New to mg

I have just bought a 1974 MGB. It has been restored in the past, and has no
bubbling or rust that I can see externally. It has wire wheels (probably re
painted??? and good chrome bumpers. It has just run out of MOT, but has only
completed 750 ish miles in the last year. It was running badly on 2-3
cylinders when it was delivered, but one plug lead was off and one broken
and now in the drive runs well and reasonably smoothly on choke, though revs
badly when cold on choke, seems to miss a bit. Not insured for road yet!

My questions:

The reversing lights do not work. Suggestions?

the high beam works on flash, but not on main beam. I have no idea, any
basics I am missing?

Indicators are slow, until the car is revved, then better?

head gasket may be dodgy, anything else to look for whilst I am in there.? A
tiny amount of emulsion under oil cap, and a tiny amount of oil in the
water. the car really has not had a proper run in a while. I think I will
change the gasket but would only like to take it off once so if rings,
bearings should be done I would like to do it now, any advice?

The interior is ok, though I would like new seats, the chrome is good and
the paintwork is now tarnished but I think it will T cut and polish. A
walnut dash............what is the thoughts on this?
I paid £450, delivered, good, bad, stupid or disaster.


discuss

Dave


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