1952 Morris Minor 803cc Conversion

[52moggyminor]

hi, i have a 1952 Morris minor Saloon. it has the original 803cc and smooth gearbox. I was wondering what is all involved in swapping it for a 1098cc. Can i use the 803cc gearbox with the 1098? all help would be apreciated. thank you.[frame][/frame]

[mike.perry]

I doubt if it is a 1952 Series II 803cc as all the '52 803cc cars were 4 door for export. What is the chassis number?

[52moggyminor]

mine is an export as i live in canada haha

[bmcecosse]

But only a 2 door - and rather later than 52 - unless the front end has been rebuilt using later wings etc. ? To answer your Q - a 1098 engine will wreck an 803 box in next to no time. It is possible to fit the 'pudding stirrer' gear lever to the 1098 engine - with some machining. The final drive ratio will also need changing too - - the 803 is impossibly high at 5.33 - you need a 4.22 (or a 3.9) when running a 1098 engine.

[mike.perry]

If it is a 1952 803 then it would be very rare and I would restore it to its original condition.

[bmcecosse]

Surely wrong bonnet for 1952?

[mike.perry]

Bonnet changed late 51 to 56

[52moggyminor]

on my registration it says 1952., and it has the split winshield

[mike.perry]

Could you send the chassis no?

[52moggyminor]

where is the chassis number lcated or would the u be able to find out if i posted the vin number?

[bmcecosse]

VIN numbers hadn't been invented in 52!! It IS the chassis number.

[52moggyminor]

the number is FBB41194208

[bmcecosse]

Should be a number starting MA.......................

[52moggyminor]

where is the chassis nuber located, thts th number off my registration.

[mike.perry]

The chassis no is on the plate on the engine compartment bulkhead. It should start with FB# ##/######. MA did not start until 1958

[bmcecosse]

Oooooops - I stand corrected!! Well done then - you have found the number!!!

[52moggyminor]

here is a front picture of her.[frame][/frame]

[52moggyminor]

this is the number on the cowl FBB41194208 could u guys decode it?

[mike.perry]

Chassis no FBB41/194208 is early 1953, the last chassis no in 1952 was approx.175543
F = Morris Minor
B = 2 door
B = Grey (Birch Grey?)
4 = North American Export
1 = Synthetic Paint
194208 = Chassis No.

[52moggyminor]

so do u think ine has the 803?