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Van Engine?
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:43 pm
by billlobban
Been offered (free) 1098 engine from supposedly late model van/pick up 10V/451E/45521. If it is suitable for my 1098 '66 Traveller I would consider rebuilding it. Is it the same spec as the car engine? (comperression ratio etc) it has a breather fitted from the crankcase to the carb via a cylindrical gizmo
Appreciate any info
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:02 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes - grab it quick!
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:47 pm
by ssnjimb
i have always wondered what is the difference between 10me and 10v engines
Jamie
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:51 pm
by MColes
10me - 1098cc - Morris Minor series 5, close circuit breather
10v - 1098cc - Morris 1000 van closed circuit breather
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:07 pm
by ssnjimb
what is 12v then like in my midget
Jamie
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:11 pm
by MColes
12v - Sprite Mk4/ MG Midget Mk3 - after Oct '72, home market
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:12 pm
by ssnjimb
your a source of knowlege
Jamie
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:14 pm
by MColes
Well... Mr. G. Oogle is
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:19 pm
by ssnjimb
lol
Jamie
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:55 am
by billlobban
Thanks all now the proud owner of a 'new' engine. By the way what is the difference if any between 10V and 10ME engines other than the vehicle they were fitted to
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:21 am
by ssnjimb
apparantly according to mcoles the V engine was used in vans.
I used to think perhaps they were better versions u know
10MA-10ME-10V i thought better bearings etc but obviously not
Jamie
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:57 am
by bmcecosse
Tiny detail differences - to the accessories - nothing worthwhile!
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:00 am
by stevey
10v was also fitted to cars just BMC or BL at that point changed the engine numbering system.
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:39 pm
by mike.perry
Were LCVs normally fitted with low comp. engines?
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:56 pm
by PSL184
I think that would depend on their destination Mike. Generally I would agree bit it seems that some had HC engines fitted...
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:57 pm
by rayofleamington
Were LCVs normally fitted with low comp. engines?
yes - and if so the Minor engine number would have a H or L to indicate high or low compression (Somethng like 10M#L#####). No idea about non minor engine numbers though!
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:39 pm
by mike.perry
I believe that the army Travellers were also fitted with low comp engines, at least they felt like it to drive.
Re: Van Engine?
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:00 pm
by POMMReg
Re; the engine;
10V/451E/L's are LC PO Minor van engines.
cannot be 45561 as the highest recorded is 10200
if it's 4556 it will have a green rocker box, 5561 will be black
(both date to 1971)
hope this is of help
POMMReg
Re: Van Engine?
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:50 pm
by billlobban
Thanks POMMReg the engine is now slightly different. Chucked the old low compression pistons away. MG Metro cam, 12G295 head, HIF38 carb. Goes quite well
According to the id tag removed when the block was 'decked' the engine ni is 10V/451E/L 5621
Re: Van Engine?
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:24 pm
by POMMReg
the engine of our BOM 4K is 5583, so engine will date to Autumn(ish) 1971.
(Black rocker box!)
thanks for your reply.
Chris
POMMReg