Media Summary: So here we've got an MGB gearbox they look the same as any of the other John Twist demonstrates static timing using a 12v test light. Suitable for all MGs 1946 TC → 1980 MGB with points ignition. John Twist finds top dead center on a 1979 MGB to set the timing mark using a plastic tube.

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So here we've got an MGB gearbox they look the same as any of the other John Twist demonstrates static timing using a 12v test light. Suitable for all MGs 1946 TC → 1980 MGB with points ignition. John Twist finds top dead center on a 1979 MGB to set the timing mark using a plastic tube. John Twist explains different types of gearbox crossmembers. Glacier blue MGA with a mystery part Clutch Disk on a TR-6. John Twist measures the cylinder head and calculates the compression ratio.

In this video, John Twist revisits some important choke cable Changing from positive to negative earth? John Twist demonstrates the very simple task of ensuring the re-polarization is done ... John Twist demonstrates the starting procedure for an MGA. John Twist explains a failure in the parking light circuit. Smoking dashboard surprise! John Twist explains starter circuits and demonstrates various diagnostic approaches With the gearbox out of the car, John Twist provides a hands on demonstration of how engaging reverse works on a MGB.

John Twist explains the wheel balance process. John Twist demonstrates the important tune-up function of matching the carburetter air pistons. This is valid for the H / HS / HIF ...

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89 MG Tech | Racing Tricks
282 MG Tech | MGA Roller Release Bearing
007  MG Tech | MG Static Timing
69 MG Tech | Finding Top Dead Center
80 MG Tech | Gearbox Crossmember for MGB
64 MG Tech | Heater Control Valve Adjustment on MGA & MGB
158 MG Tech | Clutch Disk & Mystery Part
059 MG Tech | Calculating Compression Ratio on MG Cylinder Head
71 MG Tech | How To Fit a Distributor Drive Gear on MGA or MGB
320 MG Tech | MGB Choke Cable Tips
039 MG Tech | Polarizing the Dynamo/Generator MG
002 MG Tech | Starting an MGA
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89 MG Tech | Racing Tricks

89 MG Tech | Racing Tricks

John explains

282 MG Tech | MGA Roller Release Bearing

282 MG Tech | MGA Roller Release Bearing

So here we've got an MGB gearbox they look the same as any of the other

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007  MG Tech | MG Static Timing

007 MG Tech | MG Static Timing

John Twist demonstrates static timing using a 12v test light. Suitable for all MGs 1946 TC → 1980 MGB with points ignition.

69 MG Tech | Finding Top Dead Center

69 MG Tech | Finding Top Dead Center

John Twist finds top dead center on a 1979 MGB to set the timing mark using a plastic tube.

80 MG Tech | Gearbox Crossmember for MGB

80 MG Tech | Gearbox Crossmember for MGB

John Twist explains different types of gearbox crossmembers.

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64 MG Tech | Heater Control Valve Adjustment on MGA & MGB

64 MG Tech | Heater Control Valve Adjustment on MGA & MGB

John Twist demonstrates the

158 MG Tech | Clutch Disk & Mystery Part

158 MG Tech | Clutch Disk & Mystery Part

Glacier blue MGA with a mystery part Clutch Disk on a TR-6.

059 MG Tech | Calculating Compression Ratio on MG Cylinder Head

059 MG Tech | Calculating Compression Ratio on MG Cylinder Head

John Twist measures the cylinder head and calculates the compression ratio.

71 MG Tech | How To Fit a Distributor Drive Gear on MGA or MGB

71 MG Tech | How To Fit a Distributor Drive Gear on MGA or MGB

John fits a Distributor drive gear.

320 MG Tech | MGB Choke Cable Tips

320 MG Tech | MGB Choke Cable Tips

In this video, John Twist revisits some important choke cable

039 MG Tech | Polarizing the Dynamo/Generator MG

039 MG Tech | Polarizing the Dynamo/Generator MG

Changing from positive to negative earth? John Twist demonstrates the very simple task of ensuring the re-polarization is done ...

002 MG Tech | Starting an MGA

002 MG Tech | Starting an MGA

John Twist demonstrates the starting procedure for an MGA.

66 MG Tech | Parking Light Circuit

66 MG Tech | Parking Light Circuit

John Twist explains a failure in the parking light circuit. Smoking dashboard surprise!

032 MG Tech | Starter Circuits / Problems

032 MG Tech | Starter Circuits / Problems

John Twist explains starter circuits and demonstrates various diagnostic approaches

326 MG Tech | How It Works: Engaging Reverse on a MG

326 MG Tech | How It Works: Engaging Reverse on a MG

With the gearbox out of the car, John Twist provides a hands on demonstration of how engaging reverse works on a MGB.

319 MG Tech | Your MG Needs Air Horns!

319 MG Tech | Your MG Needs Air Horns!

Air Horns are crucial for your

75 MG Tech | Balancing Wheels on MG

75 MG Tech | Balancing Wheels on MG

John Twist explains the wheel balance process.

289 MG Tech | Stromberg PCV Line Replacement

289 MG Tech | Stromberg PCV Line Replacement

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041 MG Tech | Matching SU Air Pistons on MG

041 MG Tech | Matching SU Air Pistons on MG

John Twist demonstrates the important tune-up function of matching the carburetter air pistons. This is valid for the H / HS / HIF ...

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