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Re: MG BGT engine number

To: larryhoy@juno.com
Subject: Re: MG BGT engine number
From: miker15@juno.com (MICHAEL J ROBSON)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 01:33:39 EDT
On Fri, 25 Apr 1997 16:35:52 EDT larryhoy@juno.com (Larry A Hoy) writes:
>
>Today I spotted a 1974 MGBT in a car lot, stopped to look.  It is 
>complete, but way over priced when the rust is considered.  I have a 
>question for the list about engine numbers.  The VIN is GHD5UE360060G 
>this appears to be correct for a 1974, but the engine is 18CK-WE-H 
>8793.  My guess is the engine isn't even a MG engine.
>
>Any comments? 
>
>Cheers,
>Larry Hoy
>1969 MGB Roadster
>1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
>1976 MGB Parting out

It is probably from a "cousin" (austin allegro, morris marina or the
like) I havnt made such a transplant myself but have seen a few - quite
simple i believe

mike robson
69 roadster (engine # boiled off)
70 BGT (in the box it came in)
72 roadster (67 engine - well, mostly!)

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