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John Twist - University Motors Videos

Below are several short videos by John Twist. Primarily MG, but consistent information can be applied to other makes as well. The videos are categorized. To select - move cursor over picture for title and click for video.

John Twist is an avid MG enthusiast and a shop owner. If you have any personal technical questions please look in the technical assistance section of his website, or call during his tech hour, 1-2 EST at 1-616-682-0800. 

Website: http://www.universitymotorsltd.com
On May 29, 2009, after 34 years in the trade of repairing British cars, John Twist announces the end of University Motors.
 
 

 

       Brakes

90 MG Brake Calipers 19 MG MGB Rear Brakes 

Electrical

81 MGB Padded Dash Switches  70 Wiper switch  66 MG Parking Light Circuit  42 MG Control Box

40 The Generator  39 Polarizing the Generator  34 MG Brake Warning Light  32 MG Starter Problems

24 Car Batteries  20 MG MGB '77-'80 Electrix

 

Gearbox & Drivetrain

82 MGA Remote Control 80 MGB Gearbox Crossmember  76 Fitting an Overdrive Unit to the Gearbox. 72 MGB Gearbox Remote Control

30 MGA/MGB 3 Synchro Gearboxes 21 MGB Rear Axle  04 MG Gearbox, MGB 06 MG U-Joint

15 MG Overdrive

 Engine  & Exhaust

02 MG How to start an MGA   05 MG How to start an MG underneath the bonnet  58 MGA No Oil Pressure 

10 MG Valve Adjustment 69 Finding Top Dead Center 74 Torquing the Head  83 Burned Head Gasket

63 MG Rocker Shaft  61 MGB Camshaft  38 MGB Oil Pressure  62 Change your oil?

87 XPAG Engine Seminar  48 XPAG TC Engine Rebuild  51 Starting the TC Engine  52 A TD MK II Engine Startup

  67 MGTF Exhaust Leak    88 Plugged Exhaust 27 MGB 75-80 Induction Heating  17 MG Rollover Valve

 

  59 Calculating Your Compression Ratio  46 How to Check the Compression  50 Determining The Cause of Bad Compression 49 Diagnosing Faulty Compression 76 MGB

     

      37 T Type Oil Leaks 33 MGB Oil Leaks 54 How to Make Your Own Gaskets! 11 MG University Motors Test Drive

     

Carbs, Fuel. & Pollution

44 Secrets of the SU Carburetter Part 1 of 2  43 Secrets of the SU Carburetter Part 2 of 2  55 Centering the Jet  41 Matching SU Air Pistons

29 SU H-Type Carburetters 23 MG Air Cleaners

35 Tuning HIF Carburetters 60 MGB HIF Float Bowl Adjustment

73 MGB Fuel Pump  68 Evaporative Control System    28 MGB Evaporative Control Systems

12 MG Stromberg Carburetor! (part 1 of 3) 13 MG Stromberg Carburetor! (part 2 of 3) 14 MG Stromberg Carburetor! (part 3 of 3)  16 MG Stromberg Oil Leak

Ignition

    07 MG Static Timing 31 Replacing Points 71 How To Fit a MGA or MGB Distributor Drive Gear 53 Allison Ignitions

Miscellaneous service moments

85 TC Awakening  78 MG Progress.wmv  77 Resurrection of TD 7191  65 MGB V8

 

57 Rodent Problems

Steering & Suspension

84 Fitting The MGB Rack and Pinion  75 Wheel Balance  01 MG Steering Wheel Removal  56 MGB Inner Tie Rod Adjustment 

18 MG Front Wheel Bearing  36 Changing Tie Rod Ends 09 MG Frozen Shock!

 

Body & Structural

79 Loose Front Crossmember  45 An Unsuccessful Attempt To Open Jammed MGB Bootlid  03 MG How to close an MGB bonnet  08 MG How to Put Down the Soft Top

Cooling & Heater

64 MG Heater Control Adjustment  47 Faulty Water Pump 76B  22 MGB Cooling System

University Motors Tours

86 University Motors Party Tour 26 Tour of University Motors-Part 2  25 Tour of University Motors-Part 1

  Valves (How to Adjust)- Traditional