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MG MGA - 1600 Engine

I currently have a 1622 motor in my 1960 MGA and looking to return the car to original specs with a 1600 motor.

Does anyone know of a source for 1600 block. If possible would prefer with crank and con rods.

Hope someone can help with ideas.

Russell
Russell Goebel

Hi,

Ebay in the UK and USA pretty good for these, they come up every couple of months, but I don't know about Ebay in Oz, or what shipping might be. Ihope that's of some help.

Grant
G Hudson

Russell

Forget it for Europe. I also tried to find a 1600 motor last year and failed to find anything at all, even a block.

The 1600 was specific to the MGA, the 1622 was common to many other models.

If you do find one, the 1500 internals are the same as the 1600 (apart from the pistons).

The 1622 is a better engine, so there's really no benefit in going back to a 1600.

Dominic
dominic clancy

In my quest, several years ago, to find a 1600 for my car--I found the easiest way was to find a basket case, remove the needed components, and pass the rest on to others who needed parts. I've sent parts of it to several differnt folks, and the rusted body actually traveled all the way to Canada--to act as a donor for another restoration.
R. L Carleen

I have a MGA 1600 block, rods pistons and head available. no Crank. This is a High Compression Block.

I have some mics other parts for it as well. If you are interested in it give me an email!

Thanks, Chris Husbeck

Located in Buffalo n.y.

Chris Hausbeck

Thanks Chris I have sent you an e-mail for more details.

Russell
Russell Goebel

Yarwood Engineeing - 541 895 2288
Ask for Kieth. They have direct resources to the UK if they don't have one already. Tell him the dirver of
(The Pile) sent you. Happy motoring.
skip

Russell, give me a ring on 0416.274681 (Gold Coast).
Gary Lock

hi Russell
I have a complete 1600 sitting in my garage for sale at this time. If you are interested I can send you a few pictures. 16GA-U 24054
Gary
gary krukoski at yahoo . com
Gary Krukoski

This thread was discussed between 14/07/2006 and 18/07/2006

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