In a message dated 96-02-08 21:51:47 EST, RatiganJ@aol.com writes:
>I purchased a 1958 MGA with a B engine (has the MGA head). I would like to
>know the year of the B engine. The engine number is 18GB-RU-H-12245. Does
>anyone know what year this engine would be? Thanks in advance....
>
>Joe Ratigan
I would say that your B engine is a late '64 production engine. If I
understand everything I've read it is within the last 6000 engines built in
l964. Practically speaking it makes sense because it would need the tach
drive housing on the l/h rear side of the engine and smaller diameter input
or first motion shaft bushing in the rear of the crankshaft to be compatible
with the MGA. It is a three main bearing engine as well.
Regards,
Randy Balogh
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