Thanks again Alex. I've got a sloppy lever too. Will give this a go. It irritates me the way it flops around when disengaged. It gets in the way of my leg while I'm driving :D Although the left hand drive car having the handbrake lever in the same place seems odd too.
Essentially I did the same thing on my 1977 B to get some response out of my handbrake. The issue I have now is that my trip odometer has falied. I am not sure if I should get it repaired or if it may be less expensive to get a speedo that works off GPS. I think Speed Hut makes one that nearly matches the original from 1977. This will be something for the fall
Speedhut also has a VSS converter that lets you use your existing speedometer cable instead of going the GPS route. It takes the turning of the speedometer cable and converts it into the VSS signal that drives their VSS type speedometer.
Excellent video. I know exactly what to do now. Question. On my 73 MGB, I’m blowing the 3rd fuse down on the main block every now and then. Just finished a complete strip and paint and most essential electrical works. What happens is that I’ll drive it 3-4 times, 30-40 minutes each time, running errands etc and all of a sudden that 3rd fuse down blows. It’s 35 amp. I replaced the fuse, drive it 3-4 times and bam…. It happens again. I’ve tried to recreate the event by starting the car and moving wires, checking connections but to not avail. It’s runs fine and all lights works.
@m3man680 third fuse down from top is the Green circuit. Basically anything that runs when ignition is on. Also, there are documented issues with the diodes (also on the green circuit) they are easy to check under the dash. Right next to the signal flashers. If bad using the hand brake can do odd things.(circuit moving backwards)
You handbrake handle is pretty loosey goosey on its pivot. It shouldn't have so much side play, so maybe there is a bushing in the handle and ratchet/pawl assembly you can renew. Also, I've seen on the forums that guys move the cable anchor bolt about an inch back by drilling a second hole in the tunnel. Although to be honest I looked and haven't been able to find this cable bolt on mine yet... On my handbrake I can get about 3 clicks and then it locks the wheels on the 4th or 5th.
I know... Pretty floppy. When I dragged the car from the barn, both rear brakes were frozen, and the hand brake was rusted tight By the time I had freed up the lever, the shaft was not even round. I ended up reforming it with epoxy filler. It works, but still a bit floppy
Thanks again Alex. I've got a sloppy lever too. Will give this a go. It irritates me the way it flops around when disengaged. It gets in the way of my leg while I'm driving :D Although the left hand drive car having the handbrake lever in the same place seems odd too.
Essentially I did the same thing on my 1977 B to get some response out of my handbrake. The issue I have now is that my trip odometer has falied. I am not sure if I should get it repaired or if it may be less expensive to get a speedo that works off GPS. I think Speed Hut makes one that nearly matches the original from 1977. This will be something for the fall
Speedhut also has a VSS converter that lets you use your existing speedometer cable instead of going the GPS route. It takes the turning of the speedometer cable and converts it into the VSS signal that drives their VSS type speedometer.
Excellent video. I know exactly what to do now. Question. On my 73 MGB, I’m blowing the 3rd fuse down on the main block every now and then. Just finished a complete strip and paint and most essential electrical works. What happens is that I’ll drive it 3-4 times, 30-40 minutes each time, running errands etc and all of a sudden that 3rd fuse down blows. It’s 35 amp. I replaced the fuse, drive it 3-4 times and bam…. It happens again. I’ve tried to recreate the event by starting the car and moving wires, checking connections but to not avail. It’s runs fine and all lights works.
@m3man680 third fuse down from top is the Green circuit.
Basically anything that runs when ignition is on.
Also, there are documented issues with the diodes (also on the green circuit) they are easy to check under the dash. Right next to the signal flashers. If bad using the hand brake can do odd things.(circuit moving backwards)
You handbrake handle is pretty loosey goosey on its pivot. It shouldn't have so much side play, so maybe there is a bushing in the handle and ratchet/pawl assembly you can renew. Also, I've seen on the forums that guys move the cable anchor bolt about an inch back by drilling a second hole in the tunnel. Although to be honest I looked and haven't been able to find this cable bolt on mine yet... On my handbrake I can get about 3 clicks and then it locks the wheels on the 4th or 5th.
I know...
Pretty floppy.
When I dragged the car from the barn, both rear brakes were frozen, and the hand brake was rusted tight
By the time I had freed up the lever, the shaft was not even round. I ended up reforming it with epoxy filler. It works, but still a bit floppy
Just one of those things I will have to eventually replace