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Re: Post '74 MGB heads

To: neil.cairns@virgin.net
Subject: Re: Post '74 MGB heads
From: Hal Rogers <hdrsons@iamerica.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 20:22:09 -0500
neil.cairns@virgin.net wrote:
> 
> According to the August Issue of the MGCC magazine Saftey Fast, ALL post
> 1974, ( ie 1975 onwards,) MGB's have unleaded cylinderheads, both for
> export and the UK markets. I was under the impression only USA destined
> cars were so fitted out.
> 
> Anyone throw any further light on this, lots of us have spent money on
> having our heads fitted with hardend exhaust valve seats.
> 
> Neil.

I have always known that the MGB cylinder head 75-on was designed for
unleaded. The part number for the later head was the same in all markets
as far as I know. This makes the most sense to me since the economics of
offering one part number would keep the production costs lower. 

Hal Rogers
H.D. Rogers & Sons
Import Auto Specialists 
3418 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City LA 71112 USA
(318) 742-3651 phone           (318) 742-5044 fax
http://www.hdrogers.com

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