1975 MGB Clutch Brake and Fuel Work with Monkey Wrench Mike!! Will it Drive?? Part 1

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1975 MGB Clutch Brake and Fuel Work with Monkey Wrench Mike!! Will it Drive?? Part 1
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[@grahamedavis3331]

My god man wtf are you doing with a mg way out out your very limited car nourish poor car

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Just shows what an idiot you are in five days I got it running and driving so stick that in your mouth and suck on it

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

Auto Auction Rebuilds you saved a classic car.

[@lusathegreat6300]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds lollll

[@billysutherland1997]

My God man wtf are you doing with comments way out of your very limited *knowledge* poor internet

[@Max-lj2zs]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds 🤣

[@tshores7647]

The problem with the carburetor is that you have the fuel line going into the wrong port. The port you are connected to is a float bowl vent that should be connected to the charcoal cannister on the right side next to the firewall. The fuel inlet is the line on the other side of the carburetor. If you can get a Haynes repair manual, there is a drawing of the hose routing on page 87. One other item to note is that some types of brake fluid can damage the seals on British cars. Make sure the fluid you are using is compatible.

[@brianandrews7099]

Even if it is a “rubber bumper” MGB, what a great surviver! Its going to clean up great! Such simple British engineering; not always the best, but dead simple. Parts not gonna be “Autozoned” but they are all over the internet, Amazon, and eBay ... and they are generally reasonably priced!

[@jennaemullins7612]

This should be an interesting endeavor.The Tag on the back of the seat.Priceless...🤣😂That River is where the JEEP needs to go sometime.

[@jeremyaustin9103]

Randy. Parts for your MG door to door in 3 days. I'm in England happy to help

[@boaterbill5346]

I drove and restored mgb’s for years, just connect the two wires for that inertia switch and be done with it, the starter relay and hazard switch can be taken apart and the contacts cleaned pretty easily, the su fuel pump in the trunk also has contacts that can be cleaned they are great pumps, check the brake lines on the rear axle as tow truck drivers have a tendency to hook over the rear axle with chains which can crush the lines bc they are on the front of the axle, replace the turn signal flasher if the original Lucas one is still installed as they do not work that well, think about simply replacing the fuse box as the majority of electrical issues come from an old corroded box, and the cover is missing on yours, I always ran 20w-50 oil in the carb dashpots, the water auto choke was never the best on those zenith stromberg carbs but if it’s working leave it alone, the engine mount brackets have a tendency to crack on the rubber bumper cars bc the mounts were redesigned for 75 for the rover v8 cars which were available in England, the exhaust manifolds also have a tendency to crack on the rubber bumpers, also they don’t handle as well as the earlier 62-74 cars bc they were forced to raise the ride height to meet us tail light height regulations, basically us safety and emissions regulations slowly killed the British sportscars in the us, but the cars are so simple most of it can be retrofitted to pre 74 specs

[@garysimonson9593]

that Rover V8 you mentioned is the old Buick aluminum V8 from the early '60s. I didn't know that they found their way into the MGB as well. That's from the British Leyland era as I recall?

[@boaterbill5346]

@@garysimonson9593 yes mgbgt, morgan plus 8, triumph tr8, rover 3500 sedan, rover sdi, land rovers, range rovers, tvr's as well

[@jeffmac3071]

Randy, great collab vid with Mike and to all that read this prosperity, health and a lifetime of happiness.

[@gifted2at94]

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat animals, (or children) you always make time to love on these dogs or strays even. Proud of you for that! My wife and I say it all the time!

[@scotthollon3016]

If I recall correctly, the issue is the clutch slave cylinder. You have to disconnect it, open the bleeder and push the piston home. Once cleared close the bleeder. Often there is a small air pocket in there.

[@kristinemacdougall]

So, two years ago the motor in my MGB took a big crap. I found a 2.8L camaro motor and thought = "why the heck not, it will fit". It did fit (tight but it's in there), converted to a carburetor (I'm not good with fuel injection), took it to the muffler shop and got duel pipes and glass pax. Had to make a new wiring harness (which was awful) and today the master cylinder for the clutch has to be replace. Once that's done....Road trip! Anyway, great video guys! Fun!

[@davebrady1210]

carbs a stromberg your problem is it flooding it'll be the float needle valve that might need replacing & floats resetting

[@steve60usa]

I think it’s a one barrel Zenieth carb. My 77 had that. It’s a Webber side draft now.

[@neilmurphy845]

Yeah it sounds like a needle and seat are stuck only needs just give it a tap with a spanner and that's just fixed or just take it apart and clean it

[@steve60usa]

Neil Murphy, he said he had the fuel line hooked to the vent tube. Lol

[@neilmurphy845]

@@steve60usa yeah that would definitely cause a problem did he hook it up the the fuel bowl where it should be hooked up

[@RaytheRussian]

Remove and totally rebuild the carb if you want to save money and keep it totally stock. If not then fit the 45 side draft Weber and it's intake manifold. Not sure what fuel pump you fitted but the mini I had had a diaphragm pump that doesn't deliver much pressure. The pressure could be forcing the needle open over filling the float bowl. If not then replace the needle and seat.

[@garysimonson9593]

I like the MG. I'm not a big fan of British cars, but this little ol' MGB has a lot of promise. Somebody loved that car and other than being parked for 16 years, it's had care. That would be a lot of fun to run around in out in the country. Looks to me like the paint will buff up to look really good.

[@rihanmajid9881]

we have some MGs still in england UK, i just had that same problem two weeks ago. customer brought me their car and said the clutch is non existent, looked closer at the master clutch cylinder and there was a very small hole if you look after you use soapy water on the outside then have someone pump the clutch. the best thing to do is to replace it since yours has the same parts on it as when it left the factory.

[@SaiBalroop12]

Take the sienna to the toyota dealer and see what they say lmao

[@GOBEARS1985]

No take it to Carmax and get an appraisal. Lol

[@SaiBalroop12]

aubrey whitehead oh yeah that’ll bring him a lot of views

[@steveking4203]

How fun to start this type of project and get them up and running

[@BMWEiV-Drivingaroundtheworld]

Mikey is soo genuine person. Warm regards from Europe guys.

[@nathanielgould5284]

Good video, but personally I enjoy watching you working on your car, I like to learn how to fix things 👍❤️🚘😍

[@mexicanspec]

My wife hates wire wheels and hub caps. She says they are really hard to clean. I have her take them apart and clean each wire, then put them back together.

[@jonsmith1259]

Nice of MWR Mike to come by! Very generous of you with the upgrade on the video equipment! Also gave you a bit of a breather being able to have some shenanigans as well!

[@chucktabor3739]

Mike, nice to see working at Randy's shop. Very cool guys. Great content.

[@guyfessler5734]

Dig the Super Beatle floor mats.Had the on my 74 Sun Bug.

[@fuzzydicemotors8240]

Once you get the MG out on the road and driving it around with the top down, you’re going to love it!

[@kellyspeppers]

MG is very cool! Love the old cars.

[@randysmith8433]

Enjoying the little MGB, its a nice change. Keep up the good work

[@Brycereigle2000]

good on you for taking care of the people that take care of you. Nice one randy always good to see someone giving back

[@voicetube]

The mouse footage and comment was 30% creepy and 70% funny. You win :-)

[@thatmiddle-agedex-mormongu2590]

Loving the classic MG!

[@zacharyjones1492]

Always love seeing you guys together!

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

You live in a beautiful area. You are very lucky.

[@Riothamus]

Not sure if it's already been said but the oil in the top of the carb is simply to damp the motion of the piston and needle. If it gets really cold, you sometimes need to use a lighter oil than than the normal stuff recommended for it.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

when Mike and Randy get together its always a barrel of laughs.

[@freebird644]

Good job on the British car I thought it was dead in the water!

[@stephencarr2216]

Randy for mayor, the sienna is the new mayors show car.

[@yamf6639]

Hey, It's really cool seeing you let loose and letting the kid in you have fun in the chopped up van with The cool monkey dude! As for losing interest in a car after it's mechanically reliable,that's normal dude,You should stick With doing only what's you're passionate about dude! You did a great job getting the MG just about 70% finished in only 4 days👏 Best of luck

[@shartne]

You guys make me smile.

[@terryl6706]

That MG is a great little car

[@jonah8961]

Pretty awesome ride great for windy country roads

[@jerbrohoward2816]

I had a 68 ford truck that leaked with a new brake line on right front wheel line. So I tried 2 of them washers on it an it finally quit leaking. Yes mine was a new brake line. Them washers are in different thickness. So good luck Randy.

[@larzDJ]

That Sienna is the perfect match for a parade through that makin street ! Hillarious!

[@glennthomas7435]

make sure you check your lug nuts (torque)on these cars, I had a '60 TR3 with those same wheels and the right rear lugs all unscrewed and the whole wheel assembly went flying off while doing 60 mph!

[@stanelder9995]

It's probably the main jet that the carb needle sits in that is leaking - at least that was always the issue with old SU carbs, where the choke operated on the needle jet housing to pull it down and therefore make the mixture richer. The flex pipe that routed the gasoline to the jet housing would age and crack with the movement. There should still be rebuild kits available for these Stromberg carbs - or source a set of twin SU carbs that would have come on the earlier cars.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

GREAT CONTENT = when you get 'your' hands dirty, educate us, and stay on a problem till YOU find a solution. That's a HUGE PLUS to YOU! Thank you... Sonny (CT)

[@destinymartinez1545]

randy not a hater at all love the videos keep them coming , but wish you would bring back the old vids like the Dodge Dart engine swap , some easy fairly newer budget rebuilds

[@michaelhess2774]

Moss motors will have everything you need for that mg and they have locations in VA and ca with quick shipping

[@simonwelch9092]

Welcome to the world of British Leyland :) That make of carb usually gets leaker with age because they really aren't made very well. I usually end up putting the carb on the bench and watch for where the leaks are coming from. You could try a couple of love taps on the carb in case the float's sticking. By the way there's a KZbin channel called "This Week with Cars" . Steve who runs that has an amazing collection of British cars plus ton of parts for MGs and did say if anyone needed anything to talk to him. He's in Iowa so shipping shouldn't be too bad.

[@theawakening5548]

MGB welcome to the headaches, lol. The electrical issues are going to be fun. I have a 74 1/2 and my wiring does not match any of the wiring diagrams. I still love working on it though.

[@austrayasescapes9417]

Long live the MG

[@Louisfps]

Just love that MGB , that was the car I used to go to high school nice memories

[@Funnyperson251]

Its been awhile since Monkey Wrench Mike was on the channel. I'm glad to see him back on the channel. Yall work well together and can't wait to see how this project turns out with the MGB!

[@johnyoung1820]

Think the clth friction plate has frozen on to fly wheel. I would drop out gear box to check it out. Simple job and easy fix plus parts are dirt cheap.

[@sugarandpennythepooh1211]

Great content! Love Monkey Wrench Mike! I love old sports cars. 😊❤️🙏

[@aaronturner1072]

MWM is back in the house! Maybe a Copart walkaround with this duo is coming up...hopefully?? Randy...you know this man has an addiction to broken European cars. And you have him working on an MG? I thought you were his friend??? Sponsor him instead of taking him to the automotive equivalent of LSD!!! Just joking glad to see the two of yall in a vid together and excited to see if this can be brought back to life.

[@dustyshacklesh4804]

Knew Mike wouldn't be too far away with a car like this lmfao. Also use some old weather striping on the sharp edges.

[@evdrones3133]

Had a MG Midget in High school. Friends also had Midgets and Bs. Fun cars as long as the Lucas electronics worked. Turn signal issues could be the switch. Had to replace mine a couple of times. Just drove by the old "shop" in Del City. Looks like someone else has been suckered in to the "pit of dispare". ;-)

[@rorysdiycorner3347]

that MGB is a nice classic car i have seen a couple of them still on the road in my country of jamaica. hopefully it will be up and running soon. i really do enjoy when you work on cars randy. i have learn alot about cars really wish i could get into this type of work or hobby

[@karstencallesen4263]

Hello Randy. Greetings from Sweden. Fantastic content you always show here, please keep up the fantastic work. Your issue with your carburator could be that it does not have any 80W90 hydrolic oil, because my old Volvo had almost the same caburator and it needed that 80W90 to work, without it the needle inside doesn´t work correct, and the engine might be overfed with fuel.

[@darkwing4475]

The hydraulic clutch will be extremely easy to operate when it is working correctly,, Just need to get all of the air bubbles out,,,

[@andrewsacquaye3591]

Aww Randy, you're such a good fellow.

[@brian5o]

You may not have been able to drive the MG by the end of the video but look at all of the problems you resolved. If this wasn't a great, successful video, I don't know what is. Nice job Randy and Mike.

[@johnvickers574]

Randy I know that we in Australia we call them su carbs and mini carbs are the same thing they work great when the are tuned but please check your jets as and float levels look up webber su carbs but minis are the same so please look them up

[@edwardjbarton]

Lucas - Prince of Darkness strikes again :-)

[@richardsmith7887]

Always loved those MG. Would be fun to have one

[@curtisappleby1204]

Awesome job on the mg

[@briangerring1095]

Those carbs are a simple carb, they have a rubber /late. Boot onside that may have perished , oil in that damper on top you unscrewed, and a couple of jets , very basic , probably just requires a good clean and a kit .

[@bwolper]

Great video! I love the MGB. It was always one of my favs. I am looking forward to more content. Two of my favorite UTubers, Randy and Mike! Thanks, Randy.

[@MikeM-cl8of]

Not sure if you are aware but you can get a chrome bumper conversion kit for the MGB.

[@marcusgs12345]

You need to have that carburettor dismantled and ultrasonically cleaned Randy

[@philhanmer5888]

The pressure plate and flywheel are seized onto the clutch plate after standing for a long time. ITS EASY TO FIX WOW LOOK IT UP ON KZbin LOL

[@howardkoster4026]

You brought that car a long way from what it was...Great!!!

[@jrsgarage7211]

Great content Randy! That’s what that car need it! A good owner!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@johnyoung1820]

Good news about the clutch. Carb needs strip n clean float needle valve not sealing.

[@stevethompson8907]

Randy for parts Moss Motors on line also up grade to dot five brake fluid I have used for many years in my English cars no more brake or clutch problems aluminum brake cylinders

[@steve60usa]

Steve Thompson, I use dot5 also. It’s purple silicone fluid. You must flush everything with denatured alcohol because it doesn’t mix with regular brake fluid. It also won’t hurt the paint if you spill it on it.

[@bbgcars]

WASNT CANNONBALL RUN BUDDY..but Smokey and the Bandit ! haha

[@terryschleicher8511]

I like Mike's videos

[@yazanbaddawi9683]

Nice to see mike again on the channel.

[@shartne]

maybe you can take the float bowl off careful with the gasket not to break and use a can of carb cleaner to douch out the needle and seat and the clean out the float bowl. Usually what everyone does to a sticky float needle and seat. maybe replace the needle and seat or at least the needle. Then put a in line filter on so to filter out any trash from the gas tank.

[@sebastianlarcherdebrito6048]

Hey Randy, looking good so far, can’t wait to it when it’s all sorted.

[@montyholland3357]

Awesome to see you and mwm do an arc of videos on the MG

[@seanwalsh999]

Great fix on that Master clutch cylinder banjo fitting, that would stump a lot of mechanics.

[@realtrucker9213]

If you speak to Junk Yard Digs he did a MG, he has a mate who has loads of parts for MG's, he should be able to help you with your carburettor issues and most likely have a trunk lock.

[@johnthomson1960]

put oil it to the top off the brass piston in side off the damper top oil is in there to dampen it stop the throttle opening fast up wide thanks john

[@frankoliver200]

Randy, you and Mike make a good team. I enjoy your and Mike's videos! Keep up the good work!

[@darylnicklen3685]

I was wrong thought MG had collapsed pressure plate didn't realize it was leaking till you pointed it out. Darn arm chair Mechanics like me usually are wrong.

[@aicsusa]

Hello Randy! If the floats are not full then it can only be the needle valve that stops the fuel from flooding! Since you had the float bowl off why didn't you check the needle valve it is right there too! Pull the little pin and the floats drop with the needle valve. KEEP IT ALL ORIGINAL! Do not change to a different carb etc. Just order a rebuild kit for that one and try changing the needle valve and seat. It will probably run great then. It sounds like it would. The rebuild kits com with a new needle valve and the seat for it that unscrews out of the carb also once you remove the floats with the needle valve attached. That car is very much original try to keep it that way to add value to it. I always mount fuel pumps inside the frame so the frame protects them or next to the frame so I know they are out of the way from running gear and speed bumps etc. Good luck! Take care and God bless you all!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Nope. I had the fuel line connected to the vent tube. That'll do it every time!

[@aicsusa]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Yes it will. Then you could have a crack in the float also. You will find out when you take off the float bowl. I have a feeling the needle valve just got hard and leaks but with those old cars like that the floats also would fill up and stop working. It can only be one or the other. I would pull it off hook up the fuel line and turn on the fuel pump while holding the carb over a bucket and work the float up and down to see if it shuts off and also submerge the floats in water to see if there are any leaks. IF both those are ok the last thing it could be is the float level. Id someone did a DIY and messed up the float level or hooked up the needle valve wrong that would be the last to check. I think once you get the flooding fixed the rest of the carb sounded like it was working good, it idled good and revved up good the other day when it was not flooding. Good luck! Take care and God bless you all.

[@DocMackGarage]

Toyota Safari Chariot Sienna. You can go car watching at Copart with this. This time if a cop pulls you over for a broken tail light, you really do have one 😃 . I saw the episode where you and Austin converted this.

[@treasuretravelers5558]

Can't wait to see Randy driving the MG!

[@wylonparker5042]

Make all those gambler 500 rigs they are perfect for thst

[@johnthomson1960]

hi the needle valve in float chamber is stuck in or rubbish under it or on some they have a rubber tip on valve take carb off remove float chamber and float take valve out and brass seat clean blow though use a cotton bud in drill polish were seat is re build turn carb upside down blow in fuel in put if you cant blow through it and can when right way up should be fixed if not you can get new valve and seat they sell them separate hope this helps thanks john

[@jonanderson4474]

That's a great hook up man. Gifts are great. Good for you dude.

[@thebrian7channel474]

Some cars and trucks have a flasher for the hazard flashers and 2nd flasher for the turn signals or its a fuse

[@Michael_MJ]

Good work.

[@kenharding8437]

Will this engine run on unleaded? as a lot of these older engines need a lead fuel additive,or engine mods to make it run on modern unleaded fuels.

[@alt7488]

it'll run fine on unleaded without additives .... but you will blow the valve seats out in no time flat causing a very expensive repair

[@kenharding8437]

I'm trying to remember,because iirc Wheeler Dealers did one of these cars in one of the early UK shows,and Edd China had the engine rebuilt with hardened valves etc to allow the car to run on unleaded gas here.

[@alt7488]

@@kenharding8437 i thought it was one of the later episodes after they moved to the good ol us of fuking a ... or as it's now called Trumpland

[@pit_stop77]

You and master monkey are a good combo, but how is that even legal to drive a car like that on the road 🤣

[@davidz5860]

Randy that van would be a great senior car for the homecoming parade!

[@davidjohnston2168]

the "knock off " refers to the wheel spinners that attach the wheel to the hub 2 or 3 lugs that u tap lightly with a wooden mallet eg english sports cars MG AUSTEN HEALYS JAGS etc. the idea came about in motor racing for a quick wheel tyre change.look up a USA company called TRUESPOKE WIRE WHEELS'😊😊

[@thomasmcintosh8152]

Good video, enjoyed seeing Mike on your channel again!

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Randy. MG should clean up nice. Carb work ahead.

[@stecam]

You’re a fun guy, man… 😂

[@1chish]

Randy mate people think 'restoring' cars means creating immaculate concourse things that no one dare drive. To me you are 'restoring' that 'B' to working life after being abandoned for a dozen years. THAT is both fun and worthy. That Carburettor will be a seal or gasket failure especially if its been apart as they get brittle. Whatever it is you have some really simple things to fix and when done you have a running classic car 'restored' to good health. I would have that detailing firm you use buff up the paintwork, give the engine bay a degrease and thats it. If you have time maybe repaint some of the black fittings. That car in running condition, cleaned and polished will fetch good money every day of the week if advertised in the right places. Good luck and thanks for bringing that piece of British car history back to life.

[@Birdman1334]

Try MOSS Motors for parts. They have both east and west coast warehouses. Was my go to for my MG Midget. Carbs on these are realatively easy to do.