MGB GT restoration, part 20. Terry's_mpeg4.mp4

Hi all, part 20 of Terrys MG B GT blog. After work over a two nights, straight in to the garage to get the engine running. Loads of splutters and coughs also shaking from the engine when turning the ignition key. No start up. Wires the wrong way round to the Coil and the Alternator. Smoke from a burnt out HT wire inside the Distributer. Below freezing everything cold. Batteries flat 3 times. Then replaced all the Spark plugs with new. Still no start ? Then Gary said a old trick take the new plugs out, heat them up with a plumbers blow lamp, then while warm but them back into the engine Well it started all ok as you can see from the blog. Time for a drink to celebrate.
Happy motoring Terry.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• MG B GT
• restoration
• classic car

[TirpenryBoy]

Hey Terry,

I just got myself a 1969 BGT, using you as my inspiration. Waiting for the next update!

[staffslad1]

@TirpenryBoy

Hi

Great stuff, You will hve to upload a blog so every one can take a look at your new car.

Got about 6 blogs to upload yet.

Good luck

Terry (Staffslad1)

[Homebrew58]

It's past the middle of May Terry. We're suffering video update withdrawal.

[staffslad1]

@Homebrew58 Kevin

I know it's been some time, Got to upload the blogs from my new camera. Also as well as working om the car I have been decorating our home. All the front suspension has now been rebuilt and fitted back on to the car. Will try this coming weekend to upload.

Terry

[66poink]

Well done Terry, I have been following your series. The car looks great. What's left to do?

[staffslad1]

@66poink Hi - I have now restored the front suspension, 3 coats of paint before fitting and new brake pipes & new bushes. It's been slow progress, but will keep at it. Next job is do the rear brakes and then get the car ready to be put on the road.

Terry (Staffslad1)

[staffslad1]

@andrewperry34 Yes done some more work on the MG B GT, I have also started some work on my wifes MGF v v c also rebuilt the hallway and stairs to our home. I will up load several blogs soon.

Terry (Staffslad1)

[aspenfox]

Hi Terry ,Mack here just watched all your posts in one sitting, great job man. I have a 1971 mgb gt . i keep it in the garage in tennessee but im currently workin in chicago so i can only work on it in briefly when i go home. got to support my english sports car habit. just ordered a set of dayton wire wheels as the ones on it are knackered. spent a few years in england while in the air force, loved it . sure do miss that John Smiths . looking forward to your next video blog. thanks for posting

[andrewperry34]

Hi Terry, I've been following along not only for enjoyment but also inspiration for my own '74.5 GT restoration. Great work!  I'm looking forward to the next update....

ps the original color of your car was called 'Tundra'