That's what I do as well.
However, he says he has a cone filter. Which implies the
K&N tapered filter. Which should clear.
The Chicagoland MG site, shows using shims on the engine
mount to lean the engine over a bit, to clear.
On Feb 12, 2007, at 9:59 AM, Monte/Jane Morris wrote:
> On 2/11/07, Thomas L. Burgin <tburgin1@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>> I changed my 1980 MGB to SU AUD 135". The rear filter next to the
>> power brake is rubbing the cone filter. I have been told that this
>> is the correct filter by two persons. I have done everything I could
>> to keep it from touching the brake. The engine mount seem to be
>> good. Has anyone solved this problem? The cone gives good air but I
>> don't like the two rubbing.
>
>
> Thomas,
> I had the same problem on my 79. I just creased the stainless mesh
> where the
> booster rubbed and it has been fine for several years. It only takes a
> slight indentation to clear. I have new engine mounts also.
> Monte
>
_______ Paul T. Root
/ __\ 1977 MGB
/ /|| \\
| |\/ || _ |
| | || ||
\ ||__//
\_______/
|