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Reliant engine and gearbox - Barry - 01-12-2017
Anyone intrigued by the Austin versus Reliant debate - I have a Reliant engine and gearbox for sale (see Sales and Wants).
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - merlinart - 01-12-2017
(01-12-2017, 02:18 PM)Barry Wrote: Anyone intrigued by the Austin versus Reliant debate - I have a Reliant engine and gearbox for sale (see Sales and Wants).
Ho Ho!
I have 2 of each, I might be interested.
Arthur
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - mhacche - 02-03-2018
merlinart
(01-12-2017, 02:18 PM)Barry Wrote: Anyone intrigued by the Austin versus Reliant debate - I have a Reliant engine and gearbox for sale (see Sales and Wants).
Ho Ho!
I have 2 of each, I might be interested.
Arthur
Hello Barry
Is the engine and box still available? My RN is very sick and I just want a simple runner until I carry out a full repair.
Cheers Martin
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - Zetomagneto - 02-03-2018
(02-03-2018, 10:12 AM)mhacche Wrote: merlinartMartin, a reliant engine is not a quick fix, not interchangeable.Save the money you would have spent on this engine and spend it on your Seven.Rgds Gene
(01-12-2017, 02:18 PM)Barry Wrote: Anyone intrigued by the Austin versus Reliant debate - I have a Reliant engine and gearbox for sale (see Sales and Wants).
Ho Ho!
I have 2 of each, I might be interested.
Arthur
Hello Barry
Is the engine and box still available? My RN is very sick and I just want a simple runner until I carry out a full repair.
Cheers Martin
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - mhacche - 02-03-2018
merlinart
(01-12-2017, 02:18 PM)Barry Wrote: Anyone intrigued by the Austin versus Reliant debate - I have a Reliant engine and gearbox for sale (see Sales and Wants).
Ho Ho!
I have 2 of each, I might be interested.
Arthur
Hello Barry
Is the engine and box still available? My RN is very sick and I just want a simple runner until I carry out a full repair.
Cheers Martin
Hi folks
What is the difficulty in fitting a reliant motor on not an RN, I’ve seen them fitted in other things
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - merlinart - 02-03-2018
(02-03-2018, 11:01 AM)mhacche Wrote: merlinartThe sump will need modifying for a start, then there are the engine and gearbox mountings to be changed. It can all be done, and has been done. I am about to get some mounting plates laser cut for one of my projects. I bought a new sump, then cut it at the front, you need to be very careful when trimming the sump to take into account the oil pump.
(01-12-2017, 02:18 PM)Barry Wrote: Anyone intrigued by the Austin versus Reliant debate - I have a Reliant engine and gearbox for sale (see Sales and Wants).
Ho Ho!
I have 2 of each, I might be interested.
Arthur
Hello Barry
Is the engine and box still available? My RN is very sick and I just want a simple runner until I carry out a full repair.
Cheers Martin
Hi folks
What is the difficulty in fitting a reliant motor on not an RN, I’ve seen them fitted in other things
regards
Arthur
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - Barry - 03-03-2018
Sorry - engine and gearbox gone to a new home - and reported to be in excellent condition and usable
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - merlinart - 03-03-2018
You could probably pick up a complete Reliant car as I did for around £250 or so, then get a 9 inch grinder out and reduce it! I did this and still have a complete rolling/driveable 3 wheeler chassis....and lungs full of grp dust (be carefull, wear a mask). It cost me £85 to then dump the body! In a funny way, I like the Reliant chassis and set up, but then I'm a nutter.
Arthur
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - Ally Monce - 17-03-2018
(03-03-2018, 12:13 PM)merlinart Wrote: You could probably pick up a complete Reliant car as I did for around £250 or so, then get a 9 inch grinder out and reduce it! I did this and still have a complete rolling/driveable 3 wheeler chassis....and lungs full of grp dust (be carefull, wear a mask). It cost me £85 to then dump the body! In a funny way, I like the Reliant chassis and set up, but then I'm a nutter.
Arthur
Hello am new here ,please excuse my ignorance and queriosity regarding Reliant engine and gearboxes but if i dont ask i wont learn ,so are they a viable alternative to power the 7 and in my case the 8? By reading here and Wikipedia they were derived from the Austin engine in the distant past . How easy is it to transplant thanks cheers Ally
RE: Reliant engine and gearbox - Ian Williams - 17-03-2018
The original side valve Reliant engines were derived from Austin 7 engines and made a viable repower for those not bothered about originality. The later OHV engines are a completely different animal and nothing like an A7 engine, they can be fitted but it is not a straight forward swap. The confusion comes I believe with the 750MC's acceptance of these engines for racing specials together with 750cc Coventry Climax engines. If you are building a racing car and modifying everything an engine transplant is not really a greater hassle, in a pre existing road car maybe not such a simple task. BTW the climax engine would be my choice for an out and out 750MC special.