Dumbest question of the day - 1977 MGB

Isn't it up under the dash on the drivers side where the bulkhead goes flat?

Thank You for the reply, Nick! Would that be to the left or to the right of the steering column (left had drive car)? Keith

It's been a long time since I owned a 'B' sol I've got to say that I'm guessing here but I *think* it should be to the left of the steering column, between the steering column and the drivers door. It should be a 'T' shaped pull handle although they did use round knobs at some point.

My UK '67B has a round pull toggle ( please dont call it a Knob) at knee level on the LHS of the cabin. That cable ( or the nipple) has been known to part, leaving you with a tricky job fishing through the grill ( The bonnet release lever pulls to the left looking from the cockpit) A popular precaution is to get some sash cord, tie it to the operating lever, centre front of the Hood/bonnet, and feed it through any convenient hole in the LH inner wing. The cord then hangs permanently just in front of the tyre, and in the event of a release cable fault /breakdown ( or worse a fire) a sharp tug will get you into the engine bay. You will soon get the hang of anticipating problems if you own an MGB!!! Cheers P '67B '97F

Keith, on my '76, it is under the dash between the steering column and the driver's door. Not sure whether or not they moved it for the '77 dash redesign. It's a t-handle, and mine is actually a bit up under/behind the dash so is kind of a pain to get to.

Don't they say that the only dumb question is the one that isn't aksed? ;-)

Dan D '76 B Tourer Driver '65 B Tourer Project Central NJ USA

If the release is broken then what he did was naughty but smart. :o)

As the deal is done and not a major problem I'd be tempted to give him a call and ask, it'll save you time messing about.

Car salesmen, don't you just love 'em!

That's really strange, Keith... I doubled-checked my copy of Original MGB and it states that the bonnet (hood) release was always under the left side of the dash for LHD cars, and it should have the t-shaped handle with a pictograph of an open bonnet.... I know you can fish around through the opening in the top of the front bumper to open the hood. That may be the easiest way to get it open and then try and trace the cable back.

I just looked at my car - it is right next to the outside interior panel way up under the dash - I have a picture I can send you if you send me your e-mail.

Dan D '76 B Tourer Driver '65 B Tourer Project Central NJ USA

Keith, I just loaded a picture into my Photobucket account -

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I once opened the hood by pulling the wire from underneath the hood, just aboved the front bumper. Try to get you your hand trough the 'hole' in the rubber bumper.

Marvin

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Page 117, the little handel at the back of the catchplate (number 11 on the pic), and the hood will flip open.

EXCELLENT! THANKS!!!!

Ok, good luck, Keith, and let us know what you find out! I'm pretty curious as to where this thing is.....

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Just follow the iron cable running from the catch plate into the cabin. Can't miss it.

Perhaps it's a right hand drive cable system in a left hand drive car, so it's on the opposite side?

Huh, interesting.... I wonder what else the previous owner DPO'd for ya!

Dan D '76 B Tourer Dirver '65 B Tourer Project Central NJ USA