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Author: Subject: wanted austin a series 1275 rear wheel drive engine any condition
doddy

posted on 7/12/15 at 08:38 PM Reply With Quote
wanted austin a series 1275 rear wheel drive engine any condition

as title im after a 1275 a series rear wheel driveengine it going to be rebuilt so condition does not matter to much does any one have anything hiding in the garage (mini engines are no good)

cheers doddy





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steve m

posted on 7/12/15 at 08:53 PM Reply With Quote
Why is a mini engine not suitable, ?
as i am 100% sure i used a 1275 one in my 66 midget, that i had taken out of my brotherinlaws Mini





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doddy

posted on 7/12/15 at 08:55 PM Reply With Quote
its for a race series and i have been told there no good i dont no why it has to be rebuilt to a certain spec that maybe the mini cant meet





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plutos3

posted on 7/12/15 at 09:05 PM Reply With Quote
crankshaft is different for a start
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steve m

posted on 7/12/15 at 09:13 PM Reply With Quote
Yes the crankshaft is different,
forgot about that, as it was about 1979 !

[Edited on 7/12/15 by steve m]





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MikeRJ

posted on 8/12/15 at 03:38 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Yes the crankshaft is different,
forgot about that, as it was about 1979 !



The crank is the main difference, and also the rear main bearing cap is different so would involve sourcing the correct type and line boring etc. There are a number of other smaller differences, e.g. dipstick hole, oil pump pickup etc.

The Maestro/Montego 1.3 engine is a RWD drive type A-series (though mated to a FWD transaxle) and has been used in Morris Minors/MG Midgets etc. though the sump/oil pickup is different IIRC.

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rusty nuts

posted on 8/12/15 at 06:32 PM Reply With Quote
There is a Maestro van near me , don't know if it is petrol or diesel but I could check if you want . It's not likely to be going anywhere , it's been stuck on a drive way for at least 5 years. I also know someone that is looking at a K series conversion for his 1275 MG Midget

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doddy

posted on 8/12/15 at 07:10 PM Reply With Quote
hi rusty nuts do you have any idea how much he would want for the midget engine





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rusty nuts

posted on 8/12/15 at 09:03 PM Reply With Quote
I don't know but will ask next time I see him , last I heard he had found a K series conversion for sale so he may have started .
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