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Location: Clifton Park, NY, USA

Engine Refresh

Created on 2007-03-08 13:46:15

I've pretty much got my engine back together with the new Sean Brown head. I reused the old main bearings as they looked new and plastiguage said they were within spec. I put in new rod bearings. The new Deves rings also measured within spec and the balance of the engine went together with out any hitches. I put in new front and rear main gaskets and used a Payen Head gasket and other Payen gaskets throughout. This time I only lightly coated the rings in WD-40 and used moly lube on the cam. Mostly the cam followers looked ok. One had a bit more pitting than the others (# 7) so I'll watch it closely.

To top it off, I used chrome acorns on the head and new stainless hardware. It really looks great with the chrome valve cover. I also got a chrome oil cap from VB, it breathes soooo much better than my original. Hopefully, that will also help with the oil consumption issues I was having.

I also sent my intake and exhaust manifold to Jet Hot to be coated! I can't wait to see how they turn out.

The next step will be to install the flywheel, clutch and transmission.

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Title	Date	#Pic	#Cmt	Excerpt
Head Work	2007-02-11	1		While my engine was apart I sent the head to Sean Brown for a port and polish job as well as having the intake port matched and polished. A total of three MGBexperience members se...
My New B!	2007-01-13	6	1	I thought I might go backwards a bit.... I bought my B on April 6, 2003 from a guy in Northern New Jersey. After being into Land Rovers for some time, I got the i...
Engine Apart Again	2007-01-11	5		Towards the end of the 2006 season, I really started to burn oil, approximately 1 qt per 300 miles. My thought was either bad valve seals or the one piece oil control rings I had...
MG Summer / 2006	2006-11-19	10		After getting my B back on the road earlier this year, I've had an incredible MGB Summer! I've driven it everywhere logging an estimated 8000 miles. (my odo quit the last two mon...
Daytons!!!	2006-06-17	6		Today I installed new hubs on all four corners and new Dayton Wire Wheels! They are beautiful and handle even better. I feel like the car is transformed. No more w...
On The Road Again .... Finally!!!	2006-05-05	6	1	Woo hoo! Last night I put in the seats and belts and cleaned the wire wheels up a bit. She's insured and licened and ON THE ROAD AGAIN! The only thing left to do is install the chr...
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Carpet And Panels	2006-04-02	5	1	Over the last two nights I got the carpet and most of the panels in. It pretty straight forward, nothing tricky. Tho' I did build up the transmission hump a bit with duct insulatio...

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