MG
The Classic Marque

The main problem with greasing oilite bushes is it's likely to block the pores and prevent the proper circulation of oil within the bush.

A few years ago I had to shorten a couple of oilite bushes as the correct length wasn't available. The bushes didn't look like they had been lubricated but passed the tissue test, while rotating in the lathe a neat annular ring of oil formed around the ...

Hi all,

I have a 1972 UK B.

Very recently I've noticed the ignition light coming on very dimly when it shouldn't. The ignition light works as it should when starting the car etc, but then sometimes it comes on dimly and sometimes switches back off mid drive only for it to go back on dimly again.

Have checked fan belt & plug at the back of the alternator.

I've al...

Les, I have since seen advice agreeing with Bill and recommending against greasing spigot bushes. The claim was that dust particles stick to the grease and increase the likelihood of binding.

As I mentioned, I used a very thin smearing of ceramic grease, however, the absence of drag may well be due to the oilite bearing having been stored in a 35mm film canister of oil for three years so it...

I got a deal on Falken Sinceras a few years back - they're original size I.e. 145/80x13.

Just had an email promoting car and classic insurance.

https://www.carandclassic.com/insurance

It was I who mentioned oil drag, but not as a cause of Colin's problem, just to explain that it wasn't. I would never have thought of the spigot bush. This reminds me to grease it when I change the clutch soon.

The UniRoyal Rainex tyres I had a few years ago wore out quickly, especially on the front outer edges. I seem to recall a couple of track days! I would also suggest mid-price tyres. The present Kumhos are lasting well and are nice to drive on.

Daniel

Who is your insurer please as sounds potentially useful for cars with many modifications?

Best wishes
Mike

Tim
Just in case I've confused things.
I'm not saying to change where your mixture screws are set to---more an interest in where they're set at.
If it's had it's idle mixture set up for best idle, then that setting will be a telltale as to if the idle jets are close to correct or not.

if it's going good there'd be no need to change any jetting, it's just a sticky beak thing from me...

Great looking Lenham coupe Tim!
whats upfront, also Lenham?
Please more photo's of this wonderfull car please