>Date: Mon, 17 Mar 1997 13:10:47 -0800
>From: Michael Sosnow writes: Catalytic Converter?
>I have been told that starting in 1975 all American MGBs were equipped
>with a converter unless they are really 1974 1/2s. My 1975 MGB does not
>have a catalytic converter although it is equipped with the single
>zenith carb. Anybody know if it is stock or modified?
>Michael Sosnow
>1975 MGB
Michael,
I purchased a used 76B here in San Jose CA., actually Mogan Hill, I
believe it came from the original owner. It did not have a catalytic
converter when I got it, but the car was a real mess as it had been
modified. The owner had installed a HOLLEY carb and made a crude manifold to
mate it to the engine. Then cut a 6 inch hole through the hood so that it
would close.
When I bought it, a large tree had fallen on the center of the windshield
and caused extensive damage to the passenger fender and the glass/frame.
During my restoration I installed a catalytic converter, because I like you
thought it should have one because it had the Zenith carb. I have since had
the car smogged and is a daily driver for my daughter. It is now documented
in the DMV smog test as having a catalytic converter, this was checked off
as installed by the smog tester, so I guess I am stuck with it.
I have since noticed that there is an exhaust system offer for the B,
without the cat, so perhaps that was standard for a period and I need not
have put it on. My 79B does have the cat, which was another reason I
concluded all Zenith carb B's need the converter. It appears I may be wrong.
I eagerly await the outcome from someone more knowledgable that I.
So to answer your question, it probably is stock.
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