Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
There is no update from the Garage this weekend, as we decided to take an extended weekend off. We have been to Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the past - and both cities are really nice, but this time we visited Den Haag for the first time. And this is a place to instantly fall in... Continue Reading →
I spent the last week in the US and got the advice to buy ARP bolts and a Fidanza flywheel over there from AcmeSpeedShop. The timing for the request was on too short notice I guess - in the end this did not work out. After a bit of searching this might be a good... Continue Reading →
The fresh up of the 18V581 engine out of the 1973 MGB GT (aka Mildred) is on a good track. There are a few parts missing - some I have already ordered - some I need to order this week. Quite a bit of time went into cleaning the sump and timing cover. They were... Continue Reading →
Did I really write in this blog that I am relieved about the state of the MGB (aka Maggie)? After correcting the valve clearance, I did a full service on the car. This includes an oil change, checking the brakes, another compression test, cleaning the fuel filter, and an ignition timing check. A 20-kilometer Test... Continue Reading →
It was certainly a good thing to be cautious on the way back when problems started. Like a couple times before, the clearance on multiple valves wasn't correct anymore. I am uncertain what the root cause for this could be. The only thing I do now: that last three times it happened while - or... Continue Reading →
Driving into London city on a Friday evening was not as bad as expected. There was hardly any traffic. Google maps took me across London Tower Bridge and I even got some thumbs up from pedestrians crossing the bridge. After picking up my son we first had to check on his car "Saabeth" - a... Continue Reading →
Time flies... It has been about 6 months that I started a new job and did my trip to Spain and the UK. So, it is about time to visit my son in the UK again. And the upcoming MGB60 event in the British Motor Museum in Gaydon is a fantastic opportunity to this. When... Continue Reading →
After fetching the square tubing out of a recycling bin last week, I was really looking forward to building a dolly. This is required to transport the MGB bodyshell to the workshop. The ones I previously built were made from lumber and for safety reasons this is not allowed. Earlier this week I ordered 200mm... Continue Reading →
