mg 1600 restoration

[mr.maestro]

right, carbs overhauled, 2 missing wires replaced to coil means we have sparks, but still wouldn't fire up. suppose I was been a bit optimistic really. anyway, ran a compression test, none at all on 3 + 4, 50whatevers on 1 + 2. poured oil down plug holes and ran test again, same result, so not bottom-end. possible head-gasket? took cam cover off and discovered problem 3 + 4 exhaust valves stuck open! possible 1+ 2 not sealing? anyway that's all until I have time to remove the head and investigate further! thanks for reading need to spend bit of time on the beast to ready it for xmas stages

[mr.maestro]

got the head off. doesn't look too bad. all the exhaust ports are rusty, that's why the valves stuck. gave them a good soak with wd40 and they popped back in. need to remove the valves and grind them back in, clean everything up and put it back together.

[g200mss #146]

Nice one Martin. Will be running in no time. Id like another MG1600. For the forests

[g200mss #146]

Any updates? Or are you flat out getting the rally car ready for croft

[mr.maestro]

no updates as yet, rally car has been taking all my spare time but that passed it's mot today! hopefully get on with this one in the new year

[mr.maestro]

all ready for xmas stages!

[mr.maestro]

not a lot happening with this car at the moment. busy putting my efi back on the road. once that's sorted, i'll be putting 1600 engine back together.

[normanmg2000]

mg 1600

What exactly are you doing with it? Competition or standard.

[mr.maestro]

As it's an ex race car, I'm going to restore it to a road rally spec type car and use it for auto tests and 12car navigation events. The efi will be restored and kept standard.

[normanmg2000]

mg 1600

Good ,you will have to update as and when,if you can. What colour is the efi?

[mr.maestro]

White, E plate