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richard.baker707
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1275 wanted

Post by richard.baker707 »

can anyone tell me the best place to locate a 1275 for my '57 she's crying out for more speed also what do i require to attach ford 5spd box to it. thanks Rich
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Post by picky »

ebay!!!
1969 Four door Saloon Old English White 1275 with ported head and HS4 carb. Wolseley 1500 front brakes. Currently off the road with a leaky master cylinder!
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yep
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Post by bmcecosse »

Be aware that the half shafts are not all that strong. Big power increase can mean broken shaft if not careful. Worry about the brakes too - 57 Minor had the truly dreadful 7" front drums.
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Post by moggyminor16 »

i want one as well
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Post by bmcecosse »

Join the queue - they are in big demand.
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Post by aupickup »

well i have not so far had any problems with broken half shafts, and i drive my van pretty hard, with 1275 engine.
does have disc brakes
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Thanks

Post by richard.baker707 »

mines got marina front discs and am looking for a mk2 ford escort rear axle as ive been told these can be converted to discs as well. what do you think.
also if these are getting harder to find what parts are required to slip in the k-series engine e.g which gearbox, fitting kit who does them etc....
Ta v.much Rich
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Post by bmcecosse »

Hardly any Minor left then ! May as well go for a Ford engine - to match the gearbox and the axle.
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Post by aupickup »

jlh does the ford escort axle i beleive
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Post by richard.baker707 »

haven't got the gearbox and axle yet just trying to work out options on a tightish budget am friendly with a couple of breakers yards.
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Post by richard.baker707 »

bmcecosse wrote:Hardly any Minor left then ! May as well go for a Ford engine - to match the gearbox and the axle.
:) thats nothing spoken to a couple of guys who can build me a chassis to put a 2dr shell over a 230bhp buick 3.8ltr v6 later next year
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Post by iddy »

Yikes!

Idris.
First things first, but not necessarily in that order.

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Post by bigginger »

Not much Buick left then...
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Post by dunketh »

From readng the JLH website I'm pretty sure the K series engine has to be modified itself before it'll go comfortably in a Minor. Some metal needs to be removed on the block (or similar).

btw, I too want a 1275. Bagsy the midget lump!
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Post by jonathon »

The K series mods are only to enable the fitting of the starter motor and only entails the trimming of some mouldings. The crank needs to be machined and a Ford spigot fitted. We can now do this with the crank in situe. The front pulley also needs machining down. A full fitting kit is available,details on the website.
We can convert the Escort MK11 axle to disc brakes but to be honest the 9" drums we normally fit do an excellent job, and you will gain no mechanical benefit from fitting discs. They do look cool, do the job in hand and offer easy maintenance though. You will need the earlier Series11 brake m/c as this offers a greater capacity of fluid.Any questions please ask :wink: :D

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thanks

Post by richard.baker707 »

thank you all for the replies shall now go and meditate on what to do
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Post by bmcecosse »

I've now got two in-line 1275 cranks, and several 1275 Mini blocks - just need someone to come up with a way of sealing the rear main bearing - since on the Mini it's just allowed to pour down into the gearbox. Any ideas - anyone ??
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Post by rayofleamington »

Any ideas - anyone ??
The Owen Burton seal kit is an idea (not a perfect idea though, but if the crank flange is ok, it might work)
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Post by bmcecosse »

Aye - but I suspect it still relies on the main bearing cap having a sealing edge to fit round the lower half of the crank - which the Mini cap does not. Still - I may do a trial assembly and see if anything looks to be possible.
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