In a message dated 95-08-16 00:06:16 EDT, Killjoy@aol.com writes:
>Recently I acquired a 1500 engine and 4 speed gearbox (and many other parts)
>from a '72 Spitfire, and I'd like to put the engine into my '67 Mk2 while
the
>original 1147cc that is in there now receives a complete rebuild. The
change
>is not meant to be a performance mod, I only want to do this so I can
>actually drive the car during the year I'm scheduling to unfreeze and
rebuild
>the original engine. Before I start doing this I have some important
>questions that I hope all of you can help me with.
This 1300 (the '72 was a 1300cc engine, 1500's start in 1973) is the worst of
any Spitfire in terms of power.
>
>First: Are there any tricks I need to know about dropping the 1500 engine
>into the engine bay? No cutting required, I hope. (Because I'm not doing
>any. If it needs cutting, I won't do this little project.) Standard motor
>mounts will work, won't they? Will I need a custom exhaust manifold, or
will
>a standard production unit work here?
Goes right in, no problem!
>Second: Assuming that the first has easy answers, are the transmissions
>different in any significant way? Or will the (weaker) 1500 engine bolt
>right up to the gearbox of the 1147? How about clutch, slave cylinder,
etc.?
> If I change, am I asking to have a new driveshaft made?
May need to change the throwout bearing, arm, etc. to the 1500 setup. Check
them visually, it depends on the clutches. If your 1147 is really a MkII,
this probably won't be neccesary, but maybe better safe than sorry. I think
the slave is the same.
>Third: Is it worthwhile/advisable/possible/crazy to exchange the
>differential units for the year or so that I will be running the 1500
engine?
> I'm not at all concerned with performance issues, I only want to make sure
>nothing gets chewed up in there. If I can leave the original there, that's
>all the better.
Don't bother
>Fourth: Anything else?
If you use the 1500 transmission, the rear flange bolt pattern is larger, so
your driveshaft won't bolt up.
>
>I got this engine for a pittance, and would like to put it to use this way
>before I find a car to install it in. I think that this should be an easy
>exchange, but I thought I'd seek higher wisdom before I open my toolbox!
>
>Calling Dr. Spitsinbitz! Calling Dr. Spitsinbitz!
>
>Michael Turley
>Killjoy@aol.com
>'67 Spitfire Mk2
>V
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