Jason Reynolds's Journal

Carburettors Ckean And Heatsheild

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:45:22 -0500

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as part of the carburettor clean out, I’m also purchasing a heat shield as the one on the car seems to have deteriorated in the centre when the manifold comes down.. found an awesome seller on eBay who does a stainless steel heat shield that fits with some notifications he’s made to allow more airflow behind it, where the manifold sits looking forward to it turning up, and I’ll post pictures when fitted @ebay seller buyright777 A++

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Posted 2024-03-18 15:45:22 by Jason Reynolds

Back On The Road After The Winter

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:08:13 -0500

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This morning i thiought i would get the old girl out for a quick drive about the town, she started 2nd time in the key after sitting for 5 months! Really happy with this, good engine and electrical system. As i pulled out on to my drive i could smell petrol so popped the bonnet to find gas leaking from the over flow pipe on the1st Carbaretta ! Back in for a carb stip down as ive seen on the forum that debris can clog in of the fuel cut off jets. After taking off both carbs i found the fuel inlet jet with a slight amount of gunk in it.. Also noting the rubber seals where perished i ordered some replacements. Off the road now till they turn up on the 14th match

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Posted 2024-03-10 03:08:13 by Jason Reynolds

Front Brakes

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:42:03 -0500

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So not posted for a while as been super busy at work. Front brakes making a smell of burning on my last drive out and today I got the callipers off and they look ceased plus the pads melted or look to be that way… posted on Facebook to get some advise if u should repair or change them. Very messy job this one but love it!

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Posted 2023-04-08 11:42:03 by Jason Reynolds

Front End Bushes And Bearings

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:56:08 -0600

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Well today was a day of learning for me on the MG. I ordered in a poly bush front end set and 2x wheel bearings from MG-Hive, got them fitted today by Paul at PB motors in Hawkinge, awesome guy and his wife was great company whilst the work was going done, really nice couple! So Paul is what I call a real engineer who knows his way stones and old cars, as I asked if I could watch and learn he happily talked me through some of the engineering replacing the bushes and also gave me a quick tour of the underside of the car that thankfully he says wasn’t in too bad condition. On the drive home I could really feel the difference, not surprising the old rubber bushes were deformed and falling to bits. Will be back with Paul again due a few other bits in the summer, really happy with the feel and running of the car now.

Posted 2022-11-16 10:56:08 by Jason Reynolds

Alternators Pulley Noise

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:12:40 -0500

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So took a look at the noise as when I blip the accelerator I got a rattle noise thought it was clutch thrust bearings but turned out to be the pulley (see picture) Anyway after borrowing a power driver off a mate I got the nut off and found it must have been bad for a while as it worn partly thought the tread on the shaft… Old pulley pictured and I’ll post the new one tomorrow. Engine area much quieter but now can hear a slight whine when accelerating…

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Posted 2022-10-06 15:12:40 by Jason Reynolds

Timing Really Out

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:16:41 -0500

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Today, I thought I would have a look at my timing as the engine was running a little rough on tick over and had to blip the throttle when at lights. Anyway with the newly purchased strobe timer or whatever we call it ,,, it was about 10mm further round than the markers, (view from front of car) and when I altered the distributor to bring it in line with the markers. It just got worse, so turned it the other way so now 15mm left of the markets, made the engine tick over much better and sounded sweet even drove with about 1/3 more power. The problem is why are these markers and the strobe showing that the timing is well off. I’ve posted on a couple of other forms to see if I can get any insight. If you’re reading this, please let me know your thoughts. Thanks

Posted 2022-09-25 13:16:41 by Jason Reynolds

Heating System And Dash

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:17:54 -0500

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Looking to fix up the dashboards heating controls and the valve New valve ordered and dash removed More to come

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Posted 2022-09-24 12:17:54 by Jason Reynolds

Tick Tick Tick Gone!

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:16:20 -0500

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Today was the first day since college I done valve clearance….. came back to me very quickly… So after my first month with my MG with the ticking from the valves I took the plunge and set them to 0.15mm. Really surprised at the results as it was so quiet,,,, can hear other noises now so they will need investigating but really chuffed with my efforts. Seems I may now also need to check the timing as idle is very low even when changing in carbs, plus a nice gentleman stoped by walking his dog and says it sounds like I needed to advance the timing a little… he used to have a similar car and after days messing about with the mixture it turned out to be timing… Next stop Timing Then I saw this video on YouTube about setting the mixture and the guy had some kit that glows blue and not yellow when the mixture is good and not to rich… https://youtu.be/S_Ss1vZPLQ4

Posted 2022-09-24 12:16:20 by Jason Reynolds

Squeaking On Turn

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 03:45:49 -0500

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Today I’ll be taking a look at the front brakes as I get a squeaking noise upon turning,,, plus I noticed a little restraint when rolling the other day after a short drive…. Hopefully nothing serious….

Posted 2022-09-18 03:45:49 by Jason Reynolds

Ran Out Of Fuel

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:11:09 -0500

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So a trip out with the wife the other day ended up with a call to the father in law for some petrol. Turns out the gauge said 1/2 tank but was stuck…. Today I found out that the float had somehow disconnected from the houseing hence the gauge stuck at 1/2 tank… this is what I found…. Fixed by hammering the round end square so it doesn’t slide out again ….

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Posted 2022-09-17 15:11:09 by Jason Reynolds

Quick Trip Out To Find Wet Carpet

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:24:45 -0500

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Today had to make a quick trip out to the post office with the stunning and very beautiful wife… whilst she was dropping off the parcel I saw wetness on the passenger floor matts. After lifting them the carpet was soaked ! Well we got home and I got the wet and dry vacuum out and hovered it up, lifting the carpets out, I could not see where the water was coming in from. It is rain water as it chucked down but I don’t know if it’s come in off the road from a previous drive where it rained or draining off into the car… I’ve left a chamois on the metal floor over night tonight as we are due more rain so the morning should tell me where it’s not coming from……

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Posted 2022-09-07 14:24:45 by Jason Reynolds

Bit Of A Rattle

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:31:09 -0500

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Well today I took the beast out for a drive and started to get a rattle noise when I initially pulled away, stoped about 2k revs and was fine between changing gears. I’ve No ideas what it is, so investigations start after work Friday… Did get a squeaking noise with lights on also but turning them off and back on seemed to in the short term stop it… looking like I need to tighten up the drive belt… Tightened up the drive belt and all is good again !????????

Posted 2022-09-03 05:31:09 by Jason Reynolds

Wiper Blades

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:30:41 -0500

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Wiper blades turned up today, what a great fit! But discovered the screen washers doesn’t work so that’s next in the list for the weekend fix’s, hopefully it’s a simple fix

Posted 2022-09-03 05:30:41 by Jason Reynolds

Bit Of A Rattle

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:18:58 -0500

Indicator Issues

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:13:10 -0500

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Today I decided to take a look at why the indicators on the left did not work. The rear was on permanently and the front had no light. The right worked fine, so investigated the flasher relay, ( 2 found under the right side next to the wiper motors, I made an assumption one was for the left and the other for the right so came to a quick conclusion one was faulty and brought two new ones) Amazon delivered today…… Turns out one is for the hazards the larger top one and the other is for both lady and right indicating… Started chasing the power to the front in the hope I would come across another flashing relay for the left but found it to simply be a poor earth as once fixed they both started flashing so I now understand that if one of the lights stays on it due to the other one causing a problem or fault… Happy days, next to fit a new near side mirror and wiper blades….

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Posted 2022-08-28 15:13:10 by Jason Reynolds