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RE: engine id & pistons

To: "'Dan Ray'" <danray@bluegrass.net>, mgs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: RE: engine id & pistons
From: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 1998 23:43:29 -0400
Dan Ray wrote:

> On that note, is there a way of identifying the head while it's
> installed? My engine plate is still there, and matches, at least
> year-wise, my '73 B according to Clausager. Although the "101"
> is not there on the engine plate. My engine # reads precisely -
> "18V672Z-L13807", but Original MGB lists these weird numbers as
> "(prefix)18V_672-Z-L (eng #) 101-38094".
> How do I ID the head? Or will I have to remove it first?

Remove the valve cover ... you will find the casting date on the top
of the cylinder head ... while this doesn't positively identify the
head, it will give you a very good idea.

Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII

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