Not a 7, but what is it?

[Hugh Barnes]

I think you have to be careful about commenting on the performance of a 'Cammy' minor based on one example. As a pal of mine said who is well versed in the workings of such engines, anyone can make one run, but it takes skill and knowledge to make them sing (as Tony hints at). The MG M Type I had, that has basically the same engine was an absolute hooligan - though the engine had been built by someone who knew what they were doing... Early engines were poor in their cam design though, I will grant you that, but Cecil Kimber soon sorted that out...