We've been discussing the next step in MGB project now the alternator is sorted:
Alternator is reverse mounted because of the shape of the chassis rails and inner wing; the direction the water pump turns is the reason for the bracket which contains the original idler pulley and a smooth Toyota one to retain enough belt wrap. New pulleys will be used, along with a 6pk1440 belt. The tube sticking out the bottom is part of the new radiator transfer tube as there's no room for the route of the old one. He's got multi rams coming, and a V8 radiator which gives a decent amount of space for them. We'll make a new lower for them IF necessary. It will require an aftermarket air filter alongside/in front of the radiator as required.
None of the stock V6 exhaust manifolds fit, so we have laser cut flanges and will order a load of 1 1/4" bends to make headers with the collectors in the inner wings V8-style. That's likely to be the worst bit of the whole job. I hate doing exhausts, but at least there's only 3 primaries to fit. Per side
Stock Omega gearlever needed the MGB hole to be widened, but the cover fits as does the gaiter. So it will look stock with the leather gear knob complete with the correct shift pattern. Which is a bonus.
next time the engine comes out we'll make a custom flexi-hose to plumb to the MGB clutch master cylinder. One of the advantages of hydraulic clutches in swaps is that making them work is easy plumbing.
With that lot done, we'll sort the fuel system(new tank and Range Rover in-tank pump) and then it will be onto
why won't it start!