Thanks for that. Was that both the mains and the connecting rods?

Mine runs TC shells of the connecting rods, and they have done 15,000 mile since they were converted in the 1970s by the gentleman who restored her.

My major concern is the 3 mains, which are still white metal.

Has anyone had first-hand experience in having the crankshaft white metal bearings in their MPJG (or MPJM/ MPJW) engine replaced with shell bearings, in particular the 3 mains?

If so, how successful (or not) has the modification been?

Any information greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Mike.

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Thanks very much for the information. It's helped a lot. Particularly the code from Steve.

I'm looking for some assistance in identifying the shockers on my 1937 MG TA (see attached photo). I have had some feedback from a couple of British Facebook members who have them fitted to a TA and a TB. My understanding, so far, is that they are some kind of competition shocker. But that's about a...