1275 engine

[SuzukiMoke]

12g940 means it's a 1275 head. There are differences between A+ 12g940 and A series 12g940. Here's an extract from the retro minis UK site

12G940                   1.401/35.6           1.15/29.2                  21.4                          Stamped 12G1805 behind thermostat - MG1300, Austin 1300GT & Mk3 Cooper S
12G940                   1.401/35.6           1.15/29.2                  21.4                          1275GT, Austin 1300, MG Metro, Late 1275 A+ &  Turbo (note 2 & 3)
12G940                   1.312/33.33         1.15/29.2                 21.4                           Early 1275 A+

The first set of numbers are inlet valve size and the second set are exhaust valve sizes.

[Drakman]

Thanks Wakerley.  My inlets are 33.2 and the exhausts are 29.2 so i guess that makes it a good chance to be the early A+ head then.

[Drakman]

The engine looks a little different now.

[Drakman]

other side

[Newie]

What a transformation!

Looks very nice. Don't see many yellow motors. Won't be very forgiving in terms of hiding oil leaks, but hopefully that won't be an issue for you 

Newie

PS. Mazy - something for Alan to work on for yours once he has the red one back up and running 

[Halfpint]

It does look good, and if an oil leak does develop, it will be easy to track, unlike a black engine 
Many years ago I rebuild my Dads little Honda Civic engine and gearbox. I painted it all bright yellow just like yours, only I didnt tell him. He got a shock when he popped the bonnet for the first time, but he smiled and drove it around for years.
HP

[Drakman]

Yellow is my local Member for the Oppositions favorite colour, considering what she let me spend on the cost of parts and machining I thought she was entitled to pick the colour.  Just not too sure about a white valve cover, dip stick and fan pulley though.  I will surely know straight away if i have any oil leaks.

When we got back from Tamworth you could have knocked me over with a feather when she said, "maybe i should have my own Moke if we stay up here"  hmm, it must be contagious.

[Newie]

When we got back from Tamworth you could have knocked me over with a feather when she said, "maybe i should have my own Moke if we stay up here"  hmm, it must be contagious.

Yes, the Round Up has had that effect of people before.... We really should put some sort of warning on the rego form  . Then again, we've never had any complaints about it 

[Drakman]

I'm not complaining

[Drakman]

Hi Drakman,

That number sounds like a late Moke engine to me - this one is in a 1981 Moke.



Is it the same one you asked about before?

There aren’t many of these around, of the four Gal Moke’s I have only one has the original engine still in it! All the others have been replaced with an older 1275 from a Morris 1100S years ago. It would be interesting to know why this one was taken out.

Cheers MD.

Hi Guys, an old post I know.  I just bought another 1275 engine and I was looking up engine numbers when I found this from the first 1275 I bought back in 2018.  The engine number on the new (to me) engine is  12H706AAZ0327,  I can't read the rest of the number but it is scary close to the number Maddog posted a picture of here.  I was worried at first until I realized there are more digits burried under grease.  Interestingly I got this engine from the same source as the first 1275.

[Drakman]

Hi Guys and Girls,

I picked up the new engine and cleaned the engine number, the photos show that it must have been in the same run as Maddog's engine.

[Terry]

Hi,

that looks pretty, what is the plan for it?

Terry

[Drakman]

Hi Terry,

I have a really good completely rust free 1980 Moke in pieces, this engine will go into that Moke.  I am hoping that the "War office" will let me keep it, she did say she wouldn't mind one to use herself so I am hopeful.

I am thinking about building it for use as a long range touring/off road type of vehicle.  It's in bits all over my garage now so I can build some reinforcement into it as I go and add all the little tips and tricks that I have read about on here.  I'm just writing up a shopping list now. The Royal Flush Tour has inspired me to get off my bum and get out there and enjoy life and the Moke.

Cheers
Dave

[Terry]

Dave,

that is a good plan but they seem to conflict. A Moke for the wife and something to tour around in.

Maybe you need to give her one of the other Mokes so you don't have to compromise on the touring Moke.

Terry

[Halfpint]

Awsome 
You already know how to build a reliable touring Moke Dave.

Like Terry says, what is worth a compromise? A comfortable ride, a comfortable chair, a well put together Moke will cope with most driving conditions. You’ll be in the saddle, and should also know what the Minister for Home Affairs will accept and be happy to drive.

Cheers
HP