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MG MGA - MGA/MGB early 1800 cams

Does anyone know if the MGA and the early MGB 1800 3 main engine cams are the same? Thanks and have a good day!

John
John Progess

Although the factory Service Parts Lists are a bit confusing they seem to show that camshaft part number 1H1435 was used in the MGA 1500, 1600 and MGB 1800.

Mick
M F Anderson

Guys,
I am interested as I'm planning to build an early 1800 for my car to drive to Reno in 2011. I have a Crane "Performance" camshaft purchased for my MGA a few years back from MOSS (222-270) Crane PN 342-0010. Don't ask why it's still in the box. In the box there is a paper that says 1957-1980 MGA-MGB 4 CYL 1598-1799 C.C which leads me to believe it will work. (How many people have a camshaft on their desk?)
GTF

PS: John, I WILL be sending you the tranny cover..Honest!
G T Foster

I have one of those in my MGA, and have installed several more. The work fine in any MGA or MGB 4-cylinder. Be aware of the requirement for cam timing adjustment. Also consider a little increase of valve lift. If the head has ever been shaved you need to add eyebrows to the block. Ditto for use of the "L" series head.
Barney Gaylord

This thread was discussed between 30/12/2010 and 31/12/2010

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