Morris Minor Owners Club

How's it going fellas, I'm starting a new build at home and thought I would start posting pics as I went along, the plan is to supercharge my little 4 cylinder side valve Morris engine today I set up the engine work space and started to dissemble the old beast enjoy the pics





after sand blasting

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Thought I would also show you guys my valve stand these are real easy to make and cost next to nothing




I sandblasted, cleaned and scotch finished the sump and also found a suspect bash on the baffle plate? Weirdly there's no sign of it on the crank



and thats up to date for now
cheers


Merb

Great pics and good work!

Have you done anymore ?

Hi Merb
Your project sounds interesting. What type of blower are you going to use and are you intending to suck through the carb or blow through. What type of carb? What boost are you intending to have? Have you given any thought to the rods, pistons, valves, ports, exhaust and camshaft etc. A lot of these will depend on the boost pressure you use. I have noted from your pics a couple of subtle differences to the USHM 3 motors I have had. The oil filler cap is different and the front and centre bearing caps have one strengthening rib in the centre where as all of mine have two ribs. As far as the bash on the sump baffle plate this would almost certainly have been caused by the rear of the baffle having been installed without engaging it between the two slots either side of the sump. In fact I seem to recall this having happened to one of Mike Perry’s motors. Will be interested to keep an eye on your build.
Cheers Bob

I have run a supercharged side valve Series MM for over 15 years now. Initially with the original side valve head then an Alta head. Drop me a PM if you need guidance. Keith

I bet it would go a lot faster fitted with the hubbly pipe in the second picture. Good project.

So some updates for yal, I managed to find a new block with all
The hard work done and I'm waiting for my courier to pick it up, it's had new Pistons valves hardened valve seats new ground crank skimmed block and flywheel, I'll be running a shorrock supercharger c75b, I have everything but the crankshaft pulley and was wondering if anyone had any dimensions for one? I don't mind making one many thanks

I also have another question, down anyone know the size of wheels I can put on my Morris? It's a series 2 and the stud pattern is 4x114 ? Cheers merb

i recieved my new engine today all looks pretty good its been rebuilt but has sat for quite a while so i may have the crank polished heres some photo also with my dad holding the superhcarger

Merbie wrote:I also have another question, down anyone know the size of wheels I can put on my Morris? It's a series 2 and the stud pattern is 4x114 ? Cheers merb

Hi my name is Joseph as you are restoring an engine may i ask you where i can buy some parts ? I need door handles and armstrong shoch absorbers for my morris minor 1933 can you please help .