MG PA Engine & Generator

["Daniel Shockey" <magnut_dan@hotmail.com>]

Hello,

I have the engine rebuilt and back in my PA2108. I am generally pleased with 
it but the generator vibrates relative to the block despite my careful 
alignment. You have to look closely to see it. Is that normal? After a few 
hours of running, it has developed an oil leak at the back side of the 
generator just above the front gearbox. The four bolts are tight and I 
worked to get a good seal from generator to the gearbox. Could this leak be 
a result of the vibration? (I put in 10W40 oil in January when I first 
started it and plan to change to 20W50.)

The engine and generator seemed to work well together when I got the car and 
I changed little from that set-up. I put about 1500 miles on it. (I threw a 
rod three years ago.)

I plan to pull the head and generator and re-check everything. Nearly every 
other step has had to be redone so far! I am not happy with the valve stem 
sealing in the head anyway.

Advice much appreciated.

Best regards,

Dan Shockey
San Jose, California

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