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Posting the file has worked but it doesn't open immediately - it appears as a download in the tray at the bottom left of the screen.

Hi Paul - it is 663Kb. I'll try and attach it here first! That seems to have worked, so I'll now try attaching it to the main topic.

Any ideas on recovering my loooooong post?
Pete

Hi Paul Is it possible to attach PDFs? I have a good document from Heritage, my insurers, about Agreed Values which would help the understanding of the thread posted by Ian Fozzard this evening. Also I wrote a long reply to this topic and although it autosaved along the way and I saved it again just...

Hi Pete . Many thanks for your , as usual , comprehensive reply. If l decide to dispense with the cooler l will follow up the leads you have listed for a replacement pipe . I tend to use a good Miller’s oil anyway . Change of subject , just wondered if you remember me from the days of MG Silverston...

Hi Ray, This has long been debated, as the early 3 bearing engine cars didn't have an oil cooler fitted as standard other than cars destined for hot climates, but it was available as a factory fit optional extra. From the introduction of the 5 bearing engine it was fitted as standard, but later for ...

Thank you to all responders to date. To be more specific in answer to Ian. I have an MG BGT 1972. Original engine number as per the Heritage Cert I have was 18V-582-F-H/11205. ( fitted with twin HS4 carbs). I understand 582-F-H to be type 582 to UK spec (F) , High Compression (H). In 1997 a replace...

Having just looked them up in the B&G catalogue on line and they thoughtfully provide pictures with a vernier measurement. The distances are GWP 115 is for 3 bearing engines 18G and 18GA and is 105.55mm; GWP 114 is 5 bearing engines 18GB to 18GG and is 106.01; GWP 130 is for 18V engines and is 8...

I must admit I thought there were only two type - for chrome bumper cars and rubber bumper. The dimension shown is shorter on CB cars than RB cars because of the location of the radiator. I have found that this distance is somewhat variable and the face for the pulley needs to be adjusted to make th...

I would also add the MGB Restoration Manual by Lindsey Porter into the mix, as this tells you how to dismantle, check for wear and recondition components. I got the info for the tube rear axle mini overhaul from here.

The chances of tracking down a specific vehicle from an engine number are no better than zero in reality. Engines have often been changed as a result of wear and another either bought or the original has been returned for a deposit to get the reconditioned one. As Ian says above, the type of car can...