Ital A+ to Midget 1275 gearbox

[Tom Rae]

I hope this is in the right place! I am currently modifying a Ital A+ engine to fit a 1275 Midget gearbox for my 1961 Lotus 7. I am using the standard A+ crank so I understand I will need to machine/modify a 1275 flywheel to fit the A+ crank. Does anyone have drawings for this or could you possibly point me in the right direction to find some?
Tom

[Pandora]

Hi Tom,

In situations like this I recommend giving all the parts to Stuart Pollock or Engine Services with a cry of 'Make the toys work!' then waiting for the phone call to say it's done.

Al.

[Tom Rae]

Cheers Al, I didn't know if they did machining! I haven't yet sourced a 1275 flywheel, I was waiting to be sure it was the right way to go.

Tom

[Tom Rae]

I have now found out that the bolt holes are the same but the recess needs to enlarged to match the crank boss accurately so not such a big job after all.

Tom

[Pandora]

Robb just bought a Lathe. Not sure if it's deep enough to turn a flywheel though. He might be worth asking, he'll be looking for reasons to use it

Al

[mk1]

Sounds like an interesting project.

What's it for?

[Desmodromic]

Peter May Engineering https://www.petermayengineering.com/ would certainly understand and undertake this work for you. I've always found them to be very helpful.

I had them do exactly this job for me when I was racing an Austin Healey Sprite.

[Tom Rae]

Peter May Engineering https://www.petermayengineering.com/ would certainly understand and undertake this work for you. I've always found them to be very helpful.

I had them do exactly this job for me when I was racing an Austin Healey Sprite.

Cheers, I think I may be able to find one closer but useful if I can't!

Tom

[Tom Rae]

Sounds like an interesting project.

What's it for?

Tom

[Tom Rae]

Taking a standard Ital A+ engine, this is the list of parts required for fitting to a standard 1275 Midget gearbox for use in a Midget or 7. I will add to this as the project progresses and I find out what else I need.

1. Midget 1275 Front plate
2. Midget timing chain cover
3. Midget engine back plate (locating pin needs reducing or gearbox hole enlarging)
4. Modified 1275 Midget flywheel and clutch assembly


Tom