Looking through the Moss Motors catalog for the TR2-4A, they advertise a
neoprene seal conversion for the Ferguson/Standard Wetliner engine. =
They say that the scroll on the crankshaft must be machined and polished
to a specific size. That probably holds true to all of these
conversions.
neil.cairns@virgin.net wrote:
> =
> Scott Bullock wrote:
> >
> > I am rebuilding a mid 70's midget 1275 engine and while I have it in =
the
> > machine shop I am considering converting the original rear "seal" to =
one
> > of the more modern types. I know conversion kits are available but do=
n't
> > have clue where to look. Could someone help? Also has anyone had
> > experance with these conversions? Thanks
> >
> > Scott
> =
> Part of my misspent youth was in fitting Morris Marina 1275cc 'A' serie=
s
> into the Morris Minor/Morris 1000, and into the odd early MG Midget.( I=
> believe the Marina was called an AUSTIN in the USA.) I tried this
> neoprene seal kit and found it wanting, as the surface of the block
> really needs to be machined for it to fit properly, as does the outer
> rim of the crankshaft flywheel boss, or it chews the seal up. Oddly
> enough, a very similar kit at amlmost =A3300 ($450) is now marketed for=
> the XPAG 1250cc engine fitted to the 'T' series, ( Y types and 4/44). I=
> have not used this, but friends who have say it too is not perfect,( bu=
t
> rather expensive.) The Miget 1500 using the old Triumph Herald/Spitfire=
> engine, already has a neoprene sprung loaded seal fitted.
> =
> Try Moss Motors, they usually keep such products.
> =
> Neil
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