How do I identify my MGB?
The Engine Number is stamped on a plate secured to the right hand side of the cylinder block. The Commission Number is stamped on a plate secured to the bonnet lock platform. The Gearbox Number is stamped on top of the gearbox casing adjacent to the dipstick.
Where is the chassis number on an MGB GT?
The chassis number can be found on the inner wing behind the radiator on the right hand side (when looking from the front).
What engine is in a MGB GT?
| MGB GT | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L B-Series I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,312 mm (91.0 in) |
Where is the paint code on a MGB?
Locating the paint code for your MG car can be a little tricky since some older models do not have the code on the car but if it is present, it will be found on the Vehicle Identification Sticker (VIN). Most likely it will be on the driver or passenger door side.
Does an MGB have a chassis?
Modernity continued under the skin because the MGB had a monocoque (self-supporting, rigid bodyshell) structure, thus departing from the T Type and MGA’s by now old school body-on-chassis construction. The designers and engineers didn’t sweep aside all that had gone before, though.
What is the horsepower of a MGB?
95
Horsepower was rated at 95 net bhp on both five-main-bearing and earlier three-bearing cars with peak power coming at 5,400 rpm with a 6,000 rpm redline. Torque output on the MGB had a peak of 110 lb⋅ft (150 N⋅m) and fuel consumption was around 25 mpg.
What size engine was in the MGB GT?
MG MGB & MGB GT Brought in to replace the already successful MGA, this all new unitary construction 2-seater was powered by a 1798cc version of the BMC B series engine, which went on to power MGB & MGB GT models virtually unchanged (except for a 5 bearing crankshaft instead of 3 from 1964) for another 18 years.