how to identify a sprite engine without the engine number?

Post by **morrisman1** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:19 pm

spotted an engine advertised as morry minor, sprite and it doesnt have the tag on it. is there any other way to identify whether its a hot sprite motor at all?

detailed description on where to find things please cause im passing it on to the seller (who may not know the front from back)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 578488.htm

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:43 pm

Can you decide what capacity the engine is -from plate on side of block, or number (eg 950) cast in the block ? Otherwise - take rocker cover off and see what cylinder head casting number is revealed.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:45 pm

The picture shows the upside-down oil filter. In UK RWD engines that was only on the Marina engine (1275).
The dizzy clamp looks like standard A-series so it's an early 1275 Marina not the later A+ engine.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:22 pm

Correct! I didn't realise there was a picture. Well worth the $5.

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:00 pm

Yes that's a Marina engine. Flywheel is missing. Quite a lot more complicated to fit in a Minor than a Spriget engine but I'm sure that someone on the web can supply fitting instructions.

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:11 pm

Nah, it's easy when you know how

Post by **Matt** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:52 am

Use a 1098 backplate, drill 2 holes in the 1098 flywheel for the crank... sorted

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:15 pm

drill 2 holes in the 1098 flywheel for the crank...

4 extra holes required IIRC to adapt it to the 6 hole pattern.

Is it possible to use the Marina flywheel and clutch in the bellhousing?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:40 pm

If you want all 6 bolts (and I think you should!) - then yes, 4 extra holes. Marina flywheel is larger diameter and starter is in a different place - so no it won't go on a Minor gearbox.