Hi folks,
I've decided to attempt to rebuild the engine in my '71 B myself. I have
done lots of mechanic work outside the engine, but never inside. I have
always wanted to, though. I did rebuild the transfer case in my Chevy
4WD, once. It actually worked like it was supposed to when I finished.
For about 2 months. I guess it really did need all those washers and
shims I had left over.
Anyway, I figure I have a great advisory committee here to help me.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I will get my local NAPA to do the machine work.
As I was searching the archives for info, I came across a post regarding
a small cam sold by Northwest Imports. They call it a "street
performance cam". Has anyone tried it? Do you think it will make any
noticeable difference? Are HS4's on a regular intake hot enough for the
cam?
The only experience I have with MG's is my daughter's '80. It has a
stock engine with a Weber on it and all the smog stuff has been removed.
I have read lots of disparaging articles about the lack of power in the
late model B's. I would be happy to get the same or even just a WEE bit
better performance out of the '71 with the SUs. I don't want to spend
the money on a crossflow aluminum head. Any little tweaks I can do
during the rebuild process to enhance performance?
Regards,
Mark in MS
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