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[@johndiaz7240]

Excellent episode, I remember mine had a small oil cooler in front of the radiator. Be nice to the clutch as I recall the motor had to be removed to stall a new one .Back in the 60’s folks were installing small block Chevy’s in them .

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed! Clutch feels good for now!

[@stevenhollingsworth733]

I enjoyed your video and the progress on the MG. I wish i'd never sold mine.

[@kja1888]

Don't bother with the wire wheels, they're really only for racing or show cars. The steel wheels are far superior and are much more in keeping with the look of the car.

[@superlukage]

That is what the fuel pump is supposed to sound like - the original SU pumps stop clicking when they're up to pressure, aftermarket ones are kind of annoying. Looking great! keep up the good work!

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Good to know, thanks!

[@anthonypiper4263]

I know this a year old, but I hope you replaced those rotten rubber gaiters on the steering and topped the oil up in the steering rack.

[@andrewwhenkel]

Great job... I love the enthusiasm about owning a B .. once it's dialed in it should be a very reliable car, I drive mine everywhere.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Would love to be able to drive it every day!

[@mikes6961]

Motors are great. Rest of the car is rust and wiring. No clutch switch. If your not concerned with looks, ya might get out of it without dumping a ton of money. The mechanicals, change all fluids, brakes, etc. They look good when they have patina anyway. Check the front suspension for sure, these cars have alot of things that need lube. Rack for instance. Good luck, seems like you have a handle on it. And yes, I'm sure the wiring has been buggered

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Agreed, if you want a show car it's much better to find one that's done. I like a car that I don't have to worry about scratches and dings. Can't tell the difference from the driver's seat anyways!

[@stevehill5637]

You live in a great area for an MGB! I am a fan of phosphoric acid for treating rust. I post on the MG Experience forum as steve-in-florida. Please post an update video, as I'd like to see how you've progressed on this car.

[@briandawkins984]

A lot of people tossed the seat belt buzzer as they were irritating. Lucas wire Colours are all a standard code which you can find on the internet.

[@dbernius]

after having 4 of these wonder how the MG's are going

[@MonarchNerf]

I love how she is the epitome of every girl I tell about cars they are like "oh ok this is cool what's that do?"

[@RandomThoughts65]

Might want to investigate the throw out bearing for the transmission.

[@THOMMGB]

To examine the throw out bearing, first you need to remove the engine. Unless I knew it was brand new, I would always install a new carbon-faced throw out bearing. Some after market throw out bearings have roller bearings in them. That MAY be an OK substitute, but I have no experience with them. I would also consider checking/replacing the clutch hose. It’s attached to the slave cylinder. After many years, they can swell almost completely shut. This happened to my 1968 MGB. Also, clean all the connections in the fuse box. That can solve some electrical gremlins issues. And put on a fuse box cover to keep all those newly cleaned connections clean.

[@bobmartin4942]

The "ģasket"that was hanging on the fuel level sending unit belongs on the float. It serves as a buffer for the float.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

What do you mean by buffer? I checked the diagrams on moss and didn't see that part in there?

[@hawkmoon560]

@@MotherlodeMotors The large rubber 'washer/ring' should go around the central circumference of the barrel like float so that when empty or full the float does not strike the top and bottom of the fuel tank as the rubber ring keeps it from doing so.

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

I would think as particular as you are about things you would at least ran the car long enough in the shop to make sure it was not going to overheat?? The worst thing that you can do to a little motor like that is overheat, I know with all the work that you've done on that car you probably just wanted to jump in and drive I don't blame you one single bit. But when it comes to stuff like that you have to hold on a little bit longer and make sure things are right or you could definitely warp ahead crack a block crack ahead etc etc. You do really nice work and you are very particular like I said so next time a little more patience take a deep breath and do the right thing. So far I've watched a few of your videos I cannot believe that you got those two MGS for free I don't know if you got the Ford Model A for free also but I have seen a lot of free things in your videos if you would send some of that blessing my way, please! Anyhow my friend keep on doing what you're doing and I'll keep on watching. By the way I have a very small KZbin channel myself if you would call it that just a few videos I have a and I am working on things I don't have a computer to do any editing so I try the best I can with my phone. If you ever watch any of my videos please not laugh too hard.

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Thank you for the compliments and for taking the time to write that comment! I knew it would get hot but I got a little carried away with how far I drove. I've subscribed to your channel, keep posting!

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

@@MotherlodeMotors hey thank you for the reply and also for subscribing to my channel I actually picked my new handle this morning it is meeting ends meet 69, I will also subscribe to your channel we can all use the help right. Many blessings to you and your lady friend, keep up the good work.

[@dona6891]

Had gotten a76 b with an over heating problem, the water pump had a plastic empeller that was spinning on the metal shaft. Looked good from the outside but wood not move coolant. Seemed like no one squeezed the upper or lower rad hose to see if coolant was moving. This B has a small leak above number 3 spark plug. Hydraulic clutch needs to be bled and the less play you have in the pivot bushings the better. Good luck with your 2 B s, they are fun especially when they are running.

[@RedDawg2k]

Lucas is often referred to as the dark knight. BTW, where did you get the wiring diagrams?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Link is in the description, should be everything you need there. Thanks for commenting!

[@hawkmoon560]

Hi, check out your rear brake shoes as they look like they are not fitted in the correct orientation. The long surface of the shoe, before the brake shoe material should face direction of rotation. So in your photo the rhs shoe is correct but the lhs shoe needs flipping 180 degrees. :D

[@MotherlodeMotors]

Thanks, I’ll take a look at it!

[@hawkmoon560]

@@MotherlodeMotors depending how the lhs shoe has worn you might want to consider fitting a new set of shoes 🙂 Good luck!

[@cooperwelsh3471]

Hi does the model A have Dutch registration plates. Cheers from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@MotherlodeMotors]

No?

[@bobcarrisco7998]

Please sind the link to electrical wiring schematic

[@MotherlodeMotors]

@@bobcarrisco7998 www.advanceautowire.com/mgb.pdf

[@williamshelton9688]

If it’s the wife’s car …..why is she not working on it ?

[@MotherlodeMotors]

we must be conforming to gender roles 😳