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[Shawbags]

Hi all , I looking at buying a mini engine to practice stripping rebuilding , I never new how many different models of mini's there are , is the Basic A series engine the same all through the years , what age engine would be best to buy , if and when I could rebuild a good engine I would then look for the car to drop it in , any advice please , Shawbags.

[Gremlin]

Unless you've money to burn theres no point buying one to practise, just rake you time and double check everything

[mab01uk]

This book will help you with the history of the A-Series:

http://www.theminifo...first-60-years/

 

These links will help identify type:

http://www.minimania...gine-Power_Unit

 

http://www.minimania...ini/engine.html

[Shawbags]

Unless you've money to burn theres no point buying one to practise, just rake you time and double check everything

I have never striped an engine before so I want to get some idea of what i'm up against , also will all mini a series engines go in all mini's , I'm looking at getting something 1980's ish , , know the older ones had the gearstick in a different place , 1960's , could have bought a whole 1989 mini last week for 800 , kicking myself ! , got a mini cooper manual here that I will have a good read through , bare with me lol , trying to get back my 80's youth , cheers Chris. 

[Shawbags]

This book will help you with the history of the A-Series:

http://www.theminifo...first-60-years/

 

These links will help identify type:

http://www.minimania...gine-Power_Unit

 

http://www.minimania...ini/engine.html

Cheers for that , Chris.

[Shawbags]

Still don't know what year or type engine I should go for ?.

[mab01uk]

Still don't know what year or type engine I should go for ?.

 

Anything mid-1970's onwards with the rod change and 4 syncro gearbox whether A Series or A+, 998cc or 1275cc from a Mini /1990's Cooper or early Metro should be fine for your needs.

 

Earlier 1960-70's magic wand and remote 3 syncro gearboxes and 850cc engines are now much rarer and only worth using if you are building an early Mini which needs to maintain orginalty. Any original 1960's Cooper or Cooper S A Series will be very expensive if you can find any.....

[Shawbags]

 

Still don't know what year or type engine I should go for ?.

 

Anything mid-1970's onwards with the rod change and 4 syncro gearbox whether A Series or A+, 998cc or 1275cc from a Mini /1990's Cooper or early Metro should be fine for your needs.

 

Earlier 1960-70's magic wand and remote 3 syncro gearboxes and 850cc engines are now much rarer and only worth using if you are building an early Mini which needs to maintain orginalty. Any original 1960's Cooper or Cooper S A Series will be very expensive if you can find any.....

 

Many thanks for your reply , that's what I needed , cheers , Chris.

[Guess-Works.com]

I have many engines which are only good for rebuild.... once the gearbox is off the rest is up for grabs, pays your money take your choice.

[Shawbags]

I have many engines which are only good for rebuild.... once the gearbox is off the rest is up for grabs, pays your money take your choice.

Hi thanks for the message , i'm looking for complete engine with gear box and as close to home as possible  , many thanks , Chris .

[Shawbags]

 

Still don't know what year or type engine I should go for ?.

 

Anything mid-1970's onwards with the rod change and 4 syncro gearbox whether A Series or A+, 998cc or 1275cc from a Mini /1990's Cooper or early Metro should be fine for your needs.

 

Earlier 1960-70's magic wand and remote 3 syncro gearboxes and 850cc engines are now much rarer and only worth using if you are building an early Mini which needs to maintain orginalty. Any original 1960's Cooper or Cooper S A Series will be very expensive if you can find any.....

 

The cooper or cooper s is way out of my reach , I want to build one up over time , just trying to get part of a small unit to do the work at the moment , I can do the engine in my little workshop / shed but when I get a full car the unit is a must , cheers Chris.

[Shawbags]

I have many engines which are only good for rebuild.... once the gearbox is off the rest is up for grabs, pays your money take your choice.

How much for an engine without gearbox   , Chris.

[Guess-Works.com]

 

I have many engines which are only good for rebuild.... once the gearbox is off the rest is up for grabs, pays your money take your choice.

How much for an engine without gearbox   , Chris.

 

 

For a 998, £60, short block and head, maybe a bit dirty and rough....

[Shawbags]

Been offered an engine 99H702E-H64534 , think it's out of a 70's mini can anyone put me strait on this , Cheers Chris .

[Shawbags]

 

 

I have many engines which are only good for rebuild.... once the gearbox is off the rest is up for grabs, pays your money take your choice.

How much for an engine without gearbox   , Chris.

 

 

For a 998, £60, short block and head, maybe a bit dirty and rough....

 

Cheers I will keep that in mind , Chris.