Posted by colin powell on July 30, 2003 at 14:49:54:
In Reply to: Re: BMC A-series Engine marine applications posted by Jim Stanco on June 17, 2003 at 18:09:57:
Suggest you check out: "Marine Conversions: Vehicle engine conversions for boats" Nigel Warren, 2nd Ed. 1982, Adlard Coles
There's a copy in the British Library (Lending Division). It's very dated but gives you some ideas to start from. Has useful info on gearbox conversions and selecting a prop etc. - also how to make your own w/cooled manifold (!)
Am looking for the smallest size A series if anyone has one spare.
: : Being a long time MG/Austin Healey car owner, I have a spare BMC (British Motor Corporation) 1275cc 4 cylinder engine I'd like to build a small mahogany runabout around. I'm looking for a marine manifold for this engine, or any information about it's use in marine applications. I've been told that they were used in the U.K., possibly in more work style boats. Austin Healey also produced a small number of boats using a larger version of a very similar engine. Any help or info would be much appreciated.
: 6/17/03
: I also have all the parts for a 948 engine along with ready access to 1275's. Did you ever make the conversion? I have exactly the same project in mind. Any info would be helpful.