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Alta engine 1949
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:44 pm
by paullevan
Dear all - today i have had passed to me a 1949 morris minor . This little car had been sitting in lock up garage for the last 21 years, in Chiswick London. We started it & i have now driven it to my home in Richmond Surrey - 5 miles.
The engine is different from normal & i am wondering if any one can identify it for me ?
Called Alta ? Surbution England engine number 46/253
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 9:20 pm
by Chipper
Lucky you; Alta was a popular conversion for the sidevalve engine, to give extra performance, most likely by an alloy overhead valve cylinder head.
Such examples, in good condition, are highly sought-after, and worth a good few quid!
Any pics?
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:29 pm
by RobThomas
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Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 7:34 am
by paullevan
sorry i can't seem to upload any photos
engine appears to be in good condition - starts first time & no smoke......
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:01 am
by philthehill
Alta - not only Morris Minor OHV conversions but a well known racing car and engine builder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alta_Car_ ... ng_Company
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 1:22 pm
by paullevan
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Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:19 pm
by SGTBILKO
That was fortunate!
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 7:50 pm
by paullevan
Looking to sell it on to someone who would appreciate ....
now on car & classic
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:47 pm
by TDV102
Looks keenly priced as well
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:50 pm
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:53 pm
by Monty-4
That's super cool.
Anybody know BHP or torque figures for that engine?
Re: Alta engine 1949
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:40 pm
by Mark Wilson
Ray Newell describes the Alta head conversion and says it improved overall performance with a max speed over 75mph. Doesn't give a bhp figure, though.