1966 MG MGB - Will It Run?

[@marknelson5929]

Looks very tidy and straight. Pity it doesn't have the Overdrive, makes a big difference. I've just bought back a 67 MGB GT I last saw 36 years ago. I owned the very car in the 1980s and amazingly it came up 4 sale last April and its still in lovely condition, credit to its last 4 keepers. One of them rebuilt the engine with a mild cam and close ratio gearbox - so she certainly goes better than a stock MGB. Nice to have her back after all these years.

[@guitarenigma]

This video brought back so many memories as the '66 B was my first car in British racing green with wire wheels. I remember eventually converting to a Weber DCOE side draft carb and intake, and an Ansa exhaust system. The "positive earth" made it somewhat challenging to install a modern radio as I had to build an insulated mounting box, and I do remember the gear on the original starter jamming in the ring gear and having to crawl underneath using a half-inch wrench on the end of the shaft to free it. Tapping on the fuel pump with a hammer from time to time to get it to start working again was another quirk. So very easy to work on compared to modern cars, though (thank God for the Bentley manual)! I replaced the clutch in my driveway. And back in the day you could buy carpet kits, upholstery, and convertible tops from J.C. Whitney...

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great to see another MGB is alive and on the road again. Outstanding video and presentation.

[@jimm2816]

Always good to see a British car come back to life

[@Simon-ry1lw]

These 'will it run' videos are my favorite 👍

[@kendallmarquardt9583]

Nice. Really appreciate your videos. We had a 67' MGB GT BRG and WW just like this one. Dad was a hot rodder/sports car guy of the 50s/60s so I grew up with MGs, 356s, Austin-Healy and a pre-FI 71' 240Z so this stuff is in my DNA! Luckily, I have photos to look back on. Thanks

[@brwlegge]

Love the new starter and quick carb clean. If I’d only seen this video 50 years ago I may still have my old Magnette!

[@TL243]

Man. Loving the logical progression and skill you exhibit

[@rickkamp2]

Great video! Bring back lots of memories from high school!

[@kevinobenhaus6769]

Would love to see more videos about this particular car. I had an MGB in the 80s and I’m wanting one again.

[@steveoh9838]

Very close car to my 67. Nice tutorial on the modern starter. Mine still works and looks like a nice option. Thanks!

[@DonWoodard-to1oq]

Please show more on this car.

[@davidra7527]

Thanks for the video. Hope to see more on this car.

[@heckmacbuff]

Great work, clearly explained and demonstrated. Thanks for another video.

[@Steve757-fl1hd]

Beautiful car! You really know your stuff. My father-in-law, Bill, had the same exact model with the luggage rack and all. He turned the car over to his other son-in-law, Ed, who swore up and down he could “fix “ the car and restore it. There really wasn’t anything wrong and it was completely drivable. We went to Colorado to visit Ed and sister where they lived. I asked Ed to see the car. It was in his garage literally in a 100 pieces. The engine was also torn down. Ed said he couldn’t get it back together because he hadn’t catalogued or taken pictures of anything. My father-in-law passed away several years ago and never got the MG back. I don’t know what Ed did with the car. Ed is the “Ex” now. Would love to see more about this MGB.

[@markstevens1729]

I’ve wanted very few sports cars over the years. An MGB is one. What a beaut!

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

I have a 77 B that is the same color scheme as the one in the video. I have a Brother-in-Law that has a Corvette....I wouldn't trade him cars plus he pays additional money.

[@bcgrittner]

I had a roommate years ago that had an MGB. It was early emissions, but did not have the goofy bumper of the later models. It was easy to drive, and not complicated to work on. And yours said negative ground. Wow! On a British car? Interesting. Let’s see more.

[@EnglishLawyer]

If you look at the other end of the Solenoid I am sure that is a button covered with a rubber boot. Simply test the solenoid by pushing in the button. That will activate the starter. No need to risk sparking and damage by jumping wires

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

Great Video. You can never get too many tips on troubleshooting. Glad to see you working on another B.

[@48920jeff]

Methodically working the problem almost always resolves the issue. Another excellent video Steve.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Thanks 👍

[@roberthex9340]

nice looking mg what is it like under the car

[@JohnnyBfromPeoria]

Nice! I have a 69 MGC in AZ, also British Racing Green, wire wheels in chrome. Lots of fun.

[@cliffwood4610]

Of course it will run! You know how to sweet talk to any car...

[@markmurphy3578]

I enjoy watching you go through the process of getting a car running again. When did your fascination for old British cars start?

[@petecurran3995]

Manual transmission? I'd have put in 1st gear and rocked the car back and forth. Sometimes starter just stuck. Easy check before changing starter. Ace work on the carbs! 👌🏼

[@tonyantonuccio4748]

I also had a '66 MGB and the starter would often jam. If putting it in gear and rocking it didn't work, you could also put a wrench on the exposed square end of the starter and nudge it off the jammed tooth.

[@andrewdoubtfire4700]

Absolutely love your vids. Please more of this MGB.

[@MGB-learning]

Great find. A follow up video on this car would be great.

[@johndavey72]

Hi Steve. Appears to be a diamond in the making . And you certainly know what you're doing , make no mistake ! Great work ! Thankyou

[@craigwiest772]

Outstanding video. Love the way you work your way to the solution.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Steve :) also cool car those MGB are and yes like more on too KZbin videos to watch too!

[@stephenhampton3547]

Really excited to see you working on an MGB, Steve! I’d love to see more with this car and your MGC as well. 👍🏻

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

I hope to get back to the MGC soon, I am having so much fun driving it I don't want to take it out of service to work on it.

[@MikeyMack303]

Thanks for sharing, Steve!

[@EricK-yk5xo]

As a new classic car owner and a newbie at this mechanical stuff the trouble shooting videos are a great help in how to diagnose issues that arise with ownership. Thank you

[@glenncoleman1286]

i love to watch your videos that show working on sports cars, especially the English (and Italian) ones!

[@johnclarke2553]

Terrific video, yes, I'd love to se more of this, and also the MGA.

[@ericstechnij7267]

I definitely would like to see that car again and more videos. This is Eric from Oceanside, California.

[@stephenricketts7764]

That looks like a solid car even with the mouse evidence! I think maybe they threw in a battery to see if it would run and when it didn't they just gave up, not wanting to spend any money other than the battery. The 'soft top' seems to be alright though the window might be split as leaving them folded up for long periods is not good. Otherwise she is running well. It would be nice to see what upgrades you have in mind Steve. Another one back on the road. 👍👍

[@stuwhite2337]

Were do you find all these almost perfect old cars Steve?

[@jimringo2569]

Ditto that below. Great relaxing video, thanks.

[@janforward8784]

I love these videos when you get the cars up and running. Also great explanation on what's required to get them working.

[@ozratman]

I like the new logo and animation.

[@NohoNE83]

Handsome car! More, please!

[@ericcriteser4001]

Stunning. I have a '64 and. '77. Both brilliant in their own way. Super simple cars to maintain.

[@stantheman5163]

The initial symptoms reminded me of my 1969 MG Midget that I bought in 1974 for $1,200.00. It was in perfect condition but every so often it would just click and not turn over. I finally found that the problem was the starter pinion gear would get stuck sometimes. After that I kept a small stick in my trunk and just tapped the side of the starter to loosen up the gear. Worked every time. That's how it's done when you're a penniless college student. I later drove it cross-country after graduation and it performed like a champ.

[@jeep2003]

Nice I traded a tiguan for a 66 gt a few months ago its been off the road forever with the engine out. Iv been putting it back together. Its an enjoyable car to work on I never really liked them before but now I have an appreciation for them. I didnt know about that starter hope mine works or will have flipped my worn ring gear for nothing.

[@jlwilliams]

When I first saw 12v on the multimeter I thought, “Oh, it'll turn right over,” but of course noooo… lots of troubleshooting fun! Yes, I would love to see what you do with it.

[@simon-oy6um]

The first thing you do is clean out the carbs of old gas varnish 😊

[@milliewilkie1969]

love your channel Steve I am in UK w have a 71 mgbgt and a Minor

[@paulhall170]

As usual, the methodical, almost mystical, Steve Myers approach and process!!! I love the different logos for your site, too!

[@brentonmanser7350]

yes would like to see you do some more work on it

[@wernerdanler2742]

Wow. That was cool. But I don't think I'd have started it without changing the oil first. What operates those pistons in the side draft carbs? Is it vacuum? I've never dealt with them. One of my friends back in the late sixties had one of these. It may have been a midget though. I'm not sure. It was a blast to tool around town in. The first gear was unsyncronized, so it may have been an earlier model. Are you doing anything else with it?

[@mboykin6047]

Sweet B. Any rust underneath?

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@kevelliott]

Proper old car video!

[@craigmonteforte6111]

Yes the Comments are correct on the Starter Solenoid they are notorious for getting stubborn with age on my last MGB I kept a BallPean Hammer behind the passenger seat and I put dents on the firewall to the trunk where that fuel pump is mounted. I could feel the pump shut off and get it going with the hammer ! While driving often shocking a passenger in the right seat ! My Bwas newer and the fuel Pump also was wired with a emergency cut off switch mounted below the steering column that in theory during a hard abrupt hit would shut power to the Pump sometimes the drivers knee would bump that area and turn it off

[@bobkids009]

What a good attempt......! Well done Steve.......! 👍👍

[@MrTeaStew]

For a second when I saw the thumbnail I thought that might be my dad's 67 MGB. He had his 64 in your shop for a new transmission recently and thought he might have brought the 67 over to have it gone through.

[@jimbyrne9071]

Great work!

[@stevegeikow7146]

Well done Steve! Please do more English cars.They are so interesting from a mechanical point of view.Can you do a barn find Sunbean Imp?Your love for old sport cars really shows.

[@jasonbennettmga]

Superb video.

[@jocko_]

Love the MG’s.

[@windmill1965]

Steve, I'm wondering: after you freed up those jets, how heavy was it to pull out the choke on the dash? In my '64 MGB I have the issue that the springs on the SU's are so strong that I can hardly pull out the choke. The cable moves freely if it is disconnected from the SU's, it is not binding. Once it hits the point where the jets have to move down it gets very heavy. I wonder whether you have the same experience?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

It should not be that hard to pull the choke.

[@windmill1965]

@@ThisWeekWithCars Thank you for your reply. In that case I need to investigate why the springs on the carburettors are so stiff.

[@SimonWallwork]

66 would have been positive ground with two 6 volt batts. I had a GT like this.

[@tonyantonuccio4748]

That's exactly how mine was. Someone must have converted it.

[@jbvt6242]

Please keep going on the B. Is that year a 3 or 5 main bearing engine ?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

This is a 1966 so it has a five main engine, one way to "usually" tell if a car will have a 3 or 5 main is that they changed to the push button exterior door handle at the same time as they started putting in the 5 main bearings.

[@david37203]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@marknagle-vi7og]

My father was a British Leyland dealer in the seventies and the whole line of cars including the MG were plagued with problems such as electrical and carburetor problems.

[@MsAston007]

Bravo

[@geneard639]

MGs are so sweet.

[@madpeddler8263]

Always carry a rubber mallet, to crawl under the car and give the fuel pump a good wack when it stops.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

I did that off camera and since it didn’t work this time I didn’t show it this time but I have shown both situations in previous videos.

[@briankennedy5578]

Had a red one. Just like this but was 1965 MGB Roadster. Lots of problems with those starters Those old style Bendix aren't reliable. Good choice upgrading the starter. Get the carbs set right they run pretty good for a 4cyl. Was planning to put small block Ford w/ 4spd in mine. Lost interest .

[@shauntvr4312]

Nice mg 🎉

[@breezeone3514]

I’d like to purchase this car it looks exactly like my BRG 66 I had in 1971

[@Mars-zgblbl]

If it has dual SUs and runs rough, check that the gas tube between carbs is clear

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes you are cool Peace out

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

wow and peace be upon you sir from me

[@bugeye23]

Just bought a high torque starter for my Bugeye. Looks like a similar setup under the hood. Do you have to remove the oil filter to make room to remove the old starter? Or is there enough room to shimmy it out?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Yes it has to be removed, I just did a video on replacing the bugeye starter kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4vOqp2FZrqIgNE

[@bugeye23]

@@ThisWeekWithCars perfect thanks! And I’ll watch that video as well

[@Eskes1]

1 check if the motor are sized. 2 use a spanner and turn the starter. The start "solnid" is actually a rely and it has a start button.

[@anormalperson6886]

That is one of my favorite cars, Oh and I hate that you have it and not me.

[@jamesbergeron8356]

More please!

[@michaelwcarpenter5824]

do you own a Huffaker?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

I have a Huffaker powered Sprite racecar.

[@chriscooper9171]

the starter solenoid has a rubber button on the rear you can push to activate it and turn the engine over...?

[@AndrewW2015]

nice

[@stevenrobinson2381]

No fair-you all have all the fun nowdays. Had a '66 "B" way back in the late 70's while in High School & I don't want to remember HOW many of those stupid Bendix starters I replaced on it. As well as a '65 Midget that was an electrical NIGHTMARE. They are a blast-a bit "uncivilised" in the classic British sportscar sense-non synchro 1st for starters & yeah-what's a heater-but they are oh so much fun to fart around in. Get yer paws on that big 'ol steering wheel & DRIVE. Believe the term is tactile.

[@Al-os2cg]

I love sprites but I fit n an MGB. I had a GT for 10 years. Ets see more

[@grantodonnell4302]

ethanol is every body's enemy ....with those old carbs, I have no end of problems with AMAL carbs ..we have E5 and E10 over here in the UK

[@jameswhite9025]

Love the content as a British car owner and enthusiast, but you should really try to make your videos a little longer.

[@bugeye23]

My mom had a late 60s MGB. She loved that car but her dad, my grandfather, didn’t because it was a convertible…

[@briankennedy5578]

No need to remove solenoid wires. Just touch pliers to both posts at same time.

[@CollectorOfThings]

The fact that the radio turned off when cranking meant that it wasn't the solenoid. The voltage was dropping due to a poor connection.

[@amilton2128]

No longer using the word petrol for your British cars Steve?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

The old fuel in this one does not deserve to be called Petrol...

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Not an MG MGB it's and MGB. Yer Welcum.

[@estebanfrisch2536]

Short answer: no.

[@surferbummg]

You know these cars. Why would you clean the carbs; comment that their problem came from the old, bad varnish gasoline AND then use the same gas. Did I miss you replacing the gas or using a fuel bottle?

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

Why you asking us if it will run, we are not the last owners.

[@chaseincats]

why are you trying to start a car with 3 year old fuel in it?

[@67daltonknox]

The Morris Oxford convertible is overrated: heavy, underpowered with mediocre suspension, handling and brakes.

[@richardwallinger1683]

or the engine is locked up solid .

[@coloradomountainman8659]

Anyone else sick and tired of these "will it run" videos?

[@48920jeff]

@@coloradomountainman8659 nope!!!!

[@ogribiker8535]

No !

[@steveoh9838]

No....

[@JRattheranch]

😂 I'd have to agree with you! I was repairing these MGBs when they were newish and long before Steve was even a twinkle in his parents 👀 eyes! And I was rebuilding SU Carbs from the early 1930's Think Alvis for example or even MG's !

[@clintonflynn815]

A lot of those videos are crap but this is an A+ presentation.