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[Shawbags]

Hi all , just wondered if the 1275 MG Midget engine block was exactly the same as a 1275 mini block , do you just replace sump with gearbox and clutch and drive gearing to suit, Shawbags.

[gazza82]

No its not ... the rear bearing cap is different from what I know. You need to get a Mini block ..

 

Have you bought the Midget engine? May know someone that would buy it from you.

[Guess-Works.com]

Can be modified to fit, but no not exactly the same...

Plus if you're using an engine which had a side mounted gearbox originally you will need to change the crank too... eg Maestro, Montego, Ital, Marina, midget etc etc

[Shawbags]

I thought it would not be simple , i only asked for future reference cheers both .

[Guess-Works.com]

Best thing about Midget engines is the rods, will have 4 x AEG625 rods in there

[Shawbags]

You would have to explain that one to me lol .

[gazza82]

Midget engines are harder to get than Mini ones ... They made Minis for longer and replaced the Midget with the Triumph 1500 unit ... Sad, sad day.

[Shawbags]

998 engines are pretty easy to get but 1275's are very hard to find .

[bikenutmart]

850s are becoming hard to find!! Mart.

[gazza82]

You would have to explain that one to me lol .

 

I think what Guess-Works is referring to it the Midget rods (AEG-625) are one of the best without going to forged, etc. See Vizard's book page 377.

[Shawbags]

yes i've had a look cheers.