[Healeys] 2912cc block commonality - A-H, Austin & Wolseley

[Michael Salter]

As I  mentioned earlier, the damper that Mark has identified as Wolseley
was, I believe, also used on late BJ8s with the 1/2" fan belt.
The illustration in the parts book does not show the "fins" but I
certainly have encountered those on BJ8s.

M

On Wed., Jun. 1, 2022, 10:20 p.m. Mark Donaldson, <
ardmorebusiness at xtra.co.nz> wrote:

> Yes.  Both have the exact same 16 stud bolt pattern.
>
> The block is typically painted Morris Engine Green.  I’ve never seen a
> *blue* one, but engine reconditioners seem to have their own favourite
> colours, including gold, and orange.
>
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> *From:* Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, 2 June 2022 3:45 AM
> *To:* Mark Donaldson <ardmorebusiness at xtra.co.nz>; Healey List <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* RE: [Healeys] Strange Crankshaft Damper
>
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> Mark you have nailed it.  It is possible the engine in this BJ8 of
> unknown provenance has the bottom end from a Wolseley.
>
> Would the top end from a Healey engine bolt directly to a Wolseley block?
>
> The block is painted blue would that be a typical Wolseley engine colour?
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> Are there any distinguishing features too look for between a Healey block
> and a Wolseley block?
>
> They appear to be the same, except for the later BJ8s where the dip stick
> tube is mounted forward and higher than all the previous models.
>
> The Healeys, Wolseley 6/110 and Austin A110 all have the same casting
> number on their blocks – 12B 766
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> Thanks,
>
> Harold
>
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>
> *Wolseley 6/110 block painted Morris Engine Green.  *
>
> These sell here in New Zealand generally for between $50 - $100.
>
> This is an early 6/110 block  . . .  I’m showing it for the colour only.
>
> Note that the seller has penned ‘Austin Healey, A110, Wolseley’ on the
> block.
>
> They make great boat anchors.  😊
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> *From: *Mark Donaldson <ardmorebusiness at xtra.co.nz>
> *Sent: *Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:00 PM
> *To: *Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>; Healey List
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject: *RE: [Healeys] Strange Crankshaft Damper
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>
> Harold,
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> Here is a damper off my spare Wolseley 6/110 Mk II engine.  Yours on the
> left – mine on the right.
>
> The Wolseley block is exactly the same as the BJ8 engine.  Same casting
> number and everything.
>
> As you can see, the 6/110 damper is the same as yours.  I usually call
> them ‘harmonic balancers’.
>
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>
> Mark
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> Ardmore, NZ
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> *From:* Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 31 May 2022 3:52 PM
> *To:* Ken Fleming via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Strange Crankshaft Damper
>
>
>
> A member our Healey club has started a restoration of a BJ8 with an
> unknown history. There wasn’t a serial number or any identify marks on the
> engine but the engine was painted blue and has a strange crankshaft damper.
> See attached picture. Does anyone recognize this crankshaft damper? Was it
> an aftermarket option back in the day? Did it come from a Westminster or
> ????
>
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>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Harold
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