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by Jeffrey Lister
Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: MGB GT Headlining
Replies: 3
Views: 10135

Re: MGB GT Headlining

Hi Harry,
I bought a headlining kit from Sussex Classic Car Parts nothing wrong with it, very similar to the original.
The problem is getting it to remain in place, I initially used the weetabix board to stick the lining too. This lasted about a year before it joined me in the drivers seat.
The ...
by Jeffrey Lister
Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Weber Carb Jets
Replies: 8
Views: 23287

Re: Weber Carb Jets

Thanks Peter,
You've confirmed what I've been putting off that is to put it on a rolling road for a comprehensive tune up.

Cheers
Jeff
by Jeffrey Lister
Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: Weber Carb Jets
Replies: 8
Views: 23287

Weber Carb Jets

I've recently fitted a Weber 45DCOE carb to my 1950cc stage 2 engine with a kent 724 cam, does anyone have experience of this setup and able to advise on suitable jets prior to a full rolling road tune.
The engine runs fine after 3000 rpm but up to 3000rpm it is a bit hit and miss, mild flat spot ...
by Jeffrey Lister
Tue May 31, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: MGB GT Handling
Replies: 5
Views: 19199

Re: MGB GT Handling

Hi Martin,
I fitted negative camber lower wishbones plus Superpro poly bushes, 7/8th anti roll bar (front only) and uprated lever arm shock absorbers.
Tyre pressures set at 26-28psi front and 28-30psi rear. These mods transformed the handling. The front bites into the corner with very little ...
by Jeffrey Lister
Sat May 21, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: 1950 Stage 2 balanced engine
Replies: 2
Views: 9123

Re: 1950 Stage 2 balanced engine

Hi Peter,
Appreciate your comments, however I am having to strip and rebuild this engine because after approx 20K miles I thought 1 pint of oil per 100 miles excessive plus the pretty blue haze emitting from the exhaust was not as it should be. I installed the engine in my roadster in Oct 2011 thus ...
by Jeffrey Lister
Thu May 12, 2016 7:02 am
Forum: MGB Technical
Topic: 1950 Stage 2 balanced engine
Replies: 2
Views: 9123

1950 Stage 2 balanced engine

Oselli 1950cc stage 2 engine, I am trying to locate a piston ring supplier to purchase replacement rings oversize 0.090 as stamped in the piston crown. So far all the maximum size rings go up to are oversize 0.060.
Does anyone know also the spec of the camshaft they fit to be able to correctly time ...