Rory Danner wrote:
> Well.. I am starting my first MGB project.
>
> I'm guessing the master cylinder for the clutch is hosed.
>
> The reservoir was full before I even started. Pedal goes to the floor
> with no resistance. Bleeding just drips a little fluid as does cracking
> open the line near the slave cylinder. The slave looks new, or nearly
> new fwiw. I'm planning to get a rebuild kit for the slave & master
> cylinders.
You'd probably want to replace the hose too. That seems to be a source
of problems.
> In the bigger scheme of things... I want this to be my daily driver. The
> factory electronic ignition has been replaces by points. I'd like to
> switch that back. Also, the car came with a couple SU's and the intake
The electronic ignitions are notorious. You'd be better off with a
Pertronix or a Crane setup. I have pertronix, it works well.
If you've been coverted to points, then you have a different distributor
than stock. You need to buy the right pertronix for it. Check what
distributor was put in before buying.
> manifold for them. Is it a good idea to switch to dual SU's (from the
> Zenith-Stromberg).
From a power and reliability standpoint yes. That is if the SU's are in
good shape (no leaks in the throttle shafts).
> Is there a good newbie book for MGB maintenance? Is there an archive for
> this list so I don't bore you all with the same old questions?
http://www.mgbexperience.com has links to all the books you need/want.
Haynes, the red Bentley book and Clausager are a good start. Probably in
that order.
> Rory (always the one who fetched the wrench)
The 'B is pretty easy, especially with the book and this list.
Paul.
'77B
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