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Engine Bay 99% Complete
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I like the good Dr's solution, but looks like he's running a weber and doesn't need a heat shield. So that might work for you too Joe with your DCOE. Here are two closer shots, it's the big bolt on the manifold that is the issue. I had originally planned to clamp it to one of the smaller bolts in the rear. I'm not sure it will vibrate against anything, it sits about 1/4" proud of that big bolt in teh front. I'll keep playing with it, I'm sure...
PS - thanks Bruce!
PS - thanks Bruce!
tony barnhill
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John...what about taking the big bolt out & milling it thinner?
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I've a SawzAll I'll loan out /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Yes John; a Weber on mine, with a Rube Goldberg bellcrank accel linkage arrangement (cable comes in from below). Ho-made, y'see. Used the drawings in the "Special Tuning" manual to approximate it "back inna day." Almost ashamed to have the bonnet up around guys like Tony: he'd laugh 'is arse off while pointin' at it. ;P
Yes John; a Weber on mine, with a Rube Goldberg bellcrank accel linkage arrangement (cable comes in from below). Ho-made, y'see. Used the drawings in the "Special Tuning" manual to approximate it "back inna day." Almost ashamed to have the bonnet up around guys like Tony: he'd laugh 'is arse off while pointin' at it. ;P
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Maybe Tony, or I'll see if I could find a plug. I wonder what the size of the threads are... Hmmmm....
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Bruce, that would describe mar car pretty well. Other than some Krylon touch-up work and electrical tape on the 41-year-old wiring harness, it's basically untouched. BUT... it always runs like a champ, or it did until it tore the engine out a while back.
Here's a photo of the outside: CLICK
Here's a photo of the engine bay: CLICK
Here's a photo of the outside: CLICK
Here's a photo of the engine bay: CLICK
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Bruce, that would describe mar car pretty well. Other than some Krylon touch-up work and electrical tape on the 41-year-old wiring harness, it's basically untouched. BUT... it always runs like a champ, or it did until it tore the engine out a while back.[ QUOTE ]
And that is fine. Just don't ever try selling it saying it is restored./ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Car looks great and as long as it runs great that is most important.
Bruce
Bruce, that would describe mar car pretty well. Other than some Krylon touch-up work and electrical tape on the 41-year-old wiring harness, it's basically untouched. BUT... it always runs like a champ, or it did until it tore the engine out a while back.[ QUOTE ]
And that is fine. Just don't ever try selling it saying it is restored./ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Car looks great and as long as it runs great that is most important.
Bruce
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Will you be driving this car or sealing it in a glass bubble for all to admire?
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Oh it will be a driver! What fun is a MG is a glass bubble!? lol!
Will you be driving this car or sealing it in a glass bubble for all to admire?
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Oh it will be a driver! What fun is a MG is a glass bubble!? lol!
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Yes John! The '64 here is a DRIVER! If it looks presentable and runs well, what else could ya want? "Restoration" is for cars with histories or examples that've been "uncompromised." If it's been in service for any time it's been compromised. Make 'em good runners and ENJOY 'em! Putting an MGB through a total restoration and then on a pillow inna livin' room would be a waste of a great car, IMHO.
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huh... Bruce, did you just quote yourself inside of a quote from Steve_S?
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I didn't. Somehow the forum software did though.
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huh... Bruce, did you just quote yourself inside of a quote from Steve_S?
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I didn't. Somehow the forum software did though.
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Just as a follow up, I got the copper pipe to work! I unbolted all three bolts and with the largest one, I put on a bit of teflon tape and got it to seal with a flat toward the valve cover, that gave me enough room to clamp the pipe in place along the manifold. There is not alot of clearance between the large bolt and the pipe, so I will have to keep an eye on it, to make sure it doesn't rub.
tony barnhill
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John - is that a washer under that big front bolt or just the manifold itself?
What if you got another manifold that didn't have that big "lump" (for wont of another word)?
What if you got another manifold that didn't have that big "lump" (for wont of another word)?
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Tony,
That is a washer under there. It's a fairly early manifold, tho' I don't know what year. It doesn't have the elbow in the middle like the 70's years.
That is a washer under there. It's a fairly early manifold, tho' I don't know what year. It doesn't have the elbow in the middle like the 70's years.