Hope Everyone Has A Very Nice Thanksgiving!

Despite several mechanical problems I must say it really is a joy to drive my MGB! I get so many compliments on the car and it is a real dream just driving in the country roads! So remember you have a great car! You are an MGB DRIVER!

Turn Signal problems

Something to take note of: Should you have problems where your turn signals don't work at all, (assuming you know you have good turn signal bulbs and turn signal flasher) look to your hazard light switch!
Apparently, before any current goes to the turn signal flasher, it first runs through the hazard light switch. If you where to disconnect the hazard light switch, look at the connector going to the hazard switch, the bottom two connections can be "jumped" by inserting a small wire between the two. If your turn signals start working then you know it's the hazard switch. You can disassemble it and clean the contacts or just replace it. Hope that helps!

Broken Bracket motor mount

I had been hearing a knocking thinking was an engine knock when in fact it was the left side motor mount bracket that had cracked. This caused the air cleaner element to knock against the wheel well and the the exhaust manifold against the steering column.
I am going to tackle this task today, the bracket costs less than 10 dollars!
After viewing what is involved, this seems to be a task I will not be able to do.

I got the motor mount replaced at the
British Car Parts & Service-The Car Clinic

(916) 638-8290

2216 Cemo Cir Ste F
Gold River, CA 95670 near Rancho Cordova
Glenn the owner from New Zealand did a great job for under $200 dollars

Fuel Pump problems

This morning I had an issue with my car: it would not start, it would turn over run a second then turn off. I realized after a few tries I wasn't hearing the old "click, click" sound of the fuel pump. I was thinking it was shot. It had been replaced 10 years ago so it was a good assumption. I went ahead anyways and removed the mounting protective plate located inside the right side of the trunk. I checked the contacts and I used a test light with the ignition on to make sure it was getting current, that was ok. I then decided to research what is entailed to replace the fuel pump and found this site with pictures: here Which was great info. I read something somewhere else that talked about removing the gas cap then trying to start the car (something to do with vapor ventilation and the charcoal canister (which I need to replace the charcoal someday)
So just doing that removing the cover plate, reconnecting the wires onto the fuel pump, opening the gas cap. The car started up! So should I replace the fuel pump? I think I will just to be on the safe side and do it next payday!(I would recommend sanding the contact areas )