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Geez that oil filter won't half make a mess when it's changed.. :shock:
I thought only Toyota were stupid enough to fit filters upside down... :P


Kevin...it weeps just a little...all the oil has run down to the sump lad when it comes to changing it :D

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simon k wrote:
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The MGB only came with a 4 cyl.


the 2 with the V8's fitted were MGBs


No wot u meant Syme..just yanking yer chain :lol:

I personally think that some of the late model Jap in-line motors are an elegant conversion for the venerable ole "B"...the one in South Oz is a stunner.

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simon k wrote:
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The MGB only came with a 4 cyl.


the 2 with the V8's fitted were MGBs

And they came from Abbington with a 4cyl B-series. :wink:
V8 conversions for MGBs are quite common. But the factory only made V8s with a roof (MGB GT)
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drmini in aust wrote:
Geez that oil filter won't half make a mess when it's changed.. :shock:
I thought only Toyota were stupid enough to fit filters upside down... :P


Kevin...it weeps just a little...all the oil has run down to the sump lad when it comes to changing it :D

You obviously can't fill it before fitment either, it probably holds a couple of litres so gotta hope the NLA/unobtainium/hard to get bearings don't die waiting for their oil hit. :lol:

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slinkey inc wrote:
...now imagine that in an MGB coversion.. :twisted:



A v8 MGB with the standard rearend would be a whole world of bad handling :shock:
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BIAM, it's not about the handling. It's all about the noise and smoke (tyre hopefully).

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Ummm fellas,,,,MGB 4, 6 and V8 versions do quite well on the track...well behaved...I don't see what the problem is :roll:

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I think this is a 1800 or 1700 lump of BMC/Leyland/MG origin:

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Looks like a good fit... If you don't look at the ground clearance :shock:

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Nope that's an OHC `E' series, was used in Morris 1500 sedan etc, not sure what else.
Could also be a 1750cc one.
Not a pushrod B series lump. :wink:

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