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by Anthony Coates
Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: rad fan switches on too early
Replies: 3
Views: 13164

Re: rad fan switches on too early

With respect to B series engine cooling, cheepo should not be an option. I believe the optimum cooling temperature to be 90 degrees C, with fan control at 95 degrees C. failure of the control will lead to overheating and a cracked head. Look at the Kenlow or Revotech range of switches and consider ...
by Anthony Coates
Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: throttle linkage
Replies: 8
Views: 19549

Re: throttle linkage

You might find that with the linkage now not touching the choke mechanism, that when you cold start with the choke out, that the choke now will not open the throttle slightly to increase revs.
by Anthony Coates
Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Fitted displayed as an * asterisk
Replies: 1
Views: 10172

Fitted displayed as an * asterisk

Hmmm, there appears to be an issue with the word f i t t e d (fitted), on most posts it displays as an * asterisk.
by Anthony Coates
Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Dashboard illumination
Replies: 22
Views: 78071

Re: Dashboard illumination

I have equipped the entire car with LEDs, all sourced from China via EBay, came to less than a 20 quid. One should remember that the flasher relay also has to be replaced. There are two pronged solid state relays available.
I Found that getting coloured i.e Red or Orange as appropriate is an ...
by Anthony Coates
Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: MGB General
Topic: Replica tax discs
Replies: 7
Views: 25021

Re: Replica tax discs

I like many others have elected to display a replica tax disc, showing the first registration of the car. But it set me thinking about the consequences of not having the official disc any more. Once upon a time certain jobs-worths would inspect parked cars, comparing tax disc against number plate ...