More twists to the tail, just checked the DVLA records on my X reg 1982 mg Dolomite, and it appears the car was built in 1973!! Then registered in 1982!! It's not been imported as far as I can work out any one got any ideas?
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Steve
Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
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Jon Tilson
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Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
Result....
Free tax for you then.
Could be a Northern Ireland or Channel Island car?
Jonners
Free tax for you then.
Could be a Northern Ireland or Channel Island car?
Jonners
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bluetriumphsteve
Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
Yeah will have to do some more research into it, does anyone know if I can get an age related number plate re registered to the car not personised as it should be an l or m reg
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Steve
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Steve
Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
It probably has been imported, they just never bothered recording it as such back then and would have given the car a current registration number when registered.
If you want comparison photos I've got a 1622 engine but it's still in the MGA
90hp sounds about right, they go pretty well and can easily top a ton.
Worth checking the head too.. the 1622 should have the big valve head. Look for a 15 16 or 18 on the flat surface behind the rocker cover at the back of the head. It should be 16 or 18 (early MGB).
If you want comparison photos I've got a 1622 engine but it's still in the MGA
90hp sounds about right, they go pretty well and can easily top a ton.Worth checking the head too.. the 1622 should have the big valve head. Look for a 15 16 or 18 on the flat surface behind the rocker cover at the back of the head. It should be 16 or 18 (early MGB).
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1966 Volkswagen 1300 (project thread)
1962 Austin Mini (project)
1962 MGA 1600 Mark II
1965 Mobylette SP50 (project)
2001 Rover 75 2.5-litre V6
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bluetriumphsteve
Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
Got the log book back today and it states the engine number is 48G making it a Goldseal engine, this is followed by 3 numbers then the letters AD, anyone know what that means?
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Steve
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Steve
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MIG Wielder
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Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
Hi Steve, I think you may have the same data I found on the www. a lot of which contains the same info; but with some glaring spelling mistakes on different web-sites.
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/be100.htm
Right at the bottom of this one there is the info; I think you have but with the additional info; that the last letters are to do with oversize machining and Job number.
Tony.
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/be100.htm
Right at the bottom of this one there is the info; I think you have but with the additional info; that the last letters are to do with oversize machining and Job number.
Tony.
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bluetriumphsteve
Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
Yep that's the site I found it out on. So I know for sure its an 1622 Goldseal lump, but it is what the previous owner claimed an MGA engine? That's the main question
Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
This car was on ebay a few years ago. Was listed as 1972 then, but got pulled early if I remember. Always wondered what happened to it as memorable with MG engine. Listing never showed any under bonnet photos
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bluetriumphsteve
Re: Engine swaps Triumph Dolomite with MGA engine
Will sell it for the right price if anyone's interested?