I thought the short block was without head and the long block included it
and other bolt ons.
If it is as you say, "rebuilt to proper specs", then I would say you are
not too bad off getting the block even a short block at that price. I'm in
the middle of an engine overhaul which is going to end up costing me about
$700-800 in parts and machine shop costs but that also included the cost of
a valve job on the head.
You do have an element of risk with the Ebay engine as it may not be as
good as advertised or have some unknown problems. Its also hard to say
really what sort of shape your old block is in and that would effect your
ultimate cost. My engine was in pretty good shape although I had to replace
the cam and I went with new oversize pistons.
Its likely going to cost you a fair bit more to do your engine yourself but
it would be a great experience and if you follow the instructions
correctly, you would have a solid engine and the pride in driving a car
with your own engine rebuild in it. I would still say that you are better
off doing your engine unless its really trashed and needing a lot of
replacement parts (like the crankshaft for one). Then you would end up
looking for another block anyway.
David Councill
67 BGT
72 B
At 12:13 AM 8/7/2002 -0400, BarrMark262@aol.com wrote:
>Hi List: On eBay there is a long block MGB engine which will fit my '74. It
>has been rebuilt to proper specs,(according to the seller) but as I say is a
>long block ad would need my head and other bolt ons.
>I have never "done" an engine, but just about everything else., so I need
>your advice.
>The engine can be purchased for $300.00. With the freight to my door, it
>would make it cost me about $528.00. Is this close to the amount I would pay
>to have my engine rebuilt to the "long block" stage?
>Or, should I just go ahead and watch my engine rebuild video,(after the
>gentleman narrating has his tea) tackle the job myself and save some money.?
>
>Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.
>
>Dennis Barr
>Early frightening chrome bumper 74 MGB.
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