Joseph Cianciotti wrote:
>
> I've been informed that my B is suffering from valve seat recession. In
> other words, time for a new "no-lead" head. One suggestion is Northwest
> (something or other) Parts in Oregon (I think.) Has anyone had experience
> with them and/or their products? Are there any other sources for new
> heads? I've been informed that rebuilding/relining the existing head
> would be too expensive. Thanks in advance.
>
> Joseph
> 67 B Roadster
COMMENT ONLY...
Surely if the seat are kaput, you only need to fit seat
inserts. In the UK this costs between £60 to £100 if you do all the
stripping and assembly yourself. The head is taken to a machine shop who
specialise in fitting unleaded seats. OR some rich people by exchange
heads that are already converted, swapping their old unit, costs about
£200. The UK MGOC does a roaring trade with these,
email < mginfo@mgownersclub.co.uk >
Post October 1975, USA heads are all supposed to be suitable for
lead-free fuel. The casting number is 12H4735, seen under the rocker
shaft.
Neil.
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