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[danncfc]

Hi found this engine block could anyone give me any information about it. Thanks

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[bmcecosse]

It seems to have been cast on 10 April 1938........and it does say '1500' - so I'm guessing an Oxford MO side valve engine ??

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

An ancient sidevalve! Not an MO Oxford - that was 1948-54. Definitely pre-War and a nice find.

[danncfc]

Would someone be able to make some use for this? Is it worth listing on the for sale items? Thanks

[bmcecosse]

It's certainly NOT for a Morris Minor.........so no use on here. Does it have the crankshaft fitted? Or at least - are the main bearing caps present with the block? I suggest you ask these folks if they want it.... http://www.morrisregister.co.uk/

[danncfc]

its with crankshaft,camshaft, valves, flywheel & clutch. No rods or pistons.

[bmcecosse]

It is of use then - to someone ! Try that Morris Register....

[mike.perry]

It looks like a Morris 8 engine, engine mounts are different and dipstick hole is on the other side. Has it got a counter balanced crankshaft and an 80 or 102T flywheel?

[bmcecosse]

Nah - it's 1500 cc !!

[danncfc]

Does anyone know what its value is? I want to shift as soon as possible. Thanks

[mike.perry]

As Series MM Registrar I get to see quite a few side valve engines and that is a Morris 8 Series 1/11. It differes from the later blocks in having all circular in/ex ports, later engines had siamesed inlet ports. Ref Morris Eight Information Manual Page 60/61
As has been said, offer it to the Morris Eight Register, price depends on condition but DO NOT dump it

[bmcecosse]

Just be happy to keep a bit of heritage moving....... I don't suppose it is worth much - probably just the scrap metal value. £10 or so??

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

Stick it on ebay and hopefully it's of use to someone. Not worth much but a rare thing worth saving.