ghostdancing
True Classic
i finally have got a 1300 from an 81 ritmo 75S for my coupe; the seller claims it has 59000 km (hard to believe for a 37 years old engine), but at first inspection it looks not bad at all: coolant chambers on the block are free of any scale (this is what i can see in the termostat\water pump fitting areas), surface are clean and blue (color of the coolant fluid), camshaft looks mint and spark plugs are ok, no carbon deposit on them; the motor is not been washed: some black greasy on the sump joint zone, but no signs of leaks.
removing the yellow belt cover, the zone is greasy: i guess must mount new oil seals (camshaft\mainshaft seals, correct?); the belt itself (of course will mount new set) is ok,no dirty on it)
mecanich says must renew also the flywheel side seal; will purchase new water pump\termostat, already sourced 128 rally intake manifold with carburetor (DMTR32), looking for a good exhaust manifold
what else you would check\perform on this motor before fitting on the car? what inspections you would make at this stage?
i will mate it with my original 4 speed trans (the car is a 1116).. i already know (thanks to steve c.) that must cut a notch in the bell housing to clear some fittings of the 1300 block)
is it ok with the 1300 motor or the gears will be to short for the new power?
for what i know the motor should be very similar to the original coupe X1\9 euro 1300 motor (but it's 1301 and not 1290), camshaft should be the same (75hp)
any input is welcome, be prepared for further help calls on this swap
removing the yellow belt cover, the zone is greasy: i guess must mount new oil seals (camshaft\mainshaft seals, correct?); the belt itself (of course will mount new set) is ok,no dirty on it)
mecanich says must renew also the flywheel side seal; will purchase new water pump\termostat, already sourced 128 rally intake manifold with carburetor (DMTR32), looking for a good exhaust manifold
what else you would check\perform on this motor before fitting on the car? what inspections you would make at this stage?
i will mate it with my original 4 speed trans (the car is a 1116).. i already know (thanks to steve c.) that must cut a notch in the bell housing to clear some fittings of the 1300 block)
is it ok with the 1300 motor or the gears will be to short for the new power?
for what i know the motor should be very similar to the original coupe X1\9 euro 1300 motor (but it's 1301 and not 1290), camshaft should be the same (75hp)
any input is welcome, be prepared for further help calls on this swap