Hi, Terry. I just removed the I.D. plate from my Healey engine, and I
suspect your rivets are the same as mine: they have a long, lazy spiral
thread. I filed a slot in the heads and used a small flat-blade
screwdriver like an impact driver, but rather than smack it, I just tapped
it with a hammer while keeping "remove" torque on the screwdriver. I
didn't think this was going to work, but they backed right out with no
problem. Hope you have as much luck as I did! I got my replacement "drive
rivets" from Norman Nock, British Car Specialties (Stockton, CA). (209)
948-8767. You just tap them back in with a hammer.
I understand that there is a source for I.D. plates (in Pennsylvania, I
believe), but I don't have the name or address handy. I'm sure someone
else will, though.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
'66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY"
'63 BJ7 HBJ8L/20111 "HEALEYUM"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
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> From: Terry Williams <mgguyc100@newedge.net>
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: MG Engine ID Plate Rivets
> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 1998 11:43 AM
>
> Hey listers!
>
> As the subject indicates, I'm looking for insight into the two round-head
> rivets that hold the ID plate on the engine block.
>
> Question one: how to remove 'em.
>
> Question two: where to find, and how to install.
>
> My block was sans this plate when I bought it many years ago, and looks
> unsightly...which I guess brings up another question - where to get
another
> plate?
>
> Replies appreciated.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Terry Williams
> '70 BGT
> '68 roadster
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