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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Simon:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I - along with a small group here – have been salvaging Westminsters, Wolesleys, (and the odd Morris Isis) for years – it started out for the diffs (the automatic trans sedans were equipped with the 3:545 diff that is so desireable for the big Healey). It later became a quest to save the 6 cyl engine from going to the scrap yard with these cars. We probably saved 9 -10 sedan (saloon) engines over the years, most of whose parts have by now been utilized by Healey owners needing to rebuild their engines.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The engine that you have found would have the exact same block casting as your BT7 tri, and would be suitable for your tentative project.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The block, crankshaft, oil pan, valve gear is the same, cyl head, manifolding, carbs, cam, rear plate are all different. If you are looking to create a complete spare engine for your tri-carb, you would need to locate those Healey specific parts from other sources.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There were 2 different block casting numbers for the 3000 engine – the difference being the distributor / dipstick mounting on the block that was done for the BJ8 (and it’s sedan counterparts) with the 25D distributor and the electric tach drive – which was mounted differently. Otherwise, the blocks are interchangeable other than the somewhat inconvenient distributor mounting if you put the earlier block in a BJ8. (I know of a couple because it was the only way when needed). The crankshaft is the same from the automatic – can be used in the Healey with the addition of the pilot bushing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As far as I can determine, the crankshafts are starting to get a bit thin on the ground now – our salvaged spares here have all been used. So it’s starting to look like a good idea to round up what we can at this point. It’s difficult to determine the condition of a non-running engine. The big considerations: is the block cracked or otherwise not useable, and is the crankshaft going to need an expensive repair (beyond the normal refurbishing). It becomes a matter of not paying too much, or just taking the leap, and hoping for the best. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope this helps with your decision.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Earl Kagna<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Victoria BC, Canada<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BJ8, BT7 tri-carb<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Simon Lachlan via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:09 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Healeys' <healeys@autox.team.net><br><b>Subject:</b> [Healeys] Westminster = Austin Healey 3000 engine?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>I am on the lookout for an engine. Mine’s OK, touch wood but I fancy trying a rebuild. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>I saw this on eBay:-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Westminster-Healey-3000-Engine/293789700700?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225076%26meid%3Dedea0d2894e1498bae41c2ad71f3b0a9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D383753133286%26itm%3D293789700700%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DAustin-Healey&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A0a169643-13b6-11eb-aaa7-ca956a12330a%7Cparentrq%3A4be0a0ef1750a0f2bc3ea8eefff338ce%7Ciid%3A1">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Westminster-Healey-3000-Engine/293789700700?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225076%26meid%3Dedea0d2894e1498bae41c2ad71f3b0a9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D383753133286%26itm%3D293789700700%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DAustin-Healey&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A0a169643-13b6-11eb-aaa7-ca956a12330a%7Cparentrq%3A4be0a0ef1750a0f2bc3ea8eefff338ce%7Ciid%3A1</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Quite cheap at the moment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>The vendor was a bit sparse with information. Initially there was just one photo; the ones with the numbers came after a query from me. Likewise, he didn’t/doesn’t say if the engine turns. It does, he says.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Now, the “29” makes it a 3litre and the “H” makes it a high compression. But what else? What am I missing? What can one tell from looking at the photos?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Any advice would be most welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Simon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br />
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