By Kelvin Dodd MGA Disc Brake Conversion I have a 1958 MGA and would like to change the front brakes from drum to discs. I have wire wheels. What’s the best way to do this? Is there a kit available or can I do the conversion with stock MGA or MGB parts? —Tony Colima Moss…
Do it yourself and save $500—and your shoe’s soles? By T. Keith Vezina, British Motoring Club New Orleans Floor pans are one of the most rust-prone areas of British sportscars. Rust has a way of hiding and prospering under carpeting. Once rust is discovered, carpeting becomes a way to keep it out of sight and…
Moss’s new kit juices up MGAs and early Bs By the Moss development staff Technological advancements allow today’s cars to be more reliable than ever. Although true purists demand period authenticity, people who want to spend more time driving their British sportscars and less time repairing them generally embrace advancements. Knowing this, Moss Motors’ latest…
Readying a ragged-top TR6 for rainy days By Rob Mullner I’ve been working on my ‘73 TR6 for the last four years and have conquered the majority of its mechanical demons and previous-owner neglect. In my single-mindedness to whip it into mechanical shape, I’ve ignored the “soft stuff.” The convertible top stood out for two…
Building horsepower with an internal-combustion engine is fairly basic. Piston engines only require two things to function: air and fuel. (Spark is also require for non-diesels.) The more of these elements that can be forced into a given combustion space, the more horsepower can be generated. That being said, let’s move to the most basic…
By Kelvin Dodd Bushings and Ride Height I recently installed new front and rear suspension bushings in my car and now it doesn’t sit level. How can the bushings change the ride height? —Jeremy Feldman The answer requires a brief description of the three major types of bushings used in British car suspensions: Unsupported rubber:…
By Kelvin Dodd Sorting Out Distributors Q. There seems to be a lot of different options on the market for electronic ignition conversions and distributors, and it gets pretty confusing. Can you break it down to basics? A. The Lucas 25D type distributor was made obsolete by Lucas in 1974; from then on the new 45D type unit was…
Stuck Shaft Q: I have a Weber DCV carburetor on my car. When it is cold the throttle tends to stick. Is this a cable problem? A: The throttle shaft to body clearance on the DGV is very tight. During cold weather if the manifold is not heated the throttle shafts can seize in the…
From Moss Motoring 1983 Windshield wipers spend most of their time laying down doing nothing. When you need them, the blades have often deteriorated or taken a set to one side from the pressure of the arm against the windshield. A good idea is to carry a spare set in your car to be used…
When was the last time you changed your brake fluid? Yes, that’s right: brake fluid. Not just topped it off, but changed it? If you answer “never” or “years ago,” you may wish to consider that failure to do so every couple of years can be an expensive over-sight!
