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Re: [Vintage-race] Water pump for MGA

To: James F Juhas <james.f.juhas@snet.net>,MGVR@yahoogroups.com,
Subject: Re: [Vintage-race] Water pump for MGA
From: Peter Caldwell <peter@nosimport.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:51:09 -0500
I don't think it would fit. I mean, the gaskets are different, if I 
recall correctly. Bolts don't line up?
         Peter C
==
At 04:17 PM 7/19/2010, James F Juhas wrote:
>What is the opinion of the group on whether to use an early MGB water
>pump on an MGA engine in a race application?  When running at Monticello
>last week, just before my axle broke, I experienced significantly higher
>running temperatures than I had ever seen before.  I pegged the gauge.
>Since I currently have the opportunity, I am changing the water pump and
>thermostat.  So, I want to know if there is any particular advantage in
>running the 12 vane early MGB pump as opposed to the 6 vane MGA pump.
>The engine is a 1622 with modest upgrades.  I have not previously had
>overheating issues.  It was a VERY hot day, and the track is slower than
>most that I run (more twisty) and very power-demanding.
>
>Jim
>MGA 311
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