I misread. I have the round (pancake?) filters on page A26 of Moss.
Monte
On 2/12/07, Paul Root <ptrmgb@gmail.com> wrote:
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> That's what I do as well.
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> However, he says he has a cone filter. Which implies the
> K&N tapered filter. Which should clear.
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> The Chicagoland MG site, shows using shims on the engine
> mount to lean the engine over a bit, to clear.
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> On Feb 12, 2007, at 9:59 AM, Monte/Jane Morris wrote:
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> > On 2/11/07, Thomas L. Burgin <tburgin1@cox.net> wrote:
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> >> I changed my 1980 MGB to SU AUD 135". The rear filter next to the
> >> power brake is rubbing the cone filter. I have been told that this
> >> is the correct filter by two persons. I have done everything I could
> >> to keep it from touching the brake. The engine mount seem to be
> >> good. Has anyone solved this problem? The cone gives good air but I
> >> don't like the two rubbing.
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> >
> > Thomas,
> > I had the same problem on my 79. I just creased the stainless mesh
> > where the
> > booster rubbed and it has been fine for several years. It only takes a
> > slight indentation to clear. I have new engine mounts also.
> > Monte
> >
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