[Nobbc] MGA to MGB Front cover

[Mark Darley]

Andy,

Thanks, I will give Dave a call tomorrow.

Mark Darley
markdarley at mac.com
415 381 5452



On Apr 17, 2011, at 11:39 AM, Andy Preston wrote:

> Mark another source which is probably better is Dave Laughlin in  
> Richmond he
> might have a B front cover and also the oil seal.  510 234 6624.
>
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net 
> ] On
> Behalf Of Andy Preston
> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 3:38 PM
> To: 'North Bay British Car Club'
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] MGA to MGB Front cover
>
> Mark I don't have a MGB front cover but did fit one to my A during the
> rebuild and the oil seal works great.  I did however install the  
> incorrect
> (dished) oil thrower that disintegrated after less than 1000 miles  
> and made
> the most awful noise.  I thought the engine was toast.  If you need  
> any help
> go the MGA guru website which is full of informative stuff.
> www.mgaguru.com.  You could try Basil Adams in Petaluma.  He's a  
> prolific
> contributor to the MG Experience website and has lots of spares.  I  
> don't
> know his tel number but his email is basiladams at yahoo.com.
>
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net 
> ] On
> Behalf Of Mark Darley
> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:22 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] MGA to MGB Front cover
>
> While I am waiting on the head rebuild I thought I would keep going!
>
> I now have the fan and water pump off, and the front end of the
> engine cleaned up.  Now I have got this far how complicated is it to
> fit the MBG front cover to seal my leaks...  I believe I also need to
> fit the appropriate oil thrower ring as well.
>
> Does anyone have an MGB front cover that will do the job?  If not,
> any idea of other sources?
>
> Cheers
> Mark
> 57 MGA
>
> Mark Darley
> markdarley at mac.com
> Mobile Phone 415 310 5252
>
>
>
> On Apr 4, 2011, at 1:09 PM, Ron Engelhardt wrote:
>
>> Any shop with a brake drum lathe can do this, no special "British"
>> knowledge necessary...I think you can even have it done at Kragen!
>> Last time I had some done it was 2 for $25 at a cheap repair shop
>> near my home.
>>
>> Ron
>> 58 MGA
>>
>> Mark Darley wrote:
>>> Can anyone lead me to a good shop to turn my rear brake drums?
>>> They  seem to have high spots.
>>> If original, they have 54,000 miles and I have no idea if they
>>> have  been turned before.
>>> Any ideas on the cost, and how do I know if they should be
>>> replaced  rather than turned?
>>> I am in Mill Valley, so a shop in San Rafael or Novato would be
>>> great.
>>> Thanks
>>> Mark
>>> Tyrolite '57 MGA
>>> Mark Darley
>>> markdarley at mac.com
>>> 415 381 5452
>>> On Apr 2, 2011, at 4:27 PM, Ron Engelhardt wrote:
>>>> Heh, This gorgeous day was payback for all the recent rained out
>>>> rides! Let's hope it continues to the 23rd.
>>>>
>>>> Ron
>>>> 58 MGA
>>>>
>>>> Clif & Deborah Williamson wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Ron,
>>>>> Thank you for a terrific ride today.  We sure lucked out with
>>>>> the  weather and the scenery was awesome to say the least!
>>>>> What a fun group and good turnout as well for the day.  Too bad
>>>>> Dawson didn't make it...LOL !
>>>>> Can't wait for the 23d. ride and BBQ party.
>>>>> Deb and Clif
>>>>> 74 Jensen Healey
>>>>
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