I did check Clausager's "Original MGB" last night, and I remembered
what he said correctly. According to Clausager, all engines up until
August 1971 (1972 mddel year) were painted maroon. After that, the
engine series changed to 18V and all the engines were painted black.
With that said, I'd paint the engine whatever makes you happiest when
yoy look under the hood. Even Clausager showcased an early B that had
the engine painted the same color as the car: bright shiny red!
Good luck and Happy Motoring!
Michael Lytton
1970 MGB with a blue block and a black valve cover
michael.lytton@sierra.com
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Subject: nobody@nowhere.nil address explanation
Author: Joe Peck <peck@digex.net> at Internet_Mail
Date: 9/9/96 3:41 PM
First off:
I'm detailing my engine and wonder what color paint the
head on a late MGB (79 or 80) should be. The block is
painted red, so I assumed the head originally was as well.
The remanufactured head I just bought is painted black.
My local shop had a sample B engine mounted on a stand, and
the head on it is red. Anybody know?
Cheers,
Joe Peck
peck@digex.net
79 MGB
80 MGB
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