How do I identify my mini engine?
If you want to identify the engine in your car and the engine ID tag is missing, all is not lost….Engine ID for Standard Mini Engines.
| engine # prefix | engine type |
|---|---|
| 9 | 998cc (non Cooper) |
| 10 | 1098cc |
| 12 | 1275cc (non Cooper S), except 12H397 and 12H398. These are S. |
| 9F/Sa/H 101 – 19200 9F/Sa/H 20411 – 26376 | 997cc Cooper |
What engine is in MG Midget?
| MG Midget | |
|---|---|
| Engine | MkI: 948 cc A-Series I4 MkII: 1.1L (1098 cc) A-Series I4 MkIII: 1.3L (1275 cc) A-Series I4 MkIV: 1.5L (1493 cc) Standard SC I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 80 in (2,032 mm) |
| Length | 137 in (3,480 mm) |
What engine does my R56 have?
Second generation (R56/57; 2006)
| Second generation (R56/57) | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L Prince I4 (One) 1.6 L Prince/BMW I4 (Cooper) 1.6 L Prince turbo I4 (Cooper S) 1.6 L Peugeot DV6 diesel I4 (One D and Cooper D (manual transmission) 1.6 L and 2.0 L BMW N47 diesel I4 (Cooper D (Automatic transmission) and Cooper SD) |
How do you identify cylinder heads?
Cylinder heads may be identified by their casting number, located between #4 and #5 pushrods. General identification is as follows: 850-1100 heads have a heater tap at 90 degrees to the centerline of the engine. The space between the thermostat housing and the valve cover is small, at 1/16″.
How do I know if I have a mini 1275 engine?
General identification is as follows:
- 850-1100 heads have a heater tap at 90 degrees to the centerline of the engine. The space between the thermostat housing and the valve cover is small, at 1/16″.
- 1275 heads have their heater tap at an angle. The space between the thermostat housing and the valve cover is 5/8″.
How do I identify a classic Mini?
The most distinguishing feature of all models from 1959 through 1967 was the use of sliding window doors. These windows slid fore and aft in the doors that also featured external, visible door hinges. The very first cars were simply called Minis and all were supplied with the bullet proof (but slow) 848cc engine.
How do I identify my classic Mini gearbox?
Identification can only be made by having the gearbox off the engine. The first, second and third gears are identical to the standard Mini gearbox. However, the laygear is usually stamped 22G1040, but can be confirmed by counting the first motion gear (top gear/4th gear).
What is a Mini A series engine?
Austin Motor Company’s small straight-4 automobile engine, the A series, is one of the most common in the world. Launched in 1951 with the Austin A30, production lasted until 2000 in the Mini. It used a cast-iron block and cylinder head, and a steel crankshaft with 3 main bearings.