Random Auto Auction Purchase, 1976 MGB!!!

[@Chris21709]

I had a 1963 MGB in college (and a 1964 Triumph Spitfire), both with finicky twin side-draft SU carburetors. Worse was the analog ignition system, with points, condenser, coil, etc. which needed constant adjustment (timing, points gap, dwell, etc.). That thing you thought was a solenoid looked like the coil, which is a transformer to turn the 12 volts into something that might actually fire the spark plugs (which needed cleaning every 3000 miles, along with the points and the contacts in the distributor cap due to the low voltage). Adjusting the ignition system was an art form. Good luck!

[@SkippyRockGame]

Maybe I won't keep this one for too long!

[@Chris21709]

I checked - there are electronic ignition conversion kits for your MGB. Not too expensive; might make an interesting video.@@SkippyRockGame

[@TopGLPD1987]

Love this! Nothing like a good DIY!

[@SkippyRockGame]

Thank you!! 😊

[@TopGLPD1987]

@@SkippyRockGame how’s the project going?

[@SkippyRockGame]

I ended up selling it! The vehicles on my channel are basically always for sale from a buddy that is a car dealer. I start fixing things on them for fun while has them for sale.

[@donwest5387]

you're gonna love those SU's!

[@karstwalker]

US spec 1976 (from model "year" 1975 1/2) and later MGB's did not have the twin side draft SU Carburetors, but a single side draft ZS (Zenith Stromberg) Carburetor, needed to better meet US emission requirements. This car however has the aftermarket two barrel downdraft Webber (pronounced as WEB ber) kit (carburetor and new intake manifold) and aftermarket headers, needed to fit that kit as the original intake and exhaust manifolds were a single casting.

[@clairebailey5392]

That is a really cool car. You guys are so talented in your work.

[@donwest5387]

" I pity the fool"

[@SkippyRockGame]

Haha. Is this a reference to how much work I have ahead of me to keep it running?

[@donwest5387]

ooo, wood