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WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #1
lelshaddai Jim McDonald Mesa, AZ, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Feb 23, 2017 11:53 AM Joined 8 years ago 13 Posts

Looking for a timing cover from an MGB with 1800 engine. It needs to have the rubber seal.
Thanks.

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Re: WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #2
ohlord Rob C A tiny Island off the coast of Washington State, N.W., USA Sign in to contact 1957 Land Rover Series I "EYEYIYI" 1957 Land Rover Series I "OVRLND" 1971 MG MGB 1971 MG MGB "Bedouin 2" & more	Feb 23, 2017 11:55 AM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 28,877 Posts

Ask in the buy sell forum
And always install a new seal
Using the correct method to do so.

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Re: WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #3
dickmoritz Dick Moritz Philly 'burbs, PA, USA Sign in to contact	Feb 23, 2017 11:57 AM Top Contributor Joined 14 years ago 26,261 Posts

Jim,

Suggest you specify what year car you're working with, since early MGBs had the timing pointers on the bottom of the timing cover, and the later ones had the timing marks moved to the top, just below the alternator. It makes a difference since these timing marks must relate to the notch on the harmonic balancer...

Dick

In reply to # 3456231 by lelshaddai Looking for a timing cover from an MGB with 1800 engine. It needs to have the rubber seal.
Thanks.

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Re: WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #4
lelshaddai Jim McDonald Mesa, AZ, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Feb 23, 2017 12:04 PM Joined 8 years ago 13 Posts

Thank you. I moved the post to the buy section. I have a 61 Metropolitan with a MG (Austin) 1500 Engine. The timing cover is a felt seal and leaks. I was told to get a timing cover from an 1800 cc engine with a rubber seal. The timing marks will be different but that is OK. I was told a Midget or MGB might work.

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Re: WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #5
geezer charles durning Magee, MS, USA Sign in to contact 1967 Morris Minor 1000 Saloon (2-door) "Marvin" 1974 MG MGB GT "Foghorn Leghorn"	Feb 23, 2017 12:30 PM Top Contributor Joined 13 years ago 6,486 Posts

Jim,

I did the same thing on my Magnette. I used the cover with the marks on top. Makes a big difference when setting the timing. Just remark the pulley. I may have a front cover in the gold mine. BTW not all B Series timing covers are the same. Does your engine have a chain tensioner? If not you might have to get creative, but doable.

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Re: WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #6
ozieagle Herb Adler Geelong Victoria, Australia Sign in to contact 1958 Wolseley 1500 "Wooly" 1966 MG MGB "Bl**dy B" 1995 Toyota Highlander "Hi Ace Van" 2022 MG ZS	Feb 23, 2017 12:59 PM Top Contributor Joined 13 years ago 15,846 Posts

Just replace the seal on your cover, and use a speedi sleeve on the pulley.
When fitting the cover loosely install it then fit the pulley before tightening the cover bolts. This centres the cover / seal.

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Re: WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #7
lelshaddai Jim McDonald Mesa, AZ, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Feb 23, 2017 07:21 PM Joined 8 years ago 13 Posts

I have been told the the cover can come from a 62 MGA up and MGB to 1980.

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Re: WTB MGB Timing cover from 1800 #8
riley1489 Bruce H Great White North, QC, Canada Sign in to contact 1953 Jaguar XK120 1959 Riley 1.5 "King George" 1973 MG MGB	Feb 24, 2017 12:54 PM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 26,272 Posts

I have done this, just install a new felt seal, it will last a good length of time, and the crankshaft does not suffer damage from this type of seal, (no speedi sleeve needed). Easiest route to follow.

or, Follow Charles advice, find and fit a MGB cover. There is types with a rubber oil seal installed from the front/outside, others (most) install from the rear/inside.
Memory serves me either will work, the Metropolitan does have a timing chain tensioner.

Ensure you use the correct oil slinger to match the type of seal.

B

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