[Mgs] MGB Question

[Charley & Peggy Robinson]

  Since good MGB heads are getting to be hard to find,  I wouldn't mill 
the head beyond what's needed to true it.    Buy high compression 
pistons instead.

CR,  '69 MGB


On 1/8/2017 9:33 AM, Jack Wheeler via Mgs wrote:
>
> On the Triumph we milled the head to increase compression.  Can I do 
> the same on my MGB?  If so, how much to get it up- to about 10:1?  Are 
> there any weak links in the system that need to be addressed to 
> accommodate the cam and compression?  Valve springs, valves, Flywheel 
> lightening, etc.  Did Kastner publish a "Competition Preparation 
> Manual" for the MGB, like he did for the TR-3/4?  If so, are copies 
> available, and do you know where I might find one?
>
> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>
> Jack
>
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> *From:* Hans Duinhoven via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net>
> *To:* 'Allen Hess' <allenhess at mgcarclub.com>
> *Cc:* mgs at autox.team.net
> *Sent:* Saturday, November 19, 2016 6:57 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Mgs] Question on MGB Light Switches
>
> I did the same with the fuel punt contacts in 1998. Never had any 
> problem since.
> Cheers,
> Hans
> 71 BGT
> *Van:*Mgs [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] *Namens *Allen Hess via Mgs
> *Verzonden:* dinsdag 15 november 2016 23:45
> *Aan:* mgs at autox.team.net
> *Onderwerp:* Re: [Mgs] Question on MGB Light Switches
> When I had that problem it was as simple as sanding the switch 
> contacts to clean them of 30-40 years oxidation. Take apart and clean 
> has solved a lot of problems.
> On Nov 15, 2016, at 2:00 PM, mgs-request at autox.team.net 
> <mailto:mgs-request at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>     *From:*Jack Wheeler <jwheeler1947 at yahoo.com
>     <mailto:jwheeler1947 at yahoo.com>>
>     *Subject:**[Mgs] Question on MGB Light Switches*
>     *Date:*November 14, 2016 at 6:52:14 PM EST
>     *To:*"mgs at autox.team.net <mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>"
>     <mgs at autox.team.net <mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>>
>     *Reply-To:*Jack Wheeler <jwheeler1947 at yahoo.com
>     <mailto:jwheeler1947 at yahoo.com>>
>     I have a 1971 MGB that has a problem with the headlight switches. 
>     Before I start replacing everything and hope for the best, I
>     thought I would ask if any of you has had a similar problem, or
>     can suggest a possible solution.
>
>
>     When I push bottom of the light switch (on the dash) to the first
>     position, the parking lamps and tail lights come on.  OK, so far. 
>     When I push the light switch to the second position, the
>     headlights come on with the low beam.  OK, again.  Now comes the
>     problem.
>     When I move the stalk on the left side of the steering column
>     forward (toward the dash), the lights go off (i.e. no high
>     beams).  If I pull this stalk all the way towards me, the high
>     beams do come on, so the bubs are apparently OK.
>
>
>     My first thought was that it may be the high beam/low beam and
>     direction indicator switch located on the steering column.  Does
>     this sound right?  Any other thoughts?
>
>
>     And finally, if this is the case, is this switch available, and if
>     so, do you have a source you would recommend.
>
>
>     Thanks for your help.
>
>
>     Jack Wheeler
>
>
>
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