This is an outstanding video that clearly covers the final stage of checking the installation of the new harness. The video also covers all the checking procedures and possible issues. Thank you!
Yes it can, and this one has already been brazed back together once. The current owner just bought it and will likely fix that along with a couple other things
I am resto modding a 1974 MG Midget. I like the dashes though of the 1965, 66, 67 Mark2 style. I just wonder how difficult would it be to modify the wiring harness for. Or is there any recommendation you would have concerning this?
Lots of owners of MGB's have retrofitted the pre '68 dash into later cars, so it is doable (yours would actually be easier as the early/later B scuttle is different requiring a filler panel). You just have to look at the wiring diagrams for both the '74 and the '65-'67 cars to determine the wiring differences, and adjust accordingly to make it all work. I honestly haven't looked close enough at those year differences to know if the mountings changed (not nearly as many Midgets come through the shop as MGB's) but I would think they are likely the same/very similar as they really didn't change things like that if they could design around what was already there to reduce tooling costs.
i've got three british cars and finding a temperature sensor that fits AND provides the right voltage to match the gauge so as to create a modicum of accuracy is a guessing game AFAIK. for the better part of a century their outward appearance hasn't changed much, in fact they're practically identical, but the threads differ, the amount of threads differ and the voltage they produce for a give temperature differ... smh.
You also have to remember that the voltage to the gauge will change the reading as well as the resistance range within the sensor itself. The gauges can also be adjusted as well, but for most people they should probably not try to.
You are absolutely right. The poor quality aftermarket parts from both China and India (just list two) are terrible. I always look for Old stock OEM whenever possible.
Always an outstanding video and presentation.
This is an outstanding video that clearly covers the final stage of checking the installation of the new harness. The video also covers all the checking procedures and possible issues.
Thank you!
Broken exhaust hangers and brackets can lead to cracking of the one piece intake and exhaust manifold.
Yes it can, and this one has already been brazed back together once. The current owner just bought it and will likely fix that along with a couple other things
You mentioned the tach taking a few seconds to start working - mine does that every time. Any idea what the cause of that is & if it's fixable?
I’ve never had a customer who actually decided to fix that. My guess is it would take a rebuild of the gauge to fix it, but it is a very common issue
@@mgbgtguyI thinks the issue is caused by years of condensation inside the house. The internal connections have corrosion
I am resto modding a 1974 MG Midget. I like the dashes though of the 1965, 66, 67 Mark2 style. I just wonder how difficult would it be to modify the wiring harness for. Or is there any recommendation you would have concerning this?
Lots of owners of MGB's have retrofitted the pre '68 dash into later cars, so it is doable (yours
would actually be easier as the early/later B scuttle is different requiring a filler panel).
You just have to look at the wiring diagrams for both the '74 and the '65-'67 cars to determine the wiring differences, and adjust accordingly to make it all work. I honestly haven't looked close enough at those year differences to know if the mountings changed (not nearly as many Midgets come through the shop as MGB's) but I would think they are likely the same/very similar as they really didn't change things like that if they could design around what was already there to reduce tooling costs.
i've got three british cars and finding a temperature sensor that fits AND provides the right voltage to match the gauge so as to create a modicum of accuracy is a guessing game AFAIK. for the better part of a century their outward appearance hasn't changed much, in fact they're practically identical, but the threads differ, the amount of threads differ and the voltage they produce for a give temperature differ... smh.
You also have to remember that the voltage to the gauge will change the reading as well as the resistance range within the sensor itself. The gauges can also be adjusted as well, but for most people they should probably not try to.
Ah, the reliability of Chinesium reproductions.
You are absolutely right. The poor quality aftermarket parts from both China and India (just list two) are terrible. I always look for Old stock OEM whenever possible.