Curt spent the day today working on an MGB engine. By the time I saw it later in the day, it was ready for paint. Once painted, Casey will re-install it into the body.
Casey worked along on an MGA, fitting the cylinder head. When he tried to start up the vehicle, we heard that distinctive POP and realized the timing was out by 90 or 180. Casey removed the distributor to find that it had been assembled 180 out; on Tuesday he'll remove the distributor drive gear from the engine and get that aligned correctly. Adding to all of this was the distributor clamping plate which was fitted upside down.
John spent some time with a customer who had purchased her MGB new in 1977 -- and has just had the rust repaired and the mechanicals returned to excellent condition. Actually, her husband had purchased the car -- he died of a heart attack just three years ago.
John later spent some time working with the TD from Alaska, tying down brake lines, aligning the drive shaft, repositioning the exhaust system, then working with the horns.
John has a number of MG books and manuals on eBay this week (auction ending 10/29). If you're looking to increase the number of books in your MG library, here is a wonderful opportunity!
Tuning for Speed, conducted by John Twist and Carl Heideman, is scheduled for November 3-4-5 at University Motors and Eclectic Motorworks. Learn the math, the tricks and hints for making your MG run better from these two experts!
