MG Car Repair/Expert Profile

Barrie Jones

U.K.
On Vacation
returns 11/28/2009
Expertise

Any technical questions regarding MG T Series or MGB. I specialise in SU carburettors, Lucas wiring, suspension, steering, brakes.

Experience in the area

Owned TF1500 since 1966. Technical specialist for the TD and TF with the MG Car Club T Register. Owned 19 MGBs and currently own 2 MGBGT V8s and a TF1500. Written books on MGs.

Organizations

MG Car Club, MG Owners Club.

Education/Credentials

M Phil, C Eng, BSc (Eng).

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Recent Answers from Barrie Jones

2009-11-16 MGTF:

Hi Greig. I do not claim to be an expert on the modern MGTF. My knowledge relates to the classic MG TF made between 1953 and 1955. However, this sounds like a typical problem with electric windows

2009-11-15 clutch on 1974 MGB:

Hi Brian. If your master cylinder is empty, but there is no puddle, then you have a slow leak. If you fill the master cylinder back up again and bleed the system, then the clutch might work again

2009-11-14 clutch on 1974 MGB:

Hi Brian. Sounds like you have had a hydraulic clutch failure. Check these in sequence: 1) If the clutch master cylinder is still full of fluid, then the main rubber cup has failed inside the master

2009-11-13 MGB wiring:

Hi Arlan. Yes, you can do this. A 67 engine will fit a 79 vehicle, and you can use the 67 starter motor. The change of polarity will not cause any problems, because starter motors are not polarity sensitive

2009-11-12 Barrie's Notes:

Hi Jenny. I have written two books with the title Barrie's Notes'. It depends whether your husband owns an MGB or a 1950s MG TF. The TF version is available from the MG Car Club T Register. Go

 

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