I can't help but note that another lister has a '73 engine with good
clutch and transmission for sale (along with a wrecked GT parts car) for
only $700. It may be out of your way (Annapolis), but that's the sort of
deal that would make this endeavour feasible.
When my '66 spun a main bearing (more precisely, shredded and
regurgitated, with collateral damage) I found an alleged low-mileage Gold
Seal engine, had the bottom opened up and the mains replaced as a
precaution (though they actually turned out to have been OK), and was
running in a week for $800. An engine swap would be great practice and
would allow you to become intimate with the mechanical details right away
(that's what you wanted, right?)
: )
>>I just got back from taking the 75 MGB to the mechanic for a pre-buy check.
>>He concurred with the list that I need to go back to the SU carbs. He also
>>did a compression test and then a "wet" test which revealed an engine rebuild
>>was needed. The compression results were 115, 85, 115, & 95. He also said a
>>clutch replacement would be needed. The price tag: $3,000.00.
>>I think I am going to continue my search for another car, what is your
>>opinion?
>>
>>Thanks, (for your patience with a newbie)
>>Mark Michael
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
Runs great,
looks particularly bad since some SUV clown backed into it.
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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