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[MeurigMc]

Hi all new to forum have inherited my father's mini a heritage shelled rally mini trying to sort it and get it running anyone able to identify the engine, it's 1275 on log book but that's all I know
I hope some photos apper
Many thanks Meurig https://www.dropbox....173537.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox....173437.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox....173555.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox....173511.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox....173603.jpg?dl=0

[bpirie1000]

Have a hunt on here see what you can find.

https://www.minimani...gine-Power_Unit

[mini13]

Looks Like a cooper S block to me

[MeurigMc]

Hi and thanks for reply so far
I assume the links to photos are working
My father raced and rallied both coopers and S's through the 70s and 80s so I'm not surprised if it's a Cooper engine

Any advice on how to safely start the car would be appreciated as I think it was last run 3 years ago

Thanks Meurig

[whistler]

Looks like a late mk1 Cooper S 1275.

 

Don't know the engine number but the number tag has been removed at some stage and replaced. Someone cut slots in the fixings to enable removal with a screwdriver. So maybe re-bored and the number put back on. Done it myself.

Edited by whistler, 13 May 2022 - 04:01 PM.

[bpirie1000]

I would suggest putting some diesel down the bores and cranking it round a fair few times to lubricate the bores. Remember just enough to lubricate things.