[Mg-mmm] FW: NA-0686

[Bob Grunau]

Hi  Guys,
Just a short NA-0686 engine update. I have received the new block and
Phoenix crankshaft from Peter Green in the UK. They look very good. I
delivered them to the machine shop guy John this morning, he liked the new
parts. John does specialty engine work on weekends and the NA engine is next
on the list after he completes an MGA twin cam engine.   I hope the rebuild
of the engine goes smoothly with these new parts.

Questions:
1-, what is the proper engine colour ( supplier and colour code please ) for
the 1935 MG NA 4 seat open tourer and what type of paint to be used to stop
it flaking off the new engine. Old engine colour is now MG TC/TD/TF maroon
colour. This looks OK to me but thought somebody might know the "correct"
colour.

2-Should I go for a solid copper head gasket or use the original type
copper/asbestos? If solid copper, who is a good supplier, hopefully in North
America.

3-What is the thinking on flywheel lightening. The NA flywheel has been
lightened a bit but not nearly as much as my PA engine flywheel. Is lighter
better?? I can send photos of the light PA flywheel to those interested.

Hopefully NA-0686 will be on the road this summer.
Bob
Bob Grunau
150 Pinewood Trail
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L5G-2L1
905-274-4136
grunau.garage at sympatico.ca