1098cc head/948cc head

[morris minor man]

hi iv had a leak from my by-pass hose its a 948cc engine.it not the rubber hose,its the metal tube thats rotten off..i have a 1098 cc head will that fit??or what is the difference..the botton half of the 948cc engine is fine..but i have a 1098cc complete but i know nothing about the state of the engine

[bmcecosse]

It's a MUCH better head - but to use it on that engine you need to get 60 thou (0.060") skimmed off the face. Your engine will run all the better for it!

[morris minor man]

hi thank you.as iv got a complete 1098 engine.and also been offerd a 1098cc last night..i did not want to change the morris to a 1098cc.as iv got a austin a35 with the 1098cc in her..

[bmcecosse]

Well - just skim that head and use it - even better if you also slip the camshaft from the 1098 into the 948 engine. You will then have a nice smooth engine - with very nearly the same power as the 1098 - but at 10% higher revs of course.

[morris minor man]

well iv been in touch with the guy with the 1098 engine i have fixed his petrol saw as it would not go.plus his other petrol saw.so he told me the engine i can have for free..so ill do what you have told me..its a 68 engine but been stood for over 10 years..so it may work thank you

[faversham999]

Will it run alright if i Leave the 948cc cam shaft in

[bmcecosse]

I assume your Q is - 'will a 948 run ok with a 1098 head (skimmed 60 thou) - but still retaining the old 948 camshaft'.
Answer is - yes of course - but it will be MUCH better if you can find/fit a 1098 camshaft.