On Friday, June 23, 2000 Alan wrote.
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> Should MGs be kept as near as possible to the manufacturers
> specification or is deviation from standard permitted in the interest
> of improved performance and/or reliability?
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Alan, when you go for performance modifications, at a certain point,
reliability begins to deteriorate as performance modifications increase,
however, you didn't mention 'Safety'. IMHO that is a big factor in any
modification to a road going car. YMMV.
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> the very heavy pedal pressure required to stop the vehicle (no servo)
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The brake servo was an option on single line system 'B's' in 1970 and
standard from 1973? so no problem with a retro fitting of a servo in your
case with a '71.
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>and the pathetic push button windscreen washer.
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This is a safety issue I reckon, and if you fit a period switch in the push
button hole, to operate an electric washer, it would be a great improvement
on the original system. BTDT.
It's your car, enjoy it, if you do modify it for your use be sure to let a
prospective buyer know what modifications have been done so they can make an
informed decision about the purchase of the car, you can't do more than
that!
Scotty,
Adelaide, Australia.
' 79MGB-LE, ex Santa Rosa Cal, Daily driver, converted to right hand drive,
English dash, Automatic tranny [from a wrecked 'B'] Australian specs
engine and seats. [Phew--does that make me a hot rodder?]
It works for me. 8^)
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