What Engine do I have
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What Engine do I have
We have recently acquired a 4 Door saloon and wish to confirm what type of engine it has. Was sold as a 1275 A+ series, but not sure what car its from. I would like more information on the engine to determine what is required for the servicing etc. It does not have an engine number on the block.
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63696
See pictures below for numbers etc on the block and head.
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The carburettor has what I think is another vacuum connection, if this is blocked the engine stops. Do I need to put in a ‘Y’ and join to other pipe from canister? See picture below.
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Any information that can be provided would be most appreciated
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63696
See pictures below for numbers etc on the block and head.
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WFM1025A
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12G940
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18L2
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The carburettor has what I think is another vacuum connection, if this is blocked the engine stops. Do I need to put in a ‘Y’ and join to other pipe from canister? See picture below.
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Any information that can be provided would be most appreciated
Andy
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1966 Smoke Grey Traveller
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Re: What Engine do I have
Looks like a Marina engine. The position of the oil filter gives it away, don't think any other in-lie A+ engines had it in that position.
The extra port on the carb is the float chamber overflow, I would pipe it down out of the way of the exhaust just in case you get a leak.
The extra port on the carb is the float chamber overflow, I would pipe it down out of the way of the exhaust just in case you get a leak.
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Re: What Engine do I have
Yes, looks like Marina. It's an A-series, not an A+ (it doesn't have ribbed strengthening on the block), so it's not one of the later Marina ones or an Ital one.
panky wrote:Looks like a Marina engine. The position of the oil filter gives it away, don't think any other in-lie A+ engines had it in that position.
The extra port on the carb is the float chamber overflow, I would pipe it down out of the way of the exhaust just in case you get a leak.
Re: What Engine do I have
Looking at the manifolds side of the engine there aren't any tappet chest covers, and the block does look a bit ribby don't you think
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Re: What Engine do I have
Hmm, agreed it's hard to see, but I'm pretty certain that that's a bit of grey paint or something that looks like a vertical rib!panky wrote:Looking at the manifolds side of the engine there aren't any tappet chest covers, and the block does look a bit ribby don't you think
Re tappet chest covers, if I'm not mistaken, most of the 1275s (with perhaps the exception of some of the very early ones like on my old 1968 Riley Kestrel) didn't have tappet chest covers.
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Re: What Engine do I have
Your engine is an Marina/Ital 'A' Plus 1275cc.
Compare your engine with this bare Marina/Ital 'A' Plus engine and the additional ribbing on your block confirms it to be a 'A' Plus 1275cc engine.[frame][/frame]
Compare your engine with this bare Marina/Ital 'A' Plus engine and the additional ribbing on your block confirms it to be a 'A' Plus 1275cc engine.[frame][/frame]
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Re: What Engine do I have
And I've only just gone to SpecSavers
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Re: What Engine do I have
Thank you for the quick responses, I did think it was a Marina as the running gear has all be changed to Marina(disk/back axle), but just wanted to be sure.
I can now do the service before I take it for its MOT on the 9 May
Thanks again
I can now do the service before I take it for its MOT on the 9 May
Thanks again
Andy
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Re: What Engine do I have
Methinks the distributor clamp confirms it's a 1275 A+
Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought only Itals (not Marinas) had the A+ engine
Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought only Itals (not Marinas) had the A+ engine
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Re: What Engine do I have
Ital 1275 unit that is Make sure you buy oil filters with a non return valve fitted ..
Re: What Engine do I have
Send them back for a full refundliammonty wrote:And I've only just gone to SpecSavers
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Re: What Engine do I have
The 1275cc 'A' plus was fitted to the Ital at its launch in June 1980.
It was not fitted to the 1275cc Marina.
The term Marina/Ital is used widely as a generic term - the new Ital was originally going to be called the Morris Marina Ital but Edwards put a stop to that name being used.
Here is a link to Marina/Ital information:-
http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/mo ... t-history/
Note the piece on the 'Green Viva' used for development work - extended Minor floor pan welded to a Viva body.
Phil
It was not fitted to the 1275cc Marina.
The term Marina/Ital is used widely as a generic term - the new Ital was originally going to be called the Morris Marina Ital but Edwards put a stop to that name being used.
Here is a link to Marina/Ital information:-
http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/mo ... t-history/
Note the piece on the 'Green Viva' used for development work - extended Minor floor pan welded to a Viva body.
Phil
Re: What Engine do I have
Thanks for the link Phil. An interesting read.
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Re: What Engine do I have
The engine has a wix oil filter WL7213 fitted, I assume this is correct and I need to get this type or equivalent
Thanks again for all the responses.
Thanks again for all the responses.
Andy
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Re: What Engine do I have
The WIX WL7231 oil filter will be ok.
UNIPART GFE150 oil filters were fitted ex factory.
I bought several UNIPART NOS boxed ones off 'e' bay for next to nothing.
Phil
UNIPART GFE150 oil filters were fitted ex factory.
I bought several UNIPART NOS boxed ones off 'e' bay for next to nothing.
Phil