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Inline / transverse engine differences

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ChrisS

ChrisS

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I’m cross posting this in the Mini and Spridget forums.

What are the differences between the inline and transverse 1275 A series engine blocks?? I found an article that stated the only significant differences were in the center main cap, oil pickup and transmission / oil pan flange. Is it possible to use a mini block for an inline application if I had all the other parts?

Thanks in advance.
 
the rear main bearing/slinger/labrith seal is not present on the mini engine. They have a real seal back there. as such the rear of the cranks are way different. It will not work on a sprite.
 
You can have a Sprite engine machined to work in a Mini but not the otherway around.
You still need a Mini or Sprite crankshaft as the Mini uses a different flywheel setup and it has provisions for the drop gears where a Sprite has no drop gears.
 
whats a drop gear?


mark
 
Mark, as the Mini gearbox essentially takes the place of a Sprite oil pan, the drop gear connects the crank to the tranny.
Jeff
 
Sir Alec!!! I thought you'd LEFT us!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif

...now about those GOOFY bladders for suspension bits....
 
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