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Re: BMC commercial diesel in to MGB (exact fit)

To: David Randall <superhoser@cablespeed.com>
Subject: Re: BMC commercial diesel in to MGB (exact fit)
From: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 09:15:28 -0700
Your car has already been sold for value for the last time then I assume....

David Randall wrote:

>Carl sent me this information about a direct fit BMC diesel into an MGB. I'm
>going to research this, as this looks perfect.
>
>If you want a photo, email me, as I've not activated my website yet.
>
>
>David Randall
>'66 'B-GT (Basil)
>
>-----Original Message-----
>Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 10:16 PM
>To: "David Randall"
>Subject: Re: Engine Conversions and fuel economy:
>
>
>
>Met a fellow in Abingdon at the MG Car Club's Works Centre's annual show in
>Aug. 2000 who had istalled a diesel engine in his chrome bumper BGT.  The
>engine was out of one of a BMC commercial vehicle, and was DIRECT
>interchange with the B's original engine.  He used the B's original engine
>mounts, tranny, linkages, clutch, exhaust system, etc.  It was a really
>sanitary installation, and looked as though the diesel had been there when
>it left the factory!!  As I now recall, he claimed to be getting over 35
>mpg, cruising at 70+.

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