A series engine build

[goodwoodweirdo]

Anyone help !!

I’m looking for a simple guide to rebuild an Austin A series engine (in-line), simple step by step instructions, I have various Vizard books and even though they are great, they’re too detailed. It’s my first rebuild and I would like to get it right…

Can anyone recommend a website or printed matter…

Kind regards
Matt

[PH5121]

Although not in a mini, it would be worthwhile asking the same question over on the old mini forum. There are some very knowledgable and friendly people over there.

[moosetvr]

Similar response to above, but any good Mini restoration book should have a chapter on rebuilding the a series engine

Edited by moosetvr on Thursday 4th June 16:14

[LOGiK]

Take a look on ebay for any instuctive books on it. I know I've got tons hiding away in various places.

[guru_1071]

the vizard 'bible' is good but mind numingly complicated, have a look for the des hamill 'how to power tune the 998' thats a lot more simple and offers some good tuning and build tips

[eccles]

I know it's not a mini, but the light blue haynes manual for the mini has an excellent chapter on rebuilding the engine, perhaps the MG midget/A35/Morris Minor manual has a similar chapter.

[miniman]

Post over in the Mini forum - if you mark it FAO Cooperman hopefully he will give you some tips.

[goodwoodweirdo]

thanks for the feed back I'll try the mini forum....

[SB - Nigel]

Simple DVD

http://www.classiccarengines.co.uk/page/300312213

if you order one mention my name "Nigel from the Bears" - I would at least expect a thank you from Graham but no more than that

[perdu]

The Haynes MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite manual will help you do a good job

Not perfect

but will suffice

The Haynes Midget book does also have 1500 Triumph engine stuff in too so you need to be sure what page you open up to after that cuppa tea

[RichB]

Out of interest what's it in? I grew up on A & B series engines, they are good easy to work on engine with no difficult suprises. You'll enjoy it...