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Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine in Morris Minor ?
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:05 pm
by colindodds
I have a 1961 Morris minor 998cc and was wondering if a Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine would fit into the Minor ? and if so what gearbox would I need to mate to the Ford Ka engine ?
Re: Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine in Morris Minor ?
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:09 pm
by bmcecosse
Welcome to the forum Colin - I suppose anything is possible, but this is far from a straightforward conversion.... Most of us just use a Marina 1275 engine if we want additional capacity.
Re: Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine in Morris Minor ?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:27 am
by Matt
The 1.3 Enduro Engine
The engine iteself is pretty bullet proof, but I would be looking for one from a pre '95 fiesta because there is no engine management/immobiliser issues. Its also only 60 HP, which is a worthwhile upgrade is not as good as the 1275 A series!
If you do want to do down the KA engine route - a type 9 gearbox SHOULD bolt up, but I don't know what clutch you would need to use
Re: Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine in Morris Minor ?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:27 pm
by Robbiet9999
if you do go down ka route let us know how you get on.
Re: Ford Ka 2007 1300 engine in Morris Minor ?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:55 pm
by dunketh
Good luck.
Will bolt up to a Type 9 box so at least there's at least a drivetrain option although you'll presumably need a spigot bearing and clutch setup from a sierra engine or similar to convert to RWD??
Given the effort required you'd be better off with the 1.25 Fiesta engine imho, might as well put something worthwhile in there.