Insurance and Registration

08/30/2010 – Insurance papers (JC Taylor, $50) arrived today, as well as the remaining ordered parts (brake hoses, relay, heater valve, axle straps).  I took some photos of the car to send in with PA registration for “Antique” plates.  I sent them in for the Registration and Title.  I feel I can test drive around the neighborhood, now, instead of in my yard!

Cherry Red Catalytic Converter

08/28/2010 – I adjusted the fuel mixture with the Stromberg Carburetor Tool and I noticed the Catalytic Converter became “Cherry Red” after running the engine for about 5 minutes.  After some on-line research I determined the fuel mixture was too “rich”.  Readjusted the Carburetor to run more “lean”, and the “Cherry Red” disappeared. SCARY!!!

Fuel Sending Unit and Throttle Cable

Today I replaced the Air Pump Filter, the Air Cleaner Filter, Fuel Filter, and Fuel Throttle Cable.  I also replaced the Fuel Sending Unit, to repair the Gas gauge.

Painted Brake Drums

While waiting for parts to arrive I decided to some cleaning and touch up on the car.  I removed cleaned and painted the rear drums.  I removed, cleaned, painted and re- installed Alternator, Valve Cover, and Washer Fluid Holder.  Also, I installed new Alternator Belt which arrived.  The car seems to be running OK.  However, the Throttle Cable” snapped, I will have to order this week.

Ordered Parts, Insurance, Registration

I did some more checking around the car today to see what else might need to be repaired or replaced.  I ordered a new Heater Valve, Gasket, Fuel Sending Unit, Air Filters, and Window Crank from British Parts Northwest.  I also ordered a Brake Wrench, a Spoke Wrench, a cap for the Clutch Master, X-Treme tape, Fuel Filter and new Alternator Belt from Moss Motors.  I also arranged for Automobile Insurance from JC Taylor for only $50 a year.  Once that is approved I can arrange for my Antique Plates and get my MGB registered iwith the DMV in Pennsylvania.  I need to be ready for test drives on the open road.

Undecoat Wheel Wells

I cleaned and painted all the front and back wheel wells with “Undercoat”.  Also, tightened the rear braked and greased all of the Wire Wheel hubs.  I also tghtened the rear brakes, and re-installed the back license plate holder to attach PA plates for future test drives.

Vapor Separator and Expansion Tank Hose

08/09/2010 – Replaced Vapor Separator hoses and added a new Drain Hose for the Radiator Expansion Tank.  I removed, cleaned and painted top of Radiator, Radiator Screen and Expansion Tank.  I also cleaned up some areas of the engine compartment, and greased the Bonnet Latch area.