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MG MGB Technical - Cylinder Head Casting Identification

Hi,

The carburettor refurb did the trick. 1st time starting and much better response! Next problem! I will replace the head for an unleaded version in the near future, I've taken off the rocker cover but cannot identify the casting number as it doesn't appear on any indexes I have checked.There are no numbers visible elsewhere and 585 384 on one side, with 29(6?)0 and a large no 5 undeneath it. Anyone recognise these or have I bought a Sherpa in disguise?
P M Gregory

Can you upload an image so we can see?

Peter
P Burgess

1st photo, quality is poor but i've had to tinker to get the filesize small enough to post. I has the offset oilway. The engine no is 18V847 H035857

P M Gregory

I'll try again, 2nd and 3rd didn't post!

P M Gregory

Helps if you submit!...

P M Gregory

Hiya

I really need close up pics behind rocker shaft line towards manifold side of head to see the numbers that may ne present.

From a distance it looks like a 12H4736 off set oil feed lump head.

Peter
P Burgess

Sorry for the wait, waiting for the rain to stop! There are definitely no other obvious markings on the head, the only distinguishing feature is the offset oil feed and the castings numbers I have already supplied.
P M Gregory

Peter,

Have you moved south suddenly. Avon, oh arr me ansom!

Or are you into door to door selling talcum powder these days!
D Balkwill

Hiya

No, not in Avon, still in Derbyshire....made a balls up of rejoining the BBS as I had mucked things up and had to re-register...should now say Derbyshire...ta-dahhhhhh! Hopefully :)

Peter
P Burgess

No ta-dahhhhhh! Must be a technical hitch :)

Peter
P Burgess

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