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1. engine swap (score: 1): Author: Martin <martin@virtual-motors.com>; Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 18:51:22 -0500; I have a Riley One-Point-Five. For all intents and purposes it shares a common engine with the MGA. My 1500 engine threw a rod through both sides of the block. I found a 3 main 1800 donor. I have som; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00739.html (6,590 bytes)
2. RE: engine swap (score: 1): Author: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>; Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 08:53:10 -0400; I haven't done this with a Riley ... but, this is rather common practice on MGAs. Assuming the MGA commonality ... the Riley flywheel, front plate, and back plate should bolt right up the 1800 block; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00755.html (7,352 bytes)
3. Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: "Tom Bott" <tcbump@leading.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 09:21:02 -0500; Good Day List, Is it possible, or rather what would be involved to drop an 18V engine and transmission from a 1980 B (all emission items removed) into a 1972 B? ie: would mounts etc. line-up? Thanks,; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00063.html (6,410 bytes)
4. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 00:11:24 -0800; You'll have to fit the front bearer plate from the original 1972 engine (or any 56 to 74-1/2 BMC B-series motor) onto the '78 motor as the front mounts are different. Some grinding on the block is a; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00065.html (7,339 bytes)
5. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 10:23:34 EST; In addition to the points covered by Lawrie, it would also be nice to use the cam, double springs and timing gears and chain of the early engines. Bill; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00066.html (6,585 bytes)
6. engine swap (score: 1): Author: "Kim Lang" <ktlp@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:10:33 -0700; Hi to all: Has anyone installed a 5 main bearing motor in an MGA? If so, I would be interested in the details. TIA. Larry; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00576.html (6,561 bytes)
7. Re: engine swap (score: 1): Author: bburrows@webtv.net (Bruce Burrows); Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 08:02:44 -0400 (EDT); --WebTV-Mail-20717-2792 Hi Kim Have not done it yet. Nevertheless, this might be an interesting read for you: http://www.mgbmga.com/tech/mga2.htm Bruce Burrows '59 MGA basket case '60 Daimler SP 250; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00579.html (8,315 bytes)
8. Re: engine swap (score: 1): Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>; Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 18:13:54 -0600; Dead simple. If you use a pre-'68 B flywheel/clutch/starter with early B gearbox or the A gearbox with B clutch lever arm, etc., the only practical difference between installing a 3-main motor and t; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00623.html (7,076 bytes)
9. Re: engine swap (score: 1): Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:46:46 -0500; On Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:10:33 -0700 "Kim Lang" <ktlp@earthlink.net> Larry:- I just did this on my Mark II. The procedures differ depending upon which 5 main engine with what transmission. As someone e; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00638.html (7,415 bytes)
10. Re: engine swap (score: 1): Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:47:09 -0500; I am running a 5 main engine with an overdrive transmission in my '57. There are a couple of things you need to be aware of depending on just what combination you are installing. I personally recomme; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00658.html (8,411 bytes)
11. engine swap (score: 1): Author: "David A. Tulchinsky" <tulch@ccsalpha3.nrl.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:17:32 -0400 (EDT); I just bought a used running engine '70 MGB engine for my '77B. The new engine seems to be in good working order, ~160 psi compression in all four cylinders and 75psi of oil pressure at a fast idle.; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00011.html (7,547 bytes)
12. Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: Mx6perform@aol.com; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 17:46:18 EST; Ok, you guys have pulled me away from the 300zx swap. What engine do you think I should drop in? Of course money is a major consern also the easier the install the better. Oh yeah, its going in a '76; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01022.html (6,943 bytes)
13. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: Mx6perform@aol.com; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 18:13:01 EST; << Ron, Go for the rover V8. It's still somewhat on the costly side, but there are loads of folks who make the proper aftermarket adaptation hardware you'll need for a relatively easy drop-in. Also,; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01025.html (7,158 bytes)
14. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: Mx6perform@aol.com; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 20:06:49 EST; << Ron: Why don't you just build a KILLER b motor? or a C motor? I have a very good friend with a Bugeye which has a borrowed 948 somewhat 'tricked' out. Turns somewhere over 10,000 grand, and blow t; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01038.html (7,513 bytes)
15. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 98 19:16:44 PST; think A '76 'B is a good starting point for, of all things, the Rover V-8 conversion. This has been done for under $2000, but it's also been done for $12,000. I've seen running engines for sale for a; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01052.html (8,300 bytes)
16. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: Mark Moburg <markmoburg@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 04:04:45 -0500 (EST); 10,000 grand??!!! What's he got in it, an electric motor??? 8^) Mark Moburg MarkMoburg@mindspring.com Seattle, Washington; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01065.html (7,338 bytes)
17. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: mgb.roadster@juno.com (Larry A Hoy); Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 08:45:57 -0700; Gotta be a GM 215 or Rover 3.X aluminum V8. Just my opinion. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. G; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01079.html (7,587 bytes)
18. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 11:20:52 EST; I have to agree. There is so much information available on this swap, and so many people that have done it and are willing to share their knowledge, many of whom are on this list, that this would be; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01081.html (7,425 bytes)
19. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: mgb.roadster@juno.com (Larry A Hoy); Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 10:39:18 -0700; Dan, pretty open minded for a F*ord guy. Larry Hoy (MGB.Roadster@juno.com) Denver, CO USA 1969 MGB Roadster 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas ==It's not how fast you go, it's how fast you go fast.== and so; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01088.html (8,168 bytes)
20. Re: Engine Swap (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 15:13:06 EST; Larry, Not actually open minded - just a little bitty mind with a great big hole right though it! When I stand on the corner, I can hear the wind whistle through my ears. Dan Masters, Atlanta, GA (te; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01093.html (7,038 bytes)

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