1959 Morrie

Post by **Faded_Mantis** » Fri May 19, 2006 2:36 pm

I'm close to buying a 1959 morris minor 1959 4 door. And I was wondering what other make of engine would fit in with out altering anything? And what would fit in with minor alterations?

The current owner says it's a 1100cc 4 speed, but didn't the 1100cc come in around 1962?

Post by **chickenjohn** » Fri May 19, 2006 3:16 pm

It may have had a later 1100 (1098cc) engine fitted.

Post by **Willie** » Fri May 19, 2006 3:27 pm

If it is a 1098 Minor engine then the number will begin 10MA-......(number is
found just under the no.1 spark plug. All Minors are 4 speed. If it does have
a 1098 engine then the matching gearbox will have a ribbed outer casing as
opposed to the earlier smooth type.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri May 19, 2006 6:26 pm

And it's realtively esay to fit the later 1275 engine - if you can find one !! Wish I could.

Post by **NZJLY** » Fri May 19, 2006 10:41 pm

Datsun motors fit without too much problem (if you can find them). Different areas of the world seem to have different types of donor motors

Another forum to check out is the Australian forum, Scott visits over here as well, but the Aussie site has lots of info on repowers, including a very nice piece on fitting Datsun motors. http://www.morrisdownunder.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=9

At the moment I am looking at a 1600 Mitsubishi Celeste drive train to see if it will fit (why - because we have one

)

Also, if it works OK, why change it. If you start upgrading the motor too much you need to start looking at improving the brakes at the barest minimum.
John

Post by **Faded_Mantis** » Sat May 20, 2006 4:59 am

Yea I was registering on the aussie site and waiting for the admin to complete my registration.

The Engine was probally fitted later on in the cars life, going to check it out.