[Mgs] Replacing Catalytic Converter

[Dan DiBiase]

Marc, keeping the original set-up with the Z-S at this point. Never really had an issues with it, although when I changed the head gasket
a few years ago, I did have a leak from the bottom of the carb that dripped onto the cat! Fortunately, I caught it before I did much
driving, and it just needed a new o-ring on the bottom of the float chamber.

This B is my 'beater' that I drive while I spend most of my money on the '65 restoration! 

 Dan D
Central NJ USA
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'65 MGB Tourer Project - Yep, Still Is.... 
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----- Original Message ----
From: Marc <smarc at smarc.net>
To: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase at yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 5:40:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Replacing Catalytic Converter

Are you trying to keep the ZS carb set up or original appearance? 
Otherwise why not convert to old style exhaust manifold? I took the cat 
off my LE and switched to old style because it made me really nervous 
being right there... Lot of car-B-Que stories....

Marc



Dan DiBiase wrote:
> Anyone replace their cat con with a piece of pipe on their '75 and newer B? I want to dump mine - don't need it here with historic registration - and
> am wondering what others have done. I guess I could simply hollow it out but I'm not sure if there is anything hazardous inside that I need be careful
> with..... I recall seeing 'test pipes' on eBay from time to time. I guess I could also go to a local muffler shop with the cat and they could make up
> something...
>
>  Dan D
> Central NJ USA
> '76 MGB Tourer - Driver - Engine Surgery In Progress...
> '65 MGB Tourer Project - Yep, Still Is....