APT Book and Chapter Info.

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Book Part Number:

B-21

Title:

MGB

Secondary Title:

Restoration, Preparation, Maintenance

Author:

Jim Tyler

Book Dimensions:

8" x10.5"

# Pages:

238

Cover:

Soft

Text/Pictures:

B/W

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Chapter 1:

A Short History - (p11-20)
Living with an MGB, Driving the MGB

Chapter 2:

Buying an MGB - (p21-26)
Private or Trade?, Which MGB?
Chapter 3: Appraising the MGB - (p29-58)
Road test, Quick reference check list
Chapter 4: Maintenance - (p59-79)
Mechanical Maintenance, Annual Service, Bodywork Maintenance
Chapter 5: Repair and Restoration - Mechanical - (p80-169)
Tools and equipment, Engine removal, The cylinder heads, Engine strip, The fuel system, Exhaust system, Gearbox, The clutch, The overdrive, Propeller shaft, Suspension and steering, The cooling system, Electrical system, The braking system
Chapter 6: Repair and Restoration - Bodywork - (p170-215)
Floor and sill replacement, Rear bodywork repairs, The doors, Other bodywork, Interior and external trim, Professional restoration, New bodyshells, MGC LHD/RHD conversion, Paintwork
Chapter 7: Modifications - (p216-228)
Using unleaded fuel, Engine modifications
Appendix 1: Capacities - (p229)
Appendix 2: Torque wrench settings - (p230)
Appendix 3: Specialists' addresses - (p231)
Publisher details: Osprey Publishings Ltd, 1992