21 replies to this topic

[DeadSquare]

At various times, people have balanced Ford engines on top of Mini Gearboxes, presumably using the diva and drop gears.

 

For 50 years, just for the hell of it, I have wanted to put a 948cc diesel A series engine in my mini pick-up.

 

Does anyone know of anyone who can weld a "tail" on my crank and machine it for me?

[whistler]

Don't know about bearing sizes but the 998cc petrol engine has the same stroke. Could you not use that crank?

[DeadSquare]

2" mains, 1.75" big ends, and the nose is longer to drive the injector pump.

[Spider]

I like your project and am looking on with some interest, though, I tend to think you'd really be up for a billet crank.

[Mini Manannán]

Why Manx crankshaft?  I'm from Manxland and am confused...

[nicklouse]

Manx Racing no longer about.

 

some reading about ford powered Minis

https://www.pistonhe...90&t=761453&i=0

[stoneface]

I guess it's to do with Manx Racing that made a Ford to Mini gearbox crank conversion.

The option was either a billet crank ot a bolt on extension to convert the Ford crank to take the Mini clutch and flywheel.

Peraonally I wouldn't trust a welded on extension.

[DeadSquare]

Manx cats don't have a "tail", and neither does my crank.

[Vegard]

Find a Midget 1098 block, (2”’mains) and fit a 1071 crankshaft. This is a BULLET proof “small bore” engine. Albeit not the cheapest.

[Cooperman]

Would it not be easier to use a Mini engine & gearbox, with the diesel pistons and head together with the diesel injection system, diesel cam and diesel manifolds?

[DeadSquare]

The diesel pistons are 850 bore and 998 stroke, but the 998 crank won't fit an 850 block.

 

Find a Midget 1098 block, (2”’mains) and fit a 1071 crankshaft. This is a BULLET proof “small bore” engine. Albeit not the cheapest.

 

I have been looking for a midget block for many years.

[mini13]

What do the pistons look like, I think the cheapest way would be to try to use some other production pistons, or even get them made, maybe in 1275 and use a SA 1100 crank.

For the injection pump, it should be prety simple to get somekind of keyed adaptor made up, also I thought of was the cam that was extended for the pump.

[GraemeC]

The diesel pistons are 850 bore and 998 stroke, but the 998 crank won't fit an 850 block.

 

Find a Midget 1098 block, (2”’mains) and fit a 1071 crankshaft. This is a BULLET proof “small bore” engine. Albeit not the cheapest.

 

 

 

Liner a 998 block down to 850 bore size?

[mini13]

Good call on the linering, also whatever you do really deserves a turbo on it to get some useful oomph out if it.

Maybe stick it on an auto box too just for extra amusement!

[DeadSquare]

What do the pistons look like, I think the cheapest way would be to try to use some other production pistons, or even get them made, maybe in 1275 and use a SA 1100 crank.

For the injection pump, it should be prety simple to get somekind of keyed adaptor made up, also I thought of was the cam that was extended for the pump.

 

I looked into using 1100 block, crank etc: many years ago and having pistons made  ( now, of course, it would be would be 1300 ),   but I think the lowest price that I cold get them down to was the same as twenty sets;  

 

Also, the "nose" on the crank is an inch longer, with another key, for the drive to the injectors.

 

We are not talking about a lot of horsepower, even turbocharged, so if a bolt on tail will take SCA or twin cam Cortina power, a good welder ought to be able ti stick a tail on.

 

I wonder if Gorilla glue would do it?