Ital 1275 Gaskets

Post by **silverfox** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:08 pm

I'm overhauling the ITAL 1275cc engine fitted to my minor but am having difficultly finding someone who sells the following gaskets. Engine front plate, timing cover, fuel pump and water pump. Does anyone know where I can get them from. Thanks, Terry

Post by **carlt** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:15 pm

You will probably have to buy a set [ conversion set ]
Do come up on ebay

Post by **callyspoy** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:16 pm

erm...are they not just the same as minor? baring timing cover if it has the tensioner...i mean, if it has minor front adn rear plates then it should be? although...i am most probably wrong!

Post by **silverfox** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:34 pm

I don't know if they are the same as the minor, the ital 1275 does have a tensioner. Don't know what a conversion set is, can you enlighten me.

Post by **Mogwai** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:07 pm

A conversion set will contain all the gaskets necessary for a bottom end overhaul. any decent motorfactors should be able to order you one

Post by **silverfox** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:16 pm

errm, why is it called a conversion set, why not just a bottom end gasket set. (sorry )

Post by **Mogwai** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:26 pm

Got me on that one

just another one of those weird names for something

Post by **silverfox** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:36 pm

So just so I can get this straight, am I looking for a minor conversion kit or an ital conversion kit.

Post by **Mogwai** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:49 pm

I would go for a Marina/Ital one as it will have the correct gaskets regarding the chain tensioner etc

Post by **silverfox** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:53 pm

Thanks for the info, I'll go on e-bay now and look for one.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:26 pm

I think it 'converts' the basic sump set of gaskets - into a full engine set!

Post by **silverfox** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:16 am

Seems to make sense, Still can't find any though.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:38 pm

Here's one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Farina-Healey-Spr ... 18Q2el1247

However 'classicsagogo' (what a stupid/annoying name) are not renowned for their low prices. Indeed - they seem to charge about twice as much as other places ! Just can't find a set elsewhere on ebay at the moment - have you asked Bull Motif ??

And this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-MIDGET-MK3-130 ... 18Q2el1247

seems to have most of the gasket you need - and is less expensive, although from 'Popys' !!!!!!
Have to say - I don't know what the 'blue' gasket is for - but the others all look useful. Don't see timing case gasket - but it may be under the others.

Post by **silverfox** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:29 pm

thanks, I've sent both an email to see if they're what I want

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:30 pm

Both will fit the 1275 engine !

Post by **silverfox** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:34 pm

Thanks, will order one. What's the problem with popy's??

Post by **carlt** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:26 pm

the older 1275 won't have the correct timing case gasket that you need for the ITAL [ chain tensioner ]

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:42 pm

Indeed - you will need a new style timing case gasket - but v cheap to buy. 'Popys' will be fine - I had criticised them in another thread for seemingly 'high' prices, but in this case it's the less expensive of the two I found !

Post by **lynda** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:48 pm

ESM sell 1275 gasket sets if you are still looking for one!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:52 pm

Indeed they do - also wrong timing case gasket - but only £12 + post of course.