I'm often asked "where can I get some engines spares?" I say "which engine?" "why a B series" . I always reply "B series, easy, no problem".
The e-mailer often feels spares are hard to get. I sat down and made a list of vehicles that had the "B" engine fitted in one of its many forms, I'm sure any one of the owners clubs could help with any spares needed. The best source I have found is the MG owners club, a good web site, plenty of pictures and easy on line ordering. Its also good site to look up parts and get the current part numbers.
Here is my list. I'm sure I've missed many, care to point out my errors, yes I'm sure you will.
Austin Devon/Dorset 1947-52 (1200cc)
Austin A40 sports 1951-53 (1200cc twin carb)
Austin A40 Somerset 1952-54 (1200cc)
MG Magnette ZA/ZB 1953-58 (1200 and 1489 cc versions)
Austin Cambridge A40/A50/A55 1954-58 (1200/1489cc versions)
Morris Oxford/Cowley 1954-60 (1200/1489cc versions)
Metropolitan 1954-61 (1200/1489cc versions)
MGA 1955-62 1489/1588/1622cc versions
Wolseley 15/50 1956-58 1489 cc
Riley 1.5/Wolseley 1500 1957-65 1498cc
Morris JB/J2/JU250/Austin 101/152 1957-74 1489/1622/1798 cc versions
Elva Courier 1958-65 1489/1622/1798 cc versions
TVR Grantura 1958-67 1489/1588/1622/1798 cc versions
Austin A55/60 Cambridge/Morris Oxford/MGmagnette Mk3/4 Riley 4/68 and 4/72 Wolseley 15/60 and 16/60 1959-71 1498/1622 versions
Rochdale Olympic 1959-65 kit car 1489cc
Gilbern GT 1961-67 1622/1798 cc
MGB 1962-80 1798 cc
Austin/Morris 1800/Wolseley 18/85 1964-75 Transverse mounted 1798cc
Morris Marina 1.8 1971-78 1798 cc
Leyland Sherpa 1974-87 1622/1798 cc
BL Princess 1975-78 1798cc
I may well be gaining a new project vehicle, an on the road fully legal, 1950's car.
Just needing TLC over the next few months. It can and will be used and enjoyed straight away.
If this car does appear in my drive I intend to do a blog site on it. This J site of mine WILL be mothballed but I will carry on with the other blogs I do for other van owners.
I'm sorry to say I have lost interest somewhat and need a rest and a different type of vehicle is just the thing, a new adventure.
Oh K.D. get your trailer at the ready, you may well be needed to do some transportation.