Hammer and Spanner

Hammer and Spanner

Contents Index So you think you want an MGB or V8?
Body Brakes Clutch Cooling Electrics Engine Fuel Gearbox Heater Ignition Propshaft Rear axle Steering and Suspension Wheels and Tyres
Miscellaneous Downloadable PDFs The sectioned MGB at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon

Index:

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z 3-Synch_or_4-synch? - Gearbox

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z A-arm_Inner_Bushes - Steering and Suspension
ABS_Simply_Explained - Brakes
Aerial_in_Front_Wing - Body and Structure
Air_Box - Heater
Air_Cleaners - Fuel System
Air_Direction - Heater
Alignment - Rear Axle
All by Touch - Buying advice
Alternator/Dynamo
Ammeters_and_Voltmeters - Electrics
Anti_Run-on_Valve
Anti-roll_Bars - Steering and Suspension
Arm-rest_Cubby_&_Centre_Console - Body and Structure
Automatic - Gearbox
Axle_Length - Rear Axle
Axle_Location - Rear Axle

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Cable_and_Pipe_Routing - Body and Structure
Cable_and_Pipe_Routing
Calipers_&_Discs - Brakes
Carpet - Body and Structure
Centre_Lock_Hubs
Centre_Lock_Wheels_and_Hubs - Wheels and Tyres
Centrifugal_Advance
Choke_Control
Clevis_Pin_Wear - Clutch
Clocks - Electrics
Clocks
Clonk_when_Braking - Steering and Suspension
Clonk_when_Braking
Clutch - Bleeding
Clutch - Bore_Sizes
Clutch - Clevis_Pin_Wear
Clutch - Clutch_Change
Clutch - Flex-Hose
Clutch - Fluid
Clutch - How_It_Works
Clutch - Master_Cylinder
Clutch - Pedal_Return_Spring
Clutch - Pilot_Bush
Clutch - Release_Arm
Clutch - Release_Bearing
Clutch - Slave_Cylinder
Clutch_Change - Clutch
Clutch_Pilot_Bush
Clutch
Cockpit_Rail - Body and Structure
Cold_Air_Flap - Heater
Compression_Testing - Engine
Condenser
Connectors_and_Terminals - Electrics
Converting_to_Wires_from_Rostyle/Disc - Wheels and Tyres
Converting_to_Wires_from_Rostyle/Disc
Coolant - Cooling System
Coolant_Return_Pipe - Heater
Cooling System - Coolant
Cooling System - Drain_and_Refill
Cooling System - Electric_Fans
Cooling System - Fan_Belt
Cooling System - Front Valance
Cooling System - Hoses
Cooling System - Mechanical_Fans
Cooling System - Pumps
Cooling System - Radiator_Cap
Cooling System - Radiator_Diaphragm_Seals
Cooling System - Radiator
Cooling System - Rubber_Bumpers
Cooling System - Temp_Gauge_Oscillation
Cooling System - Temp_Gauge
Cooling System - V8_Cooling_System
Vaporisation!
Cooling System
Cooling_Fans
Cooling
Crankcase_Breathing - Engine
Crankcase_Breathing
Cruise_Control
Cylinder_Block - Engine
Cylinder_Head

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Dampers_and_Drop-links
Dampers
Dash_Controls - Heater
Dashboard - Body and Structure
Dating_the_Engine - Engine
Decals - Miscellaneous
Decals
Delivery_Check - Fuel System
Differential - Rear Axle
Dimensions - Body and Structure
Dipstick!_(and sumps) - Engine
Distributor_Curves
Distributor
Doors
Drain_and_Refill - Cooling System
Drinks_Bottle_Holder - Body and Structure
Drive_Flange - Gearbox
Drop-glass_and_Regulator
Drop-links
Dual-line_Plumbing - Brakes

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z E-clip_Fitting_Tool - Brakes
Electric_Fans - Cooling System
Electrics - Ammeters_and_Voltmeters
Electrics - Basic Electrics 1 - Terminology
Electrics - Basic Electrics 2 - Typical faults, symptoms, and diagnostic techniques
Electrics - Bulbs
Electrics - Clocks
Electrics - Connectors_and_Terminals
Electrics - Fuses_and_Fusebox
Electrics - Heated_Rear_Window
Electrics - Horns
Electrics - Sealed_Wiring_Junctions
Electrics
Electronic_Ignition - Ignition System
Emissions_Limits_(UK) - Fuel System
Engine - Compression_Testing
Engine - Crankcase_Breathing
Engine - Cylinder_Block
Engine - Dating_the_Engine
Engine - Dipstick!_(and sumps)
Engine - Engine_Mounts
Engine - Engine_Numbers
Engine - Engine_Removal
Engine - Exhaust
Engine - Front_Cover
Engine - Gold_Seal_Engines
Engine - Oil_Cooler
Engine - Oil_Gauge
Engine - Oil_Hoses
Engine - Oil_Pressure_Relief_Valve
Engine - Oil_Pressure_Warning_Light
Engine - Oil_Pump
Engine - Oil_Thrower
Engine - Power_Torque_and_Consumption_Curves
Engine - Sumps_and_Dipsticks
Engine - Tappet_Chest_Covers
Engine - Timing_Chain
Engine - Timing_Covers
Engine - Timing_Marks
Engine - Valve_Timing
Engine_Mounts - Engine
Engine_Numbers - Engine
Engine_Removal - Engine
Engine
Enhancements - Heater
Ethanol - Fuel System
Exhaust - Engine

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Fan_Belt - Cooling System
Fan_Belt
Fault_Diagnosis - Fuel System
Fault_Diagnosis - Ignition System
Fault_Diagnosis
Flex-Hose - Clutch
Fluid - Brakes
Fluid - Clutch
Footwell_Vents - Heater
Fresh_Air_Vents - Heater
Front Valance - Cooling System
Front/Rear_Track - Steering and Suspension
Front_Bump/rebound_rubbers - Steering and Suspension
Front_Cover - Engine
Front_Crossmember - Steering and Suspension
Front_Crossmember
Front_Hub - Steering and Suspension
Front_Indicator/Side-light_Position
Front_Spring_Replacement
Front_Valance - Body and Structure
Front_Wheel_Bearings - Steering and Suspension
Front_Wheelarch_Liners
Fuel System - Air_Cleaners
Fuel System - Delivery_Check
Fuel System - Emissions_Limits_(UK)
Fuel System - Ethanol
Fuel System - Fault_Diagnosis
Fuel System - Fuel_Filter
Fuel System - Fuel_Hose
Fuel System - Fuel_Pumps
Fuel System - North_American_Emissions_Plumbing
Fuel System - Octane_Ratings
Fuel System - Pump_Fusing
Fuel System - Running-on
Fuel System - Stromberg_Carbs
Fuel System - Tank
Fuel System - Unleaded
Fuel System - Zenith_Choke
Fuel System
Fuel_Filter - Fuel System
Fuel_Gauge
Fuel_Hose - Fuel System
Fuel_Pumps - Fuel System
Fuel_Pumps
Fuel
Full-length_Ramps - Miscellaneous
Fuses_and_Fusebox - Electrics

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Gauges
Gear_Lever - Gearbox
Gearbox - 3-Synch_or_4-synch?
Gearbox - Automatic
Gearbox - Bell-housing_Bolts
Gearbox - Breather
Gearbox - Drive_Flange
Gearbox - Gear_Lever
Gearbox - Gearbox_Removal
Gearbox - How_It_Works
Gearbox - Interlocking_Arm_Assembly
Gearbox - Internals
Gearbox - Lubricants
Gearbox - Mounts_and_crossmember
Gearbox - Oil_Change
Gearbox - Overdrive:_D_and_LH_Type_Differences
Gearbox - Overdrive:_How_many_were_there?
Gearbox - Overdrive_'Pulsing'
Gearbox - Overdrive_Replacement
Gearbox - Overdrive_Sequencer_Relay
Gearbox - Rear_Seal
Gearbox_Crossmember
Gearbox_Drive_Flange
Gearbox_Pilot_Bush
Gearbox_Removal - Gearbox
Gearbox
General
Glovebox - Body and Structure
Gold_Seal_Engines - Engine
Grease_Nipples - Propshaft
Grille/bonnet_Alignment
Grille/wing_alignment
GT_C-post_Liners - Body and Structure
GT_Headlining - Body and Structure
GT_Load-space - Body and Structure
GT_Rear_Windows - Body and Structure
GT_Tailgate

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Handbrake - Brakes
Handbrake_Cable
Hardtop - Body and Structure
Hazard_Flashers
Headlamp_Mounting
Headlamp_Ring_Removal
Heated_Rear_Window - Electrics
Heater - Air_Box
Heater - Air_Direction
Heater - Cold_Air_Flap
Heater - Coolant_Return_Pipe
Heater - Dash_Controls
Heater - Enhancements
Heater - Footwell_Vents
Heater - Fresh_Air_Vents
Heater - Heater_Removal
Heater - Intake_Grille
Heater - Matrix
Heater - Motor_and_Fan
Heater - Rubber_'Block'
Heater - Screen_Vents
Heater - Seals
Heater - Temperature_Relativity
Heater - V8_Heater_Hoses
Heater - Water_Valve
Heater_Fan
Heater_Removal - Heater
Heater
Horns - Electrics
Hoses - Cooling System
How_It_Works - Clutch
How_It_Works - Gearbox
How_Many? - Body and Structure
How_Much? - Miscellaneous
How_Strong_is_my_Body? - Body and Structure
HT_Leads - Ignition System

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Identification_Numbers - Body and Structure
Ignition System - Electronic_Ignition
Ignition System - Fault_Diagnosis
Ignition System - HT_Leads
Ignition System - Ignition_Coil
Ignition System - Ignition_Switch
Ignition System - Ignition_Theory
Ignition System - Schematics
Ignition System - Spark_Plugs
Ignition System - Timing_Lights
Ignition System - Timing_Marks
Ignition System - Vacuum_Gauge
Ignition System
Ignition_Coil - Ignition System
Ignition_Switch - Ignition System
Ignition_Switch
Ignition_System
Ignition_Theory - Ignition System
Ignition_Timing
Ignition_Warning_Light
Ignition
Indicators/Turn_Signals
Instruments
Intake_Grille - Heater
Interlocking_Arm_Assembly - Gearbox
Internals - Gearbox

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Jacking - Body and Structure

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z King-pins - Steering and Suspension

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Le Jog 4X
Length - Propshaft
Level/Drain_Plugs - Rear Axle
Lighter_Socket
Lighting
Lubricants - Gearbox
Lubricants - Rear Axle

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Master_Cylinder - Clutch
Master_Cylinders - Brakes
Matrix - Heater
Mechanical_Fans - Cooling System
Mirrors - Body and Structure
Miscellaneous - Buyer Beware!
Miscellaneous - Decals
Miscellaneous - Full-length_Ramps
Miscellaneous - How_Much?
Miscellaneous - Nut_Screws_Washers_and_Bolts_(and_Grommets)
Miscellaneous - UK_MOT
Miscellaneous - What_Year?
Miscellaneous
Mk1_or_Mk2? - Body and Structure
MOT_Test - Brakes
Motor_and_Fan - Heater
Mounts_and_crossmember - Gearbox
Mud_Flaps - Body and Structure

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z North_American_Emissions_Plumbing - Fuel System
North_American_'Key_in'_Warning
Number_Plates - Body and Structure
Nut_Screws_Washers_and_Bolts_(and_Grommets) - Miscellaneous

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Octane_Ratings - Fuel System
Oil_Change - Gearbox
Oil_Change - Rear Axle
Oil_Cooler - Engine
Oil_Filters
Oil_Gauge - Engine
Oil_Hoses - Engine
Oil_Pressure_Relief_Valve - Engine
Oil_Pressure_Warning_Light - Engine
Oil_Pump - Engine
Oil_Thrower - Engine
Oils_and_ZDDP
Overdrive:_D_and_LH_Type_Differences - Gearbox
Overdrive:_How_many_were_there? - Gearbox
Overdrive_Electrics
Overdrive_Fusing
Overdrive_'Pulsing' - Gearbox
Overdrive_Replacement - Gearbox
Overdrive_Sequencer_Relay - Gearbox
Overdrive

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Paint_Colours
Passenger_Foot_Brace - Body and Structure
Pedal_Box - Brakes
Pedal_Box
Pedal_Return_Spring - Clutch
Pilot_Bush - Clutch
Points_Types
Polarity
Power_Torque_and_Consumption_Curves - Engine
Propshaft - Be_careful_what_you_drive_over
Propshaft - Grease_Nipples
Propshaft - Length
Propshaft - Removal
Propshaft - Sliding_Joint
Propshaft - UJs
Propshaft - Vibration
Propshaft
Pump_Fusing - Fuel System
Pumps - Cooling System
Punctures - Wheels and Tyres

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Quarter-lights

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Radiator - Cooling System
Radiator_Cap - Cooling System
Radiator_Diaphragm_Seals - Cooling System
Radio
Rear Axle - Alignment
Rear Axle - Axle_Length
Rear Axle - Axle_Location
Rear Axle - Banjo_Axle_Hub_Nut
Rear Axle - Bearings_and_Oilseals
Rear Axle - Breather
Rear Axle - Differential
Rear Axle - Level/Drain_Plugs
Rear Axle - Lubricants
Rear Axle - Oil_Change
Rear Axle - Rebound_Straps
Rear Axle - Remove_and_Refit
Rear Axle - U-bolts
Rear Axle
Rear_Axle_Alignment
Rear_Axle
Rear_Bump_Rubbers,_Pedestals_and_U-bolts - Steering and Suspension
Rear_Rebound_Straps
Rear_Seal - Gearbox
Rear_Shoes - Brakes
Rear_Springs
Rebound_Straps - Rear Axle
Relays
Release_Arm - Clutch
Release_Bearing - Clutch
Removal - Propshaft
Remove_and_Refit - Rear Axle
Residual_Pressure_or_Non-return_Valves - Brakes
Reversing_Light_Switch
Ride_Height
Roadster_Hood/Top - Body and Structure
Rocker_Cover
Rockers
Rotors
Rubber_'Block' - Heater
Rubber_Bumper_Radiator_Grille - Body and Structure
Rubber_Bumpers - Cooling System
Running-on - Fuel System
Running-on

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Tachometer
Tank - Fuel System
Tank_Sender
Tappet_Chest_Covers - Engine
Tax Discs
Temp_Gauge - Cooling System
Temp_Gauge_Oscillation - Cooling System
Temperature_Relativity - Heater
Terminology
The Perils in Restoration - Buying advice
The Trials and Tribulations of MG Ownership - Buying advice
Thermostat
Thermostats
Throttle_Cable_and_Pedal
Timing_Chain - Engine
Timing_Covers - Engine
Timing_Lights - Ignition System
Timing_Marks - Engine
Timing_Marks - Ignition System
Tonneau_Cover - Body and Structure
Torque_Values
Track_Rod_Ends - Steering and Suspension
Track_Width
Tracking - Steering and Suspension
Tracking_Alignment
Tyre_Markings - Wheels and Tyres
Tyre_Pressures - Wheels and Tyres
Tyre_Sizes - Wheels and Tyres
Tyre_Valves - Wheels and Tyres
Tyre_Wear_and_Replacement - Wheels and Tyres
Tyres_-_What_to_do_with_old_ones_... - Wheels and Tyres

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z U-bolts - Rear Axle
U-bolts
UJs - Propshaft
UK_MOT - Miscellaneous
Unleaded - Fuel System

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z V8_Cooling_System - Cooling System
V8_Engine_Specifics
V8_Heater_Hoses - Heater
V8_Inlet_Manifold
V8_Wheels - Wheels and Tyres
Vacuum_Advance_-_Carb_vs_Manifold
Vacuum_Advance
Vacuum_Gauge - Ignition System
Vacuum_Gauge
Valve_Timing - Engine
Valves
Vaporisation!
Vee's Repaint
Vehicle_Heights
Vehicle_Weights - Body and Structure
Vehicle_Weights
Vibration - Propshaft

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Warning_Light
Washing_&_Polishing - Body and Structure
Water_Pump
Water_Valve - Heater
What_Year? - Miscellaneous
Wheel_Changing
Wheel_Cylinders and Back-plates - Brakes
Wheel_Nuts - Wheels and Tyres
Wheel_Ramps - Wheels and Tyres
Wheel_Sizes_and_Offsets - Wheels and Tyres
Wheelarch Liners
Wheelarch_Liners
Wheels and Tyres - Balancing
Wheels and Tyres - Centre_Lock_Wheels_and_Hubs
Wheels and Tyres - Converting_to_Wires_from_Rostyle/Disc
Wheels and Tyres - Punctures
Wheels and Tyres - Spare_Wheel
Wheels and Tyres - Tyre_Markings
Wheels and Tyres - Tyre_Pressures
Wheels and Tyres - Tyre_Sizes
Wheels and Tyres - Tyre_Valves
Wheels and Tyres - Tyre_Wear_and_Replacement
Wheels and Tyres - Tyres_-_What_to_do_with_old_ones_...
Wheels and Tyres - V8_Wheels
Wheels and Tyres - Wheel_Nuts
Wheels and Tyres - Wheel_Ramps
Wheels and Tyres - Wheel_Sizes_and_Offsets
Wheels and Tyres - Wire_Wheels
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels_and_Tyres
Windstop
Wipers
Wire_Colours,_Terminal_Numbering
Wire_Wheel_Splines
Wire_Wheels - Wheels and Tyres
Wiring_Harness_Replacement
Won't_Start
Won't_Switch_Off!
Workshop_Tools

3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Zenith_Choke - Fuel System