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This page will stay in a constant state of construction. If you have any info that you would like to add to this page, please email me or use the submit page. Engine | Drivetrain | Suspension/Brakes | Body | Interior Engine part replacement notes general engine parts (1500cc) general engine parts (Triumph Spitfire) 75-80 Midgets shared engines with the Triumph Spitfire Tappet cover bolt washers on 948 and 1098's Toyota MR2/Corolla washers I used Toyota MR2/Corolla GTS Twincam 1600 valve cover grommets instead of the fiber washers. The grommets will have to be drilled or reamed to fit over the tappet cover bolt, but NO LEAKS! turbo add a turbo from an MG Metro Check out link for instructions Drivetrain part replacement notes Electrical part replacement notes Lucus Alternator 1978 Chevy Camaro GM/Delco Alternator Visit this MGB link for conversion process photos. Visit this link for a description of rewiring. electronic ignition (late 1500's) Metro/Maestro's the electronic system from certain Metro/Maestro can be fitted very cheaply as it can be obtained from scrapyards, the contactless system can be fitted directly to the existing distributor so the correct centrifugal/vacuum advance is used. In actual fact you should be having little trouble with the existing points setup. electronic ignition CEI ignition box (75-80 only) standard 4-pin GM Ignition Module Take the box off the firewall, pull the screws off of the back of the box, pop the panel off, and...there it is, a GM 4-pin ignition module (along with a capacitor and a zener diode...). Switch the wires from the old one to the new one (straight swap, spade connections), apply the conductive goo (usually included) to the back of the new module, and carefully secure the new module. Further note, watch all the grounds (particularily be aware that the GM module body grounds to the Lucas box which grounds to the car body). Suspension Area part replacement notes wheels (MGB) mid-80's Nissan 200SX 15" visit link rear brake adjuster covers Mid 1970s through early 1980s Honda Civics and Accords Mid 1970s through early 1980s Honda Civics and Accords ( maybe Honda Ballade and Triumph Acclaim? ) have a neat little rubber boot that covers their rear drum brake adjuster screws. This boot fits perfectly over the MGB rear brake adjuster, and prevents dirt and rust from forming. They have the added advantage of being easily removable for those Concours events! Body part replacement notes front running/turn signals lenses (under bumper) same as on MG's and Spitfires - Interior part replacement notes door handle Spitfire seat reclining handle Any Spitfire from 1974 on (Mk4-1500) door seals late-model Hyundai Excel Don't want to pay for "furflex" factory type door weatherstripping? Go to a junk yard and look for Hyundai's. Cost--about $10 for enough to do a complete car, and if you get a late enough model, it will look just like new (without the furflex of course)! Got a substitute, let us know by email or use the submit page. Return to Reference Page