Kevin
The 77 Marina seemed to be equipped with SU electric fuel pumps. I've seen
three like that which appeared to be original. They were mounted under the
car as you explained in quite a harsh environment.
Fred Pixley
Napanee, Ontario
-----Original Message-----
From: Dodd, Kelvin <doddk@mossmotors.com>
To: Fred Pixley <fpixley@kingston.net>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, December 26, 1998 11:56 AM
Subject: RE: Definition of a Boat?
> The late 1975 Federal US Austin Marina could be found with a Zenith
>Stromberg mounted on an MGB EGR equipped manifold. This manifold routed
the
>exhaust too close to the original mechanical pump location. The car I am
>familiar with had an AC Delco electric (Dupree type) pump mounted to the
>rear seat kick up panel under the car. I'm sure this was a parting shot
>before the car was pulled from the market.
> The original AC mechanical fuel pumps had leakage problems in cold
>weather. The aluminium body would separate from the steel top cover. The
>pumps were replaced under warranty by SU Butec mechanical pumps of all
>aluminium construction.
> The cast iron cranks were manufactured at a new high tech plant
>using pressure casting techniques. As stated in Peter Burgess's book "How
>to Power Tune MGB..." the cranks are strong and fully counter balanced.
The
>Marina engine and cast crank was shared with the MGB from 71 on. The 18V
>MGB engines all have the mechanical fuel pump location blocked off with a
>plate. The pilot hole on the MGB crank is bored to a larger diameter than
>the Marina crank, however some Marina engines had the B crank with a steel
>adapter sleeve.
>
> Ahh. reminiscences
>
>Kelvin.
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