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BMC 'A ' Series, 1275 nominally a 1.3 but eventually it, or a cousin will become 1430cc with a little help from my engine man. That's what I used to run in my rally car.
Ah I should have known.
Looks nice!
I became bitten by the sports car bug a year ago, got myself an MX5, ok Japanese BUT...extremely reliable, and, very fast once I'd modified the cooling circuit and got the ECU map spot on with the engine temp. I like the fact that there is absolutely nothing on this car I can't tackle myself, no such thing as special tools. Put an induction kit on it and a hi-flow CAT.
Very thirsty though lol, but such a delight to drive. raises a few grins I can tell you.
As for your A series I note you have an alternator conversion....good idea that!
My late father had many A series engined cars, so did I years ago. Never forget that ridiculous clutch release bearing....cast steel ring with two lugs, containing a plain carbon thrust race. Bloody thing never lasted long and when it went through you had horrible spring-on-steel noises.
Did you know?.....some people fit beemer K1000 heads to A series blocks & convert to fuel injection.
Last edited on Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 10:57 by steve of oxford