I just picked up an entire driveline from an unknown, and was hoping to get some feedback on the possibilities of figuring out what it came from.
The engine has no ID number tags on it, but with the casting number on the block, I identified it as a "Big Crank" 1098. It has an Austin valve cover on it, which may or not be relevant.
It's coupled to a smoothcase gearbox, with the clutch linkage on the left side. It appears to be a manual clutch, as there is a rod running from the eye of the operating arm.
All pretty straight forward, so far.
Now, the driveshaft is about 4 1/2 feet long, at least. The pumpkin appears to be standard for a Sprite, etc., and is a 4.55. I haven't measured the width of the axle yet, but it has the remnants of cables attached to the parking brake levers at both backing plates. The bleeder screw appear to be attached at a separate cast aluminum fitting, bolted to the slave cylinders
The wheels are 14", 4 bolt, 4" PCD, and are for 3/8" studs.
I'm assuming this came from an Estate (wagon), or a small delivery vehicle.
Any insight, anyone? Maybe some of our British members would have a better chance at this, as we saw very few of such critters over here.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Jeff
The engine has no ID number tags on it, but with the casting number on the block, I identified it as a "Big Crank" 1098. It has an Austin valve cover on it, which may or not be relevant.
It's coupled to a smoothcase gearbox, with the clutch linkage on the left side. It appears to be a manual clutch, as there is a rod running from the eye of the operating arm.
All pretty straight forward, so far.
Now, the driveshaft is about 4 1/2 feet long, at least. The pumpkin appears to be standard for a Sprite, etc., and is a 4.55. I haven't measured the width of the axle yet, but it has the remnants of cables attached to the parking brake levers at both backing plates. The bleeder screw appear to be attached at a separate cast aluminum fitting, bolted to the slave cylinders
The wheels are 14", 4 bolt, 4" PCD, and are for 3/8" studs.
I'm assuming this came from an Estate (wagon), or a small delivery vehicle.
Any insight, anyone? Maybe some of our British members would have a better chance at this, as we saw very few of such critters over here.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Jeff