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Re: MGB crankshaft swap

To: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@cwix.com>, "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: MGB crankshaft swap
From: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 07:19:12 -0800
Larry.......

It can be done but you will have to use the 18GK flywheel and the later
style starter motor.

Lawrie
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 10:22 PM
Subject: MGB crankshaft swap


>I have an engine that I'm trying to "save" I believe it is 18GB engine (no
ID
>plate).  It has a bad crank.
>
>I have a crank from a 18GK engine I would like to install into the above
>mentioned engine.  I thought this was a good plan until I noticed the
>crankshafts appear different.  As well as the connecting rods.
>
>Clausager in the Original MGB says, "Three different types of crankshafts
are
>quoted for the 18GB engines without change points indicated, but they are
all
>interchangeable".  But what about from a 18GK to an 18GB?
>
>So what does the list say.  Bad idea?  Suggestions?
>
>Larry Hoy
>http://home.cwix.com/~larryhoy@cwix.com/
>


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