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Re: MGB engine and transmission in an MGA - Questions

To: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: MGB engine and transmission in an MGA - Questions
From: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 19:27:29 -0600
Bob Shaw wrote:
> 
> At 12:49 PM -0600 1/10/2002, Rocky Frisco wrote:
> >Any advice about placing an MGB engine and transmission in a Mk II
> >MGA? I have the MGA on the paving behind the house and the MGB
> >engine and three MGB transmissions under a tarp. Am I right in
> >assuming I will need to make up motormounts and possibly an
> >odd-length drive-shaft?
> 
> First I am assuming you are speaking of a full synchro transmission.
> Otherwise, what's the point? Yes, you will need to fabricate some
> sort of rear motor mount and you will need a new tube in your MGB
> drive shaft that is 2.25 inches longer. You will want to retain the
> MGB starter. If your engine is a '74 or older the front motor mounts
> will be fine. You may also need to fabricate some spacers to move the
> radiator forward. If the front of your car is pristine this is not
> necessary. If it has been biffed, be ready.

Rest of excellent advice snipped to save list
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