Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine in Morris Minor ?

[colindodds]

I have a 1961 Morris minor 998cc and was wondering if a Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine would fit into the Minor ? and if so what gearbox would I need to mate to the Ford Ka engine ?

[bmcecosse]

Welcome to the forum Colin - I suppose anything is possible, but this is far from a straightforward conversion.... Most of us just use a Marina 1275 engine if we want additional capacity.

[Matt]

The 1.3 Enduro Engine

The engine iteself is pretty bullet proof, but I would be looking for one from a pre '95 fiesta because there is no engine management/immobiliser issues. Its also only 60 HP, which is a worthwhile upgrade is not as good as the 1275 A series!

If you do want to do down the KA engine route - a type 9 gearbox SHOULD bolt up, but I don't know what clutch you would need to use

[Robbiet9999]

if you do go down ka route let us know how you get on.

[dunketh]

Good luck.
Will bolt up to a Type 9 box so at least there's at least a drivetrain option although you'll presumably need a spigot bearing and clutch setup from a sierra engine or similar to convert to RWD??

Given the effort required you'd be better off with the 1.25 Fiesta engine imho, might as well put something worthwhile in there.