27 replies to this topic

[03jkirk]

didnt think it would be standard. are there any numbers stamped on it anywhere??? if not then your probably best takin to ur local mini garage and asking them to have a quick look at it.

[booton]

the lift tho is pretty crap compared to many others.

[03jkirk]

ye it jus looked very steep lift on the photos but will just have to see

[valve bounce]

theres no problem with changing it (with the oil pump aswell obvs) but having the pin drive cam indicates that the engine has been worked on previously as these were not standard and this cam could be an upgraded cam. is there any reason you want to change the cam????

im sorry thats not right all 850, 998 and 1098 a series cams were pin drive. the 970, 1071 and 1275 a series were different (spider drive) i think. then the A+ series slot drive

[booton]

mmmmm intresting.

i have no spec mini place near me. how would i find out what it is.

strange thing as well was the timing gear was wrong.



there was not chain tension on the chain. it was like this when i took the cover off. and i took the engine out of a ruining car.
and there was slop if u turned it left to right. much more than normal due to there being no tension on the chain.

[03jkirk]

this looks like really early engine then i was under the imprestion it was a later A+ engine but i am now guessin it is early

[Ivor Badger]

not the wrong tining gear, just too early to have the external tensioner.

[booton]

aww i see. how early would this engine be.

would there be any problems rebuilding this older engine over two other A+ blocks i have.
this one is in the best condition tho.

[Ivor Badger]

aww i see. how early would this engine be.

would there be any problems rebuilding this older engine over two other A+ blocks i have.
this one is in the best condition tho.

It's not an A+, so that's why it's in the best condition

[03jkirk]

theres nuthing wrong with rebuildin this engine you will just have to make sure u use the correct parts as some parts were changed

[valve bounce]

its not a series not an A+ so that's pre 1982 ish

[booton]

would there be anyproblem with tunning parts. etc
and chaning the cam to slot drive+ pump and duplex

[03jkirk]

most parts are interchangable or they have A series and A+ version so there isnt really too much to worry about just check with the supplier before you buy the parts