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how to identify a sprite engine without the engine number?
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:19 pm
by morrisman1
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
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:43 pm
by bmcecosse
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.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:45 pm
by rayofleamington
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.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:22 pm
by bmcecosse
Correct! I didn't realise there was a picture. Well worth the $5.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:00 pm
by mike.perry
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.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:11 pm
by PSL184
Nah, it's easy when you know how
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:52 am
by Matt
Use a 1098 backplate, drill 2 holes in the 1098 flywheel for the crank... sorted
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:15 pm
by rayofleamington
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?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:40 pm
by bmcecosse
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.