I guess it depends on who you ask. I'd say that the early ones are better for
two reasons:
1. The later ones (according to Kas Kastner) were redesigned by MG engineers
after the merger with BMC.
2. The earlier ones have smaller main bearings and therefore less drag on the
crank.
Of course, some may determine that #2 is actually a benefit for the later
engines because they ought to last longer. ANd if that is
so, I guess that #1 would also be a positive!!!
Like I said, it depends on who you ask!
Joe
MikeC wrote:
>
> Which 1296 engine is considered to be better and why? The early ones with
> the smaller diameter crank journals(1967-70) or the later ones with the
> larger diameter crank journals(1971-72).
> Thanks
> MikeC
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