After a quick look at the car there are a few things that must be done to pass a safety and then a few other things that are required to enjoy a trip and lastly some odds and ends to do for esthetics.
The Must Do
The must-do list is all about passing a safety test. In the Ontario Safety Inspection, the car must have functional windshield washers, sun visors, and a well-maintained suspension.
The previous owner installed a clamping device on the passenger front spring to level the car after fitting new springs. I'm almost certain this modification will not pass the safety test, and I'm confident it has no place on an MGB. Therefore, I will surgically remove this foreign body.
This is the Foreign Body to be Surgically Removed
Continuing with the "Must-Do" list is the windshield and frame. The previous owner installed a new windshield glass years ago, but it broke shortly after installation. Frustrated, he bought a complete frame with a windshield from a club member in Ottawa and installed it. However, whoever assembled that frame did not rivet in the holders for the sun visors. Guess what? Sun visors are a safety requirement to pass the inspection. Fortunately, the previous owner had the original windshield frame and delivered it to me this morning.
Proper (Below) Versus Improper (On Car)
The last "Must-Do" chore is to reinstall the windshield washer system. While the windshield wipers work, the washers do not. The previous owner gave me the windshield washer reservoir and pump, which were stored in the trunk. Therefore, I need to install them and hope that the wiring and tubing under the dash are still intact and that the pump is functional. If this is the case, it should be an easy fix.
The final "Must Do" list will really only be completed after the Ontario Inspection is complete.
The Wanna Do List
In the wanna do list are some slight improvements. First and foremost on this list is the carburetor. The engine was rebuilt and they choose to use the weber carburetor system to avoid tuning two SU carburetors. However, after driving the car, I really prefer the dual SU carburetors over the Weber system that is on the car. An acquaintance has a set of SU carburetors rebuilt with all the necessary accessories such as the gaskets, intake manifold, cables and more. He will be shipping them to me shortly. I will need to re-direct the heating antifreeze tubing to go next to the valve cover and install the intake manifold, carburetors and cables. This should be a simple job, but as a betting man, I will bet it it is not.
The Weber that's Got to Go
Next on the "Wanna" list is to add the missing insulation on the underside of the bonnet. This reduces engine noise in the cockpit and prevents excessive heat from affecting the bonnet paint job.
The Naked Bonnet
The May Do List
This category includes a few things. Mainly to enhance my driving pleasure.
- Complete detailing of the paint.
- Maybe Paint the Hard Top Nice.
- Rewire the electric fan to get power from an after ignition is on power source because currently it is powered directly, so if you forget to turn the fan off, it will drain the battery. May even review the complete fan set-up.
- Flush the radiator and check thermostat.
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