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MG MGA - MGA running again after three years!

Hi everyone,

After a summer restoration, I've gotten my 1961 MGA back on the road! Among other things, the rebuild included:

* MGB clutch conversion
* cooling system overhaul - car now runs consistently at 190 degrees, used to overheat and shut down after 10-15 minutes in slow traffic.
* transmission check
* new brake and clutch lines
* master cylinder rebuild
* carb rebuild

I forgot just how loud and "rough" the MGA is ... not like any other car I've ever driven! But quite fun, of course.

Thanks for everyone's help ... I wasn't quite sure I would ever get her back on the road again, but the frequent assistance from everyone here got me through the many hurdles I faced!

-Rich
Rich

Are you going to the British Car Festival in Palos Hills on Sept-11,the more the merrier!
gary starr

Good chance now that the car is tuned up... where can I find more details?
Rich

Rich- http://www.britishcarunion.com
gary starr

I'll be there, along with about 30 more MGA (not mine), and well over 600 cars total. Always a good show, vendors, tech sessions, and lots of friends.
Barney Gaylord

Nice! Well maybe that settles it. Barney, can I get you to listen to the MG and see if I tuned it right? Seems to run pretty well now, although I can probably tune the needles a bit.

What are the chances they'll have a new starter relay there? Otherwise I'll buy one this week.

Rich

Rich- www.britishcarunion.com
gary starr

Rich,

See you at the car fest. If you want me to listen to the car before that, tell it to give me a call and chatter over the phone. <8^O

There is a very good chance of finding a good used starter switch with one of the vendors at the car fest. There is no shortage of supply of used parts for this one, as it is generally quite reliable which keeps demand low.
Barney Gaylord

This thread was discussed between 30/08/2005 and 04/09/2005

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