short or long

Post by **cadetchris** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:04 pm

whats the difference between a short and a standard moggy engine? presumably the length or is that it?

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:10 pm

A short engine is a rebuilt engine block. A long engine is a rebuilt block and head (which should be unleaded) and should also include the sump.

Post by **mogbob** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:12 pm

The description of a "short" engine generally means that it is the basic engine block without "ancillaries" attached. e.g no starter motor, distributer, coil, carb,manifolds, etc.
When buying such, you/ the garage will remove all the bits from the old engine to attach them to the new/ reconditioned short engine.

Bob

Post by **cadetchris** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:08 pm

that makes more sense now, kinda feel a fool now

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:52 pm

Yes - just basic block with pistons/rods/crank/timing cover (and timing gears) should be included - or at least - they used to be!

Post by **Peetee** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:13 pm

Dont feel a fool. Short or tall would be more appropriate phrases.

Post by **mogbob** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:41 pm

A "true " fool would not ask sensible questions.
None of us knows ALL the answers to ALL the questions.
If you don't ask questions...you learn very little !!
Happy New Year to you.

Bob