Dave, IIRC, the 1489 and 1588 both used the exact same head, as you pointed
out for the 1489 -- the 15 head. It was the 1622 that used the new,
improved 16 head with the bigger valves. I think (hope) I'm right on that.
I think the Metropolitan came with the 1500 (1489) motor, so I don't know
what the difference in the head might be -- unless it is a bit de-tuned for
the Metro over the MGA? Another Barney question.
Larry Daniels
79 MGB LE
60 Bugeye
67 Austin A60 Pickup (Ute)
"You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it
doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape."
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel@wi.net>
To: "Barney Gaylord" <barneymg@mgaguru.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGA Engine block I.D.
Jack,
Larry is correct (of course) and FWIW, at the rear of the valve cover on
the head a raised, cast-in number denoting displacement should be
evident. 15 for 1489, 16 for 1588, I'm not sure what the 1622 head has;
Barney?? If it has an18 then someone put on an MGB head. The head that
came with mine had nothing on it which I was told meant that it was for
a Nash Metropolitan. That was never verified. By all means go to
Barney's web site.
Regards,
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI
Brashear, Jack, N wrote:
> Hey Listers, my office pal has a '57 thru '62 composite MGA. He knows
> it's a "1600" engine, but how can he I.D. if it's a 1598 or a 1622 ??
> Please help if you can. There's just gotta be some MGA owners out
> there. Many Thanks,
>
> Jack
>
>
> Jack, first of all you will get much more info on MGAs from the MG list
> than
> the Healey or Spridget list. There is a guy there by the name of Barney
> Gaylord that has an excellent website about MGAs -- mgaguru.com.
>
> My Austin pickup has the 1622 motor in it and there is a 1622 cast on the
> lower part of the block on the right side. It is just above the right
> motor
> mount.
>
> Also, the correct original MGA displacements were 1489, 1588 and 1622cc.
>
>
> Larry Daniels
>
> 79 MGB LE
> 60 Bugeye
> 67 Austin A60 Pickup (Ute)
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