MGB valves do clatter compared to many other cars so some is 'normal'. No
synchro in 1st is normal for MGBs up to late 67. OD was always optional in
North America, I believe, but became standard on UK cars in 76 and other RHD
cars in 77. 35k on a good rebuild - assuming correct maintenance which so
many of these seem to suffer from a lack of - is barely run in.
Mechanical and electrical issues on an MGB are relatively unimportant when
compared to the body structure, and the most important part of that is
probably the sills. By far the best pre-purchase reference I have come
across is Lyndsay Porter's 'Guide to Purchase and DIY Restoration of the
MGB', republished as 'The MGB Restoration Manual'. This contains a
checklist of things to look for and a guide as to how costly they are to put
right, as well as *how* to put them right in most cases.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Carscarscarz@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:57 AM
Subject: Sanity Check
> ... I am looking at a 67 BGT for use
> as a daily driver. The engine has about 35k on a rebuild and the rest of
the
> vehicle seems fairly well cared for in a DPO sort of way. Interior has
issues,
> but body seems solid.
>
> Anything I need to watch out for? The valves clatter and the transmission
has
> no syncro in 1st gear. No o/d.
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