[Mgs] Speaking of engine removal.....

[WSpohn4 at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/1/2007 10:43:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
ejrussell at mebtel.net writes:

The  rocker arm studs appear scary to hang the whole engine/gearbox off
but  that's how it was done 'at the factory' and the way I've done it
many times  in MGB's and MGA's.
and insane to consider it on an alloy crossflow head engine (they are held in 
by  few threads and would possibly rip out).
 
I always use a handy front location, usually either the water pump or the  
rear generator mount, and an exhaust manifold stud.  Yes, you get a  diagonal 
pull on the engine, but it is no big deal to hold it straight as you  pull it 
unless you are working alone.
 
Don't forget to put a towel of other soft protective surface over the  rocker 
cover (or  for those with 'real' MGs, the cam covers, to protect  them from 
chain scratches.
 
Bill S.