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- Scott
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Speaking of OHV motors:
In Paul Skilleters book on the Morris Minor, it shows a Wolseley 8hp engine. I don't have the book handy but I think it says it's a 918cc engine.
Does anyone know if this is the same 8hp engine in the Minor ?
If so, are there any Wolseley 8s around ?
In Paul Skilleters book on the Morris Minor, it shows a Wolseley 8hp engine. I don't have the book handy but I think it says it's a 918cc engine.
Does anyone know if this is the same 8hp engine in the Minor ?
If so, are there any Wolseley 8s around ?
Scott
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- Scott
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Thanks Onne.
I had a look in Skilleters book & the picture appears to show a different block also (the oil filler spot is on the other side).
I had a look in Skilleters book & the picture appears to show a different block also (the oil filler spot is on the other side).
Scott
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[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
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[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/523/bo16vy.jpg]1948 Series MM[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
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The car was registered March 1953, convertible (original) in Devon UK, it is my first car & i have been driving it over 20 years. It was extensively restored to concours standard in the early 80's & won a few tropies in the UK MMOC masters category at the time. Originally Clarendon grey, now it is black.
As I said 20 years use, so it now could use a repaint a new roof & some trim, but it is as solid as you can find anywhere!
I fitted the ALTA arround 1990, and it has proved amusing to run since, top speed is over 80mph. all running gear is authentic MM type, and in fine condition, I have changed a few details like the wheels, but I have the originals.
The engine was rebulit with new shells & pistons, but that was a lot of miles back, it smokes a little on start up so may need some new valve guides.
I have lots of photographs, & a write up of the modifications (in french).
I also have a shorrock supercharger in bits in the UK, having never enough time to fix it.
The cars is now registered in the south west of France (where I live) and is on the road used every week with a current Controle Technique (like the MOT), it is not garraged however. I have retained the original UK registration on annother vehicle, so it could be re assinged if returned to the UK.
As for price I am open to offers, not realy wanting to sell it but no longer anywhere to keep it.
As an asside I fancy some travelling & have the idea of working on old cars somewhere interesting in the world, for a few months, should you know anyone with a project in need of help who could pay my food & lodging.
Regards
John
As I said 20 years use, so it now could use a repaint a new roof & some trim, but it is as solid as you can find anywhere!
I fitted the ALTA arround 1990, and it has proved amusing to run since, top speed is over 80mph. all running gear is authentic MM type, and in fine condition, I have changed a few details like the wheels, but I have the originals.
The engine was rebulit with new shells & pistons, but that was a lot of miles back, it smokes a little on start up so may need some new valve guides.
I have lots of photographs, & a write up of the modifications (in french).
I also have a shorrock supercharger in bits in the UK, having never enough time to fix it.
The cars is now registered in the south west of France (where I live) and is on the road used every week with a current Controle Technique (like the MOT), it is not garraged however. I have retained the original UK registration on annother vehicle, so it could be re assinged if returned to the UK.
As for price I am open to offers, not realy wanting to sell it but no longer anywhere to keep it.
As an asside I fancy some travelling & have the idea of working on old cars somewhere interesting in the world, for a few months, should you know anyone with a project in need of help who could pay my food & lodging.
Regards
John
- Scott
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How many project cars would you like to help on John .Alphaone wrote: As an asside I fancy some travelling & have the idea of working on old cars somewhere interesting in the world, for a few months, should you know anyone with a project in need of help who could pay my food & lodging.
Fancy a trip to Australia ?
Just make sure the Alta head & supercharger come along for the ride - I'm sure they'd love to live in Oz .
Scott
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[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
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Scott,
as an asside i spoke to my farther recently & he is looking to sell his car two - this also is fitted with an ALTA! A car i know intimately as I spent much of my childhood in the back seat! it is a 1952 for door in black - so original that most of the paintwork is the original black 52 factory paint & is still shiny (i remember pollishing it a lot when a child)! a better known example you will not find anywhere, and has been ALTA equiped since qrround 1980
Also in or stock is a few spare engines gearboxes axles etc plus a spare ALTA & the remains of a verry worn Shorocks blower - if someone is serious we can discus.
regards
john
as an asside i spoke to my farther recently & he is looking to sell his car two - this also is fitted with an ALTA! A car i know intimately as I spent much of my childhood in the back seat! it is a 1952 for door in black - so original that most of the paintwork is the original black 52 factory paint & is still shiny (i remember pollishing it a lot when a child)! a better known example you will not find anywhere, and has been ALTA equiped since qrround 1980
Also in or stock is a few spare engines gearboxes axles etc plus a spare ALTA & the remains of a verry worn Shorocks blower - if someone is serious we can discus.
regards
john
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I've managed to get myself a Mazengarb head for my sidevalve now.
I'm just chasing up some replacement rockers now & then it'll be just about reday to fit so hopefully I won't be needing an Alta head.
The supercharger is tempting though but I don't really want to go that route..........yet .
I'm sure you'll have some interest locally though .
I'm just chasing up some replacement rockers now & then it'll be just about reday to fit so hopefully I won't be needing an Alta head.
The supercharger is tempting though but I don't really want to go that route..........yet .
I'm sure you'll have some interest locally though .
Scott
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/523/bo16vy.jpg]1948 Series MM[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
[url=http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7259/nullabor25ns.jpg]1959 Van[/url]
[url=http://www.morrisdownunder.com/forum/index.php]Aussie Forum[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/523/bo16vy.jpg]1948 Series MM[/url]
[url=http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2484/dcp001046qp.jpg]1962 1000[/url]
[url=http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9625/19705bp.jpg]1970 1000[/url]
[url=http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7259/nullabor25ns.jpg]1959 Van[/url]
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hi scott,
glad you found something, the mazengarb is new to me but i took a look at the aus website & it looks pretty neet, if it goes anything like a well as the alta you will have a fun motor car!
If i hadent fitted the alta to mine i would have sold it long a go - it was just too slow to be any fun in normal use, in fact on busy roads it was downright dangerous! I fitted the alta in 1990.
the shorrroks is an abandoned project of mine i aquired it long before the alta but the ammount of work required to fix it up & lack of anyone who could help meant it just gatherd dust. I hoped to fit it to the alta one day & but i would need to find a better alta as mine has been refinnished so mainy times it now has a very high compression ratio (about 10:1) whch means it goes well but would not tolerate a boost without knocking.
i put some pictues of my car & alta on the UK MM register page
have fun
john
glad you found something, the mazengarb is new to me but i took a look at the aus website & it looks pretty neet, if it goes anything like a well as the alta you will have a fun motor car!
If i hadent fitted the alta to mine i would have sold it long a go - it was just too slow to be any fun in normal use, in fact on busy roads it was downright dangerous! I fitted the alta in 1990.
the shorrroks is an abandoned project of mine i aquired it long before the alta but the ammount of work required to fix it up & lack of anyone who could help meant it just gatherd dust. I hoped to fit it to the alta one day & but i would need to find a better alta as mine has been refinnished so mainy times it now has a very high compression ratio (about 10:1) whch means it goes well but would not tolerate a boost without knocking.
i put some pictues of my car & alta on the UK MM register page
have fun
john