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Block question #1 This topic is about my 1964 MG MGB
62n3nn George Curl Azle, TX, USA Sign in to contact 1954 MG TF "AVA" 1964 MG MGB "Ol Blue" 1974 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 30, 2016 07:15 AM Joined 11 years ago 59 Posts

Well.
I've used up my collection of 65-68 blocks in the last 20 years. I'm now faced with using an 18V block with bolts for the main caps instead of studs. Any of you using the later blocks? Are the bolts as strong as the studs? I run between 6000 and 7000 rpm the majority of time.

George Curl
54 MG TF
64B old blue
74 B

Semper ubi sub ubi

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Re: Block question #2
fast-MG.com Dave Headley Cortez, 4 corners, Colorado, USA Sign in to contact	Apr 30, 2016 08:20 AM Top Contributor Joined 15 years ago 9,605 Posts

George, the 18V blocks have better main caps and the factory bolts work just fine. Don't be tempted to waste $$ on ARP main bolts as there is no benefit to be had.

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Re: Block question #3
62n3nn George Curl Azle, TX, USA Sign in to contact 1954 MG TF "AVA" 1964 MG MGB "Ol Blue" 1974 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 30, 2016 09:45 AM Joined 11 years ago 59 Posts

Thanks Dave. That means I don't have to mow today, I can prep the block instead.

George Curl
54 MG TF
64B old blue
74 B

Semper ubi sub ubi

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Re: Block question #4
John Hamilton Gulf Breeze, FL, USA Sign in to contact 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite 1965 MG MGB "The Great Pumpkin" 1968 MG MGB GT "Buck" 1970 MG MGB "Dad's Car"	Apr 30, 2016 09:47 AM Joined 16 years ago 2,641 Posts

George, I moved to the 18V block after asking Dave the same question. Too bad you'll miss Houston, I feel the need to learn something new. Happy birthday!

If I can't be fast, I'll just be obnoxious!

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Re: Block question #5
62n3nn George Curl Azle, TX, USA Sign in to contact 1954 MG TF "AVA" 1964 MG MGB "Ol Blue" 1974 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 30, 2016 10:02 AM Joined 11 years ago 59 Posts

Grasshopper,
I plan on making Hallett. Two things keep from Houston: dead motor and the Christening of my granddaughter in New jersey. I better make the Christening, other wise I wouldn't have the balls to race. Birthdays are coming fast. It seems like only Tuesday I was 66.

George Curl
54 MG TF
64B old blue
74 B

Semper ubi sub ubi

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