I was intrigued be a recent post concerning using an MGB harmonic balancer
on an MGA. I have loads of questions on this general topic.
I have heard that 1600's are prone to crankshaft cracking. Could the
addition of a harmonic balancers on later models be in answer to this
issue?
I read somewhere that 1500 and 1600 cranks were differant yet Moss, et al
sell the same crank for both engines. What gives?
Will the later 5 bearing con rods fit a 3 bearing crank?
In American engines, the harmonic balancer is often counterweighted to make
up for an inherant imbalance of the crankshaft. Is this true for the MG
balancer?
Where can I buy a harmonic balancer and MGB front cover? Moss doesn't
carry the front cover and, since I only have MGA catologs, I don't know if
they carry the balancer.
What model balancer should I get? Will I need a separate pulley? will it
still line up with my present accessory drive (water pump, generator)
Since 1600 cranks are a bit pricey, anything that I could do in the way of
prevenatative medicine would be of great interest to me.
I look forward to any and all responses.
Thanks
Bill Eastman
61 MGA looking for balance and harmony
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