mgb b series 1.8 con rod orientation

mgb b series 1.8 con rod orientation

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muso58

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10 posts

20 months

Friday 30th September 2022
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Hi
Thought i would start a new topic as my original one is more related to my carb (probably) woes !
I have stripped out the pistons on my roadster .
I found no2 con rod was opposite way round to the other 3 .Obviously a past slip up .
Does anyone know if it matters?
I spoke to a local engineering company that do a lot of hi end mini engine mods ,He said it isnt a problem on A series (mini engines)
He wasnt sure about B series (1.8 engines)
It means the con rod lube jet is on opposite side .
When i mentioned , that i thought it would be important to apply oil to thrust side of piston (i dont know which side that is either!)
He said no, jet is only to serve piston crown area .
Any info on this out there ?
Cheers guys

muso58

Original Poster:

10 posts

20 months

Friday 30th September 2022
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Hi
The car is 40 yes old and has had lots of engine work According to extensive history.
Last work resulted in this mistake I think .