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Re: MGA -SWAP TO MGB ENGINE OR ENGINGE & TRANS

To: larry.g.unger@lmco.com, ecowen@cln.etc.bc.ca
Subject: Re: MGA -SWAP TO MGB ENGINE OR ENGINGE & TRANS
From: barneymg@juno.com (Barney Gaylord)
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997 06:01:28 EST
On Thu, 3 Apr 1997 10:46:26 -0500 <larry.g.unger@lmco.com> writes:

>There is a big difference between the MGA and MGB cast iron manifolds. 
The MGB manifold is quite good ... it is essentially an LCB design ...
alias, it cannot be fitted to an MGA without modification.

I believe there is a suitable cure (minor mod) for that problem if you
have access to a milling machine.  Set up the MGB manifold straight and
square with the mating face upwards.  Then raise the face or lower the
outlet end about 3/8 inch, clamp it down tight, and take a finishing cut
off the mating face.  Should then bolt up nicely in the MGA with plenty
of clearance from the steering shaft.

Disclaimer:  Haven't tried it myself, but 99% sure it's a good fix.

Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA

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