Alta engine 1949

[paullevan]

Dear all - today i have had passed to me a 1949 morris minor . This little car had been sitting in lock up garage for the last 21 years, in Chiswick London. We started it & i have now driven it to my home in Richmond Surrey - 5 miles.
The engine is different from normal & i am wondering if any one can identify it for me ?
Called Alta ? Surbution England engine number 46/253

[Chipper]

Lucky you; Alta was a popular conversion for the sidevalve engine, to give extra performance, most likely by an alloy overhead valve cylinder head.

Such examples, in good condition, are highly sought-after, and worth a good few quid!

Any pics?

[RobThomas]

Like this?[frame][/frame]

[paullevan]

sorry i can't seem to upload any photos
engine appears to be in good condition - starts first time & no smoke......

[philthehill]

Alta - not only Morris Minor OHV conversions but a well known racing car and engine builder.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alta_Car_ ... ng_Company

[paullevan]

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[SGTBILKO]

That was fortunate!

[paullevan]

Looking to sell it on to someone who would appreciate ....
now on car & classic

[TDV102]

Looks keenly priced as well

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C783171

[Monty-4]

That's super cool.

Anybody know BHP or torque figures for that engine?

[Mark Wilson]

Ray Newell describes the Alta head conversion and says it improved overall performance with a max speed over 75mph. Doesn't give a bhp figure, though.