I would change all the fluids including the rear end and lub everything
including the king pins. In addition I would change the plugs wires,
points and filters just to be on the safe side. I would also remove the
wheels and check for any leaks, especially the rear seals (you will need
to remove the brake drums). While the hood is open I would clean the fuse
holder and make sure the correct fuses are in place. As far as tools go
just your basic mechanic tools to start. If you don't have a torque wrench
I would get one as well as a dwell/tach meter and a 12 volt test light. I
would also get a digital multi meter (about $12 should do it). To make
life easier I would also get a hydraulic floor jack, not one of the little
Sears ones but a heavy duty one (Harborfreight $49 to $52 dollar one)
along with some jack stands. A set of feeler gauges to set the valves and
lets not forget a ball pien hammer. There are some more "nice to have
tools" but for the most part I think this should do it.
...Art
On Wed, 18 Feb 1998, Gary Davis wrote:
> Greetings . . . .
>
> I anticipate delivery of my '70 GT from Arizona sometime next week. I
> intend to use this car as my daily driver in Montana. Being somewhat
> inexperienced in matters MGB, are there certain maintenance and/or
> other things I should do right away to prevent damage or to make life less
> suprising? This car has about 60,000 miles, has been garaged in
> Arizona all its life, and has new interior, paint, tires, and muffler.
>
> Can someone recommend the range of tools that will be necessary for
> "routine" maintenance? I have the Haynes manual, and the Bentley
> manual has been ordered.
>
> Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Gary Davis
>
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