Tech Tip
A few brief technical tips will be added periodically on this page on topics that frequently arise for MG and other British car owners. Check back to see new tip additions.
WINTER 2010
When the weather gives you lemons, why not do maintenance on
your car? With our recent record cold temperatures these are great days to do
the general maintenance that will allow our cars to hit the roads in a few
months.
Remove the sticky gasoline residue from your carburetors
with spray carb cleaner or completely rebuild the carburetors if necessary.
Remove and clean (sandblast preferred) your spark plugs or replace if needed.
Install new points if needed or take the opportunity to convert to an
electronic ignition system. Check your cap for cracks and wear. If your coil,
wires, or rotor are old and showing wear it may be the time for replacement.
Change the oil and filter (don’t forget the zinc additive) and grease your
grease fittings. When jacking up the car, always use a floor jack with
sufficient capacity and never get under a car without using jack stands. Never
attempt to use the original jack supplied by your car manufacturer. These are
thirty years old or more and should be retired for safety reasons. We will
still enjoy seeing them on display at the car shows.
Questions or comments can be directed to 281-433-8533 or
e-mail Ron@5RRestorations.com.
