situ
  • Replacing the rear core plug in situ
  • Replacing the water pump
  • Temperature curve, cold start to expr'way
    os The Definitive Guide to Thermostats
  • Theory of cooling system, part 1
  • Theory of cooling system, part 2
  • Thermostat cover, stuck
  • Thermostat, original moving sleeve
  • Thermostat blanking sleeve
  • Thermostat blanking sleeve gasket
  • Thermostat, modern type no sleeve
  • Thermostat, alternate moving sleeve
  • Thermostat, repro moving sleeve
  • Thicker core and MGB bottom tank for MGA
  • Variable pitch fan for MGA
  • Water pump broken impeller
  • Water pump lubrication, leaks and failure
  • Water pumps MGA type
  • Water pumps MGB type
  • Water pumps, incorrect clearance for impellor
  • Water pumps, interchange MGA+early MGB
  • Water pumps, improved impellor for MGA
  • Water pumps, rebuild parts for MGA
  • What happens when it boils?
  • What is "normal" operating temperature?
    Coupe specific information
    -- Air conditioning for MGA #1 (accessories)
    -- Air conditioning for MGA #2 (accessories)
  • Carpet details for MGA Coupe
  • Center armrest
    -- Coupe for the toupees (literature)
  • Dash Construction, MGA Coupe
  • Doors and side windows, MGA Coupe
  • Door and window disassembly #1
  • Door and window disassembly #2
  • Door and window reassembly #1
  • Door and window reassembly #2
  • Door and window guide top backet
  • Door and window blending pieces
  • Door capping, wood
  • Door handle (outer) spring
  • Door handles, outer for the Coupe
  • Door handles, rubber "washers" (gaskets)
  • Door hinges, MGA Coupe
    -- Door hinge shims, MGA Coupe (care)
    -- Door hinges, insufficient opening (csm)
    -- Door hinges, smaller stops (csm)
  • Door latch repair, pawl spring
  • Door latch repair, ratchet star wheel
  • Door latch repair, ratchet star wheel #2
  • Door latch repair, ratchet star wheel #3
  • Door latches and locks for the Coupe
  • Door latches and locks, mechanisms
  • Door latches and locks, photos
  • Door latches and locks, shoulder rivet
  • Door latches and striker plates for the Coupe
  • Door lock refurbishment, Roller Slots
  • Door panels (liner assembly) for the Coupe
  • Door seal sheets for the Coupe
  • Door seal, Coupe (*.doc)
  • Door seals, MGA Coupe
  • Door shell bottom repair, MGA Coupe
  • Door skin fitting for MGA Coupe
  • Door skin for MGA Coupe, make your own
  • Drip rail rivets and sealing
  • Drip rail stamp markings for handed parts
  • Front trim roll backing board, template (pdf)
  • Front trim roll construction
  • Front trim roll refurbishment
  • Headliner bows, drawings
  • Headliner bows, screws
  • Headliner fillet assemblies
  • Headliner fillet over side window temp. (pdf)
  • Headliner fillet over windscreen temp. (pdf)
  • Headliner installation, MGA Coupe
  • Headliner lower trim piece, MGA Coupe
  • Headliner material, MGA Coupe
  • Headliner templates, MGA Coupe
  • High back seats for MGA Coupe
  • Introduction to the MGA Coupe
  • Interior appointments in the Coupe
  • Map pockets for the Coupe
  • Parcel shelf for the 1500 Coupe
  • Parcel shelf, 1500 Coupe - fabrication
  • Parcel shelf, 1500 Coupe - measurements
  • Parcel shelf for the 1500 Coupe, templates
  • Parcel shelf for the 1500 Coupe, top temp. (pdf)
  • Parcel shelf for the 1500 Coupe, front rail (pdf)
  • Parcel shelf for the MGA 1600 Coupe
  • Parcel shelf for the MGA Coupe
  • Quarterlite assembly and side window seals
  • Rear trim panels for MGA 1600 Coupe
  • Sill trim moldings for the Coupe
  • Spare tire clamps & tool roll straps, 1600
  • Sun visor hinges
  • Sun visors, MGA Coupe
  • Sun visors, MGA Goupe, continued
  • Window channel, side glass support
  • Window crank handle removal and disassembly
  • Window frame alignment
  • Window guide bracket lower
  • Window guide bracket lower, drawing (pdf)
  • Window regulator photos, MGA Coupe
  • Window regulator pinion gear, MGA Coupe
  • Window regulator repair, MGA Coupe
  • Window regulator repair #2, MGA Coupe
  • Window regulator sector gears, MGA Coupe
  • Windscreen bright trim, Coupe rear
  • Windscreen bright trim connector, F&R
  • Windscreen installation, front & rear #1
  • Windscreen installation, front & rear #2
  • Windscreen installation, rear #1
  • Windscreen installation, rear #2
    Dash controls and instruments
  • Adapter for aftermaket temperature gauge
  • Adapter for aftermaket temperature gauge #2
  • Bleeding the oil gauge signal line
  • Bracket nuts for dash instruments
  • Bright trim strip for roadster dash panel
  • Changing to electric tachometer
  • Choke cable locking devices
  • Dash broken stud repair
  • Dash installation sequence for MGA
  • Dash instrument case refinishing
  • Dash light dimmer repair
  • Dash knob replacement
  • Dash mounting hardware
  • Dash removal sequence for MGA
  • Display Panel, 2 Instruments and Cubby
  • GPS or cell phone mounting in the MGA, #1
  • GPS or cell phone mounting in the MGA, #2
  • Horn button switch for MGA
  • How the speedometer works
  • Instrument face renewal
  • Instrument face renewal #2
  • Instrument face styles
    -- Instrument needle puller (tools)
  • LED bulbs for instrument lighting
  • LED strip for instrument lighting
  • Light bulb for dash illumnation lamps
  • Light bulb for dash lamps, brighter
  • Lighting for small dash instruments
  • Lighting shield for small dash instruments
  • Location of instruments in the dash
  • Location of turn signal lamp in the dash
  • Noisy speedometer or tachometer
  • Odometer drive gear broken
  • Odometer drive turns per mile calculations
  • Oil gauge signal line hose type
  • Oil gauge port fitting on engine
  • Rebuilding the fabric covered dash
  • Recovering the Coupe dash
  • Recovering the dash with leather
  • Reinstalling the dash bottom trim strip
  • Removing the safety gauge
  • Repair of the analog temperature gauge
  • Repair of the analog temperature gauge 2
  • Repair of the analog temperature gauge 3
  • Repair of the analog temperature gauge 4
    os Repair of the analog temperature gauge (os)
    os Repairing Jaeger & Smiths Speedometers (pdf)
    os Repairing the NEMAG speedometer drive
  • Repairing Start and Choke cables
  • Replacing a control cable center wire
  • Replacing a control cable center wire 2
    os Restoring Bakelite Dials, part 1 (video 6:44)
    os Restoring Bakelite Dials, part 2 (video 10:33)
  • Restoring dash knobs
  • Rubber grommet on the temperature gauge
  • Safety gauge internal mechanism
  • Speaker grille or blanking plate
    -- Speedometer & tachometer cables (care)
  • Speedometer & tachometer lubrication
  • Speedometer & tach cable part no's & lengths
  • Speedometer cable drive end dimensions
  • Speedometer cable routing
  • Speedometer calibration
  • Speedometer disassembly
  • Speedometer disassembly (#2)
  • Speedometer error & measuring
  • Speedometer gear ratio changes
  • Speedometer loss of drive
  • Speedo magnetic drive & adjustment
  • Speedometer models for MGA
  • Speedometer models, other MG not MGA (pdf)
  • Speedometer needle waving
  • Speedometer, reassembling a tension spring
    os Speedometer repairs, Jaeger & Smiths
  • Sticky speedometer indicator needle
  • Stripped ODO drive gear, repair by molding
  • Switch knobs and bezel nuts, MGA
  • Telltale Tachometer
  • Temperature gauge calibration
  • Temperature gauge function and fail
  • Temperature sender nut and flange incorrect
  • Temperature sensor line installation
  • Temperature sensor line installation #2
  • Temperature sensor line installation #3
  • Temperature sensor nut threads
  • Wood dash panel installation in MGA
  • Wood dash panel with chrome trim
  • Wood dash panel with reliefs
  • Wood grain steel dash panel
    Electrical - Function & Testing
  • 6-Volt battery (batteries), original style
  • Battery cables for MGA
  • Brake light switch
  • Brake light switch, construction and failure
  • Brake light switch failure, Borg Warner
  • Brake light switch failure, Intermotor
  • Brake light switch failure, unknown #1
  • Brake light switches, good ones
  • Brake light switches, good, Duralast RB401
  • Brake light switches, good now bad, Intermotor
  • Brake light switches, good ones or bad ones
  • Brake light switches, good or bad #2
  • Bullet connectores, living with them
  • Charging system test and repair notes
  • Color codes & Trouble-shooting
  • Control box bench testing
  • Control box in operation video
    -- Control box, resistance 27Jul60 (csm)
    -- Control box, resistance 04Jan61 (csm)
  • Converting wipers LHD to RHD (or vice versa)
  • Custom P-clips for larger battery cables
  • Dash cables for the MGA 1500
  • Dash cables for the MGA 1600
  • Dead starter, inertia type
  • Dead starter, pre-engaged type
  • Dipper switch assembly and service
  • Dipper switch mounting
  • Dipper switch mounting brkt, 1500 & T/C LHD
  • Dipper switch mounting bracket, 1600 LHD
  • Dipper switch mounting hardware
  • Dual filament bulb polarity connections
    -- Dynamo pulley size changed, p/r (csm)
    -- Dynamo pulley size changed, T/C (csm)
  • Electrical circuit diagrams, booklet (pdf)
  •   Electrical circuit diagrams, base page
  •   Abbreviations for electrical diagrams
  •   Charging circuit
  •   Starter circuit
  •   Spark and Fuel circuits
  •   Switch On and Fused circuits
  •   Switch On and Fused 1500 circuits
  •   Switch On and Fused 1600 circuits
  •   Non-Fused circuits (Lighting)
  •   Fused Always Hot circuit (Horn)
  •   Snap connector count for MGA cars
    -- Fitting MGB fuel gauge to MGA (e- mods)
    -- Flash To Pass Switch (accessories)
    -- Flash To Pass and Headlight Dipper (acc)
  • Front parking lamp electrical contacts 1500 type
  • Fuel gauge function, MGA
    os Fuel gauge function, MGB
  • Fuel gauge calibration, MGA
    os Fuel gauge calibration, MGB
  • Fuel gauge troubleshooting
  • Fuel gauge wiring notes
    -- Fuel pump conversion to electronic - (pdf)
  • Fuel pump mounting bracket drawing
  • Fuel pump mounting screws
    os Fuel pump operation
  • Fuel pump polarity
  • Fuel pump road fix
    os Fuel pump rebuild (SU) - 22:23 video
  • Fuel sender unit, general notes, MGA
  • Fuel sender unit, incorrect range #1
  • Fuel sender unit, incorrect range #2
    os Fuel sender unit, notes and calibration MGB
  • Fuel sender unit sealing
  • Fuel sender unit video - (0:13 *.mp4)
  • Fuse box failed Connections
  • Fuse box, which fuse goes where?
  • Fuses, and when not to trust them
  • Fuses, slow blow
    os Generator and Voltage Regulator func
  • Generator pulleys and fans
  • Generator supplied without fan or pulley
  • Grounding points, cleaning connectors
  • Harness routing and fasteners in the MGA
    -- Harness routing in engine bay, +fuel, hydraulic
  • Harness brackets (pdf)
  • Harness routing and fasteners (pdf)
  • Harness wiring sequence, don't burn it
  • Harness wire by wire, grounding, tools
  • Harness wire by wire, primary lighting
  • Harness wire by wire, turn signals 1500
  • Harness wire by wire, turn signals 1600
  • Harness wire by wire, all non-lighting
  • Harness wrap cloth color codes thread count
  • Headlamp cleaning
  • Headlamp installation
  • Headlamp terminals
  • Headlamp types and styles for MG
  • Heater motor maintenance
  • Horn adjustment and repair (pdf)
  • Horn brackets
  • Horn mounting
  • Horn mounting with optional oil cooler
  • Horn operation and maintenance
  • Horn parts, optional extra
    -- Horns - Lucas Electric Windtone Horns (pdf)
  • How to identify positive or negative earth
  • Ignition switch key types and key cutting
  • Ignition switch keying and internal parts
  • Ignition switch repairing electrical parts
  • Ignition switch terminals and wiring
  • Ignition warning lamp, what it does and don't
  • Instrument lamp holder puzzle
  • Keep your battery (batteries) clean
  • Larger battery cables for MGA
  • Light Bulbs for all MGA models
  • Lighting gremlins & diagnostics
  • Lighting switch repair
  • Lighting switch terminals
  • Lighting switches old and new
  • Lighting switches #2, a new one falls apart
    -- Lucas Bulb Specifications (pdf)
  • Lucar connectors, and why I hate them
  • Lucas electrical part numbers for MGA
  • Single pole switch anatomy
  • Sleeve terminals for wires, where and how
    -- Snap connector count for MGA cars
  • Soldering small wires
  • Special number plate lamp for Switzerland
  • Special side marker lamp for Denmark
    -- Starter brush springs (csm)
  • Starter duty cycle
  • Starter motor repair #1
  • Starter motor repair #2
  • Starter motor tail bushing replacement
  • Starter slow cranking, brushes
  • Starter slow cranking, cables and timing
  • Starter switch wiring for MGA
  • Starter switches, bad and good
  • Starter switches, Original Quality
  • Tail light & Brake light bulbs
  • Tail light lenses
  • Tail light repair
  • Trickle current draining the battery
  • Turn signal flasher test & function
  • Turn signal indicator lamp assembly
  • Turn signal relay test
  • Turn signal relay test & function
  • Turn signal switch terminal markings
  • Why positive earth?
    -- Wiper & Washer info, part no's, repair
  • Wiper arm tension adjustment
  • Wiper arms and blades for MGA
    -- Wiper arms and blades, alternate parts (body)
  • Wiper blades for MGA, original Rainbow type
  • Wiper drive splines not as original
  • Wiper motor ferruel and flare nut
  • Wiper motor gearbox greasing in situ
  • Wiper motor paint and colors
  • Wiper motor park position adjustment
  • Wiper motor R&R the easy way
  • Wiper motor mounting bracket
  • Wiper motor mounting bracket drawing (pdf)
  • Wiper motor support bracket
  • Wiper motor support bracket drawing (pdf)
  • Wiper motor wiring notes
  • Wiper spindle rubber grommet
  • Wiper spindle seal
  • Wiper wheelbox maintenance
  • Wiper wheelboxes and drive casings
  • Wire colors used in the MGA
  • Wire sizes used in the MGA
  • Wiring diagrams in color for MGA cars
  • Wiring harness installation
  • Wiring harness styles
  • Wiring harness wrap for repair
    Electrical - Restoration & Mod's
  • Alternator conversion, AC Delco
  • Alternator conversion made simple
  • Alternator installation, any style
    os Alternator installation instructions (Moss)
  • Alternator installation, Mini Denso
  • Alternator installation, Saturn 65-amp
  • Alternator that looks like a generator
    .. Banana lamps for rear number plate (acc)
  • Battery, AGM type
  • Battery, cut-off switch (Lucas)
  • Battery, dry cell
  • Battery, gel cell
  • Battery, lithium type
  • Battery, Single 12 volt vs twin 6's
    os Brake light relay
  • Bulb holder substitute plastic socket
  • Changing to negative earth
  • Changing electric tach to negative earth
  • Changing "the other" tach to neg. earth
  • Cruise control installation
  • Cruise control inst. instr. typ (1.1-MB pdf)
    -- Dash light dimmer repair (dash)
  • Electric MGA conversion cars
    os Electric MGA 27 Years Experience
  • Electric MGA EV Roadster 2017
  • Electric MGA from UTA - introduction
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -A-welcome
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -B-pre-conversion
  •   Elect MGA from UTA-C-during conversion 1
  •   Elect MGA from UTA-D-during conversion 2
  •   Elect MGA from UTA-E-during conversion 3
  •   Elect MGA from UTA-F-during conversion 4
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -G-post conversion
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -H-documentation
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -I-proposal
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -J-overview
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -K-report spring 2000
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -L-performance-1
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -M-performance-2
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -N-performance-3
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -O-suppliers
  •   Elect MGA from UTA -P-members
  • Electric tachometer installation, MGA
  • Electric tachometer repair
    os Electric tach calibration and repair
    os Electric tach wire connections
  • Electronic tachometer conversion
  • Fitting MGB fuel gauge to MGA
  • Fog light and driving light applications
  • Fog light and driving light installation
  • Four way flashers cheap way, 1500
  • Four way flashers better way, 1500
  • Four way flashers my way, 1500
  • Four way flashers 1500 or 1600, switch
  • Four way flashers 1600, relay
  • Four way flashers 1600, switch
  • Four way flashers, hazard warning kit
  • Four way flashers, hazard warning kit 2
  • Fuel gauge damping circuit
  • Fuel gauge repair
  • Fuel pump conversion to electronic - (pdf)
  • Fuel sender repair
  • Fuses & relays - why more?
  • Fuses, good and bad applications
  • Fuses, how big, what's on each circuit
  • Fuses, how many, where to put them
  • Generator rear plate modification
  • Headlight relays and fuses
  • Headlight upgrade for cheap
  • Headlights on warning buzzer
  • Heater motor relay installation
  • Heater motor replacement, P.M. type
  • Heater motor restoration
  • HID headlamp conversion may be illegal
  • High torque starter motor
  • In-car ammeter (amp meter)
  • In-car ammeter with alternator
  • In-car volt meter
  • In-car volt meter mounting
  • Installing aftermarket horns
  • Installing high power horns
  • Interior illumination (Dome Light)
  • Intermittent windscreen wipers
  • Leather washer for the turn signal switch
  • LED driving lights, fail
  • LED headlights, 7-inch round
  • LED tail lights, brake lights, turn signals A
  • LED tail lights, brake lights, turn signals B
  • LED tail lights, brake lights, turn signals C
  • LED tail lights, brake lights, turn signals D
  • Lighting upgrade regulations
  • More uses for relays and buzzers
  • One driving lamp and one fog lamp
  • Pre-engaged Lucas starter motor for MGA
  • Pre-engaged starter motor electrical connection
    os Saving the Lucas RB106 regulator (pdf)
  • Solid state voltage regulator (1)
  • Solid state voltage regulator (2)
    os Solid state voltage regulator (3)
    os Solid state voltage regulator (4)
  • The ellusive MGA amp meter
    os The Simple Electronic RB106 MK2c
  • Third brake light installation
    os Third brake light installation, LED bar
    os Third brake light on the trunk lid
  • Third brake light trigger, electronic
  • Third brake light trigger, relay
  • Third brake light, variety 1 for MGA
  • Third brake light, variety 2 for MGA
  • Turn signal controller, electronic & 4-way
  • Turn signal controller, electronic & 4-way #2
  • Turn signal mechanical switch (alt.)
  • Turn signal relay addition
  • Turn signal relay elimination
  • Turn signal relay repair
  • Turn signal relay replacement
  • Turn signal relay replacement, repair
  • Turn signal vacuum switch repair
  • Turn signal warning buzzer
  • Two 12-volt barreries
  • Voltage converter - Pos to Neg earth
  • Voltage converter, needing two perhaps
  • When and why relays might be a good idea
    os Why Do Electronics Die? - (Not forever)
  • Wiper 2-speed DR3A, "How It Works" - (pdf)
  • Wiper 2-speed DR3, as used for Sebring MGA's
  • Wiper 2-speed DR3 with relays
  • Wiper 2-speed DR3 with rotary switch
  • Wiper 2-speed DR3 with toggle switch
  • Wiper 2-speed with a few modifications
  • Wiper 2-speed with MGB motor, a bit tricky
  • Wiper 2-speed with relays
  • Wiper 2-speed with relays, installed #1
  • Wiper 2-speed with relays, installed #2
  • Wiper 2-speed with toggle switch
  • Wiper drive splines not as original
  • Wiper motor armature rewinding
  • Wiper motor mounting made easier
  • Wiper motor rebuild
  • Wiper motor rebuild #2
  • Wiper motor parts source
  • Wiper motor screws for field coil
  • Wiring harness replacement
    Engine - general
  • Adding a vent to a non-vented valve cover
  • Alignment, engine to gearbox
  • Alternate valve seals
  • Another look at bad valves2
  • Anti-run-on valve, aftermarket type
  • Anti-run-on valve, MGB style
  • Blow-down test for compression leaks
  • BMC, Gold Seal Engines
  • BMC, MG and Morris engine codes
  • Broken engine considerations
  • Burnt valves (1)
  • Burnt valves (2)
  • Cam bearings
  • Cam operation
  • Cam wear
  • Cam sprocket alignment. standard
  • Cam sprocket alignment, with no marks
  • Camshaft break-in and modern engine oil
  • Camshaft R&R
  • Camshaft re-grinding
  • Casting numbers
  • Comparison of 1500 and 1600 crankshafts
  • Connecting rods and bearings, part no's
  • Converting felt seal timing cover to rubber seal
  • Cork seals for main bearing caps
  • Crankcase ventilation basics
  • Crankcase ventilation, early B-series engines
  • Crankcase ventilation MGA, test and analysis
  • Crankshaft bearing dimensions
  • Crankshaft bearing materials and sizes
  • Crankshaft bearing replacement in situ
  • Crankshaft bearings, Vandervell MG parts
  • Crankshaft bearings, wear & regrinding
  • Crankshaft bolts
  • Crankshaft custom made to order
  • Crankshaft dog nut locktab washer
  • Crankshaft dog nut removal
  • Crankshaft dog nut thread size
  • Crankshaft pulley failed
  • Crankshaft rear oil seal dimensions
    -- Crud in the water jacket (cooling)
    -- Cylinder block side covers (csm)
    os Cylinder head replacement, Mar 01
  • Cylinder heads for the MGA
  • Cylinder head for the MGA 1600-MK-II
  • Cylinder head substitutes for the MGA
  • Cylinder head, the Weslake promontory
  • Dipstick markings
  • Drip proof draft pipe
  • Drip tray for rear of engine #1
  • Drip tray for rear of engine #2
  • Drip tray for rear of engine #3
  • Drip tray for rear of engine #4
  • Drip tray for rear of engine #5
  • Drip tray for rear of engine #6
    -- Engine dies, but not out of fuel (care)
  • Engine grounding strap
  • Engine grounding strap missing (Very Bad)
    os Engine Installation, Feb 01
  • Engine mount replacement
  • Engine R&R, a more detailed treatise
  • Engine overhaul-1, General and external
  • Engine overhaul-2, Cylinder head and valves
  • Engine overhaul-3, Lower engine and bearings
  • Engine overhaul-4, Pistons and con-rods
  • Engine overhaul-5, Cam, o-pump, crank, mods
  • Engine removal the easy way
  • Engine removal the "other" way
  • Engine removal lifting methods
  • Finding top dead center (TDC) casually
  • Finding top dead center (TDC) more precisely
  • Finding top dead center (TDC) spot-on accurate
  • Flywheel bolts
  • Gasket (joint), cylinder head
  • Gudgeon pin bolts
  • Harmonic balancer upgrade
  • Harmonic damper crankshaft pulley
    -- Head gasket changed (e)18418 (csm)
    -- Head gasket changed (e)20501 (csm)
    -- Heater water port enlarged (csm)
  • How the PCV valve works
  • Leaky threads in cylinder head
  • Line boring, crank bearings, rear seal
  • Line boring vs. line honing
    -- Main & connecting rod bearings (csm)
    -- Main bearings change back to L/I (csm)
  • Measuring compression ratio
  • Oil cooled pistons, MG B-series engines
    -- Oil dipper rod changed (csm)
  • Oil filler cap Installation
  • Oil filler cap, original for early MGA 1500
  • Oil restrictors, crankshaft rod journals
  • Oil seal for the dipstick
  • Oversize valve guides - rare but real
    -- Oversize valve guides, repl. engs. (csm)
    -- Oversize valve guides, follow-up (csm)
  • PCV valve patent and description
    -- Piston assemblies, gudgeon pins (csm)
  • Piston rings
  • Piston shape, size, and clearance
  • Positive crankcase ventilation
    -- Rear main bearing cap, drilling (csm)
    -- Rear main bearing oil leaks (csm)
  • Rear plates for MGA B-Series engines
  • Rear plates for MGB and other B-Series
  • Rear plate, custom, for MGB 5-Main engine to MGA 1500 Gearbox
  • Rear plate, custom, for MGB 5-Main engine to MGA 1600 Gearbox
  • Rear Seal And Bearing Cradles Dim's (xls)
    -- Rear seal for 3-main crankshaft
  •   Rear seal, assembly
  •   Rear seal, Can I buy it?
  •   Rear seal, machine slip ring
  •   Rear seal, modify bearing cap
  •   Rear seal, modify rear plate
  •   Rear seal, modify viton seal
  •   Rear seal, video installation
  •   Rear seal, follow-up notes
  • Rear seal for 3-main crankshaft #2
  • Removing a broken stud
  • Removing main bearing caps
  • Rocker arm broken
  • Rocker arms rebushing
  • Rocker arms refinishing output end
  • Rocker shaft assembly
  • Rocker shaft pedestal shims
  • Rocker shaft pedestals broken
  • Run on - dieseling
  • Run on - electrical
  • Salvaging a seized engine
  • Saving an old cam
  • Smoking engine implications
  • Solid copper head gasket
  • Sorting out mismatched bearing caps
  • Speedi-Sleeve for timing cover seal
  • Spigot bushing replacement
  • Starting a long dormant engine, part 1
  • Starting a long dormant engine, part 2
  • Stellite exhaust valves
  • Sticky valves
  • Tachometer drive machining
  • Tachometer drive seal
  • Timing chain and sprocket wear
  • Timing chain quality issues
  • Timing chain tensioner failure and alternate part
  • Timing chain tensioner installation
    -- Timing chain tensioner parts (csm)
  • Timing cover seal installaion, Felt
  • Timing cover seal, rubber
  • Timing cover seals and oil throwers
  • Timing cover gasket
  • Timing cover gasket vector drawing (pdf)
  • Timing marks for crankshaft pulleys
    os Valve adjustment - John Twist Video
  • Valve adjustment - no feeler gauge
    -- Valve cover gasket changed (csm)
  • Valve cover gasket sealing
  • Valve cover plates for MGA
  • Valve guide liners
  • Valve guides, exact dimensions
  • Valve height in the cylinder head
  • Valve stems and hardware, type A & B
  • Valve stem seals, original type
  • Worn out engine considerations
    Engine - oil system
  • Cotter pin, the engineered leak point
  • Excess oil pressure in new engine
    -- Full flow oil filter seal (csm)
  • Loss of oil pressure at high speed
  • Low oil pressure, investigation and cures
    os - MGB Oil Pressure - (John Twist video)
  • No oil pressure in new engine
  • Oil cooler installation, original style
  • Oil cooler installation drawings, early (pdf)
  • Oil cooler installation drawings, late (pdf)
  • Oil cooler installation, aftermarket type
  • Oil cooler installation, competition type, 1
  • Oil cooler installation, competition type, 2
  • Oil cooler installation, competition type, 3
  • Oil cooler installation, competition type, 4
  • Oil cooler installation, competition type,5
  • Oil cooler testing and cleaning
  • Oil cooler theory and benefit
  • Oil cooler thermostatic bypass valve #1
  • Oil cooler thermostatic bypass valve #2
  • Oil and ZDDP
    -- Oil dipper rod changed (csm)
    -- Oil dipper rod away from engine (csm)
  • Oil drain down and change of oil level
  • Oil drain plug magnetic
  • Oil filter cartdriges, original type
  • Oil filter descriptions, original MGA
  • Oil filter descriptions, original variations
  • Oil filter failure
  • Oil filter failure #2
  • Oil filter failure follow-up
  • Oil filter FAQ's
  • Oil filter leaks
  • Oil filter media types
  • Oil filter personal preferences
  • Oil filter seal rings
  • Oil filter spin on adapters, aftermarket
  • Oil filter spin on adapters, MGB
    os Oil filter study, what's good or not
  • Oil general tech & preferences
  • Oil flow path in engine
  • Oil pan removal
  • Oil piping external lines & fittings
  • Oil piping external lines & fittings variations
  • Oil pressure, flow and lubrication
  • Oil pressure relief and gallery plugs
  • Oil pressure relief valve
  • Oil pressure relief valve, adjusable
    -- Oil pump & strainer changed (csm)
  • Oil pump changes
  • Oil pump gasket
  • Oil pump inspection
  • Oil pump modification
  • Oil pump repair parts
  • Oil starvation, slosh, baffles, accusump
  • Priming the oil system
  • Tube for oil dipstick
    -- Washing oil fIlter elements (csm)
    Engine - performance and power
  • 101 - Where to start
  • 102 - Preparation for autocross
    os 1500cc to 1698cc conversion
  • 1800 Engine transplant into MGA
  • 18G-18GA 3-Main Engine transplant into MGA
  • 18V Engine transplant into MGA
  • 1950cc crossflow +2x 45DCOE
  • 1950cc crossflow with fuel injection
  • Balancing engine parts
  • Balancing flywheel and clutch
  • Before spending $$$$, think
  • BMW 2002 engine and gearbox conversion #1
  • BMW engine conversion #2
  • Cam lift and valve head clearance
  • Cam timing and valve head clearance
  • Cam timing - degree wheel & indicators
  • Cam timing - adjustable sprockets, keys
  • Cam upgrade and/or supercharger
    -- Choosing gear ratios (care)
  • Compression ratio vs pressure
    os Crossflow with fuel injection 1600
  • Cylinder pressure and detonation
    os Degreeing a Camshaft the Easy Way (pdf)
  • Diesel engine MG
    -- Drilling out water holes (cooling)
    os Engine Tech Session, Aug 00
    -- Fuel injection for the MGA (fuel)
    -- Fuel injection for Twin Cam engine (twincam)
  • HRG Derrington cylinder head, info sheet
  • HRG Derrington cylinder head installation
    os HRG Derrington cylinder heads, data
  • HRG Derrington cylinder heads, vintage
  • Huffaker 5 liter 4-cam V8 for MGA
  • Installing larger valves in the cylinder head
    os Judson Boost Gauge, build one
    os Judson supercharger, components
    os Judson supercharger, Dominic Clancy
  • Judson supercharger installation
  • Judson supercharger installation Instructions
  • Judson supercharger installation Instr. (pdf)
    os Judson supercharger picture
    os Judson superchargers, vintage views
  • Machining 5-main bock for mechanical tach
  • Narrow angle V6 conversion for MGA
  • Overboring and core shift
  • Pistons and connecting rods for B-series engines
  • Porting and optimizing air flow
  • Porting the MSX cross flow head
  • Ported cylinder head - cutaway
  • Pushrod length
  • Rear seal for the 5-main bearing crankshaft
  • Rebuilding from mild to wild
    -- Road Test MG-Judson (Literature)
  • Roller camshaft for the MGA
  • Rotary engine MGA
  • Rover 200 T-Series, M16T DOHC Turbo
  • Shorrock supercharger for the MGA
  • Streetable 140-BHP 1950cc B-Series is possible
  • Superchargers for the MGA
    os Supercharger installation instr., Moss
  • Twin cam Alfa Romeo engine conversion
  • Twin cam Jaguar 6-cylinder engine conversion
  • Twin Cam Mazda engine conversion
  • Twin Cam Toyota engine conversion
  • Using a 5-Main Crankshaft in a 3-Main Block
    os V6 narrow angle conversion
    os V6 wide angle conversion (radical)
  • V8 conversion - Lyle Jacobson
    os V8 project - John Mangles
    os V8 supercharged, radical (photos only)
  • Valve interference and eyebrows
  • Valve layout in cylinder head, and eyebrows
  • Velocity stacks #1
  • Velocity stacks #2
  • Velocity stacks #3
  • Velocity stacks #4
  • Velocity stacks #5
  • Velocity stacks #6
  • Velocity stacks #7
  • Velocity stacks #8
  • Velocity stacks #9
  • Velocity stacks, Rimmer Bros
  • VTEC Honda S2000 engine in MGA (1)
  • VTEC Honda S2000 engine in MGA (2)
  • Water injection by Edelbrock
  • What is power? (engine horsepower)
    Faulty replacement parts
  • Moss Motors on Quality Assurance
  • 4" Hoses for heater and carb vents undersized
  • Alloy valve spring caps
  • Bad condenser (Mallory)
  • Bad rebound straps (and leaf springs)
  • Bad rubber - boots on tie rod ball ends
  • Bad rubber - front A-arm bushings
  • Bad rubber - grommet for float bowl
  • Bad rubber - rebound buffer
  • Bad rubber - seals for steering rack
  • Bad rubber - seals for swivel links
  • Bad rubber - swivel link seals
  • Bonnet buffer is too short
  • Boot lid rubber seal does not fit properly
  • Borg & Beck pressure plate interferes with bellhousing
  • Brake light switches fail with burned contacts
  • Brake shoe anti-rattle spring hook too long
  • Brake shoes that are too small
  • Brass float for carburetor leaks and sinks
  • Bulb holders for dash lamps don't hold
  • Bumper face bars and over-riders bad fit
  • Chassis side closure plates do not fit
  • Clutch pedal, insufficient travel
  • Clutch release bearing bad when new
  • Clutch release bearing, MGB aftermarket soft carbon and too wide to fit the release arm
  • Clutch slave cylinder, aluminum piston
  • Cooling fan wrong pitch
  • Cowl vent for MGA, too much crown
  • Crankshaft bad machining, spigot bushing hole
  • Dash switch, bad mounting dimensions
  • Dash lamp rheostat wrong configuration
  • Dipper switch shorts to ground
  • Distributor cap screws, incorrect design
  • Door hinge loose hinge pin
  • Door latch parts wrong size - safety hazard
  • Door latch striker plates, incorrect form
  • Door wood batten is too thin
  • Drain cocks for engine block and radiator leak
  • Exhaust flange gasket, too small
  • Exhaust system misaligned
  • Exploding ignition coils (Lucas Sport Coil)
  • Felt oil filter destroys engine with failure
  • Fog lamp brackets do not fit
  • Front brake rotor, Twin Cam, does not fit
  • Front brake drum does not fit (wire wheels)
  • Front cockpit rail rubber strip too thin
  • Front slave cylinder early failure
  • Fuel level sending unit does not fit
  • Fuel level sending unit has incorrect range
  • Fuel pump failure
  • Fuel tank does not fit - (filler neck location)
  • Fuses with no label
  • Gearbox mount doesn't fit
  • Grille badge breaks
  • HARDI 13312 Fuel Pump, Bad Diaphragm
  • Headlight trim ring does not fit over bucket
  • Heater control, wrong geometry
  • Heater valve, premature failure
  • Incorrect piping for wings (fenders)
  • Incorrect spring for shift detents
  • Layshaft bearings with small rollers
  • Layshaft undersize or too soft
  • LED "Bulbs" for driving lamps faulty
  • Lighting switch fails and low quality
  • Lucas branded battery cut-off switch fails
  • Luggage rack with incorrect fasteners
  • Manual starter switch
  • Master cylinder casting, leaks
  • Master cylinder rubber seals, too large
  • Master cylinder seal, aftermarket piston
  • Master cylinder will not release pressure
  • Not so Perfect Glass windscreen
  • Another poor fit, VELAS windscreen
  • Oil cooler, wrong port spacing
  • Oil deflector no fit with valve collar
  • Oil pipe adapter fitting does not fit
  • Parking lamps, 1500
  • Pivot pin for spare tire hold-down too short
  • Plastic cooling fans that break
  • Plinth pad, MGA 1600, too large
  • Plinth pad, MGA 1600, too small
  • Plinth pad, MGA 1600, too small but can fix
  • Pushrods break at top end
  • Radiator hose, too stiff or too weak
  • Ragtop front wood bow does not fit
  • Rear cockpit rail incorrect alignment
  • Rear hub O-rings - part no's and sizes
  • Rear splined hubs do not fit
  • Rear wheel cylinder doesn't fit
  • Repair piece, inner fender, bad form
  • Replacement radiator faults
  • Repro Tripod headlamps poor quality
  • Rubber seal for Coupe rear window, bad shape
  • Silentbloc bushing is too short
  • Snap ring for layshaft bearings is too large
  • Soft steel washer for head bolt
  • Spark plug caps fall apart
  • Spin-on adapter - oil filter will jam
  • Spokes for wire wheels, too large
  • Spring pans too narrow
  • Spring Washer for carburetor linkage too small
  • Start and Choke control cables poor quality
  • Steering rack seal end clamps do not fit
  • Steering U-joint - snap rings do not fit
  • Stiffener bar, door panel, does not fit
  • Stripped manifold studs
  • Synchronizer rings out of round
  • Tappets not properly machined for top socket
  • Temperature sender nut and flange incorrect
  • Throttle pedal bracket, wrong hole size
  • Thrust washers & seal supports, front
  • Timing chain tensioner fails
  • Tubular pushrods fell apart
  • Turn signal jewel has wrong thread
  • Vacuum unit has non-original thread
  • Water pump, "G-GA" engine, bad configuration
  • Weak studs and bolts
  • Wheel bearing spacer, too short
  • Wiper arm splines not as original
  • Wiper drive spindle splines not as original
    Frame and attachments
  • Adding 5 holes for oil sump bolt access
  • Battery frame weldment, for 6V or 12V
  • Battery hold down for longer battery
  • Battery tray adapter for longer battery
  • Bump stop frame repair
  • Center hanger bracket
  • Extending a battery carrier for 12 volt
  • Floorboard captive nuts repair
  • Floorboard installation
  • Floorboard screws, original
  • Floorboard T-nuts for seat mounting
  • Floorboard templates & dimensions
  • Floorboard templates (140-KB pdf 6-pgs)
  • Frame cleaning, watch out for the stuffing
  • Frame dimensions
  • Frame extension bumper studs
  • Frame extension drawing
  • Frame extension modification
    os Frame mod for stock 1600 swaybar
  • Frame repair (welding)
  • Frame repair and accurate measurements #1
  • Frame repair and accurate measurements #2
  • Frame repair, battery trays #1
  • Frame repair, battery trays #2
  • Frame repair, body bracket
  • Frame repair, body bracket drawing (pdf)
  • Frame repair, forward leaf spring mounting
    os Frame repair front frame extension
  • Frame repair, round tube aft of seats
  • Frame repair, round tube under bellhousing
  • Frame repair, side rail (1)
  • Frame repair, square tube forward of seats
  • Frame straightening tech session
  • Front shock studs base plate repair
  • Front shock studs base plate replacement
  • Fuel pump bracket, welded frame
  • Fuel pump bracket template (pdf)
  • Installing center tunnel
  • Optima 12V battery in extended tray
  • Plywood from Russia
  • Rear hanger bracket
  • Removing dents from round cross tube
  • Roll bar (rollover bar) for MGA
  • Roll bar installation for MGA
  • Roll bar, vintage/period style for MGA
  • Roll bar, vintage/period style #2
  • Roll bar, vintage/period style #3
  • Roll bar, vintage/period style #4
  • Side closure plates
  • Side closure plates drawing (pdf)
  • Side closure plates templates (pdf)
  • Tunnel center section fabrication
  • Tunnel center section template (pdf)
  • Tunnel modification, on top of floor
  • Tunnel reinforcement bracket
  • Tunnel reinforcement bracket drawing (pdf)
  • Tunnel shifter cover that didn't fit
  • Tunnel variations
  • Wood preservative for floorboards
    Fuel system
  • Aftermarket fuel pump, cheap and quiet
  • Aftermarket fuel pump, ECCO
  • Aftermarket fuel pump, Facet
  • Aftermarket fuel pump, Quinton Hazell
  • Alcohol in motor fuel
  • Bubbles in the fuel line
  • Cleaning a fuel tank
  • Clogged pick-up pipe
  • Restricted fuel flow
  • Copper fuel pipes
  • Dual fuel pumps for competition
  • Dual fuel pumps, in parallel or in series
  • Electrical grounding of the fuel tank
  • Flush fit fuel filler
  • Fuel filters
    -- Fuel gauge function (electrical)
    -- Fuel gauge repair (electrical)
    -- Fuel gauge troubleshooting (electrical)
  • Fuel injection for the MGA
    -- Fuel injection - 1950cc crossflow (power)
    -- Fuel injection - Twin Cam Engine (twincam)
  • Fuel line failure, unusual
    os Fuel line fittings (pdf)
  • Fuel line routing
  • Fuel odor and leaks
  • Fuel pressure decay
    os Fuel pressure regulator - Holly
  • Fuel pressure regulator - Purolator
    -- Fuel pump conversion to electronic - (pdf)
  • Fuel pump, general information
    os Fuel pump mounting (pdf)
    -- Fuel pump mounting bracket (electrical)
    -- Fuel pump polarity (electrical)
    -- Fuel pump road fix (electrical)
  • Fuel pumps at high altitude
    -- Fuel sender, general notes (electrical)
    -- Fuel sender repair (electrical)
    -- Fuel sender unit, incorrect range (electrical)
    -- Fuel sender unit sealing (electrical)
  • Fuel tank hanger straps drawings
  • Fuel tank internal coating
  • Fuel Tank straps - drawing error
  • Lack of fuel flow
    os Modern Petrol in Vintage Engines - (from BP)
  • Original fuel hoses
  • Re-Lead and other fuel additives
    os 'Red-Kote' Fuel Tank Liner - (pdf)
  • Silencing a noisy fuel pump
    os (Sunoco) Alcohol and Octane
    os (Sunoco) Beyond Octane
    os (Sunoco) Fuel Metering for Oxygenated Fuels
    os (Sunoco) Mixing Fuels and Calculating Octane
    os (Sunoco) Octane Stability: High Octane vs Low
    os (Sunoco) Race Fuel: Lead and Leaded Fuels
    os (Sunoco) Race Fuel: Storage
    os (Sunoco) Specific Gravity, Why It Matters
  • Trash in the fuel system
  • Vented filler cap
  • Venting the filler neck
  • (XPAG Tests) "Ethanol Blended Petrol"
  • (XPAG Tests) "Fuel And Tuning - Part 1 Fuel"
  • (XPAG Tests) "Fuel And Tuning - Part 2.1 Fuel"
  • (XPAG Tests) "How the SU carburetor works"
  • (XPAG Tests) "Modern Petrol - Volatility"
  • (XPAG Tests) "Modern Petrol and Classic Cars"
  • (XPAG Tests) "Problems with modern fuel 1"
  • (XPAG Tests) "Problems with modern fuel 2"
  • (XPAG Tests) "Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow"
    Gearbox
  • 5 Gearboxes used in the MGA
  • Anti-rattle detent for shift lever
  • Automatic gearbox for your MGA
  • Ball bearing center for MGA gearbox
  • Ball bearing front for MGA gearbox
  • Ball bearing rear for MGA gearbox
  • Bolt-in rear mount MGB gearbox in MGA
  • Bolt-in rear mount MGB gearbox in MGA #2
  • Breather assemby for gearbox and rear axle
  • Change of threads in gearbox housing
    -- Choosing gear ratios (care)
  • Close ratio gearbox
  • Detents for the shift rods and sliding hubs
  • Dipstick for MGA and early MGB Gearboxes
  • Dipstick Stopper Repair, MGA and early MGB
  • Drawing errors give you problems
  • Extended (welded) remote shift housing
  • Fixing broken shift lever threaded stud
  • Ford T9 gearbox installation instructions (pdf)
  • Ford Type-9 5-speed for the MGA
  • Ford Type-9 5-speed installation MGA
  • Ford Type-9 5-speed installation MGA (2)
    os Ford Type-9 5-speed installation MGA 3)
  • Ford Type-9 5-speed side fill and drain
  • Ford Type-9 bellhousing & spigot mod
  • Ford Type-9 gearbox, which one to buy
  • Ford Type-9 gearbox, which one to buy
  • Ford "Type-9" 5-speed with 18V engine
  • Front seal for MGA and MGB gearboxes
  • Gasket for remoter control tower
  • Gear ratios commonly used in the MGA
  • Gearbox lubrication (and towing)
  • Gearbox oil, general tech & preference
    os Gearbox Tech Day 10/7/00
    os Gearbox Tech Day 7/14/01
  • Gold Seal gearbox
  • Heat in the gearbox
  • How the MG gearbox works
  • How the synchronizer works
  • Installing rubber boot on clutch release lever
    --     Jamming in gear (csm)
    -- Jumping out of gear (csm)
  • Laygear with improved bearings
  • Laygear with substitute needle bearings #1
  • Laygear with substitute needle bearings #2
  • Layshaft hardness and dimensions
  • Layshaft improvements for the MGA
    -- Layshaft too small or too soft (faulty parts)
  • Locktab for reverse gear shaft locking screw
  • Mazda MX5 5-speed gearbox for the MGA
  • Mazda MX5 5-speed gearbox for the MGA #2
  • Mazda MX5 5-speed gearbox for the MGA #3
  • MGB D-type overdrive in the MGA
    os MGB D-Type Overdrive more Details
  • MGB gearbox installation in the MGA
    os MGB gearbox to MGA - adapters
  • Modification for 3rd gear detents
  • Nissan 5-speed conversion #1
  • Nissan 5-speed conversion #2
  • Overdrive, how it works
  • Overdrive or 5-speed units
    os Overdrive Switches for MG (UML video)
  • Overdrive, trouble shooting
  • Overview on overdrive (from UML)
    -- Puller for 1600 type gearbox rear housing (tools)
  • Rear seal for early 1500 gearbox
  • Rear seal for mid 1500 gearbox
  • Rear seal for mid 1500 gearbox, interchange list
  • Rear seal for late 1500 gearbox, interchange list
    -- Rear seal modified (e)25112 (csm)
    -- Rear seal modified (e)45412 (csm)
    -- Rear seal changes summary (csm)
  • Rebuilding - A-Test Drive Inspection
  • Rebuilding - B-Open Inspection
  • Rebuilding - C-Disassembly, External
  • Rebuilding - D-Disassembly , Internal
  • Rebuilding - E-Disassembly, Gear Clusters
  • Rebuilding - F-Disassembly, Gears & Synchro's
  • Rebuilding - G-Reassembly
  • Remote shift housing rebuild
  • Replacing rear rubber mount
  • Replacing rear rubber mount #2
  • Replacing rear rubber mount #3
  • Replacing rear seal in situ
  • Retaining ring for 3rd gear
  • Reverse gear lockout, and how it works
  • Reverse light switch on gearbox
  • Reverse lockout, MGB or MGA
  • Right angle adapter for speedometer cable
    (continued in next column)
    		•   Gearbox (cont'd)
  • Shift knob for 5-speed gearbox, MGA style
  • Shift detent block design change
  • Shift rods design change
  • Speedometer drive failure
  • Speedometer drive seal interchange list
  • Speedometer drive seal replacement
  • Split bushing for shift mechanism
  • Starter drive cover
  • Steel synchronizer ring
    -- Synchronizer modified (csm)
  • The elusive front bearing oil baffle
  • Tool for installing shift lever
  • Toyota 5-speed gearbox for the MGA
    os Type 9 Secrets - by James Mather
  • Welded rear mount for MGB gearbox in MGA
  • Will not go into gear (high resistance)
    Heater
  • Adjusting the heater control valve
  • Heater air hose bending and stretching
  • Heater air switch repair
  • Heater control attachment to dash
  • Heater control fault and repair
  • Heater control restoration
  • Heater conversopn, Standard to Twin Cam style
  • Heater date stamp
  • Heater Delete (see also Heater Removing)
  • Heater description - pros and cons
    -- Heater noise (csm)
  • Heater outlet door assembly
    os Heater rebuild and upgrade, MGB
  • Heater, removing (see also Heater Delete)
  • Heater switch restoration
  • Heater tag numbers
    os Heater valve modification
  • Heater valve mount - bolts or struds?
  • Heater valve period replacement parts
    -- Heater valve, premature failure - (faulty parts)
  • Heater valve, repair or replace?
  • Heater valve replacement not as original
    -- Installing a heater motor relay (electric)
    -- Installing a replacement heater motor (electric)
    -- Restoration of a defunct heater motor (electric)
  • Which way do the demister vents point?
    History of the MGA
    -- 50 Years of MG - T&CC, Nov'79 (pdf) (lit)
    os Against The Clock 1955 (video)
    os Armstrong Shock Absorber Production -(1954)
  • Austin MG distributors & dealers, N.A.
    -- Auster name plate and company info (ws)
    os B&TR Rivet Manufacturer (splash seal rivets)
  • BMC dealer network in Australia
  • BMC dealer network in Australia (pdf)
    os B.M.C. Does It Again (1959) (video)
    -- BMC in Australia, 1950 to 1975 (ckd)
    os BMC Ladies First, Alpine Rally (video)
    os British Car's Great Feat!, 254-mph (video)
    -- "Building MG s in Australia" - (5.2-MB pdf)
  • Connolly, The Specialists -T&CC Aug'76 (pdf)
    os Engines for M.G's (pdf)
  • Experimental MGA -T&CC Jun'89 (pdf)
  • Factory photos and notes
  • Factory records, additional serial numbers
  • Falvey Imported Cars in Detroit
    os Fastest Car In The World (1957) (video)
  • Frame (chassis) pressings
  • Frame (chassis) welding
  • Great Britain exports in the 50's
    -- Grille badge for MGA (body)
    -- Grille tag for MGA (body)
    -- Hardtop history, parts and fit (hardtop)
  • History around the MGA, personal look
    -- History of MG in Australia (ckd)
    os 'Hot Rods For Abingdon' - 4 TC engines
    os Le Mans 1955 - Part 1 (video)
    os Le Mans 1955 - Part 2 (video)
    os Le Mans 1955 - Part 3 (video)
    os Le Mans 1955 - Part 4 (video)
    os Le Mans 1955 - Part 5 (video)
  • Leyland N.America dealer directory 1974 -(pdf)
    os Marque Histories of BL Heritage 1895-1983
    os MG Does It Again, EX-181 1957 (video)
  • Miss MG, North America
    os More Records For Stirling (1957) (video)
  • MOWOG Trade Mark
    -- MOWOG In Australia (ckd)
  • Original prices for MGA cars
  • Original sheet metal for MGA
  • Original wood for MGA
    -- Originality and history (books)
  • Pedigree of a champion
  • Production and distribution numbers
    os Records for Stirling Moss 1955 (video)
  • Skinners Union - SU carbs & pumps
    -- Smiths Radiomobile for MGA, 1955 to 1962
    os Sports Car of the Year 1955 (video)
    os The A,B-D of Austin Engines -(pdf)
  • The Automobile Association
    os The History of MG Cars, Part 1 of 2 (video)
    os The History of MG Cars, Part 2 of 2 (video)
  • The Man Who Made MG Cecil Kimber -(pdf)
    os The MG Car Co: History of Auto Maker (video)
    -- Twin Cam press info letter 15-Jul-1958 (tcam)
    -- Twin Cam press release pk 14-Jul-1958 (tcam)
    -- Twin Cam sales promo letter, 1-Jul-58 (tcam)
    -- Twin Cam Thirtieth Anniversary -(pdf)
  • Von Dutch and pinstriping
  • Wind tunnel testing
    os Wingard mirrors (and accessories) #1
    os Wingard mirrors (and accessories) #2 (page 35)
    History - Pedigree of the MG Mark
    os The MG Car Company: History of English Auto Maker MG -video - YouTube 23:08
    -- Pedigree of a champion
  •   M.G.s Through The Ages, Introduction
  •   MG -14/28 -- 1924-1927
  •   MG1 - Old Number One -- 1925
  •     Number One - Autocar, Mar 2, 1934 (pdf)
  •     Land's End Pilgrimage, T&CC, Mar75(pdf)
  •   MG - 14/40 Mk-4 -- 1927-1929
  •   MG Six Mk I/II 18/80 -- 1928-1932
  •     Six-Cylinder M.G., Autocar 1928 (pdf)
  •     1930 M.G. Programme, Autocar 1929 (pdf)
  •     M.G. Six Mark II Saloon, Autocar 1931 (pdf)
    os    Unsung Hero MG 18-80 - T&CC 1985 (pdf)
  •   MG Six Mk III 'Tigress' 18/100 -- 1930-1931
  •     The M.G. Mark III, Autocar 1930 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'M'-type Midget -- 1929-1932
  •     M.G.Midget (M-type) - Autocar 1929 (pdf)
  •     MG M TYPE - T&CC, Jan 1975 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'C'-type Midget -- 1931-1932
  •     Montlhery M.G.Midget - Autocar 1931 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'D'-type Midget -- 1931-1932
  •   MG - 'F'-type Magna -- 1931-1932
  •     12/70 M.G. Magna, Autocar 1931 (pdf)
  •     M.G. Magna Four-Seater, Autocar 1932 (pdf)
  •     Sweet And Low, Coupe, Autocar 1932 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'J'-type Midget -- 1932-1934
  •     M.G. Midget Two-Seater - Autocar 1932 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'K'-type Magnette -- 1932-1935
  •   MG - 'K3' Magnette -- 1933-1934
  •     Supercharged Magnette - Autocar 1933 (pdf)
  •     A Brace of K3 Magnettes, Autocar 1947 (pdf)
  •     MG K3 - T&CC, Oct 1975 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'K3' EX135 - the "Magic Magnette"
  •   MG - 'L'-type Magna -- 1933-1934
  •     Magna Two-seater - Autocar 1933 (pdf)
  •     Magna Continental Coupe - Autocar 1934
  •   MG - 'N'-type Magnette -- 1934-1936
  •     A New M.G. Magnette, Autocar 1934 (pdf)
  •     Magnette Two-Seater, Autocar 1934 (pdf)
  •   MG - Magnette KN Saloon - 1934-1935
  •     A New M.G. Magnette - Autocar 1934 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'P'-type Midget -- 1934-1936
  •     Midget P-Type 2-Seat, Autocar 1934 (pdf)
  •     Midget PB 2-Seat, Autocar 1936 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'Q'-type Midget -- 1934
  •   MG - 'R'-type Midget -- 1935
  •   MG - Two-Litre Sloon - 1935
  •     MG - Two-Litre Saloon, Autocar 1935 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'SA'/'SW' -- 1936-1939
  •   MG - 'TA'/'TB' Midget -- 1936-1939
  •     Midget T-type 2-Seat, Autocar 1936 (pdf)
  •     Still A Midget (TB), Autocar 1940 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'VA'-type -- 1937-1939
  •   MG - 'TC'-type Midget -- 1945-1949
  •     Road Test (TC) - Autocar 1947 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'Y'-type 1-1/4-Litre -- 1947-1953
  •   MG - 'TD'-type Midget -- 1949-1953
  •     Road Test (TD), Autocar 1953 (pdf)
  •   MG - 'TF'-type Midget -- 1953-1955
  •   MG - 'ZA'/"ZB" Magnette -- 1953-1958
  •   MG - Series 'MGA' -- 1955-1962
    --    New MG On The Road, Autocar 1955 (lit)
    --    M.G. MGA 1600, Autocar 1959 (pdf) (lit)
  •   MG - Series 'MGA' Twin Cam -- 1958-1960
    --    Autocar Road Tests M.G. Twin Cam (tcam)
  •   MG - Mark III/IV Magnette -- 1959-1968
  •   MG - Midget Mark I/II/III -- 1961-1974
  •     Road Test M.G. Midget, Autocar 1961 (pdf)
  •   MG - 1100/1300 -- 1962-1971
  •   MG - Series 'MGB' Mark I/II/III -- 1962-1974
  •     M.G. MGB 1800, Autocar 1962 (pdf)
  •   MG - Series 'MGC' -- 1967-1969
  •     M.G. MGC 2912 c.c., Autocar 1967 (pdf)
  •   MG - Series 'MGB' GT V8 -- 1973-1976
  •   MG - Midget Mark IV -- 1975-1979
  •     MG Midget 1500, Autocar 1975 (pdf)
  •   MG - Series 'MGB' Mark IV -- 1975-1980
  •   MG - Series 'MGB-GT' Mark IV -- 1975-1980
  •     AutoTest MGB GT, Autocar 1977 (pdf)
    Hydraulics (brakes and clutch)
  • Bleed nipple new design is okay (maybe)
  • Bleed nipples with check valves
  • Bleeding stubborn clutch (and brakes)
    os Brake Fluid for Classic British Cars
  • Brake fluid, mixing fluid types and water
  • Brake fluid, periodic flushing is required
  • Brake fluid types and opinions
  • Brakes lock, or clutch slips
  • Brakes lock, or slow clutch release
  • Build your own pressure bleeder
  • Changing the clutch hose on the MGA
  • Clogged hydraulic hoses
  • Clutch slave bleed nipple position
  • Clutch slave cylinder and banjo fitting
  • Clutch slave cylinder parts
  • Clutch slave cylinder parts, modern internal bits
    -- Cylinder seals and proper fluid (csm)
  • Drip tray for your twin bore master cylinder
  • Flammable brake fluid
  • Flare nuts will be damaged if over-tightened
  • Fluid level indicator for the M/C #1
  • Fluid level indicator for the M/C #2
  • Fluid level indicator for the M/C #3
  • Hydraulics Tech Day
  • Installing clutch and brake pedals in the car
  • Long pedal travel, brakes or clutch
  • Master cylinder cover leaks - dual m/c
  • Master cylinder cover tall for disc brakes
  • Master cylinder internal leakage
  • Master cylinder internal leakage #2
  • Master cylinder push rods
  • Master cylinder R&R, MGA
  • Master cylinder rebuild
  • Master Cylinder Repacking or Rebuilding In Situ
  • Master cylinder rubber seal variation
  • Master cylinder sticking after rebuild
  • Non-return valve in the master cylinder
  • Pedal springs, clutch and brakes
  • Ports and threads for master cylinder
  • Pressure bleeder master cylinder cover
  • Pressure switch requires too much force
  • Rear brake banjo and 3-way fittings
    -- Rear brake banjo changed (csm)
  • Rebuilding hydraulic cylinders
  • Removing a siezed hydraulic piston
  • Sleeving master cylinder to different bore size
  • Sleeving or plating for cylinder bores
  • Tube flaring for hydraulic pipes
  • Worn pedal clevis pin hole repair
  • Worn pedal clevis pin hole repair #2
  • Worn pedal bushing repair
  • Wrench sices for hydraulic hoses
    Ignition
  • Autopsy of a failed rotor
  • Ballasted ignition system
    os Condenser Failure (and Construction)
  • Condensers are a fickled bunch
  • Condenser mounting screw
  • Distributor base clamp
  • Distributor bushing replacement
  • Distributor drive gear alignment
  • Distributor O-ring
  • Distributor rotors
  • Distributors original to MGA
  • Electronic distributor, 123
  • Electronic distributor, Pertronics FlameThrower
  • Electronic ignition, general comments
  • Electronic ignition, general comments #2
  • Electronic ignition, AccuSpark
    os Electronic ignition, Aldon
  • Electronic ignition, Crane/Allison
  • Electronic ignition, Lumenition
  • Electronic ignition, MSD
  • Electronic ignition, Pertronix
  • Electronic ignition, Pertronix failure #1
  • Electronic ignition, Pertronix failure #2
  • Electronic ignition, Powerspark
  •   Electronic IgnitorII negative earth instruction
  •   Electronic Modification to Smiths Current Sensing Tach (pdf)
  •   Electronic Pertronix negative earth instruction
  •   Electronic Pertronix positive earth instruction
  •   Electronic Pertronix module test
  •   Electronic Pertronix troubleshooting
  • Electronic ignition, Winterburn CD
  •   "Electronic Ignition", by Fred Winterburn (pdf)
  •   Winterburn CD vs. Kettering Ignition (pdf)
  •   Winterburn CD vs. Racing CD Ignition (pdf)
  • HALO spark plugs, long term test report
  • High tension spark plug connectors
  • High tension spark wires
  • HT spark wire positions
  • How many clicks equals 1 degree?
  • How spark advance works, mech. & vac.
  • How to test a condenser
  • Ignition coil bracket, MGA 1600
  •   Ignition coil bracket drawing, MGA 1600 (pdf)
  • Ignition coil bracket, MGB early
  •   Ignition coil bracket drawing, MGB early (pdf)
  • Ignition coil cross reference numbers
  • Ignition coil function and testing
  • Ignition coil polarity
  • Ignition coils variety
  • Ignition trouble shooting, the long version
  • Ignition trouble shooting, diagnostic tree
  • Judson electronic magneto
  • Judson electronic magneto instructions (pdf)
  • Lucas distributor models and specifications
  • Lucas distributor models and spec's (pdf)
  • Mallory dist. cease production, continue parts
  • Mallory dual points distr., failing condensers
  • Mallory dual points distr., how it works
  • Mallory dual points distr., installation
  • Mallory dual points distributor, 160K mi
  • Mallory dual points distributor, 200K plus
  • Mallory dual points distributor, 200K plus
  • Rev limiting rotor, Lucas
  • Removing a stuck distributor
  • Rotors that fail
  • Selecting spark plugs
    os Setting ignition timing (by the book)
  • Setting ignition timing (different distributors)
  • Setting ignition timing (more detail)
  • Setting ignition timing (practical)
  • Testing for a failed rotor
  • Timing meter for mechanical distributors
  • Tuning the Lucas distributor
  • Tuning the Lucas distributor (pdf)
  • Vacuum line clip for fuel trap
  • Vacuum line clip for fuel trap drawing (pdf)
  • Vacuum line for spark advance
  • Vacuum line routing
  • Vacuum unit anatomy
  • Vacuum unit markings
    os Why Do Electronics Die? - (Not forever)
    Interior
  • A touch of luxury in a roadster
  • All wood door top trim rails (early)
  • Armrest drawing for the MGA
  • Armrest assembly photos for the MGA
  • Battery cover 1/4-turn fasteners, 2 or 5
  • Battery cover carpet and fasteners
  • Battery cover handle with rubber cover
  • Battery cover seal
  • Carpet adhesive and techniques
  • Carpet and padding, materials and options
  • Carpet installation (6 pages)
  • Carpet installation with magnets
  • Carpet sources
  • Carpet templates
  • Carpet templates, printable
  •   Templates, angle rails front (pdf)
  •   Template, battery cover (+ rear board) (pdf)
  •   Templates, battery cover outboard (pdf)
  •   Template, boot (trunk) floor (pdf)
  •   Templates, cross rail covers (pdf)
  •   Template, footwell left (pdf)
  •   Template, footwell right (pdf)
  •   Templates, innner fenders rear (pdf)
  •   Templates, kick triangles front (pdf)
  •   Template, floor left rear (pdf)
  •   Template, floor right rear (pdf)
    --   Templates, rear board (+ battery cover) (pdf)
  •   Templates, side rails front (pdf)
  •   Templates, side rails rear (pdf)
  •   Template, tunnel front (pdf)
  •   Template, tunnel mid (pdf)
  •   Template, tunnel rear and armrest (pdf)
  •   Template, under dash pad (pdf)
  • Carpet wrinkles
    -- Center arm rest (coupe)
  • Cockpit front trim rail, alternate rubber pad
  • Cockpit front trim rail, rubber pad incorrect
  • Cockpit front trim rail, two different profiles
  • Cockpit rear rail and side curtain bag
  • Cockpit rear rail replacement
  • Cockpit trim leather covering
  • Cockpit trim rails, make your own
  • Competition De-luxe Seats
  • Competition De-luxe Seats, construction
  • C/D Seats, foam padding
  • C/D Seats, more photos 1
  • C/D Seats, more photos 2
  • C/D Seats, more photos 3
  • C/D Seats, timber templates & frame dwgs
  •   C/D, Drawing, seat back frame (gif)
  •   C/D, Drawing, seat base frame (gif)
  •   C/D, Template, seat back timbers 1 (gif)
  •   C/D, Template, seat back timbers 2 (gif)
  •   C/D, Template, seat base timbers 1 (gif)
  •   C/D, Template, seat base timbers 2 (gif)
  • Competition De-luxe Seats, rebuilding
  • Coring the aftermarket seat cushion
    -- Coupe interior appointments (coupe)
  • Dash cover for Coupe, Twin Cam & MK-II
    os Dash vinyl cover, gluing onto panel (video)
  • DIY upholstery for MGA
  • Door panel batten
  • Door panels, alternate accessory parts
  • Door panels and pockets fabricating
  • Door panels loose vinyl edges
  • Door pockets and liner panels
  • Door seals - Bob West
  • Door seals - FurFlex, correct
  • Door seals - NTG
  • Door seals - NTG, installing
  • Door seals - space and fit
  • Door seals - Supplementary rubber parts, coupe
  • Door seals - tubular, incorrect
  • Door top trim rails, fitting
  • Door top trim rails, three profiles
  • Door top trim rails, wood profile
  • Fasteners for interior panels (roadster)
  • Floating studs for cockpit trim rails
  • Gearshift boot installation
  • Headrests for the safety conscious
  • Hushmat is not thermal insulation
  • Insulation, thermal and acoustical
    -- Interior illumination (dome lamp) (electric)
  • Kick panels and door pockets templates
  •   Drawing, door pocket assembly (pdf)
  •     Template, pocket liner panel (pdf)
  •     Template, pocket rear panel (pdf)
  •   Template, door panel (pdf)
  •   Template, kick panel front (pdf)
  •   Template, kick panel rear (pdf)
    -- Lift-the-dot facteners (top)
  • Keeping the heat out & seal bulkheads
  • Matching color of leather
  • Mirror anti-vibration modification
  • Mirror anti-vibration modification#2
  • Mirror anti-vibration modification#3
  • Mirror restoration
  • Original Dunlopillo seat cushion
  • Panel screws, hole alignment tool
  • Panel screws, where do they go?
  • Pedal pads
  • Recovering door top trim rails
  • Recovering cockpit rear corner rails
  • Recovering cockpit front trim rail
  • Replacement seat cushion
  • Replacing front and rear kick panels
  • Screw kit for interior trim (roadster)
  • Seat base construction, drawings, templates
  •   Seat base ass'y, LH (pdf)
  •   Seat base ass'y, RH (pdf)
  •   Seat board LH (pdf)
  •   Seat board RH (pdf)
  •   Seat ramp boards LH & RH (pdf)
  •   Seat risers, wedges, blocks (pdf)
  •   Seat screeen flat (pdf)
  •   Seat screeen formed (pdf)
  •   Seat screen materials and T-nuts (pdf)
  • Seat belt kits with original part numbers
  • Seat belts, aftermarket three-point belts
  • Seat belts, aftermarket three-point clips
  • Seat belts, Australian compliant
    -- Seat belts, Confidential Serv Mem MG385 (pdf)
  • Seat belts, factory configurations
  • Seat belts, inertia reel #1
  • Seat belts, inertia reel #2
  • Seat belts, inertia reel #3
  • Seat belts, inertia reel #4
  • Seat belts, inertia reel #5
  • Seat belts, installation instructions from CS
  •   Anchorage, frame and wheel arch (gif)
  •   Anchorage, shoulder (gif)
  •   Anchorage, tunnel (gif)
  •   Installation introductions (gif)
  •   Sources for seat belts (gif)
  • Seat belts, lap belts, retrofit
  • Seat belts, lap belts, retrofit #2
  • Seat belts, lap belts, retrofit #3
  • Seat belts, shoulder harness bracket retrofit
  • Seat belts, shoulder harness bracket retrofit #2
  • Seat belts, shoulder harness bracket retrofit #3
  • Seat cushion catch and lift
  • Seat frame dimensions for the MGA
  • Seat mounting in the MGA
  • Seat rail mounting position
  • Seat rebuilding, standard type
  • Seat rebuilding tech day
  • Seat types and seat frames
  • Sequence of assembly for MGA interior
  • Side curtain stowage bag installation
  • Spare tire cover
  • Spare tire cover material
  • Steering wheel center badge
  • Storage box armrest
  • Storage box, radio plate
  • Tack strips for cockpit corner rails
  • The pleat in the seat
  • Tool roll straps installation
  • What's inside the piping?
    Literature - Advertising, Modern
    -- Various pictures form modern advertisements
    -- Harris Bitter Ale (regalia)
    -- MGA Ale (regalia)
    Literature - Advertising, Vintage MG/BMC
    -- "Debut by Demonstration" 14-Jul-58 (tcam)
    -- Earls Court Motor Show'58 Debute T.C. (pdf)
  • Fist of a new line - 16-page brochuer (pdf)
    -- Lebron Snorkle (accessories)
    os MGA ads, MGA Club Holland
    os MGA ads, Tom's Multiply Site
    os MGA and Z-Mag ads, Rutger Booy
  • Options brochure, MGA 1600 - (pdf)
    -- Plastic Dynamics hardtop (top)
  • Poetry In Motion - (pdf)
    -- Press Release Package - for Twin Cam (tcam)
    os Signs and literature - D.Breneman
  • The MG Series MGA brochure (2-sh pdf)
  • The MG Series MGA brochure (8-pg pdf)
  • The MGA 1600 MARK II - (pdf)
    -- "The New T.Cam M.G", Motor Sport (tcam)
    -- 'Top Performance' sales brochure (tcam)
    -- "Trying the Twin Cam" -Sports Cars Il (tcam)
    -- Twin Cam press info letter 15-Jul-1958 (tcam)
    -- Twin Cam press release pk 14-Jul-1958 (tcam)
    -- Twin Cam sales promo letter 1-Jul-1958 (tcam)
    -- "Twin Cams for Performance" -SC&LO (tcam)
    Literature - Advertising, Vintage MG Dealers
  • Designed to Steal Your Heart - Hambro
    Literature - Advertising, Vintage, Non-MG
  • Bryclreem, MGA (or tiger) give-away
    Literature - Advertising, Vintage, Specialists
    Literature - Owner's Material
    os Colour Finishes - Series MGA (pdf)
    -- Driver's handbook, MGA 1500 1st (pdf)
    -- Driver's handbook, MGA 1500 2nd (pdf)
    -- Driver's handbook, MGA 1500 8th (pdf)
    -- Driver's handbook, MGA 1600 (pdf)
    -- Driver's H.B.supplement,MGA 1600 (pdf)
    -- Driver's handbook, MGA 1600mk2 (pdf)
    -- Driver's handbook, MGA Twin Cam (pdf)
    -- "Getting The Best from your MGA Twin Cam"
    -- Judson supercharger installation instr (pdf)
    -- Lubrication chart for MGA Twin Cam (care)
    -- Maintenance Service booklet (pdf)
    -- MGA 1500-1600 Special Tuning (books)
    -- Service chart for MGA (Sunoco) (care)
    -- "The Glovebox Companion" (pdf)
    -- "The MG Series MGA Workshop Manual"
    -- "The MG Series MGA T.C. Workshop Manual"
    -- "The MG Series MGA 1500 Service Parts List"
    -- "The MG Series MGA 1600 Service Parts List"
    -- "The MG Series MGA T.C. Service Parts List)"
  • Warranty Certificate (pdf)
    Literature - Road Tests and Magazine Articles
  • 1955-62 MGA: Modern, Gutsy, Aerodynamic -     Collectible Automobile, Apr'88 (pdf)
  • Bob Olthoff Twin Cam - SF, Feb-Apr'15 (pdf)
  • Classic Choice MGA - T&CC, Mar'76 (pdf)
  • Coupe for Toupees-C & S.C. Jan 2002
  • "DOHC MGA Road Test" -R&T, Nov '58 (pdf)
    -- DOHC Test Run Lime Rock (books)
  • Earls Court Motor Show -Oct22-Nov1 '58 (pdf)
    -- 'Ex-Works', T&C Cars, 3/87 (Twin Cam)
    -- Experimental MGA -T&CC Jan'88 (pdf)
  • Four Long Years - T&CC, Jun'84 (pdf)
  • Fun Buggy - M.I. Jun'68 - (pdf)
  • Getting Over The Shock - Safety Fast, Aug'65
  • Great British Sports Cars, MGA -T&CC, Jan95
  • GT-22 & BRTTS-97 - MG World, Oct-Nov'97
  • In the M.G. Tradition -M.Sport, Jun'57 (pdf)
  • 'Le Mans MGA' -T&CC, Jan'75 (pdf)
  • MG MGA -Car and Driver, Jan'57
  • MG MGA 1600-MK-II -Autocar 21Jul'61 (pdf)
  • MG Model "A" -R&T, Nov'55 (pdf)
  • M.G. Introduces the T/C -Autosport, Jul'58
  • MGA 1600-MK-II -SCW 1961 (pdf)
  • MGA Comp. Hist. Proto's -T&CC, Feb'77 (pdf)
  • MGA Ex works Coupe -Enj. MG, Mar'89 (pdf)
  • MGA Supersports -Classiccars, Apr'02 (pdf)
  • MG-A Mk.II Competition -SCG May'62 (pdf)
  • MGA/EX182 -Autocar, 4feb1971 (pdf)
  • MGs You Never Saw #1 -T&CC, May'76 (pdf)
  • MGs You Never Saw #2 -T&CC, Jun'76 (pdf)
  • Motobuild MG Specialists -T&CC, O-'79 (pdf)
    -- Pick of Liter -Vin.M-sport, 2005 -(twincam)
  • Road test MG-Judson - R&T May 1958
  • Road test MGA 1500 -Autocar (pdf)
  • Road test MGA 1500 -Motor (pdf)
  • Road test MGA 1500 Coupe -Motor (pdf)
    -- Road Test - MGA Twin Cam -Autocar (tcam)
  • Road test MGA Twn Cam -Motor (pdf)
  • Road test MGA 1600 -Autocar (pdf)
  • Road Test MGA 1600 -Motor (pdf)
  • Road test MGA 1600 - S.C.I. Oct 1959
  • Road Test MGA 1600-MK-II -Choice (pdf)
  • Road Test MGA 1600-MK-II -R&T Sep'61(pdf)
  • Road Test MGA 1600-MK-II -SCW (pdf)
    -- Road Test, TC MGA -SC Illustrated (tcam)
  • Roaring Raindrop -MG World, Oct-Nov'97 (pdf)
  • Silver Machine -V8 -MG World, jun-jul'00 (pdf)
  • Sports Cars by the Thousand -Motor Apr 8,'87
  • Sports Cars of the Big Five -Motor Sport (pdf)
  • Spot The Difference -T&CC, Jan'88 -(pdf)
  • Test By Marathon -Motor, Dec'58-(pdf)
  • Test Match -T&CC, Dec'89 -(pdf)
  • The Ice Queen -T&CC, Oct'87 -(pdf)
    -- The Man Who Made MG Cecil Kimber -(pdf)
  • The MG Story, part 1 -MG World, Oct-Nov'97
  • The MG Story, part 3 -MG World, Feb-Mar'98
  • Twin Cam MG-A, R&T Sept'58 (pdf)
    -- Twin Cam Thirtieth Anniversary -(pdf)
  • Wheels takes you driving -Wheels Dec'55
    Literature - Inside Fact. Distrib. & Dealer Info
  • Accessories List, MGA1600 -(pdf)
    -- Confidential Service Memoranda (88 docs)
    -- "Engineering Technical Data, MGA Twin Cam"
    -- Improvements And Alterations, MGA -(pdf)
    -- Improvements And Alterations, ZA/ZB -(pdf)
    -- Instructions To Dealers, not CSM's (7 docs)
    -- Lucas "Overseas Tech Correspondence Course"
  • Price List, Home Retail - 22 Oct 1958 -(pdf)
  • Price List, Home Retail - 21 Oct 1959 -(pdf)
  • Price List, Home Retail - 1959 - Nuff Org -(pdf)
  • Price List, Home Retail - 19 Oct 1960 -(pdf)
  • Price List, Home Retail - 1 Jun 1960 Nuffield
  • Price List, Home Retail - 1961 BMC -(pdf)
  • Price List, Home Retail - Oct 1961 BMC -(pdf)
    os "Schedule of Repair Charges, MGA" -(pdf)
    -- Schedule of Repair Times, Twin Cam" -(pdf)
    -- Tuning Information Memoranda (17 docs)
    Paint and Undercoating
    os Auto Body Forum - paint & body work
  • But why are they all red?
  • Color scheme, original factory combinations
  • Engine fan may be black, red, or yellow
  • Engine painting
    -- Engine paint color (change?) - (twincam)
    os Factory Color Chart and Color Chips
    os Factory Colors, MGA 1500 photos
    os Factory Colors, MGA 1600 photos
  • Internal rustproofing during restoration, sills
    os Internal rustproofing during restoration, emw
  • Original cellulose paint for MGA
  • Original cellulose paint, application
  • Original cellulose paint, still good for show
  • Paint codes for Australian MGA
  • Paint codes for body & interior colors
  • Paint codes other than body colors
  • Paint colors, factory issue, for MGA
  •   MGA 1500 and Twin Cam Roadster, Std Colors
  •   MGA 1500 and Twin Cam Coupe, Std Colors
  •   MGA 1600 and Twin Cam Roadster, Std Colors
  •   MGA 1600 and Twin Cam Coupe, Std Colors
  •   MGA 1600-MK-II Roadster, Std Colors
  •   MGA 1600-MK-II Coupe, Std Colors
  • Paint colors for CKD MGA in Australia
  •   Bardiman Grey
  •   Nurburg White
  • Paint colors, non-standard, for MGA
  •   British Racing Green for MGA
  •   Dark colors for MGA
  •   Feeney Green for MGA
  •   Feeney Green, comments
  •   Feeney Green, the first one!
  •   Feeney Green, the second one
  •   Light colors for MGA
  •   Metalic colors for MGA
  •   Poison colors for MGA
  •   Red (non-standard) for MGA
  •   Stripes for MGA
  •   Two-tone colors for MGA
  •   Woodlands Green for MGA
  • Paint for dash mirror, MGA
  • Paint for engine, Dark Red
  • Paint over piping - ahrrrruuuug !
  • Paint stripper that Works!
  • Paint stripping (not striping)
  • Painting brake parts
  • Painting inside the engine
  • Painting the engine bay
  • Paints for the MGA body shell
  • Parts that are brown
  • Parts that are not body color
  • Undercoating and rust-proofing
  • Undercoating removal
  • Wheel paint for the MGA
  • Wheel paint, various materials and finishes
    Part numbers and descriptions (+196 folders)
  • 1A   1B   1D   1F   1G   1H   1K   2A   2F   2H   2K   3D   3H   4G   5C   5D   5L   6K   7H   8D   8G   8H   11B   11D   11G   11K   12A   12H   13H   14A   14B   14G   17D   17H   18G   21A   21K   22A   22H   24A   24B   24G   24K   27H   37H   47H   48G   51K   52K   53K   57H   67H   73H   88G   97H   1000+   AAA   ABD   ACA   ACB   ACC   ACF   ACG   ACH   ADA   ADB   ADC   ADE   ADG   ADH   ADP   AEB   AEC   AED   AEF   AEG   AEH   AEJ   AEK   AFB   AFH   AFJ   AHA   AHB   AHE   AHH   AJA   AJB   AJC   AJD   AJD2   AJG   AJH   AJJ   AKC   AKD   AKE   AKF   AKH   AKJ   ALK   AMK   ANK   ARG   ARH   ARJ   ATA   ATB   ATC   AUA   AUB   AUC   AUD   AUE   AWZ   BCA   BFS   BHA   BHH   BLS   BMK   BNN   BRP   BTB   BXS   CA   CCN   CFP   CHR   CHS   CLS   CLZ   CMP   CMZ   CNZ   CPS   CPZ   CRS   CTZ   DAP   FEZ   FHS   FLS   FNN   FNP   FNZ   FWP   GHF   H   HBN   HBZ   HCN   HCZ   HNS   HPZ   HZS   JA   JEN   LFP   LFS   LNN   LNZ   LWN   LWZ   MB   MBN   MTZ   NCS   NSP   OES   PCR   PFS   PJZ   PMP   PMZ   PPZ   PTB   PTP   PTZ   PWN   PWP   PWZ   RFN   RFR   RMP   RMZ   RPP   RPZ   RTP   RTZ   SH   TPS   UHN   WKN   X   ZCS
    Propshaft
  • 3 propshafts used in the MGA
  • The bad U-joint - what it looks like inside
  • The bad U-joint - when to be scared
    os - U-Joint Rotational Alignment
  • U-Joint Alignment Procedure (pdf)
  • U-joint cross reference list (for MGs)
  • U-joint quality problems
  • U-joint replacement sequence
    os - U-Joint Replacement Video
    Rear Axle
  • Bearing shims, differential input shaft
    -- Breather assembly for gerbox and rear axle (gb)
  • Camber change for the rear wheels
    -- Choosing gear ratios (care)
  • Cleaning inside of the rear axle assembly
  • Differential carrier bearing cross reference list
  • Differential pinion bearing front cross reference
  • Differential pinion bearing rear cross reference
  • Differential pinion seal cross reference list
  • Differential pinion seal installing Speedi-Sleeve
  • Drain plug for differential and gearbox (Austin)
  • Final drive gear ratio, determing
  • Final drive gear ratios available
  • Final drive rare 3.308:1 ratio
  • Final drive ratio, reasons to change
  • Half shaft splines
    -- Hub gasket, rear axle (csm)
  • Hub seal & Speedi-Sleeve
  • Hybrid rear axle for MGA or early MGB
  • Limited slip differential - Clutch type
  • Limited slip differential - Phantom Locker
  • Limited slip differential - Quaife
  • Limited slip differential - unknown
  • Loose U-bolts cause rear axle shift
    os MGA differential swap (changing ratio)
  • MGB rear axle installation in the MGA
  • New ring and pinion gears
  • Oil flow in the rear axle assembly
  • Rear hub baffle (for hub oil seal)
  • Rear hub bearing cross reference list
  • Rear hub seal cross reference list
  • Rear hub drain point
  • Rear hub, loose bearing
  • Rear hub nut torque
  • Rear hub O-ring seals
  • Rear hub orientation and assembly
  • Rear hub paper gasket (with template)
  • Rear hub wheel studs
  • Rear splined hub R & R
  • Repairing damaged threads for hub nut
  • Ring and pinion gear adjustment #1
  • Ring and pinion gear adjustment #2
  • Stud for rebound strap, rear axle and frame
  • Thrust washers for the differential
  • Wear in the differential
    Regalia
  • Regalia, miscellaneous items
  •   Bag hand-out advertising gimmink
  •   Box matches and book matches
  •   Ceramic mugs
  •   Cigarette case
  •   Cigarette lighter caddy
  •   Commemorative key caddy
  •   Grab bag rally dash plaque
  •   Match case
  •   MGA biscuit cutter
  • Regalia, accessories, collectible, for MGA
  •   Key chain
  • Regalia, libations & pub regalia
  •   Harris Bitter Ale
  •   MGA Ale
    os  Old Crafty Hen, MG beer
    os  Old Golden Hen, MG beer
    os  Old Speckled Hen, MG beer
  • Regalia, models of MGA cars
  •   1/16th scale MGA Twin Cam, by Tonka Toys
    os  50th Anniv. gold model from MG Car Club
  •   Asahi 1/16 scale tin litho friction drive model
  •   Electric motor MGA models
  •   Fiberglass 40% Scale Body Shell
  •   Lindberg models
    os  MG pewter models
  •   MGA Zinc Toy found in the earth
  •   Pedal Car
  •   Slot car 33 (Lund MGA)
  •   Slot car, gold plated
  •   Slot car set (MGA)
  • Regalia, printed materials, collectible, for MGA
  •   Bubble gum card with Twin Cam
  •   Father's Day card (jpg)
  •   Gift card from Target stores (jpg)
    os  MG stamps of the world
    os  MGA Christmas Cards from MG Car Club, UK
  • Regalia, wearing apparel related to MGA
  •   Cuff links
    os  MG belt buckle
  •   Racing jacket
  •   Tie tacks and lapel pins
    Restoration 0 - General
    os 1958 MGA Twin Cam Restoration
    os Auto Body Forum - body work & paint
  • Basic nuts and bolts of restoration
  • Blackening small parts
  • Body repair, front shroud to inner fender panels
  • Body sill replacement parts, commercial
  • Body weight and bolts, body to frame
    -- Bolts in the body assembly (see Body)
  • Car number plate, guarantee or warranty?
  • Car number plate original details
  • Car number plate, restoring the original
  • Captive fasteners, cage nuts
  • Captive fasteners, weld nuts
  • Captive fasteners, weld studs
    os Concours specifications for the MGA
  • Convertible top frame mount repair
    os Eclectic Motorworks, Holland MI
  • Economics of restoration, fair value
  • Economics of restoration, real cost
  • Fasteners, BMC Standard
  • Fasteners, BMC Standard (pdf)
  • Fasteners, corrosion resistance
  • Fasteners, original suppliers
  • Fasteners, original threads
  • Fasteners, spread sheet
  • Fasteners, Stiffnut all metal lock nut
    os MGA nuts and bolts (24-pp 3.1-MB pdf)
  • Opening your first rust bucket
  • Packing between the body and frame
  • Paint stripping, chemical or mechanical
  • Panel joining, plug and spot welding
    - Penetrating oil - make your own (universal)
  • Reassembling the body sills
    os Restore an MGA in 13 mins, p1 (video)
    os Restore an MGA in 13 mins, p2 (video)
  • Rolling chassis dolly #1
  • Rolling chassis dolly #2
  • Rolling chassis dolly #3
  • Rolling chassis dolly #4
  • Rotisserie for MGA body
  • Rotisserie for MGA body, cheap
  • Rotisserie for MGA body and frame
    os Rotisserie for MGA body - (britishv8.org)
  • Rotisserie for MGA frame #1
  • Rotisserie for MGA frame #2
  • Rotisserie for MGA frame #3
  • Routing in engine bay, piping & electric
  • Routing under chasis piping & electric
  • Routing water temperature & oil pressure lines
  • Rust removal, chemical
    os Rust removal, electrolytic #1
    os Rust removal, electrolytic #2
  • Rust removal, tumbling
  • Sequence of assembly for MGA chassis
  • Sequence of restoration B, main body
  • Sequence of restoration C, chassis
  • Sequence of restoration D, outer body
  • Sequence of restoration E, reassembly
  • Sheet metal thickness
  • Various types and grades of restoration
  • Water + steel = rust?
    - Waxoil - make your own (universal)
  • Zinc plated parts
    os Zinc plating at home with common materials
  • Zinc plating small parts at home
    Restoration 1 - Attitude Adjustment
  • Body Sills - First Dis'y, doors, seats, trim
  • Body Sills - More Dis'y, shut face, rear wings
  • Body Sills - More Dis'y, front wings, rockers
  • Body Sills - The Skeleton and Garage Hangings
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, box panel front end
  • Body Sills - B-Pillar Opening and Inspection
  • Body Sills - Outer Sill Box Removal
  • Body Sills - Inner Sill Panel Removal
  • Body Sills - Sill Removal, Left Side
  • Body Sills - Sand Blasting
  • Body Sills - Inner Sheet Metal Fitting
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Inner Sill Center Plate
  • Body Sills - Gussets and Panel Flanging
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Inner Sill Front Gussets
  • Body Sills - Making Curved Flanges - (B-Post)
  • Body Sills - B-Post Rear Panel
  •   Template for forming block, B-post rear (pdf)
  •   Template for B-post rear plate (pdf)
  •   Fitting drawing for B-post back plate (pdf)
  • Body Sills - First Spot Welding
  • Body Sills - Box Panel Forming
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Sill Box Front End
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Sill Box For Left Side
  • Body Sills - Holes in Top of Sills
  • Body Sills - Box Panel Forming, Simpler
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Sill Box Front End 2
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Sill Box For Left Side 2
  • Body Sills - Box Panel Forming, Pictures
  • Body Sills - Box Panel Gussets and Welding
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Gussets and End Plates
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Welding for Sill Box
  • Body Sills - Inner Sill Panel and Box Assembly
  • Body Sills - Anatomy of a B-post Repair
  • Body Sills - Painting Inside the Sill Boxes
  • Body Sills - Sill and Pillar Welding onto Body
  • Body Sills - Closing the B-Post
  • Body Sills - Sill Plate Replacement
  • Body Sills - Old is New - Remove the Body
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Inner Sill Front Gussets
  •   Body Sills - Drawing, Rear Gussets for B-Post
  • Body Sills - Weld Touch-up, Cleaning, Painting
  • Body Sills - Rocker Panel Installation, Red
  • Body Sills - Rocker Panel Installation, What Fits
  • Body Sills - Doglegs, Shutface, Alignment
  • Body Sills - Fiberglass Front Valance Repair
  • Body Sills - Outer Body Stripping and Priming
  • Body Sills - Holes in Lower Edge of Body Sill
  • Body Sills - Outer Body Surface Finishing
  • Body Sills - Inner Body Painting
  • Body Sills - Outer Body Painting
  • Body Sills - Final Wet Sanding and Buffing
  • Body Sills - Body Installation
  • Body Sills - Body Assembly
  • Body Sills - Body Trim and Fixtures
  • Body Sills - Final Assembly
  • Body Sills - Roll Out and Drive
  • Drawing, sill box gussets
  • Drawing, sill box left
  • Drawing, sill box left, end
  • Drawing, sill box left, simpler
  • Drawing, sill box left, end, simper
  • Drawing, sill box weldment
  • Drawing, sill plate #2 right
  • Drawing, gusset, behind B-post
  • Drawing, gusset, front inner sill
    Restoration 2 - Imporant Restorations
      Links to restorations of notable MGA.
    os 10106 - First MGA out of the factory
    os 1957 Sebring MGA #51 Restoration
  • 1961 Sebring MGA not restored
    os 1961 Sebring MGA #43 Restoration
  • A Twin Cam called Ratty
  • EX-182/38 restoration
  • EX-186 restoration (7 pages)
    os Restoration Project, David Breneman
  • The historic 100,000th MGA
    Restoration 3 - Power of Wishful Thinking
      Some cases of rust, some turning to shine.
  • A good restoration project?
  • Bob Krzywicki, Arlington, VA
  • "Deluxe" hiding inthe weeds
  • Diamond in the rough, Bent Coupe
  • Diamond in the rough, Digging out
  • Diamond in the rough, Extreme
  • Diamond in the rough, Is It Doable?
  • Pete Newton. Deerpark. TX
  • StevieG MGA rebuild
  • Waiting for 30 years
  • Would you try to save this one?
    Restoration 4 - Panels that Fit or Don't Fit
      Commercially available body panels.
  • A-pillar (hinge post), KAS
  • B-pillar (latch post), KAS
  • B-pillar (latch post), Jaguar by Jorge
  • B-pillar (latch post), Moss Motors
  • B-pillar (latch post), Peter Wood
  • B-pillar (latch post), Scarborough Faire
  • Battery tray, Clark & Clark
  • Battery tray arms, Sports Car Craftsmen
  • Body panel frustration
  • Body sill box panel, KAS
  • Body sill box panel, Moss Motors
  • Boot floor rear section, Kilmartin (KAS)
  • Boot floor rear section, Moss Motors
  • Boot floor rear section, Sports Car Craftsmen
  • Boot floor sections, Sportscar Metalworks
  • Boot floor sections, Sports Car Specialties
  • Dash bright trim strip for roadster, Moss Motors
  • Door Skin for Coupe, Sportscar Metalworks
  • F-section (sill & pillar ass'y)
  • F-section (sill & pillar ass'y), Moss Motors
  • Front fender lower repair panels, KAS
  • Front shroud, Sportscar Metalworks
  • Front valance, fiberglass, Moss Motors
  • Front valance, fiberglass race style, Moss Motors
  • Front valance, aluminum race style, Sportscar Metalworks
  • Front valance, steel, Jaguar by Jorge
  • Fuel tank, Moss Motors
  • Inner rear wing, front section, Sportscar Metalworks
  • Inner rear wing, front section, Scarb-Faire
  • Nose panel (grill surround), Moss Motors
  • Nose panel (grill surround), Scarborough Faire
  • Panel suppliers, experiences In general
  • Radiator duct panel
  • Radiator grille, general comments
  • Radiator grille, Jaguar by Jorge
  • Radiator grille, Moss Motors
  • Radiator grille, Scarborough Faire
  • Radiator grille, Tasker Metal Products
  • Rear fender complete, Anglo Parts
  • Rear fender complete, Moss Motors
  • Rear fender front section, Anglo Parts
  • Rear fender dog legs, Jaguar by Jorge
  • Rear fender dog legs, KAS
  • Rear splash panels, forward, Moss Motors
  • Rear splash panels, forward, Scarborough Faire
  • Rear valance, Moss Motors
  • Rocker panels
  • Rocker panels, Classic Parts 4U
  • Rocker panels, Crate Parts
  • Rocker panels, Jaguar by Jorge
  • Rocker panels, KAS
  • Rocker panels, Moss Motors
  • Rocker panels, Sports and Classics
  • Shutface plate, KAS
    Restoration 5 - Body Panels, Repair, Welding
  • Custom MGA "CI"
  • Front wings, front end repair
  • Front wings, front face replacement
  • Front wings, headlamp ring replacement
  • Splash panels repair
    Steering
  • Adjustable steering column spline joint
  • Ball joint length and cross reference list
  • Ball joint (tie rod end) removal
    -- Ball socket grease release (csm)
    -- Ball socket replaced (csm)
  • Diagnosing front end shimmy
  • Electric power steering for MGA #1
  • Electric power steering for MGA #2
  • Finger grips for original steering wheel
  • Inner steering ball joint disassembly 1
  • Inner steering ball joint disassembly 2
  • Inner steering ball joint disassembly 3
  • Inner steering ball joint drawing
  • Inner steering ball joint drawing (pdf)
  • Inner steering ball joint parts, MGA
  • Input pinion seals for the steering rack, felt
  • Input pinion seals for the steering rack, rubber
  • Installation of steering rack (Moss UK) (pdf)
  • Installation of steering rack (Moss USA) (pdf)
  • Magnet ring for variable power steering input
  • Plastic bushings for steering column, A
  • Plastic bushings for steering column, B
  • Plastic bushings for steering column, C
    -- Removing ball end from steering arm (susp)
  • Splines for steering column U-joint
  • Splines for steering wheel hub
  • Steering alignment the easy way
  • Steering column bushings adjustment
  • Steering column bushings, replacing
  • Steering column bushings revisited(csm)
  • Steering column rotational alignment
    -- Steering joint slackness (care)
    -- Steering knuckle, three different types (susp)
    -- Steering lever, four different types (susp)
  • Steering lock and key start
  • Steering lock with no electric
  • Steering rack conversion LHD/RHD
  • Steering rack conversion standard to Twin Cam
  • Steering rack end seal original style
  • Steering rack end seal replacement
  • Steering rack function
  • Steering rack grease clean out
  • Steering rack housing separation LHD/RHD
  • Steering rack, installing oil
  • Steering rack tech day and rebuild
  • Steering shaft alignment and rack shims
  • Steering wheel and column removal
  • Steering wheel construction & restoration
  • Steering wheel repair
  • Steering wheel, Moto-Lita
  • Steering wheel, wood rim factory option
  • Stiff steering and how to fix it
  • Tie rod ends non-standard, MGA
  • Tire squeal when turning (Ackerman geometry)
  • U-joint assembly (for MGs), steering
  • U-joint cross reference list (for MGs), steering
    Suspension
  • Access hole to refill rear shocks in situ
  • Adjustable shock absorber, front #1
  • Adjustable shock absorber, front #2
  • Adjustable shock absorber, rear #1
  • Andrex friction shock absorber
  • Andrex friction shock absorber and brackets
  • Andrex friction shock absorber drawings
  • Andrex service and repair manual (pdf)
  •   Andrex shock discs drawing (pdf)
  •   Andrex shock discs2 drawing (pdf)
  •   Andrex shock housing drawing (pdf)
  •   Andrex shock parts drawing (pdf)
  •   Andrex shock seal drawing (pdf)
  •   Andrex shock split drawing (pdf)
  •   Andrex shock vent drawing (pdf)
    -- Bearings, cross reference no's (care)
    os Castor, camber, tow-in, a good primer
  • Changes to spring pan and wishbone arms
  • Changing ball bearings to rollers
  • Changing ball bearings to rollers, how to do it
  • Coil over shock front suspension
  • Coil spring bosters (please no)
  • Coil spring removal and assembly
  • Composite leaf springs
  • Converting disc wheels to wire wheels
  • Compressing front suspension springs
  • Compressing front suspension springs #2
  • Compressing front suspension springs #3
  • Elliptical leaf springs
    -- Frame extension modification (frame)
    os Frame mod for stock 1600 swaybar
  • Front shock absorber assembly configuration
  • Front spring sits too high
  • Front spring specifications
    -- Front suspension rebuild, MGA
  •   Front suspension rebuild, disassembly
  •   Front suspension rebuild, inspection
  •   Front suspension rebuild, swivel links
  •   Front suspension rebuild, a-arm bushings
  •   Front suspension rebuild, reassembly
    os Front suspension rebuild, MGB
  • Front sway bar introduction
  • Front sway bar, how it works
  • Front sway bar autocross video
  •   Autocross Video (8.2-MB *.mp4 file)
  • Front sway bar, aftermarket type underneath #1
  • Front sway bar, aftermarket type underneath #2
  • Front sway bar, Australian
  • Front sway bar, Another installation with video
  • Front sway bar, original type on top
  • Front sway bar, MGB type on bottom
  • Front sway bar, MGB 3/4" on top
  • Front sway bar problems with MGB bar
  • Front sway bar, reforming a sway bar
  • Front wheel bearings, cross reference list
  • Front wheel bearings, design
  • Front wheel bearings, replacement
    -- Getting Over The Shock - Adj'ble Shocks (pdf)
  • Independent rear suspension conversion
  • Inner front wing clearance for changing shocks
  • Installing front bronze bushings
  • Leaf spring height dimensions
  • Leaf spring modification
  • Leaf springs made to order
  • Leaf spring original markings
  • Leaf springs, spring rate vs. height
  • Leaf spring thickness matters
  • Leaf springs too tall
  • Lowering front suspension by raising knuckle
  • MGB king pins on the MGA
  • MGB kingpins & shock absorbers
  • MGB kingpins & shock arms on MGA
  • Parabolic leaf springs
  • Rebound straps, custom made replacements
  • Rebound straps, form follows function
  • Rebound straps, good replacements #2
  • Rebound straps, home made replacements
  • Rebound straps, home made replacements #2
  • Rebound straps, home made replacements #3
  • Rebound straps, length and suspension travel
  • Rebound straps, length of new ones
  • Rebuilding leaf springs
  • Rebuilding leaf springs 2
  • Rebuilding lever shock sbsorbers
  • Removing ball end from steering arm
  • Removing front shock absorber
  • Removing leaf springs
  • Removing link - rear shock absorber
  • Replacement leaf springs
  • Replacing leaf spring shackle bushings
  • Ride height for the MGA
  • Ride height variation, High, Low or Leaning
  • Seal for front hub
  • Seals for shock absorbers
  • Shims under a front damper
  • Shock absorber mount, changing studs to bolts
  • Shock absorber oil
  • Shock absorber oil volume
  • Shock absorber refreshing
    -- Shock absorbers, rear, timing (csm)
  • Shortened links for sway bar
    -- Spigot, front spring (csm)
  • Steering arm and swivel pin replacement
  • Steering knuckles, three different types
  • Steering levers, four different types
  • Straightening a bent swivel pin
  • Stress cracks in suspension parts
  • Swivel link lubrication - a-arm wear
  • Swivel link seals, Split for easy replacement
  • Swivel link seals, Urethane
  • Swivel link thrust washer & seal plates
  • Swivel link wear
  • Swivel pins & links, threads and vertical motion
  • Swivel pins & links with odd threads
  • Swivel pins, fracture analysis
  • Swivel pins, new manufacture
  • Tube shock conversion, rear
    -- Upgrading shock absorber damping rates (T/C)
  • Urethane bushings and lubrication
  • Valving for Armstrong shock absorbers
    Tires & Pressure
    os Alternate tires for MGA - (Video 4:46)
  • Competition tires for the MGA
  • Larger tires to fit the MGA
  • Magic shoe polish tricks
  • Maximum grip
  • More modern tire types and experience
  • Oversteer, understeer, or neutral
  • Redneck tire mounting
  • Rolling circumference of a tire
  • Temperature & pavement type
  • Test drive your tires
  • Tire life, production date codes
  • Tire life, time and mileage limits
  • Tire types and sizes
  • Tire pressure for street use
    -- Tubless tires and safety rims (wheels)
  • Using tubes in tubeless tires #1
  • Using tubes in tubeless tires #2
  • Using tubes with wire wheels
  • Valve stem bushings for tube type tires
  • Valve stems for tubeless tires
  • Whitewall tires
    Tools - Garage
    -- Battery jump start box
  • Battery terminal cleaner
  • Battery terminal puller
  • Blow-down test connectors
  • Brake cylinder hone
  • Brake service tool, vintage
  • Cam Bearing puller
  • "Clik-Adjust" (Gunson) tool
    -- "Clik-Adjust" (Gunson) Instr. - 187K pdf
    -- "Colortune" (Gunson) Instr. - 133K pdf
  • Cooling system pressure tester
  • Cotter pin remover for wire wheel splined hubs
  • Dash Knob Removal Tool
  • Dielectric tune-up grease
  • Engine carrier #1
  • Engine carrier #2
  • Engine compression tester
  • Engine cylinder bore gauge
  • Engine cylinder hone
  • Engine cylinder ridge reamer
  • Engine dolly
  • Engine pistion groove cleaner
  • Engine pistion ring compressor
  • Engine pistion ring expander
  • Engine pistion ring filer
  • Engine stands
  • Engine stands, side mount #1
  • Engine stands, side mount #2
  • Engine stands, side mount #3
  • Engine stands, side mount #4
  • Engine valve refacer
  • Engine valve spring compressor
  • Expansion tool for 4-inch inlet air hoses
  • Flare nut wrench
  • Funnels
  • Gasket, paint, and carbon remover
  • Grease ram
  • Headlight ring puller
  • Hydraulic body straightening kit
  • Impact driver
  • Installation guide for clutch lever dust boot
  • Instrument needle puller
  • Jumper wire
  • Lift The Dot fastener punch #1
  • Lift The Dot fastener punch #2
  • Lockwire pliers and instructions
  • Mixture adjustment tool for tight spaces
  • Multi-Meter, Analog
  • Multi-Meter, Digital
  • Nut splitter
  • Octagonal wrenchs for rear hub nut
  • Octagonal wrenchs for rear hub nut, pg-2
  • Octagonal wrenchs for rear hub nut, pg-3
  • Octagonal wrenchs for rear hub nut, pg-4
  • Oil drain pan and storage can
  • Oil filter wrench (for spin-on filters)
  • Oil gun, large
  • Oil gun, small
  • Oil pumper for the steering rack #1
  • Oil pumper for the steering rack #2
  • Oil pumpers for steering rack or differential
  • Oxy-acetylene torch (gas welder)
  • Panel nut wrenches
  • Pozidriv (TM) screws and driver bits
  • Pozidriv (TM) screws design
  • Pressure blaster (liquid/air engine cleaner)
  • Pressure bleeders
  • Pressure bleeder instruction, Eezibleed
    -- Pressure bleeder - build your own (hydraulics)
  • Propshaft flange wrench
  • Puller for gearbox rear housing MGA 1600 type
  • Pullers for all occasions
  • Removing drain plug, gearbox or diff.
  • Removing a hydraulic piston
    --  Rolling chassis dolly #1 (restoration)
    --  Rolling chassis dolly #2 (restoration)
    --  Rolling chassis dolly #3 (restoration)
    --  Rolling chassis dolly #4 (restoration)
    -- Rotisserie for MGA body (restoration)
    os Rotisserie for MGA body - (britishV8.org)
    -- Rotisserie for MGA body and frame (restoration)
    -- Rotisserie for MGA frame #1 (restoration)
    -- Rotisserie for MGA frame #2 (restoration)
    -- Rotisserie for MGA frame #3 (restoration)
  • Sand blaster - siphon or pressure feed
  • Sand blaster - user notes
  • Sanding fixture for resurfacing a banjo fitting
  • Screw-Out(TM) for damaged screws
  • Seal pullers
  • Seal puller for speedo and tach drives
  • Slide hammer kit
  • Snap connector tools
  • Snap ring pliers, Churchill
  • Spline wrench for gearbox input shaft, 10-spline
  • Spline wrench .STL 3D-printer file
  • Split rivet setting tool
  • Spot weld drill
  • Spot welder
  • Spring compressor for front suspension
  • Spring compressor for front suspension #2
  • Spring lubricator
  • Starter bendix assembly tool
  • Stay at home tools (nothing special)
  • Steering rack inner ball joint wrenches
  • Stethoscope (mechanic's stethoscope)
    os Stud removers (the best)
    -- S.U. carburetor tool kit instructions (carbs)
  • Tach drive gear puller
  • Test light
  • Timing light #1
  • Thread chaser, universal
    -- "UNI-SYN" carburetor balancer (carbs)
  • Vacuum/fuel pressure gauge
    Tools, Shop use - Factory Issue
  • Bearing and oil seal replacer tools
  • Bevel pinion and bearing preload gauge
  • Bevel pinion and differential set. gauge
  • Bevel pinion brg. outer race remover
  • Bevel pinion flange wrench
  • Bevel pinion inner race remover & repl.
  • Bleeder screw wrench, Lockheed
  • Body jack and metal case
  • Camshaft liner reamer, cutters & pilots
  • Camshaft liner remover and replacer
  • Camshaft locking tool, Twin Cam
  • Clutch assembly gauging fixture
  • Clutch plate centralizer
  • Differential bearing remover
  • Disc brake piston reset tool, Dunlop
  • Disc brake piston reset tool, Lockheed
  • Dummy layshaft
  • Extractor (gear puller)
  • Gearbox front cover centralizer
  • Hub nut spanner, rear
  • Hub puller for disc wheel car
  • Hub puller for wire wheel car
  • Impulse extractor (main bearing cap)
  • Oil pump relief valve grinding in tool
  • Oil seal remover, gearbox rear seal
  • Panel nut wrench
  • Piston ring compressor
  • Radiator flush adapter
  • Starting dog nut spanner
  • Steering wheel remover 18G70
  • Steering wheel remover 18G310
  • Synchromesh unit assembly rings
  • Tie rod spanner Pin and C-spanners
  • Torque wrench
  • Valve rocker bush remover and replacer
  • Valve seat cutters
  • Valve spring compressor
  • Valve suction tool
  • Water pump bearing remover and repl.
    Tools, Traveling - Factory Issue
  • Adjustable spanner, King Dick
  • Adjustable spanner, small
    -- Blackening small parts (Restoration)
  • Brake bleeder hose
  • Crank handle
  • Flat wrenches, King Dick
  • Flat wrenches, Superslim
  • Grease guns, small
  • Hubcap remover
  • Drain plug key
  • Knock-of hammer
  • Lucas screw driver, for contact points
  • Oil cans, vintage
  • Pliers
  • Screw drivers
  • Screw jacks
  • Straps to secure tool roll
  • Supplemental tool kit for late production MGA
    os The MGA Kit - In-Point Pty Ltd
  • Thickness gauge, King Dick
  • Tire irons, Dunlop
  • Tire pump, Aerite
  • Tire pump, Shelley
  • Tire pump, Sutty
  • Tire repair kit
  • Tire valve spanner
    os Tool kits for the MGA - British Tool
  • Tool kit from early 1959 DW 1600
  • Tool kit from late 1958 WW 1500
  • Tool kit from MGA Twin Cam
  • Tool roll
  • Tube wrenches, King Dick
  • Traveling tool kits for MGA
    os What original tool kits look like
  • Wheel brace
    Top & Tonneau & Side Curtains
  • Bimini top for MGA
  • Cleaning yellowed plastic windows
  • Difference In top frame construction
  • Erect your early model convertible top
  • Erect your late model convertible top
  • Evolution (variations) of the MGA rag top
    -- Fold and stow your convertible top
  •   TF1 -The droop fold
  •   TF2 -The flip fold
  •   TF3 -The wing fold
  •   TF4 -The drop fold
  •   TF5 -The bag fold
  •   TF6 -The cover fold
  • Front wood bow, different lengths
  • Front wood bow, three styles
    -- Hood folding linkage changed (csm)
  • Lift-The-Dot fasteners
  •   LTD2 -Make a punch
  •   LTD3 -Buy a punch
  •   LTD4 -Mark the spot
  •   LTD5 -Punch the hole
  •   LTD6 -Setting the fastener
  •   LTD7 -Fastener in place
  •   LTD8 -Crimping the tabs
  •   LTD8A -Thumb screw squeezer
  •   LTD9 -Eyelet for a turnbutton
  •   LTD10 -Crimping the eyelet
  •   LTD11 -Finished eyelet
  •   LTD12 -LTDs and eyelets installed
    -- Open latch for 1500 type side curtains (acces)
  • Original center latch for front top bow
  • Removing and reinstalling the rag top canopy
  • Repairing a torn convertible top
    -- Replacing damaged back-light (csm)
  • Restoring 1600-type side curtains
  • Restoring 1600-type side curtains - fabric pattern
  • Restoring 1600-type side curtains - fabric pattern #2
  • Restoring Weathershield side curtains, aluminum
  • Restoring Weathershield side curtains, steel
  • Retainer bar for rear of convertible top
  •   Retainer Bar For Convertible Top, Dwg. (pdf)
  • Retainer bracket for folded down top frame
    -- Scratches on flexible back-lights (csm)
  • Scratches on flexible back-lights
    os Side curtain bottom seal trimming - (pdf)
  • Side curtains for roadsters
    -- Side curtains for hardtops (hardtop)
  • Side curtains, 1600 original
  • Side curtains, installation #1
  • Side curtains, installation #2
  • Side curtains, official model matching
  • Side curtains, panel replacement
  • Side curtain windscreen clips
    -- Sidescreens-hood, design change (csm)
  • The ellusive ice blue vinyl top
  • Three types of MGA tonneau cover
  • Tonneau cover installation
  •   Tonneau cover finished
  •   Tonneau cover stowed
  • Tonneau cover stud locations
  • Top frame and wood bow variations
  • Top frame mounting screws
  • Top installation (fabric), Jul 98
  •  TI2 -Materials in hand
  •  TI3 -Materials close-up
  •  TI4 -Clamp on header rail
  •  TI5 -Positioning the wrap fabric
  •  TI6 -Stapling the wrap fabric
  •  TI7 -Make hole in fabric
  •  TI8 -Stapling the wrap fabric 2
  •  TI9 -Cut fabric to clear wing bolts
  •  TI10 -Fold on the cut edges
  •  TI11 -Wrap up and staple fabric
  •  TI12 -Finish wrapping the ends
  •  TI13 -Install the center latch
  •  TI14 -Header rail completely covered
  •  TI15 -Steel rail insert in rear edge
  •  TI16 -Steel rail hidden in rear edge
  •  TI17 -Checking to center the fabric
  •  TI18 -Centering and attaching the front edge
  •  TI19 -Trimming and fitting front corner
  •  TI20 -Installing the finishing strip
  •  TI21 -Finishing strip trim cap installed
  •  TI22 -Location for the LTD fastener
  •  TI23 -LTD fasteners all in place
  •  TI24 -Screw fabric to rear steel bow
  •  TI25 -Top finished, RF quarter
  •  TI26 -Top finished, right side
  •  TI27 -Top finished, RR quarter
  •  TI28 -Top finished, rear
  •  TI29 -Top with side curtain
  •  TI30 -Top with side curtain tucked
  • Top installation, more notes
    os Top installation tech day, Feb 01
    -- Top mounting points repair (restoration)
  • Type and location of LTD studs
  • Welds and screws in top frame
  • Wing bolts at top to windscreen
  • Zip-out rear window protection
    Top, Hardtop Information
  • Aeronautical & Industrial Laminations hardtop
  • Astro hardtop
  • Austral Fiberglass Products hardtop
  • Australian manufacture hardtop
  • Custom Automotive fastback hardtop
  • Drip rails for MGA hardtops (make your own)
  • Dynaplastics hardtop
  • Factory aluminum hardtop, photos and details
  • Factory aluminum hardtop, photos disassembled
  • Factory fiberglass hardtop, photos and details
  • Factory fiberglass top restoration
  • GBG Detatops hardtop
  • Ghia-Aigle hardtop
  • Hardtop, general information
  • Hardtop history, parts and fit
  • Headliner material for aluminum top
  • Heron Plastics hardtop
  • Honeybourne Mouldings hardtop
    os Honeybourne Mouldings hardtop available new
  • Humboldt hardtop
  • J. & S. Fibre Glass hardtop
  • Kellison fastback hardtop
  • Kellison hardtop #2
  • M.M. Fattori & Montani hardtop
  • Parish Plastics hardtop
  • Parts sources for factory hardtops
  • Parts sources, aftermarket hardtops
  • Plastic Dynamics hardtop
  • Plasticon hardtop
  •   Plasticon Brochure - (pdf)
  •   Plasticon Letter - (pdf)
  •   Plasticon Price List - (pdf)
  • Rear brackets for hardtops
  • Rear channels for the aluminum top
  • Restoring the aluminum hardtop
  • Restoring the aluminum hardtop #2
  • Restoring the aluminum hardtop #3
  • Restoring the aluminum hardtop #3 -(pdf)
  • Restoring the aluminum hardtop #4
  • Restoring side curtains for alloy hardtop
  • Restoring side curtains for alloy hardtop -(pdf)
    -- Seal, WS top rail to rag top - (windscreen)
  • Side curtains for hardtops
  • Scottops hardtop
  • Smooth Line hardtops
    os Smooth Line hardtop available new
  • Sun visors used in MGA hardtops
  • Thompson Fiberglass hardtop
  •   Thompson Brochure - (pdf)
  •   Thompson Letter - (pdf)
  • Universal Laminations hardtop, early
  • Unknown hardtop 1 & 2 & 3
  • Unknown hardtop 5
  • Unknown hardtop 6
  • Unknown hardtop 8
  • Unknown hardtop 10
  • Unknown hardtop 11
  • Unknown hardtop 12
  • Unknown hardtop 13
  • Unknown hardtop 14
  • Unknown hardtop 15
  • Unknown steel hardtop
    Trailers and Hitches for the MGA
  • Al's Standard 15 and 20 trailers
  • Box trailer to carry your MG, all aluminum
  • Brakes for trailers
  • Braking distance when towing
  • Build your own MGA trailer hitch #1
  • Build your own MGA trailer hitch #2
  • Build your own MGA trailer hitch #3
  • Build your own MGA trailer hitch #4
  • Bushtec Turbo+2 - 25 trailer
  • Chipmonk Lil Chip 22 trailer
  • Coleman Caboose (vintage) trailer
  • CSC Escapade trailer
  • Escalade Taxi Jr. 24 trailer
  • Ground clearance is important
  • Haul Master
  • Jaguar trailer
  • Kompact Kamp trailer
  • Light trailer chassis
  • Loading a vehicle on a trailer
  • Matrix Manufacturing trailer
  • MG TD trailer
  • MGA bodied trailers
  • MGA Make-A-Wish trailer
  • MGA trailer hitch, light duty #1
  • MGA trailer hitch, light duty #2
  • Motorcycle trailer, typical
  • RIP hand built trailer
  • Scooter carrier with power lift
  • Sport Tote 32 trailer
  • Starlight Delule 19 trailer
  • Steamer trunk trailer
  • Tag-a-Long trailer by Allstate
  • Torflex axle with ruber torsion springs
  • Tow bar for your Little British Car
  • Tow bar (pull only) for your MGA
  • Trailer tail lights
  • Trailer to carry your MG, #1 electric brakes
  • Trailer to carry your MG, #2 surge brakes
  • Trailer to carry your MG, #3 more accessories
  • Trailer to carry your MG, #4 lighter weight
  • Trailer to carry your MG, #5 aluminum
  • Trailer to carry your MG, #6 aluminum
  • Trailer to carry your MG(s), Double Stacker
  • Trailer, unknown brand #1
  • Trailer, unknown brand #2
  • Trailer, unknown brand #3
  • Trailer, unknown brand #4
    Travel Preparation
  • Battery jump start box
    -- Space-saver spare (wheels)
  • Spare parts to carry on a long trip
  • Stowage clip for your diamond jack
  • The traveling survival kit (tools)
  • Tool roll, larger and very nice
  • Vehicle jacks
    Twin Cam & Deluxe info pages
  • 1960 MGA Twin Cam Sebring cars
  • 1960 MGA Twin Cam Sebring car #38
  • 1960 MGA Twin Cam Sebring car #39
  • 1960 MGA Twin Cam Sebring car #40
  • 1960 MGA Twin Cam Sebring car #P
  • 1960 MGA Twin Cam (Sebring) Can. car
  • Air duct hoses for the Twin Cam
    -- AKD1628 Supplement to Driver s Handbook (books)
  • Autocar road test, first MGA Twin Cam
  • Books for Twin Cam
  • Chobham, Surrey track, 2012
  • Competition suspension option
  • Confidential Service Memoranda (38)
    - Demonstration Day - Launch Twin Cam
  • D-day- Press Release Package (14-Jul-58)
  • D-day- Press Release Package (pdf)
  • D-day- "Debut by Demonstration" Team Work
  • D-day- "Demonstration Day 15Jul58
  • D-day- "The New Twin Cam M.G."
  • D-day- Magazine Photos
  • D-day- Magazine Photos
    -- D-day- "M.G. Introduces the Twin Cam" (pdf)
  • D-day- Newspaper Clippings
  • D-day- News Clippings Jul-15
  • D-day- News Clippings Jul-16
  • D-day- News Clippings Jul-20
  • D-day- News Clippings Jul-22
  • D-day- "Twin Cams for Performance."
  • D-day- "Trying the Twin Cam."
  • D-day- "Debut by Demonstration" Motoring
  • Dealer information letter, 1-Jul-1958
  • Dealer information letter, 1-Jul-1958 (pdf)
  • Demonstration day reenactment, 2008
  • Demonstration day reenactment, 2018
    os Demo-Day Reenactmant 2018-1 -YouTube
    os Demo-Day Reenactmant 2018-2 -YouTube
  • Exhaust system, Twin Cam
  • EX-187 Experimental Drawings List
  •   EX-187 Experimental Drawings List - (pdf)
  • Factory option codes for the Twin Cam
  • FIA Papers from RAC for Twin Cam (Homologation papers)
  • First MGA "Deluxe" produced
  • General information - Twin Cam
  • General information - Deluxe
    -- Heater valve replacement not as original (heater)
  • Louvered panels for inner fenders
  • Louvered panels for inner fenders 2
    -- Lubrication chart for MGA Twin Cam (care)
  • MGA Twin Cam pre-production timeline
    -- Monte Carlo Rally entries (competition)
  • Notable Deluxe cars from production
    --  1961 Sebring #44 MK-I Deluxe (variants)
    --  1961 Sebring #43 MK-I Deluxe (variants)
  • GHD2/104428 - MKII Deluxe Coupe rally car
  • GHD2/104429 - MKII Deluxe Coupe rally car
  • Notable Twin Cams from production
  •   YD1.501 - First production Twin Cam
    os    MGA Twin Cam Alpine tours - (24:51 video)
  •   YD1.502 - Factory demonstrator Twin Cam
  •   YD1.503 - Twin Cam VLP 500
  •   YD3.504 - Twin Cam, in Michigan, USA
  •   YD3.505 - Twin Cam, in Melbourne, AU
  •   YD3.515 - Twin Cam, in Australia
  •   YD1.526 - raced by Geoff Dear, now in USA
  •   YD1.527 - raced by Ted Lund, now in GB
  •   YD1.528 - Liege-Rome-Liege Rally - in GB
  •   YD1.530 - Factory Demonstrator - in UK
  •   YM1.551 - Earls Court Motor Show 1958
    --  YM1.552 - Earls Court Motor Show 1958
  •   YM1.553 - TC Coupe prototype (rally)
  •   YM1.554 - TC Coupe raced in Africa 1959/60
    os    The "Black Momba" MGA Coupe Twin Cam
  •   YD3.564 - 1958 Paris Show roadster
  •   YD1.573 - Dick Jackbson race car - in GB
  •   YM3.594 - 1958 Paris Show Coupe - in France
  •   YM1.596 - John Gott/John Sprinzel rally car
  •   YD1.600 - Fitzwilliam MG Team race car
  •   YD3.620 - 1959 Detroit Auto Show
  •   YD3.622 - Dick Jacob's reserve team car
  •   YD1.627S - Renowned Lemans car - in GB
  •   YD1.652 - John Gott's race car - in GB
  •   YD3.668 - Exotic body creation after a fire
  •   YD2.669 - Fitzwilliam car driven by Fletcher
  •   YD1.676 - Shell Research test car- in GB
  •     YD1.676 - Shell Research test report (pdf)
  •   YD1.700 - First owned by Boyd Tunnock
  •   YM1.722 - Special bodied Twin Cam
  •   YDH5.929 - Bob Olthoff's race car - in USA
    --     YDH5.929 Bob Olthoff Twin Cam (literature)
  •   YD2.932 - 1959 Sebring coupe - in USA
  •   YD3.964 - "Pick of the Litter" - in USA
  •   YM3.1037 - 1959 NY Coliseum Show
  •   YD1.1085 - Dick Jacob's race car - in GB
  •   YD1.1270 - Last T.C. at Sebring - in Canada
  •   YD1.1314 - Mike Waterhouse racer - Japan
  •   YD1.1580 - Ran in 1959 Tulpen Rallye
  •   YD1.1626 - Europe rallies, So.Africa racing
  •   YM1.1701 - Stephenson project car - in GB
  •   YD3.1725 - Europe rallies, So.Africa racing
  •   YD3.1726 - Valencia Show car - in US
  •   YD1.1782 - 3rd Fitzwilliam's team Twin Cam
  •   YD1.1885 - Dick Crossfield lightened racer
  •   YD1.1969 - Dick Baker (2nd Owner) racer
  •   YM1.2064 - Coupe converted to Roadster
  •   YD1.2388 - Race at Silverstone - Denmark
  •   YD1.2487 - 1959 Scottish Show car - in GB
  •   YD1.2495 - 1959 Earls Court Show - in GB
  •   YD2.2571 - 1960 Sebring car #40 - in USA
  •   YD2.2572 - 1960 Sebring car #P - USA/Cuba
  •   YD2.2573 - 1960 Sebring car #38 - Germany
  •   YD2.2574 - 1960 Sebring reserve - Canada
  •   YD2.2575 - 1960 Sebring car #39 - in USA
  •   YD1.2611 - The last twin cam built
  • Police data sheet, MGA Twin Cam
  • Prototype Twin Cam cars
  •   Prototype Twin Cam ND?/13/498
  •   Prototype Twin Cam NDL/13/500, ORX 885
    -- RAC Rally entries (competition)
  • Road Test, TC MGA, SC Illustrated, Oct'58
  • Service parts diagrams (62 pages +index)
  • Suppliers for Twin Cam Parts and Services
    -- Service Data - MGA Twin Cam - (books)
    -- Temperature sensor line installation #3 - (dash)
  • The first production MGA Twin Cam
  • The other Twin Cam engine
    -- Tool kit for MGA Twin Cam (tools)
  • 'Top Performance' sales brochure (Apr-1958)
  • 'Top Performance' sales brochure (pdf)
  • Twin Cam press info letter (15-Jul-1958)
  • Twin Cam press info letter (pdf)
  • Twin Cam production changes
  • Twin Cam production changes (doc)
  • Twin Cam radiator construction
  • Twin Cam radiator original components
  • Twin Cam radiator original number tag
  • Twin Cam sales promo letter (1-Jul-1958)
  • Twin Cam sales promo letter (pdf)
  • Twin Cam Thirtieth Anniversary (pdf)
    Twin Cam & Deluxe Chassis
    -- Balancing Peg Drive Wheels (wheels)
    -- Balancing Peg Drive Wheels, Full Kit (wheels)
    os Braking notes for the MGA Twin Cam (pdf)
  • Body fixture with Twin Cam unique holes
  • Brake pads for Twin Cam
  • Bridge pipes - concours considerations
  • Change of knockoffs
  • Clutch slave cylinder for Twin Cam
  • Clutch slave push rod for Twin Cam
  • Converting standard MGA body To T.C. spec.
  • Converting Twin Cam Wheels to Wire Wheels
  • Dual brake master cylinder & equalizer for T.C.
  • Dunlop brake master cylinder piston update
    os Dunlop caliper upgrade
  • Dunlop disc brakes function
  • Dunlop hand brake function
  • Dunlop hand brake repair
  • Dunlop master cyl. mount change
  • Dunlop master cyl. mounting plates
  • Dunlop master cyl., removing the piston (#1)
  • Dunlop master cyl., removing the piston (#2)
  • Fractured bridge pipes on brake calipers
  • Frame and body variations
  • Frame engine mount, RH
  • Frame sump access holes
  • Front wheel bearings
  • Front wheel bearings, cross reference (T/C & D)
  • Front wheel hub seal, cross reference (T/C & D)
  • Fuel pump different for Twin Cam
    -- Fuel pump mounting scews (electric)
  • Girling Application List, for Twin Cam
    -- Girling clutch master cylinder end seal (care)
    -- Girling master cylinder changes (1) (care)
    -- Girling master cylinder changes (2) (care)
    -- Girling master cylinder bleeding (care)
  • Girling master cylinder internal parts
  • Master cylinder, brake reservoir cap
  • Master cylinders stuck piston
  • Master cylinders, good and odd
  • Master cylinders, wrenching In tight places
  • Rear axle changes & substitute housing
  • Rear axle hub Installation for Twin Cam
  • Rear hub dust cover
  • Running gear differences
  • Special wheels for Twin Cam
  • Standard wheels for Twin Cam
  • Steering rack for Twin Cam
  • Steering rack conversion, std to Twin Cam
  • Substitute wheels, Gordon Keebler wheels
  • Substitute wheels, modified Volvo wheels
  • Substitute wheels, Peter Wood alloy wheels
  • Substitute wheels, Racemettle alloy wheels
  • Substitute wheels, Realm Engineering alloy
  • Upgrading shock absorber damping rates
  • Variations of Wheels, Dunlop peg drive std models
    Twin Cam Engine
  • 1762cc Twin Cam engine
  • 1800cc - 1950cc Twin Cam engine
  • 5-main bearing 1800+ Twin Cam engine
    os - Adjusting tappet clearances - YouTube 7:55
  • Aerodynamic nuts for Intake
  • Air cleaner base cracked
  • Air cleaner changes
  • Air cleaner decal
  • Air cleaners for Weber carburetors #1
  • Air cleaners for Weber carburetors #2
  • Air filter element substitute
  • Camshaft seal, T.C. cylinder head to front plate
  • Carburetor flex mounts, problem
  • Carburetor flex mounts, solution 1
  • Carburetor flex mounts, solution 2
  • Carburetor flex mounts, solution 3
  • Carburetor flex mounts, solution 3 installation
  • Carburetor flex mounts, solution 4
  • Carburetor flex mounts, solution 5
  • Carburetor linkage setup
  • Cam covers, cracks and sealing
  • Camshaft exchange
  • Camshaft locking keys, 18G551
  • Clutch for Twin Cam, more information
  • Clutch pressure plate assembly
    -- Cold air intake assembly - (carbs).
  • Connecting rods, weights and balancing
    -- Connecting rod assemblies - MG-231 (csm)
    -- Connecting rod assemblies - MG-236 (csm)
    -- Connecting rod assemblies - MG-252 (csm)
    -- Connecting rod assemblies - MG-262 (csm)
  • Converting MGA Twin Cam to a pushrod engine
  • Coolant Bypass for the Twin Cam
  • Coolant remote pressure relief valve
  • Crankcase vent pipes, original for Twin Cam
  • Crankcase vent retrofit for T.C. w/ MGB Parts
  • Crankcase ventilation for the Twin Cam #1
  • Crankcase ventilation for the Twin Cam #2
  • Crankcase ventilation for the Twin Cam #3
  • Crankcase ventilation for the Twin Cam #4
  • Crankcase ventilation for the Twin Cam #5
  • Crankcase ventilation for the Twin Cam #6
  • Crankshaft rear seal for Twin Cam
  • Crankshaft replacement part
  • Crankshaft replacement with ghost mains
  • Cylinder head casting, new, for MGA Twin Cam
  • Cylinder head datum points for machning
  • Cylinder head gasket
  • Cylinder head gasket, copper side down
  • Cylinder head welding
  • Development of an MGB Twin Cam
    os Development of an MGB Twin Cam (pdf)
  • Dipstick markings and dimensions
  • Dipstick markings and oil level #1
  • Dipstick markings and oil level #2
  • Dowels in timing cover and engine front plate
  • Drawing error, oil pump drive gear thrust washer
  • Dynamo mount, fan and pulley
  • Dynamo mount, rear bracket with Weber carbs
  • Easier reading timing pointer for Twin Cam
  • Engine assembly notes
  • Engine assembly photos
  • Engine block and main bearing cap numbers
  • Engine Paint Color (Change?), Twin Cam
  • Engine removal tips, Twin Cam
  • General description
  • Gold Seal twin cam engine
    os 'Hot Rods For Abingdon' - 4 TC engines
  • Ignition curve - mechanical distributor
  • Ignition curve - vacuum distributor
  • Ignition HT wire clips for Twin Cam
  • Ignition HT wire lengths for Twin Cam
  • Ignition vacuum advance pipe routing, T-Cam
  • Installing the Twin Cam engine
  • Intake manifold change, SU carbs
  • Intake manifold for Weber carbs
  • Locktab for crank dog nut
  •   Drawing. Locktab for crank dog nut (pdf)
  • Misaligned combustion chambers
  • Oil pan, changing from alloy to steel sump
  • Oil pan, original alloy sump Twin Cam
  • Oil seal, Twin Cam timing cover, cross reference
  • Original distributor for MGA Twin Cam
  • Bracket for LH engine mount, Twin Cam
  • Packing plate for LH engine mount, Twin Cam
  • Piston-valve clearance in Twin Cam engine
  • Pistons, high comp. for the Twin Cam
  • Pistons, how they burn, Twin Cam
  • Pistons, low comp. for the Twin Cam
  • Pistons, running clearance, Twin Cam
    -- Piston scraper rings, MG-240 (csm)
    -- Piston scraper rings, MG-278 (csm)
  • Pistons, sources for the Twin Cam
  • Running-in a rebuilt Twin Cam engine
  • Shims for tappet adjustment
  • Special Tuning the MGA Twin Cam, v0.64 (doc)
  • SU H6 carburetors photos and notes
  • Substitute clutch parts and MGB clutch
  • T/C 9.9 CR Piston Dwg (401-KB pdf)
  • T/C 9.9 CR Piston Skirt (121-KB pdf)
  • Tappets, short, long, sleeves, and Material
  • Tensioner for timing chain
  • Tensioner with timing chain too long
  • The MGA Twin Cam 1762cc Engine (pdf)
  • Thermostats for the Twin Cam
  • Things that are black on the Twin Cam engine
  • Thrust washer, oil pump gear, drawing errors
  • Timing chain installation
  • TIM-33, tuning information memo (pdf)
  • TIM-35, 3.1/8" bore TC (1762cc) (pdf)
  • Timing cover & gasket, R&R in situ
    -- Timing cover gasket, Twin Cam - MG257 (csm)
  • Valve keepers, special
  • Valve springs, uprated
    -- Valve springs - MG310 (csm)
  • Water hose, radiator to water pump
  • Water pump - twin cam
  • Water pump rebuild #1 - Twin Cam
  • Water pump rebuild #2 - Twin Cam
  • Water pump seals - Twin Cam
  • Weber carburetors for MGA Twin Cam
  • Weber settings for MGA Twin Cam, v0.44
    Twin Cam & Deluxe Links (Off-site)
    -- Chassis, Engine, BBS & Registers, Articles, Commercial sites, Personal pages, Restorations, Reports & Magazine Aticles, Videos
    Universal Tech (for any car)
  • Adhesices and Sealants, Hylomar
  • Air compressors, introduction
  • Air compressors, advanced
  • Air compressors, good deals
  • Air compressors, small ones
  • Air compressors working together
  • Air compressors working together, #2
  • Air tanks, protable
    -- B.M.C. Standard Fasteners (pdf)
  • Battery chargers & battery maintainers
  • Battery maintenance and testing
  • Battery total discharge is a no-no
  • Battery water - search for the truth
  • Bearing removal, ball and roller bearings
  • Bolt head markings and strength standards
  • Bolt torque specifications, unified standard
  • Bolts, nuts, threads & tap sizes (pdf)
  • Bolts - broken #1
  • Bolts - broken #2
  • Bolts - rusted
  • Bronze bushings - nature
  • Bronze bushings - replacing
  • Chrome plating
  • Common steel alloys, British specifications
  • Graphite oil (lock lubricant)
  • Halogen lamps - how they work
  • Helicoil thread repair
  • Moly lube dry film lubricant
  • Penetrating oil - make your own
  • Plastics used in MGA
  • Protecting paint during maintenance (Pipe)
    os - Removing rusted bolts with heat
  • Repairing sripped self-tapping threads
  • Rolling element bearings - nature
  • Rolling element bearings - inspecting
  • Rolling element bearings - replacing
  • Rust removal
  • Sealing washers
  • Sintered bushings, initial lubrication
  • "Stat-O-Seal" sealing o-ring washers
  • Stress cracks - nature
  • "Thackeray" double coil spring washers
  • Threaded studs - nature
  • Waxoil - make your own
    Variants, Prototypes, Specials
  • Factory prototypes
  •   EX175 - 1952
    -- Experimental MGA KMO 326 -(pdf) -(history)
  •   Factory developement "hack" 1955-1963
  •   Frua Bodied MGA
  •   MGA Coupe prototype 1956
  •   Sport coupe prototype
    --   Twin Cam Prototype -ND?/13/498 (twincam)
    --   Twin Cam Prototype -NDL/13/500 -ORX885
  • Modified MGA for racing
  •   1MTW Twin Cam replica
  •   Assortment of race car pictures
  •   Center steering
  •   Coupe on steroids
  •   Farrari MGA
  •   Hawk fastback
  •   Judson MGA 1968, Sebring style
    --   MGA at Bonneville Salt Flats (competition)
  •   Nedelko MG Special, open wheel single seat
  •   'Rotten Roberts' dragster
  •   Wagner special race car
  • Modified MGA for street use
  •   "Bandito"
  •   "Bizarro"
  •   Boat Tail MGA
  •   California Custom
  •   Drop head coupe
  •   Drop head coupe #2
  •   Drop head coupe #3
  •   Ferrari MGA
  •   Fun Buggy - build your own
    --   Fun Buggy - (literature) - (pdf)
  •   Gull wing
  •   Gyro Gearloose Special
  •   Hybrid MGA Coupe Special with Twin Cam
  •   Jaguar-MGA
  •   LaSalle style
  •   MG Awan special - opinions
  •   MG Awan special - naked truth
  •   MG Awan special - next generation
  •   MG Awan 2 special
  •   MGA Maserati Coupe
  •   MGA Mercante
  •   Modern MGA fastback Coupe
  •   Peel P.1000 - Porsche 356 wanna be?
  •   Roll-Up roadster
  •   Rotary MGA
  •   Superamerica clone
  •   T-Top Fastback, made from a Coupe
  •   Two MGA 2+2's
  •   V12 Jaguar MGA
  • Monster MGAs
  •   Chevelle-MGA
  •   Cobra-Jet-MGA
  •   Jeep-MGA
  •   Jeep-MGA #2
  •   Nissan-MGA
  •   Ranger-MGA
  •   Redneck Gokart-MGA
  •   Wheelhorse-MGA
  • Police cars
  • Police car registrations
  •   Bristol police district
  •   David Fielding
  •   David J Cooper
  •   Giovanni Delicio
  •   Glamorganshire Constabulary
  •   Kenneth Geljack
  •   Lakeland Motor Museum
  •   Lancashire police district
  •   Northhumberland police
  •   Oxford City police
  •   Selkirk police district
  •   Sgt. Heaton
  •   Simon Dwyer
  •   Steve Hodgkiss
  • Production variants, MG factory
  • Production variants, non-MG
  •   Buckler MG
  •   Datsun 1000
  •   Healey Sporstboat 55
  •   IH Metro Mite
  •   Karmann MG
  •   Leyland tractor model 154
  •   Mercedes Hanomag F20 van
  •   Metropolitan
  • Special bodies on MGA chassis
  •   Ambro/Dio body
  •   Ambro MGA - by Kelvin Dodd
  •   Ashley 1172
  •   Bucanan body
  •   Buyers CR90 body
  •   Devin
  •   Ferrari Testarossa kit
  •   Fiberfab Banshee or Caribee
  •   Fiberfab Jamaican body
  •   La-Dawri body
  •   Microplas Mistral body
  •   Milano
  •   Rebodied Twin Cam coupe (Autocar)
  •   Rebodied Twin Cam coupe (R&T)
  •   Rebodied Twin Cam coupe (notes)
  •   Tornado Typhoon
  •   Vantage Motorsports MGA
  •   Vantage - Modern Mimic (mag)
  •   Vantage - Perversely Wonderful (mag)
  •   Vantage - The Wanderer (mag)
  •   Victeress C-2 Coupe
  • Special notable MGAs
  •   Elvis Presley MGA
  •   First MGA out of the factory
  •   Another first MGA out of the factory?
  •   Mary Berry Coupe
  •   New MGA built from replacement parts
    --  The historic 100,000th MG
    --  The historic 100,000th MGA (restoration)
  •   "White Orchid"
  • Works competition cars
  •   EX-179 Land speed record car
  •   EX-181 Land speed record car
  •   EX-181 Land speed record car - engine
  •     Cooling System Modification (pdf)
    --     Roaring Raindrop -MG World, Oct-Nov'97
  •   EX-182 Le Mans cars 1955
  •   EX-182/38 found and restored
  •   EX-182/39 Replica built exactly as original
  •   EX-182/41 time line
  •   EX-183 Concept for tubular chassis for MGA
  •   EX-186 Twin Cam race prototype
  •   MBL 104 - works rally car
  •   MJB 167 - works rally car
  •   PRX 14 - works development coupe
  •   UPO 929 - Fitswilliam race car, long history
    --  Rally Twin Cam Coupe RMO 101 (Twin Cam)
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1956
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1957
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1959
    --     Surviving Sebring MGA 1959 (twincam)
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1960
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1961
  •   Sebring MGA engine 1961
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1962
  •     Sebring MGA 'Fake News' (pdf)
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1962 - Car #51
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1962 - Car #52
  •   Sebring MGA cars 1962 - Car #53
    Wheels
  • Alternate wheels
  •   Alternate wheels, 5-1/2 x 15 Steel Wheels
  •   Alternate wheels, 5-1/2 x 15 Wire Wheels
  •   Alternate wheels, Alley Cat Wheels 5-1/2x15
  •   Alternate wheels, Dunlop style alloy
  •   Alternate wheels, Gordon Keebler peg drive
  •   Alternate wheels, Maxxim 10-spoke alloy
  •   Alternate wheels, Minilite machined peg drive
  •   Alternate wheels, Minilite Style
  •   Alternate wheels, Shelby Ronal wheels
  •   Alternate wheels, Special order alloy wheels
  • Balancing bent wheels
  • Balancing peg drive wheels
  • Balancing peg drive wheels, Full Kit
  • Balancing wire wheels
  • Balancing wire wheels, hub adapter
  • Bolt-on wire wheel adapters
  • Bolt-on wire wheel adapters, experience
    -- Change disc to wires (suspension)
  • Deformed wire wheel hubs
  • Knock-off nut variations
  • Knock-off nuts, repair and rechroming
  • Lug nuts, alternate
  • Lug nuts, locking security
  • Original wheel types for the MGA
  • Removing rusted wire wheels
    os Replacing Spokes
  • Replacing wheel studs
    -- Road wheel and tyre balancing (csm)
  • Rubber plugs in steel disc wheels
  • Rudge-Whitworth splined hubs
  • Self tightening knockoffs
  • Selecting a knockoff hammer
  • Space-saver spares for MGA
  • Space-saver spare for TC/Deluxe
    -- Strengthened wheel center (csm)
    -- Stronger road wheel design (csm)
  • Stress cracks in steel wheels
  • Stress cracks in wire wheels
  • Straightening wheel rims
  • The odd wire wheel - one to avoid
  • Tubless tires and safety rims
  • Tubless wire wheels
  • Tuning & truing wire wheels
  • Tuning & truing wire wheels, an experience
  • Wheel stud length is important
  • Wheel stud splines design and fit
  • Wheels (wire) -T&CC -Aug'78 (pdf)
  • Wire wheel hydrogen embrittlement
  • Wire wheel parts that no longer fit
  • Wire wheel quality issues
  • Wire wheel suppliers, current state of business
  • Wire wheels, cost to rebuild
  • Wobbly wheels or wobbly tires
  • Worn hub splines in wire wheels
    Windscreen
  • Auster name plate and company info
    --Competition Sports Screen (accessories)
    --Racing screen, Auster bubble (accessories)
    --Racing screen, Brooklands (accessories)
    --Racing screen, wrap-around (accessories)
  • Repairing a racing screen, Auster bubble screen
    os Repairing a Crack in Plexiglass
  • Sports Windscreen, cut down from standard #1
  • Sports Windscreen, cut down from standard #2
  • Sports Windscreen, different heights
  • Sports Windscreen, factory issue
  • Sports Windscreen, reproduction
  • Windscreen bottom edge packing
    -- Windscreen contamination (csm)
  • Windscreen fasteners
  • Windscreen glass and sources
  • Windscreen glass - date codes
  • Windscreen glass - Autoglass Anthelios
  • Windscreen glass - Fugian Glass/Lamisafety
  • Windscreen glass - Fugian Glass/Lamisafety
  • Windscreen glass - FYI/Fuyao Glass
  • Windscreen glass - Guardian
  • Windscreen glass - MG/British Motor Heritage
  • Windscreen glass - Perfect Glass
  • Windscreen glass - Royal Doulton
  • Windscreen glass - Safevue
  • Windscreen glass - S dglas
  • Windscreen glass - Triplex/Plinkington
  • Windscreen glass - Unknown #1
  • Windscreen glass - Unknown #2
  • Windscreen glass - Uroglas/Starglass
  • Windscreen glass - Velas
  • Windscreen grab handles
    -- Windscreen pegs, material (csm)
  • Windscreen rebuild additional notes
  • Windscreen rebuild basics
  • Windscreen rebuild detailed
  • Windscreen seal, rag top to WS top rail
  • Windscreen stanchion packing
  • Windscreen top corner brackets

    Off topic but web site related
    Presented here in the interest of helping the web impaired get their own LBC web site up and running.
    Building your own MG web site:
  • Changing your web address
  • Digital cameras
  • Image file compression
  • Never do this with a web page editor
  • Preserving your web site
  • Web page basics
  • Web page design
  • Web page portability
  • Web server choice
  • What to do about SPAM
  • More about SPAM - Filtering
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