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"Electrics are often viewed as something of a black art by restorers but the text here is clear, insightful and easy to follow. The gen on fault-finding is particularly useful." - Octane REVIEWS FOR PREVIOUS EDITION: "With clear, instructional text and plenty of illustrations and diagrams throughout, this book is commendably easy to follow and a boon to any MGB owner with something of a hands-on approach." - Classic Car Mart "This book would certainly seem to be essential reading for every MGB owner as it comprehensively covers every electrical system in the four-cylinder cars. More than just a 'how to' book, it also explains a lot of the theory behind the practice. As well as comprehensive wiring diagrams and full-colour illustrations the book offers helpful advice on improving the electrical systems and replacements for unavailable or expensive parts. All B fans need a copy." - Classics Monthly "This extensive, full-colour step-by-step guide covers charging, ignition systems, relays, fuel pumps, wipers, instruments and lighting in great depth." - Classic & Sports Car "Colour-coded circuit diagrams and hundreds of original photos make it easy to use, and handy advice comes in the form of suggested alternatives for unavailable or expensive repairs and plenty of ideas for improved electrical performance." - Retro Cars Magazine "The detail is so great and clearly written, that anyone should be able to work through most of their electrical problems and finally let those tired old Lucas jokes be put to rest. If you have a holiday wishlist to fill out, I would make sure that Rick's new book is at the top of it." - MGB Driver "If you are restoring an MGB or feel the need to improve or modify its wiring, this is the book to buy." - Classic Car Weekly "The subtitle of the book is 'Your colour illustrated guide to understanding, repairing and improving the MGB's electrical systems and components.' That about sums it up, because you couldn't ask for a more complete and easy to follow manual ... this is a book that belongs on every serious MGB owner's shelf." - Keystone Region MG Club for MG Gazette "A lot more comprehensive than your average manual." - Hemmings Sports & Exotic
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This book is essential reading for every MGB enthusiast. The mechanical aspects and the restoration of the vehicle have been written about in numerous publications but the so often maligned electrical systems has never before been comprehensively covered. For those new to vehicle electrical systems the book provides a simple primer using mechanical analogies. Each system in the car has its own chapter, with simple and uncluttered circuit diagrams in which each wire can be seen in its real colours. More than a how-to-do guide, the book also explains the why of each system and procedure, aiding diagnostics when things don t go quite as they should. The many fault finding guides help pin those elusive problems down. For those wishing to improve the car for reliability and safety.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very well informed, beautifully written, good clear colour photographs.
Good for fault finding reference but is eminently readable in its own right. A great introduction to the basics of automotive electrics even if you don't have an MGB.
Good for fault finding reference but is eminently readable in its own right. A great introduction to the basics of automotive electrics even if you don't have an MGB.
Format:Paperback
bought this book for fathers day for my dad and he loves it,all you need to know about electrics on your mg in one book,well worth the money and a valuble book to have
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
MGB Electricals Systems (The Essential Manual)
13 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book! As an electrical engineer and a person who has owned and modified MGBs since the early 1970s, I can really appreciate the accurate knowledge and advice this book contains. Most books just show the wiring diagrams and add a few explanations without any real "hands on" knowledge of MGs, just cars in general. This book is MGB specific. It explains the electrical system components in easy to understand layman's terms and carefully describes ways to improve the car's electrical system detailing the advantages of each modification. Many improvements are very quick and easy such as adding proper ground connections to lamps and converting to a single battery while others are more complicated such as converting from positive ground (earth) to negative ground (earth). The author even supports the modifications with test results (why change something if there will be no resulting improvement? Many of the changes would benefit other makes of vintage cars as well. Anyone interested in the maintaining or modifying any parts of the electrical system of their MGB should definitely purchase a copy of this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Essential book if you work on your MGB electrical system.
31 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have had my 65 MGB since 1985, and have done all the work done to it over the years. Now that I am dealing with a 45 year old wiring harness, I thought it was a good time to see how I can keep the old girls wiring from emitting smoke and fire.
I was really interested in how to incorporate relays into the electrical system, and this book does a great job of not only telling you how to do it, but provides several photographs to help you along.
There is even a chapter on electrical theory and how it relates to automobiles. Aside from this chapter, the book is written in plain English. There are lots of great ideas to be had in this book, and I would consider it an essential book to have along with the Bentley manual, and of course the Chilton manual.
I would recommend getting this book while it is still available, and still at a decent cost.
I was really interested in how to incorporate relays into the electrical system, and this book does a great job of not only telling you how to do it, but provides several photographs to help you along.
There is even a chapter on electrical theory and how it relates to automobiles. Aside from this chapter, the book is written in plain English. There are lots of great ideas to be had in this book, and I would consider it an essential book to have along with the Bentley manual, and of course the Chilton manual.
I would recommend getting this book while it is still available, and still at a decent cost.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
MGB Electrical Systems
22 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
As the title implies, this is the essential electrical manual for any MGB enthusiast.
It is well written and illustrated with simple and concise information for the professional
and hobbyist alike. An absolute must for any owner of these dear little cars.
It is well written and illustrated with simple and concise information for the professional
and hobbyist alike. An absolute must for any owner of these dear little cars.
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