1275 enige swap

[Marek]

Hello.
I know, I know, this topic has been discussed hundreds of times. But the more I read about it, the more confused I get. So please, bring some clarity to my overloaded brain.
The following situation: Morris Minor Saloon 1960, 948cc engine (damaged) and already fitted rib case gearbox.
Now, I want to swap my existing 1275ccm midget engine. (Yes, the flywheel has 6 screws)
What would be the easiest way to get the beast under the bonnet?
Especially the clutch discussion dazes me.
Buying the marina clutch kit (from ESM)?
Using a 1275 midget clutch?
Using a Minor clutch
????
Thanks for your help and patience in talking about engine swapping again.
Greetings from Hamburg.
Marek

[philthehill]

Please clarify - do you have an existing 1275cc Midget engine under the bonnet and want to replace it with a 1275cc Midget engine or do you want to replace the 948cc engine with a 1275cc Midget engine?

[Marek]

Oh, Sorry, It was a little bit confusing.
I want to replace my 948 engine, which is under the bonnet.

[philthehill]

Fitting the 1275cc MG Midget engine is very easy. You just use the 1275cc Midget flywheel and clutch assembly plus the (1275cc clutch release lever if you want a hydraulic clutch) and the 1275cc carbon thrust. The pedal will be a bit heavy but that can be overcome by modifying the Minor relay shaft.

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Replace the rubber bush that fits on the chassis end of the relay shaft with a poly bush.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/clutc ... de-p829577
Here is a link to details about the various clutch release mechanisms.
http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/TO ... arings.htm

[Marek]

Thank you very much.
Please let me summarise to get it right:
I fit the 1275 clutch assemble.
But I do not need to convert to the hydraulic clutch - right?
I could use the Morris Minor clutch release lever.
I could lengthen the Minor relay shaft (approx. 15mm) and use the poly bush ( I ordered it some minutes ago) to make my life easier.
Done.
Then, I can concentrate on the other problems which may come.

[philthehill]

The above is correct.

[Marek]

Thank you Phil.
Great help