Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
What started as a routine service on Maggie - my 1967 MGB GT - ended up in some unexpected findings and additional work. Approx 8000km after switching to the bolt-on wheels and axle with LSD (Mildred's) early in 2024 - a complete maintenance job was due. For this I am following the tasks outlines in... Continue Reading →
Another two weeks without any major progress on the MGB GT restoration or other projects. I just had time for some little things. With the engine stand almost completed I decided to clean the cooling system before hooking it up. For this I connected a piece of old hose to the water pump and made... Continue Reading →
Last weekend I worked hard to finish off the Morgan wiring. A closed-end battery cable connector had to be cramped onto the new brown cables from the fuse box. As I don't have the right tool for this I drove over to Stephan's workshop and borrowed the large hydraulic cramping tools from him. Next, I... Continue Reading →
As mentioned before the Lockheed calipers I took of Mildred (my 1973 MGB GT) are in a really bad condition. After getting the pistons out and taking the halves apart I spent a good amount of time cleaning them with a wirewheel. The old brake fluid turned into some form of goo which I got... Continue Reading →
Did I mention that Maggie's squealing brakes are a major annoyance? After switching to the EBC GreenStuff brake pads last month the issue became even worse compared to the standard ones I had for the last two years. This has been a battle ever since I installed replacement brake calipers and moved away from the... Continue Reading →
The last couple weeks did not really allow any noteworthy updates from the garage. Work, travel and a few other things kept me busy. One highlight was a rallye training specially on improving regularity timing together with Sandra - Morgan driver and team partner from last years British Classic Rallye This training took place in Bad... Continue Reading →
It is more than a month ago that I (kind of) finished the rear-axle swap on Maggie. And it is frustrating that she is still sitting in the garage in axle stands. Just before I had a business trip to London in mid-January - I noticed that I have the wrong handbrake cable. The width... Continue Reading →
As planned, I want to use the first few days in January to replace the Maggie's Salisbury tube rear axle. Back in October I picked up an overhauled one that now also has a Blackline LSD. As this axle is for bolt-on wheels, I also need to change the front hubs. As I prepared the... Continue Reading →
After a getting home from a business trip last night - the first thing I did before work today is drop of the Morgan at a local garage to have the wheels and alignment checked. All they can do is balance a wheel, by adding weights according to the measurements of the machine they have.... Continue Reading →
Back 31 years ago - my parents took part in the 1992 Morgan vs. MG Highland Games. The event is a combination of a touristic Rallye, a few "Highland-Games-activities" like crankshaft throwing or tug-of-war and a slalom on the second day. Even though my family was clearly "Team Morgan" - I remember that it was... Continue Reading →
Fixing C6622 