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[Darren Rowley]

Hi everyone, I appreciate you time. I have (in pieces) what is believed to be a very late 60’s 1275 which was used for motorsport but am struggling to properly identify.

The person I acquired it from had it sat under his workbench for around 20 years and I have had it kept in a plastic storage box for 22 years in my garage before actually getting around to sorting it out.

The block code is 9F SA Y 49513 which I believe to be a 1275 S. I think the crank is modified, there are 2 cams both without codes to identify. The head was missing but the valves, lifters, conrods and many other parts were present. Along with a brand new set of AE pistons from around the 80’s with I think a +40 thou increase.

There were also 2 sets of twin carbs a many other associated parts that had been removed. All parts were received by me disassembled an I am struggling to work out what I have and what to do with it.

I have been an enthusiast for many years but have only owned complete cars. This engine if good, needs to find a proper home. When I can post some pictures I will and have plenty.

I would really appreciate anybody’s input.
Kind regards, Darren

[62S]

Engine number is from a 1968 Mk 2 Cooper S

[nicklouse]

Join a local Mini club. 
 

re pictures host on Imgur and post the bbforum links.

[Cooperman]

That's worth a bit!

[Gaz66]

I dream of the day when I'm offered a "pile of mini crap" that's been in someone's shed for 40 years only to find it's a couple of "S" engines and boxes.
Take it all away, it's taking too much room up.
I don't want owt for it he'd say, just take it......
Then Id wake up 😁

Edited by Gaz66, 10 June 2024 - 09:13 PM.

[Darren Rowley]

I shall try a few uploads. Thanks again.

https://imgur.com/a/4fdLgSr
https://imgur.com/a/PpRFJsY
https://imgur.com/a/58Jb3np

Please give me a shout if these links work. Not having a good day trying to reduce file size.

[Darren Rowley]

I appreciate the info nicklouse and 62S.

A few more pics. It did come with another set of twin carbs that I’ve not located again yet. Although thy were not in as good condition as these ones.
https://imgur.com/a/ZmY5e1g

[Midas Mk1]

Don't let anyone on here low ball you either if you come to sell.. as Cooperman says, worth a bit. 

[Gaz66]

I've monitored a few "S" engines on eBay over the years and they go for some eye watering money sometimes.
I'd say with an eBay sale you would get market value/what people are willing to pay rather than taking an offer.
Do you have facilities to measure crank journals/bores ?
If they are standard sizes the price will rocket up again. 👍

[Darren Rowley]

I think my plan is going to be to run the block and crank over to Chesman engineering and see if they can give it an inspection and take some measurements. I haven’t the tools to make any accurate measurements unfortunately.

[floormanager]

Looks like a 'thick flange' block

[Darren Rowley]

Yes it is. The flange is around 15mm