The MG Driver Vol 25-30

Vol. 25 #1 Jan/Feb 2015

Cover: Tech Issue
(photo by Charles de Bourbon)
Editor’s View
Chairman’s Chat
From the Secretary
MGC Register – Review of 2014
1500 Register – diagnosing a problem wrong the first time
1974 ½ MGB Register – looking to start some regalia
Early Midget/Sprite Register – recording drives on a GoPro and watching them in the winter
Refreshed NAMGBR Website by Simon Dix
AGM Minutes
Ken’s Korner – Marcia Cate’s MGB LE
Letters to the Editor
Interview with Brian Moylan by John Hunt
Why I Didn’t Buy a New MG in Panama by Troy Bell
MG 2015 Update
Rear Brake Replacement by Dave Braun
MGC Ball Jointed Axle Kit: Part 1 by Chuck Mosher and Chuck Shearer
MG Cylinder Head Refurbishment by John Rogers
Basic MG: The Basics by Dave Braun
Building a Works Replica by Bob Shaw
Record Breaking MG Midget from MG Enthusiast Magazine
Changing or Repacking Front Wheel Bearings
Tech Talk – clutch bearings, leaking engine plug, hazard switch, relays, pulling an engine, won’t stay running, accessing instruments, removing steering wheel, sun visor brackets
Rear Cover: photo by Charles de Bourbon

Vol. 25 #2 Mar/Apr 2015

Cover: Tony Cohen’s 1966 MGB (Cover Girl winner)
(photo by Tony Cohen)
Editor’s View
Chairman’s Chat
Vice Chairman Report
From the Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
MGC Register – Product Review Hi-temp silicone
1500 Midget Register – What’s original?
1974 ½ MGB Register – Score One for the Rubber Bumper!
MGB Register – new MGBs added
Ken’s Korner – LE update and Don Hayter gets a new MG3
Letters to the Editor
MGF Rally in Scotland by Peter Mittler
Never Leave Home Without It by Tony Cohen
MG 2015 Update
Readers Rides by Tony Cohen
A Rock and a Hard Place by Terry Nydeen
Road to the MG Collier Cup by Greg Prehodka and Alan Costich
Emissions (phew!) by Dave Burns
Smog Check by Paul Lewis
MG News
MGB Fuel Injection by Ken Adkison
Right Hand Drive Conversion by John Mangles
Tech Talk – engine plug, oil pump drive gear, Midget engine number, clutch hydraulics, USA clubs, MGB tops/hoods and frames, determining compression, radiator, bleeding brakes, best distributor, tach rebuilding, brake system
Farewell to Roger King
Back cover: Dale Schiller’s MGB (Cover Girl runner-up)

Vol. 25 #3 May/June 2015

Cover: Drive & Show Season
(photo by Charles de Bourbon)
Editor’s View
Chairman’s Chat
From the Secretary
MGB Register – Good MGB references and new MGB registrations
MGC Register – Picnics and road trips
NAMGBR Web Master Report – new updates and security on the site
Letters to the Editor
The B’s Knees: The BMC B-Series Engine by Jesse Crosse, Classic Cars Magazine
Ken’s Korner – Start of the MGB LE Registry
MG 2015 Update
Old Dogs and Old Cars by Bryan Hutchinson
Readers Rides by Paul Lewis
Basic MG: The Differential by Jim Lunson
Can You Be Happy at Home After a Drive on the Wild Side? By Lawson Fox
What Happens When a Project Goes Over to the Dark Side by David Townsend
Basic MG: Timing by Dave Braun
The Rubber Bumper MGB – What’s Up With That? by Bob Vitrikas
MGB Limited Edition and Other Unique MGBs by Dick Mullins
Tech Talk – brake work costs, overflowing carbs, overdrives, suspension springs, towing a MGB for a long distance with RV, tire wear, damage from dangling drive shaft
Rear cover: images by Charles de Bourbon

Vol. 25 #4 July/Aug 2015

Cover: Mark Hanna’s MGC
(photo by Charles de Bourbon)
Editor’s View
Chairman’s Chat
Letter of Intent – Chairman
From the Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
MGC Register – Looking forward to MG 2016
Early Midget & Sprite Register – Midget oil filters
Fuel by Steve Shultz
Letters to the Editor
2015 AGM
1970 MGB, 115000 km, 13 years by Jennifer Orum
A Tisket, A Tasket, What’s in Your Basket by Karla Rogers
The Three GT Amigos Trip to French Lick by Karen Schulte
2015 BMTA Conference by Robert Rushing
Victoria British History by Susan Berkowitz
Book Review: Brooklands Road Tests MGC and MGB-GT V8 by Robert Rushing
Home-made Tools: Wire Wheel Hub Grease Cap Remover by Denny Hale
Ken’s Korner – MGB LE updates
1967: 7700 miles, 11 days, Cross Country Trip of a Lifetime by Martin Schultze
Steering by Dave Braun
B-Stingers Racing First in Class at VIR by Michael Byrne
Modifying Headlight Housing on a 1976 MGB by Pete Westbay
Body Panel Fabrication by John Mangles
GPS Mount by Lawson Fox
Tech Talk – release bearings, distributor info and timing, master cylinder problem, erratic tach, ZS carb problems, overdrive, suspension bushings, CFM of SU carbs
Back Cover: photos by Charles de Bourbon

Vol. 25 #5 Sept/Oct 2015

Cover: Dana Rindge – Top Point MG at MG 2015 (photo by Charles de Bourbon)
Editor’s View
Chairman’s Chat
Letter of Intent – Treasurer
From the Secretary
MGB Register
MGC Register
100K Register
1500 Midget Register
1974 ½ Register
NAMGBR Webmaster
Ken’s Korner
Readers Rides – Jim & Helen Kerr
Letters to the Editor
AGM Notice
Basic MG: Running Hot? By Barry Rosenberg
MG 2015 Report by Robert Rushing
MG 2015 Class Winners
Photo Essay of MG 2015 by Charles de Bourbon
NAMGBR Concours Report by Bob Gloyd
Top Point MG – 1969 MGC GT by Dana Rindge
John Thornley Spirit of MG Award – Roger & Shirley Goebert
MGC – Give Me a Brake! By Alan Vinegar
Tech Talk – inner tie rod ends; decals; distributor drive 180-degrees out; MGA cufflinks; MGs on file at UM.
Obit – Ken Costello (1927-2015)
Back cover – photos by Charles de Bourbon

Vol. 25 #6 Nov/Dec 2015

Cover: MGB by bridge (photo by Kathleen Eardley)
Editor’s View
Chairman’s Chat
From the Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
MGB Register
MGC Register
1500 Midget Register
Early Midget/Sprite Register
Hammer & Tongs Register
News from the MGCC UK by Brian Woodhams
Chapter Logos – Bruce Wyckoff
Ken’s Korner – mystery of the stolen MG Factory gate
Readers Rides – Micky Hartnett
Letters to the Editor
MG 2016 Preview
A Bit of Travel and Technical at MG 2015 by Dave Braun
MG 2015 Live! By Colin Grant
MGCC-Washington DC Celebrates 53rd Braille Rally by Todd Wells
Managing Car Stuff When the Unthinkable Happens by Janet Shoviak
Solid State Voltage Regulator by Scott Fureman
University Motors Summer Party by Robert Rushing
British V8 Indianapolis by Rick Ingram
Moss Motorfest
BCCC Donates MGB to Help Fund Tech School by Jim Parker
MG Award: Meet & Greet Most Gregarious by Samantha Lee
Tech Talk – ignition light on with key out; amps on Dynamo; car stopping after 15-290 miles; heater hose to downdraft Weber; choke cable installation; rear carb not receiving fuel; coolant leak; difficult operating window; MGC brake boosters; Midget horn button; rubber hose for pressure gauge; train horn on MG; slack in clutch fork; installing O/D; not keeping correct rpm.
Back Cover: photo by Charles de Bourbon

Vol. 28 #1 Jan/Feb 2018 – Cover: Tech Issue Graphic

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

Vice Chairman

MGB Registrar

MGC Registrar

100k/200k Registrar

Readers Rides – Robert Carr

Letters to the Editor

MG 2018 Update – Richard Liddick

Annual General Meeting – Larry Norton

Book Review – MG Saloons & Guide to the MGB

MGB Brake Booster – Simon Dix

Ceres Motorsports 1979 Zetec MGB – Brian Collins

Re-gassing Hydragas Spheres – Mark Jones

Homemade Air Filters – Pete Westby

What’s That Tapping Noise? – Andy Preston

Restoration: Building Your Engine – Barry Rosenberg

MGC Water Pump Rebuild – John Rogers

Tool Time: Ramp Up – Peter Davis

From the Garage – Dave Braun

Vol. 28 #2 Mar/Apr 2018 – Cover: Ken Smith “Mr MGB” 1930-2018

(photo by Barby Smith)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

Vice Chairman

MGC Registrar

1100/1300 Registrar

V8 / Modified Registrar

Webmaster

Letters to the Editor

MG 2018 Update – Richard Liddick

Italian Connection Midget – Ian Macnab

Engine Rebuilds – Barry Rosenberg

Ken Smith Farewell

Nuffield Challenge Trophy – Alan Magnuson

Book Review: MGB Electrical Systems

MGB/MGC Air Hose Problems – Harry Midgley

My 1100 – Steve Routt

1976 MGB Barn Find

Basic MG: Running Hot – Barry Rosenberg

Cool Running! – Richard Jefferson

Flat Caps – Dan Shockey

Restoration: Heater Core – Barry Rosenberg

From the Garage – Dave Braun

Vol. 28 #3 May/June 2018 – Cover: Gary Feldman & Bruce Gearns at 2018 Amelia Island Concours

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

Vice Chairman

MGB Registrar

1500 Midget Registrar

Next Gen Registrar

Letters to the Editor

2018 BMTA Conference -Robert Rushing

MG 2018 Update – Richard Liddick

Historic MGB Civil War Adventure – Dick Lunney

Same Car, Different Cars – Harry Midgley

A Special Wedding Anniversary – Nelson Fulbright

Tucumcari and Back – Rob & Tommie Camblin

Making My GT into a Ragtop – Alan Vinegar

MGB Nostalgic AC Installation – Matt Dabney

12 MGs Later – You’d Think I’d Learn – Peter Dhama

Book Review – MGB Owners Survival Guide

Alternate Fuel Fill for your MGB/MGC – Graham Creswick

From the Garage – Dave Braun

Vol. 28 #4 July/Aug 2018 – Cover: Midgets on the field at Hellertown Show

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

Vice Chairman

MGB Registrar

Member Recognition

Letter of Intent – Larry Norton

MG 2020 Announcement – Rick Ingram

Road Trip Back East – Mark Jones

Key West Trip 2018 – Nancy Lowda

Say What? – Saverio Pota

Thank You Miss Smith – Bud Osbourne

Royal Restoration Only in Canada, Eh? – Alan Vinegar

Exhaust Repair – Dave Braun

Restoration: Dealing with the Body and the Small Bits – Barry Rosenberg

Restoration: Head Rebuilds and Modifications – Barry Rosenberg

Fixing a Flat – Mike Jacobsen

Next Gen: British Carborators – Mathew Frontier

From the Garage – Dave Braun

Vol. 28 #5 Sep/Oct 2018 – Cover: Show Field for MG 2018

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

Vice Chairman

MGB Registrar

MGC Registrar

V8 / Modified Registrar

Member Recognition

New Members

Letters of Intent – Vice Chairman

Letters to the Editor

MG 2018 Report – Robert Rushing

MG 2018 Photo Essay – Charles de Bourbon

MG 2018 Show Results

MG 2018 Rallye School – Carol & Dennis Blevins

Driving Lady Eloise – Theresa Gaffney

NAMGBR AGM – Tony Burgess

MG 2019 Update – Robert Rushing

From the Garage – Dave Braun

 

 

Pending publication

Vol. 26 #1 Jan/Feb 2016

Cover: Tech Issue (photo by Charles de Bourbon)
Editor’s View
Chairman’s Chat
From the Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
AGM Report by Bruce Wyckoff
MGC Register
MGB Register
Ken’s Korner
MGCC-UK Update by Brian Woodhams
Member Classifieds Return to Website by Simon Dix
Letters to the Editor
MG 2016 Update
Post Abingdon Register
Early Midget/Sprite Register
5-Speed Conversion by Craig Newell
Basic MG: Electrical Testing by Dave Braun
Electrical Repair by Dave Braun
Steering Rack Repair by Clifton Gordon
Safety Fast with Paint Materials by Hank Nunn
Charcoal Canister Repair by Steve Shultz
Voltage Stabilizers, Electronic Fuel Pumps, and Banana Pancakes by Barry Rosenberg
Unique Fog Lamp Mounting by Andy Ackerman
Tech Talk – oil coming out of dip stick; runs great, no power; boot lock broken; shift lever; TDC on #4 cylinder; LH overdrive; rear axle turning when idling; spin-on filters; non-functioning vacuum advance; correct distributor for 1969 Spridget; heater core replacement; soft top installation; purple circuit problem; rear carb not getting fuel
Back cover: photos by Charles de Bourbon

Vol. 26 #2 Mar/Apr 2016 – Cover: NAMGBR Silver Jubilee

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

MGC Register

MGB Register

Ken’s Korner

MG 2016 Update – Rick Ingram

Letters to the Editor

Book Review: How to Give Your MGB V8 Power

Lancaster Car Show UK – Simon Dix

MGs at SCCA Runoffs – John Tures

ORF Run – Larry Norton

Chapter Logos Revisted – Bruce Wyckoff

Alamo MG Association – Bruce Wyckoff

Oooh You’re Too Big – Richard Jefferson

V8 Comparison – Jim Blackwood

Painting in Winter – Alan Vinegar

Basic MG: Seatbelts and Crashes – Simon Dix

My Day at Gaydon – Bob Gloyd

Get a Grip – Bob Sherman

MGB/GT Tech Tip – Bob Sherman

Tech Talk – John Twist

Vol. 26 #3 May/June 2016 – Cover: British Motorcar Gathering

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

MGC Register

MGB Register

Ken’s Korner

Early Midget/Sprite Register

1500 Midget Register

Modified Register

MG Car Club-UK – Brian Woodhams

Letters to the Editor

MG 2016 Update – Rick Ingram

MGB Alternators 1967-80 – Greg Moors

50 Years of Sprites and Midgets – Ian Macnab

NAMGBR Convention Logos – Tony Burgess

Abingdon Fires – Adrian Goodenough

Testing Run-on Solenoid – Barry Rosenberg

British Sports Car Club of Louisville – Nancy Bowman

MGB Brake Cylinder Makeover – Shaun Johnson

Falling in Love Again – Guy Harvey

The Lane Auto Museum – Robert Rushing

Upgrading MGC Cooling System – John Rogers

2016 BMTA Report – Robert Rushing

Tech Talk – John Twist

Vol. 26 #4 Jul/Aug 2016 – Cover: MG 2011 Show Field

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

Vice Chairman

From the Secretary

Letters of Intent – Vice Chair and Secretary

MGC Register

Ken’s Korner

Book Review: The SU Story by Michael Ware

2016 AGM – Tony Burgess

Sportscars – Geoff Wheatley

Marathon MGB Rally Car – Simon Dix

Me & My MGB Journey – Shaun Johnson

Basic MG: Battery Drain – Barry Rosenberg

Laddi, MGB Owner – Rod Maides

MGB LE Bronze Metallic – Chuck Hassler

MG 6R4 Group B Rallycar – MG Owners Club UK

Servicing MGF K-Series – Mark Jones

HIF Carbs – Dave Braun

The Three Rs – Restoration, Refurbishment, Repair – Barry Rosenberg

MGB Engine Conversions – Jim Blackwood

Tech Talk – John Twist

Vol. 26 #5 Sep/Oct 2016 – Cover: MG 2016 Louiville

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

AGM Report by Bruce Wyckoff

MGC Register

MGB Register

Ken’s Korner

Letters of Intent – Vice Chair

Early Midget & Sprite Register

Post-Abingdon Register

Letters to the Editor

2016 AGM – Tony Burgess

MG 2017 Update – Steve Kirby

Drivers Report – Andrew Hardy

MG 2016 Report – Robert Rushing

MG 2016 Photo Essay – Chaz de Bourbon

Concours Report – Bob Gloyd

Thornley Award – Alan Magnuson

Special Thanks – Michael Gavin

MG SV

The Four Horsemen MGB GT V8s at MG 2016

Tech Talk – John Twist

Vol. 26 #6 Nov/Dec 2016 – Cover: MGB GTs at MG 2016

(photo by Charles de Bourbon)

Editor’s View

Chairman’s Chat

From the Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

MGC Register

Ken’s Korner

Letter from John Twist

Book Review – MGF – Mark Jones

Letters to the Editor

Trip to MG 2017 – Robert Rushing

Driving in England – Ron Shimek

Vendor Profile – Car Art – Jim Evers

Night Before Christmas – Larry Brough

My Trip to MG 2016 – Zelda Davis

MG 2017 – MGs at the Bay – Steve Kirby

Automotive Fine Art – Dan McCrary

Working on the Bucket List – Gary Higbee

MG 2016 – John Wiley

Milestones – Troy Bell

Tech Talk – John Twist