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Johnny dull
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engine swaps

Post by Johnny dull »

Hello from Florida USA,
I recently bought a 1960 MM 1000 2 door,going to tow it behind my motorhome for transportation when on vacation.My car has the 948 cc motor,I have a 1958 1500 cc motor out of a Metropolitan, would this be a direct drop in or would there be a bunch of issues preventing this?
Thanks,Johnny dull
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bmcecosse
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Re: engine swaps

Post by bmcecosse »

It's by no means a 'straight drop in' but it can be done...... if you have the workshop facilities - and the gearbox to go with it... If towing the car make absolutely CERTAIN that it is not in gear..... :roll:
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ianmack
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Re: engine swaps

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The Minor has an 'a series' engine whereas the 1500 is one of the b series of engines which are not easily interchangeable. If the Minor engine needs to be replaced an a series of 1098 or 1275cc is the easiest replacement.
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