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[GreaseMonkey]

so what are all you people doing with the automatic engines???

trying to get rid of them as fast as we can


The auto engine in mine has the hardy spicer couplings as well, i believe it to be a very early engine from a auto clubman

[Retro_10s]

Jammy my engine is a 1984 998 and it was running pots,...

[dklawson]

Though the conversion topic has been covered here before, I don't think I ever bothered to post the following for those interested in DIY conversions.

See my friend Todd Miller's ADO16 based site:
http://www.austinamericausa.com/

Click on the link for "Technical Advice" and once there click on the link to "Engine". The first section of the page that opens will walk you through the conversion procedure followed by my OZ friend Kevin Green. This link includes pictures.

[v8mini]

change wiring slighly to remove the relay that prevents the autos starting in gear, relocating the reverse switch..

i dont know about all, but on my clubby estate it doesnt have a relay but a switch on the selector, you just need to join the two wires together that go to it other wise it wont crank over

[Retro_10s]

agree with the above, just a couple of wires to join together.