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MG MGB Roadster and GT Coupé: restoration manuals

A restoration manual on your MG MGB Roadster or GT Coupé (1962-1980) restoration manual? Here are manuals for service and restoration of these MG cars. They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.

MGB (1962-1980) - Haynes Restoration Manual

Haynes restoration manual for the MG MGB, MGC and MGB V8. Production years: 1962-1980. Provides also purchase tips and information on the model history and identification.

This manual describes the complete restoration of the MG MGB, MGC and MGB V8 sports cars:
- renovation of the body (including the replacement of bonnet, fenders, windows, doors and bumpers)
- the interior (seat covers, dashboard and door panels)
- the engine (removal and installation, overhaul)
- the chassis (clutch, gearbox, suspension, brakes, steering)
- the electrical installation (lights, dynamo, starter motor, windscreen wipers).

Richly illustrated and clear step-by-step instructions.

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Author:Lindsay Porter
Specs:352 pages, 27 x 21 x 2 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:1400 b&w photographs
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2022)
Series:Haynes Restoration Manual
Book: MGB (1962-1980) - Haynes Restoration Manual

MGB (1962-1980)

Language: English

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MGB Restoration (Practical Classics)

This Brooklands book celebrates the complete restoration of a MGB at John Hill's MGB Centre. In two years time this car was restored to an almost-new condition.

Based on a series of articles from 'Practical Classics', this book describes all aspects: technology, body, engine, suspension, etc.

Specs:100 pages, 26.5 x 20 x 0.7 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:500 photographs
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 1992)
Book: MGB Restoration (Practical Classics)

MGB Restoration (Practical Classics)

Language: English

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MGB Electrical Systems - Your color-illustrated guide to understanding, repairing & improving

This book is essential reading for every MGB enthusiast. The mechanical aspects and the restoration of the vehicle have been written about in numerous publications but the so often maligned electrical systems has never before been comprehensively covered.
For those new to vehicle electrical systems the book provides a simple primer using mechanical analogies.

Each system in the car has its own chapter, with simple and uncluttered circuit diagrams in which each wire can be seen in its real colours.
More than a how-to-do guide, the book also explains the "why" of each system and procedure, aiding diagnostics when things don t go quite as they should. The many fault finding guides help pin those elusive problems down.

Covers all models, including MGB, MGC and MGB-V8.

Features:
- More than a how-to-do guide, this book also explains the 'why' of each system and procedure
- Based on real MGB repair and modification experience
- Hundreds of original illustrations and colour-coded circuit diagrams
- Each electrical system treated separately
- Lots of suggested modifications for improved electrical performance
- Suggested alternatives for unavailable or expensive spares
- Easy to understand basic electrical theory
- Fault-finding and repair

Author:Rick Astley
Specs:192 pages, 30.5 x 21 x 1.8 cm / 12 x 8.25 x 0.71 in, paperback
Illustrations:400 colour photographs
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
Book: MGB Electrical Systems - Your color-illustrated guide to understanding, repairing & improving

MGB Electrical Systems - Your color-illustrated guide to understanding, repairing & improving

Language: English

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MGB & MGB GT - Your Expert Guide to Problems & How to Fix Them

All models of car have their own common faults and foibles as well as the general ills that can afflict all cars.

This book represents the collected knowledge of many MGB experts and allows problems to be identified and assessed quickly, and then to be dealt with in the most appropriate way.

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Features:
- Your very own expert on all the MGB's common faults and foibles - and how to fix them.
- Establish quickly by , sound, vibration, appearance or smell what fault a symptom represents and how serious the problem is.
- The essential companion for all owners of MGBs & MGB GTs (except V8 models).
- Prepared in association with the MGOC (MG Owners Club).

Author:Roger Williams
Specs:176 pages, 25 x 20.5 cm / 9.8 x 8.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous colour photographs
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:Veloce Classic Reprint
Book: MGB & MGB GT - Your Expert Guide to Problems & How to Fix Them

MGB & MGB GT - Your Expert Guide to Problems & How to Fix Them

Language: English

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How to Improve MGB, MGC and MGB V8 (Veloce SpeedPro)

Covers various aspects of improving cars such as MGBs, MGCs and MGB V8s for higher performance generally; in the areas of power, braking, appearance and comfort.

This title includes information on numerous subjects such as V6 engines, air-conditioning, ignition improvements, engine management, and weight reduction.

Pages of the book How to Improve MGB, MGC and MGB V8 (1)

There is also an individual chapter on the various engines involved, and, in particular, some original and unique research on (four cylinder) cylinder head performance and comparisons.

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Author:Roger Williams
Specs:176 pages, 25 x 21 x 1.7 cm / 9.8 x 8.25 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:494 colour photographs
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2008)
Series:SpeedPro
Book: How to Improve MGB, MGC and MGB V8 (Veloce SpeedPro)

How to Improve MGB, MGC and MGB V8

Language: English

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Everyday Modifications for Your MGB, GT and GTV8 - How to Make Your Classic Car Easier to Live With and Enjoy

The books in the Everyday Modifications series from Crowood are designed to guide classic car owners through the workshop skills needed to make their cars easier to use and enjoy.
MG expert Roger Parker gives his advice on maintaining and modifying MGB, GT and GTV8 cars, with some additional reference to the MGC and MG RV8 models.

With safety information throughout, the book covers:
- Regulations, insurance and market value for all models
- Routine maintenance
- Body and interior changes
- Brakes, suspension and steering
- Engine improvements for the original 1798cc B-series engine and other engine alternatives
- Installing and updating electrical equipment and lighting.

Pages of the book Everyday Modifications for Your MGB, GT and GTV8 (1)

Author:Roger Parker
Specs:208 pages, 24.5 x 19 x 1.4 cm / 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:3 b&w and 359 colour photographs
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2014)
Book: Everyday Modifications for Your MGB, GT and GTV8 - How to Make Your Classic Car Easier to Live With and Enjoy

Everyday Modifications for Your MGB, GT and GTV8 - How to Make Your Classic Car Easier to Live With and Enjoy

Language: English

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MG MGB Tourer & GT Tuning

Official instruction book for tuning of the MG MGB Tourer and MGB GT. MG reference: CAKD4034L (1976).

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Specs:42 pages, 22 x 10 x 0.4 cm / 8.7 x 3 x 0.16 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous drawings
Publisher:MG Car Co. Ltd (GB, 1976)
Book: MG MGB Tourer & GT Tuning

MG MGB Tourer & GT Tuning

Language: English

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MG MGB Special Tuning - 1800 cc Engine

Official instruction book for tuning of the MG MGB 1800. MG reference: AKD4034).

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Specs:50 pages, 14.5 x 14 x 0.3 cm / 5.7 x 5.5 x 0.12 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous drawings
Publisher:MG Car Co. Ltd (GB, 1973)
Book: MG MGB Special Tuning - 1800 cc Engine

MG MGB Special Tuning - 1800 cc Engine

Language: English

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