WHEEL PREPARATION:
ENGINE
ENGINE WANTED:
Postby mattm » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:47 am
Scott: Did you have any luck finding parts? I have a 1951 4A very much apart and in need of an engine. If you know of an engine, I'd appreciate the lead. Matt
Engine info and PARTS: http://forum.singercars.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1113&sid=910858b0826e3e350577908ec48bf332
Valve Job - Cam, Lifters, Etc - Where to buy
MOTOR MOUNTS
How to make motor and transmission rubber mounts - How to make DIY polyurethane engine mounts
Discussion of motor mounts: Metalastik motor mount
Fly4AD website on his rebuild: http://www.1952singer.weebly.com REAL NICE SET OF TEAR-DOWN PHOTOS
Glenn's Sunbeam Hillman Book - Great drawings and photos of parts similar to the Singer
Glenn's Austin, Austin-Healey Book - Great drawings and photos of parts similar to the Singer
ENGINE CONVERSIONS:
Re: Anyone trying a 4 cylinder conversion?
#2 Apr 3, 2009 03:59 AM
Joined 13 years ago
4,124 Posts
A little something different:
I was watching a friend pull apart his Mercruiser stern drive engine. After the water jacket and exhaust crap was out of the way, there sat a tidy little 4 cylinder. A few quick measurements and it seems like it would fit an MGB engine bay. The engine is basically half of a 460 Ford engine. New 460 pistons can be used. The head is iron but the block is aluminum. I asked an old hot-rod buddy about this engine and he said they used to put them in street rods hooked up to GM transmissions. The mount bolts/holes were already there. He said to stay away from the GM 4 cylinder versions of this in-line sterndrive engine and to use the Ford versions. GM parts were/are harder to get.
You can find these in marinas everywhere. Use caution if the engines were in saltwater service. You are safer if they were used only in freshwater areas.
A few specs:
Displacement - 3.7 L
HP - 170, 185, 188, 190 (no torque figures available) HP dependant on carb and exhaust
Bore/stroke - 4.36/3.75"
Compression - 8.8:1
Two model types (early MCM470 MCM485 MCM488) (late 165/170/180/190 MR)
I imagine the torque would be very good with that bore/stroke ratio.
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Interesting as Scott's numbers are pretty close to what I will have spent for my 3.1. I have seen that BMC is now advertising a less expensive conversion using a GM 4 cylinder, so there must be interest. BMC's states their conversion uses the B exhaust system, rad etc and of course the proven T5 bolts right up. No tach conversion either.
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GREAT PHOTOS OF WHOLE OPERATION TO SWAP A MIATA ENGINE TO MGB
carlheideman carlheideman
USA
Apr 3, 2009 12:16 PM
Joined 14 years ago
320 Posts
I've got a 1.8 Miata engine and gearbox in my 1973 MGB/GT. I wrote a three-part series of stories about it for Grassroots Motorsports magazine about 18 months ago. There are some buildup pictures on my website, too. It's a nice swap.
http://www.eclecticmotorworks.com/
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Repairing RING GEARs in the 4 - 2018 NASOC NEWS
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OIL FILTER
and Car Quest filter #85328 for the past seven years. They are readily available and come with the square cut O-ring as well."
"I actually have an AC M11 element. It measures 4-15/16" between sealing surfaces. The filters that I recommended measure 4-3/4" between sealing surfaces. The difference is 3/16 inch. I forgot that I had dropped a washer on top of the spring at the bottom of the housing to compensate for this. This is a simple remedy that allows us to use elements that are readily available and economical. I have driven my car 13,000 miles in the past five years using these elements and have had no problems."
Thanks again,
Fred
Yes, I have had no problems with this setup. And yes, it does need the spring to seal at the top. Also, I use a rubber washer on top of a flat fender washer (large OD) to provide a seal at the bottom as well and fill in the 3/16" difference.
Mark
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This oil filter has the following original references - AC ZR1, Crossland 473, Crossland A40U, Fram PS5PL, Fram PS5A, Wipac CA453, Wix 5T, Wix WF5.
ENGINE GASKETS
4AD gaskets - manifold and exhaust pipe. plus a great photo of engine w/single carb
MISCELLANEOUS:
SEE the KIP Motor Company Orphan Catalog (.pdf version in Singer Rebuild folder)
FINLAND
Great site for car sold in Finland and subsequent restoration. Great photos: http://www.guru-group.fi/~kabu/
• side curtains
• carpets
• Tools
• Manufacturing plate
• Hood (later article on Fitting of the Hood)
• Chassis
• Brightwork (chrome)
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• Engine
• Front End Panels
• Fuel System
• Interior Details
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• Seats
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• Wheels/Tyres
• Wheel nut fabrication