MGBs had a
> three main engine until 1965, and all LBC (Little British Car) engines were
> based off the same MOWOG design, which was a tractor engine from the 1950's.

Big Triumphs (TR2, TR3, TR4) used the Ferguson tractor engine. No
other cars used that engine as far as I know�it was a good engine
though. MG and Healy used BMC saloon engines of the day, like out of
Morris Minors and such, but with twin carbs for more power. The MGB
engine, I THINK was a departure in that it was purpose made for the
MGB and didn't go in anything else I can think of. I can't think of
any other BMC car with 1800 ccs. MG was determined to make a car which
would top 100 mph, as all the big Triumphs could, even back in the
fifties. The MGA was never going to get there with a 1500 cc engine.
The MGB came close enough at 96. Ironically it was the heavier MGB GT,
with a smoother body, that would reach 100.

That Ferguson engine was like an inline waterboxer. The block was
hollow and the cylinders just sat down in it. The head held them in
place. Just like the Renault Dauphine. A snap to rebuild.

Jim

Jim
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