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I just found an 850 block (no crank) that looks like it should be an inline engine. It has a thread-in oil pick-up hole in the block and the 3 threaded holes in the end of the block for the inline" oil slinger" for the main cap. If I recall correctly you can make a transverse engine inline but why would you do the work with a smaller block (and then put +.030 pistons in it)? Was there anything with an inline 850 in it?
Scott

I think some A35 vans had an 850 engine

"In October 1962 the final version of the A35 van was introduced, this was the AV8, the AV7 being the early Mini van. The van was uprated to a 6 CWT up from the 5 CWT of the previous models. The engine size was increased to 1098cc and the carburettor was changed to a single 1¼ SU. The clutch was increased in size to 7¼ inch to match the engine output, along with a 4.22:1 final drive ratio.
In 1963 Austin trialled the 848cc engine that was now widely used in the Mini, along with a 4.8:1 final drive ratio. Both versions of the engine were now made available until May 1966, when the 1098cc option was dropped. Production ceased in February 1968."
http://www.austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk ... Guide.aspx

Thanks guys. If anyone needs an 850 for an A35...