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850cc in-line engine

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:17 pm
by Pandora
Hi Folks,

Apparently A35 vans were available with an in-line 850cc engine. Anyone know anything about these engines? is spec' as per early Minis?

The block is clearly marked with a cast in '850' in the usual place where the larger ones have '950'

Al

Re: 850cc in-line engine

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:57 pm
by Rusty old S
I know the later A35 vans had the 850 lump

Re: 850cc in-line engine

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:52 am
by mini63
quick check suggests originally 948cc then back to offering either option 848cc or 1098cc to end of production.

Probably wouldnt have bothered James Hunt much....

Re: 850cc in-line engine

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:30 am
by 850man
I have a complete one that is in an A30 doner car I own.

61 Morris 850s here in Australia had the same block drillings as the rear wheel drive engines. (threaded oil pick up hole & rear main upper casting holes) The "850" is in a different position that normal as well.

Re: 850cc in-line engine

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:50 am
by Spider
Is it just the angle of the photo or is that an ultra thin flange block too?