Morris Minor Owners Club

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:21 pm**

can anyone tell me the best place to locate a 1275 for my '57 she's crying out for more speed also what do i require to attach ford 5spd box to it. thanks Rich

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:33 pm**

ebay!!!

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:35 pm**

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:43 pm**

Be aware that the half shafts are not all that strong. Big power increase can mean broken shaft if not careful. Worry about the brakes too - 57 Minor had the truly dreadful 7" front drums.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:43 pm**

i want one as well
moggy minor16

1962 2 door saloon
1966 traveller (bling mobile )
1967 convertible well whats left of it poor state (looking for a free dona )

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:48 pm**

Join the queue - they are in big demand.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:48 pm**

well i have not so far had any problems with broken half shafts, and i drive my van pretty hard, with 1275 engine.
does have disc brakes

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:54 pm**

mines got marina front discs and am looking for a mk2 ford escort rear axle as ive been told these can be converted to discs as well. what do you think.
also if these are getting harder to find what parts are required to slip in the k-series engine e.g which gearbox, fitting kit who does them etc....
Ta v.much Rich

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:59 pm**

Hardly any Minor left then ! May as well go for a Ford engine - to match the gearbox and the axle.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:03 pm**

jlh does the ford escort axle i beleive

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:04 pm**

haven't got the gearbox and axle yet just trying to work out options on a tightish budget am friendly with a couple of breakers yards.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:46 pm**

bmcecosse wrote:Hardly any Minor left then ! May as well go for a Ford engine - to match the gearbox and the axle.

thats nothing spoken to a couple of guys who can build me a chassis to put a 2dr shell over a 230bhp buick 3.8ltr v6 later next year

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:04 pm**

Yikes!

Idris.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:07 pm**

Not much Buick left then...
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Posted: **Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:28 am**

From readng the JLH website I'm pretty sure the K series engine has to be modified itself before it'll go comfortably in a Minor. Some metal needs to be removed on the block (or similar).

btw, I too want a 1275. Bagsy the midget lump!

Posted: **Thu Sep 08, 2005 7:17 pm**

The K series mods are only to enable the fitting of the starter motor and only entails the trimming of some mouldings. The crank needs to be machined and a Ford spigot fitted. We can now do this with the crank in situe. The front pulley also needs machining down. A full fitting kit is available,details on the website.
We can convert the Escort MK11 axle to disc brakes but to be honest the 9" drums we normally fit do an excellent job, and you will gain no mechanical benefit from fitting discs. They do look cool, do the job in hand and offer easy maintenance though. You will need the earlier Series11 brake m/c as this offers a greater capacity of fluid.Any questions please ask

Posted: **Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:18 pm**

thank you all for the replies shall now go and meditate on what to do

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2005 1:53 pm**

I've now got two in-line 1275 cranks, and several 1275 Mini blocks - just need someone to come up with a way of sealing the rear main bearing - since on the Mini it's just allowed to pour down into the gearbox. Any ideas - anyone ??

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2005 4:08 pm**

Any ideas - anyone ??

The Owen Burton seal kit is an idea (not a perfect idea though, but if the crank flange is ok, it might work)

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2005 9:02 pm**

Aye - but I suspect it still relies on the main bearing cap having a sealing edge to fit round the lower half of the crank - which the Mini cap does not. Still - I may do a trial assembly and see if anything looks to be possible.

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