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Re: New Project Help, Cylinder Head / HS4 Twin Carb
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:21 pm
by Kojima
So can anyone tell me where the best place to pick up a MG 1275cc engine, i've tried Ebay and a few other sites but im just having no luck.
If i can pick one up i will probably have it rebored and have a few things changed.[frame]
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Re: New Project Help, Cylinder Head / HS4 Twin Carb
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:04 pm
by chrisd87
They do turn up on ebay fairly frequently, but it might take a little while before one comes up near you. They're sometimes advertised on here, too. Otherwise you could try MG sites and clubs. You'd be best to widen your search to Marina/Ital engines too, as the only difference of any consequence is the flywheel and backplate.
Re: New Project Help, Cylinder Head / HS4 Twin Carb
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:10 pm
by Kojima
Does the difference in fly wheel and backing plate make a difference?[frame]
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Re: New Project Help, Cylinder Head / HS4 Twin Carb
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:58 pm
by chrisryder
chrisryder wrote:there are a few differences in what gearbox can be used with what engine. you can make the minor box fit all of them. it'll bolt right onto a midget or sprite, but for a marina/ital you would have to change the backplate for a midget/sprite one or a modified minor one. with a back plate that will fit a minor box, you can fit a ford 5 speed conversion, which if you're going for big power, will take the power a lot better than a minor box.