Yes you can. I've recently finished up that swap for a customer.
One problem you will run into.
on the earlier block (pre 18V), there is a slight bulge on the left
side, just where the rear mount bolt should go. There is no way you are
going to get a nut into the hole, no way no how.If you try to put the
bolt in first then lower the engine, the "bulge" will press on the head
of the nut, twisting the mount rubber (not good)
My solution (which I quickly admit is not the only one), is to change
that bolt to a stud. I did this by removing the mount plate and
countersinking the bolt hole. Then inserted a 5/16 X 3/4 SAE Fine flat
head bolt into the hold, and tack welded it in place. Grind the weld
smooth (for looks) and re intalled the plate.
It's a bit fiddly getting that nut started, but not any worse than any
of the others.
Rick Morrison
72 MGBGT
74 Midget
On Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:42:27 -0700 "image" <image77@ibm.net> writes:
>I am trying to install an earlier 5 main engine in my 79 MGB. The
>front
>motor mounts are different. Can I put the later style front plate on
>the
>older engine, so as to use the later mounts that are correct for the
>car? If
>not, what do I do?
>
>I'm very excited about getting this car back on the road after about
>six
>months of down time.
>
>Thank you in advance!
>
>Jason
>
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