MGB: water pump '70 Midget

Oct 29, 2009 22:10:49
ccaster

Flange that bolts to generator was welded by PO, now shows signs of cracking at the weld. Could this be due to worn engine mounts? Front end twitches to the left under engine braking.

Oct 30, 2009 04:49:40
Bryanm362

Probably just a poor weld. Get a new water pump. They aren't that expensive.

Oct 30, 2009 07:41:15
PeterC

The "twitching" could be loose rear spring U-bolts, or worse, a broken leaf.

Peter

Oct 31, 2009 13:05:57
ccaster

Pump looks fairly new otherwise. Is this a common problem?

Nov 01, 2009 06:18:28
Bryanm362

I don't think it is that common. Perhaps he had the belt to tight, maybe he let it idle too roughly.

The engine mounts are easy enough to check. They are near the front of the block. The rear only mounts at the tranny.

Nov 01, 2009 06:41:50
Kerr

how much do you want to be the previous owner installed the alternator with the spacer on the wrong side, or not at all, and broke off that tab when tightening it?


Norm

Nov 01, 2009 17:30:34
ccaster

Norm- I think you got something there. As soon as I can work out lifting, I'll check the mounts. I'm guessing the rubber is pretty old. Last resto was mid-90s.

Cliff

Nov 06, 2009 15:28:31
mjamgb

Check out your front and rear suspension too. Snap closed throttle shouldn't upset your drive like you describe.

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