B series in the uk always had a vented oil cap and so did the A series too , the front side cover really want soaking in a good acid or strong degreaser its amazing how little junk in it causes issues , most engine shops in the uk used to hot tank them or replace them as it was a service part back in the day , and the covers get distorted by being over tightened so best to install with no gasket and check it goes tight to the block ( the centre often hits first when distorted so never pinching the gasket ) they were a bit of crap design used on a series too

Well that back seat looks a bit bulky I used to sit in the back of a MGB when I was a kid 12 years old no problem

Nice car & video, thanks

Good to see Iris back. Missed you too ! Looking forward to the next episode. Thanks from Oregon USA

Glad to see you post again! Had been wondering about you, hoping you were okay. Great video for those new to the MGB or British cars in general.

Interesting comment on the soft top fitting. You say it is easier to install on a warm sunny day. If you need the top chances are it is cooler and raining. I speak from experience as I have a '74 B with the third generation type soft top. I know I am spoiled compared to the first ones like yours. I too enjoy a cool day drive with the full tonneau half fitted. Very sporty. Good work on the videos, keep them coming.

super video, tres détaillée. Merci beaucoup.

Also I love the Iris blue paint.

Thank you for this informative video. I am in a situation now where I need to clean out th wire gause in the front inspection cover as I know I have pressure buildup. My car however is a 1977 with a conversion to carbs that are from the mid 1960's like yours. However I have a anti run on valve along with a charcoal cannister. When I get thsis fixed my mileage should change and leaks should become minimal. The added vacuum due to the more enclosed system I believe has contributed to a moderate decreas in mileage.

Why tho

Another comment, my red car should have red hood…but I prefer black one…red hood is very uncommon

Hi from Italy, my may 63 MGB is under restoring… I think that all bolts on chassis have to be painted (ie wings). Is it correct?

I have a 63 mgb it does not have the pcv valve, i am pretty sure they started pcv valves in 1965.

Great video and really helpful, my Mom gave me her mgb GT in 2017, she bought it in 1977 when it was three years old (it's a 74 chrome bumper car). The oil consumption was 70 miles to the pint. The first thing I did was buy a compression tester. All four cylinders were all about 90psi. So I started to drive it as much as possible. Over a couple of thousand miles the blue smoke stopped coming out the back and the consumption reduced to about 250 miles per pint and compression pressures are now about 140psi per cylinder. Lots of oil leaks , so I cleared the breathers out according to a John Twist video. Instantly so much better and now we are doing 500 miles to a pint. I'm sure some unscrupulous mechanics would have told me that I needed to rebuild the engine. Anyway keep up the good work 👍

UK cars don't have an "emergency brake", they do have a handbrake and a foot brake. The handbrake is intended to hold the care securely while it is stationary

Time for a new video : )

Just got an MGB and going down all the MGB videos there are haha

It will do zero to 60 eventually. Love it. Squeezed my little sister in the back once...she was about 5'3'' and weighed 110...she lasted about 15 minutes. It would hold a case of beer though. Ah... to be 21 again.

Great video! Did you have to drain all the oil to remove the side covers, or does the oil sit happily below in the sump? I have a 78 UK MBG which has no pollution control (wasn't required on UK models) mine has a strange metal oil cap, and seems to leak even from there. May check out replacing that.

Ron from 🇬🇧 it's nice to see an authentic and well maintained original MGB 😊

My first MGB in 1977 was a 1963 Iris Blue roadster, it looked stunning in the blue on chrome wires. I learnt very quickly buyer beware - it was a rot box, but it drove well! I'm about to take purchase of a 67 Sandy Beige GT I owned in the 80s - I've not seen for 36 years.

I have a 75 MGB never tried it

You have Magnificent early 'B' that sounds very good and really breathes to get that many R's. It seems yours is quite fast. Mine has a fancy EFI and does not look to be faster. But like milage, top speed and cornering Gs, I never checked it. It would be super easy to do so but, it is what it is. My wife and I drive the car it needs to remain reliable and I don't fancy hurting it. I have size thirteens and and my feet fit the pedals. I was surprised how many differences my '75 has. I really like ours for long distance driving. Thanks for showing us your fine car.

Additionally, I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am that you call your channel "MGBs.." and NOT the more likely --and grammatically egregious--"MGB's...". Thanks for a beacon of education. Also, re: Stirling Moss... who in this era is? What a gentlemanly, gifted bloke he was! Cheers, mate.

I was always a Triumph guy (TR4A-IRS, TR250, Spitfire 1500). At one point for a grocery run, I had 4 passengers in the Spitfire, noticeably smaller than my friends MGB! My MGB friend drove me with a tallish comrade lying in the B's "extra seating" area for a camping trip. We all were smaller & dumber 50 years ago.

You were really tachin' her out there. I don't think I've ever redlined mine.

That's a fun video to watch. The times aren't bad at all, for the conditions. That's one wacky tach !! I'm guessing it's off a bit. Anyway, great to see someone enjoying his MGB !

Nice yard! Thnx for the video. Interesting stuff !

Hi Dave, nice video and nice hat! Where did you buy it? It would go well with my recent purchase of my MGB 😅

Funny the glance at the tractor, considering the B had a tractor engine itself

Thanks for the video! Do you have a 3 or 5 bearing engine? I have a 3 bearing engine and I have a small oil leak.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Plastic fuel filter under the hood is bad news. Near the exhaust is even worse.

I liked your laid back, studious presentation. By comparison, whenever I post anything about my MG, I think I sound almost insane!

My 77's pedals are way closer. In fact, they took me a minute to adjust to when pushing in the clutch I wasn't hitting the brake.

For anybody with experience of A and B series engines the need for the corect, and clean, oil cap is a given. Hardly a hidden fact.

Bought one new in 1973 still own it

Great video

Hi My 1969 MGB is doing 2750 rpm at a constant 50mph in 4th gear and NOT in overdrive. (2250 in Overdrive at 50mph). The O/D in should drop the revs by 18%. As far as wives liking MGBs --- I asked my then girlfriend to marry me while sitting in a white1969 MGB. She said yes ! Same wife for 43 years but I have a different Monza red 1969 MGB now. Safety Fast and Happy 100 years of MG 2023 craig

Hi Dave Your car is extremely nice ! Obviously you know your tack is very over reading. When its fixed you can redo the test. Rev out in 1st , second , third and then drop the overdrive into gear for a better result. My 1969 B also does about 15 seconds , for what ever reason someone put 8:1 pistons in it when the motor was rebuilt. BHP means Brake Horse Power by the way. Best wishes and I subscribed craig (from Sydney Australia) 1969 MGB and 1969 E Type roadster