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Ital 1275 Gaskets
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:08 pm
by silverfox
I'm overhauling the ITAL 1275cc engine fitted to my minor but am having difficultly finding someone who sells the following gaskets. Engine front plate, timing cover, fuel pump and water pump. Does anyone know where I can get them from. Thanks, Terry
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:15 pm
by carlt
You will probably have to buy a set [ conversion set ]
Do come up on ebay
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:16 pm
by callyspoy
erm...are they not just the same as minor? baring timing cover if it has the tensioner...i mean, if it has minor front adn rear plates then it should be? although...i am most probably wrong!
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:34 pm
by silverfox
I don't know if they are the same as the minor, the ital 1275 does have a tensioner. Don't know what a conversion set is, can you enlighten me.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:07 pm
by Mogwai
A conversion set will contain all the gaskets necessary for a bottom end overhaul. any decent motorfactors should be able to order you one
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:16 pm
by silverfox
errm, why is it called a conversion set, why not just a bottom end gasket set. (sorry )
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:26 pm
by Mogwai
Got me on that one
just another one of those weird names for something
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:36 pm
by silverfox
So just so I can get this straight, am I looking for a minor conversion kit or an ital conversion kit.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:49 pm
by Mogwai
I would go for a Marina/Ital one as it will have the correct gaskets regarding the chain tensioner etc
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:53 pm
by silverfox
Thanks for the info, I'll go on e-bay now and look for one.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:26 pm
by bmcecosse
I think it 'converts' the basic sump set of gaskets - into a full engine set!
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:16 am
by silverfox
Seems to make sense, Still can't find any though.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:38 pm
by bmcecosse
Here's one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Farina-Healey-Spr ... 18Q2el1247
However 'classicsagogo' (what a stupid/annoying name) are not renowned for their low prices. Indeed - they seem to charge about twice as much as other places ! Just can't find a set elsewhere on ebay at the moment - have you asked Bull Motif ??
And this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-MIDGET-MK3-130 ... 18Q2el1247
seems to have most of the gasket you need - and is less expensive, although from 'Popys' !!!!!!
Have to say - I don't know what the 'blue' gasket is for - but the others all look useful. Don't see timing case gasket - but it may be under the others.
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:29 pm
by silverfox
thanks, I've sent both an email to see if they're what I want
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:30 pm
by bmcecosse
Both will fit the 1275 engine !
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:34 pm
by silverfox
Thanks, will order one. What's the problem with popy's??
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:26 pm
by carlt
the older 1275 won't have the correct timing case gasket that you need for the ITAL [ chain tensioner ]
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:42 pm
by bmcecosse
Indeed - you will need a new style timing case gasket - but v cheap to buy. 'Popys' will be fine - I had criticised them in another thread for seemingly 'high' prices, but in this case it's the less expensive of the two I found !
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:48 pm
by lynda
ESM sell 1275 gasket sets if you are still looking for one!
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:52 pm
by bmcecosse
Indeed they do - also wrong timing case gasket - but only £12 + post of course.