UPGRADED Stage 3 / Fast Road - MG Midget/Healey Sprite 948/998 - Short Engine
Do I only require a Short Engine?
The short engine is often purchased as a replacement unit in situations where the cylinder head is serviceable. Before installing this newly built unit, it is a good idea to question what made the original fail. A couple of common causes of bottom-end failings are;
- Incorrectly set carburettor, Bore wash is a very common cause of bottom-end failure. This can be caused by a carb in need of an overhaul or by the mixture being set incorrectly. The bores glaze causes poor pressure readings but also allows fuel to then breach the rings and dilute the oil.
- Incorrectly set timing. Another common cause can have catastrophic results.
All of the engines that we build are built using new components throughout, this ensures that whether you are purchasing a Short-Engine or a full Stage 3 Road Engine, you get peace of mind that the engines are built to the highest standards using all new, quality components. We stand behind our warranty with pride for our work.
Product Specification
It is built to the specifications below.
- Selected 948 Engine Block, Crank Shaft, and Con Rods.
- Chemically cleaned, Thoroughly checked, and inspected.
- Machined to include, Boring to accept Flat Top 998 Mini Pistons New Cam bearings, and Skimmed fire face.
- Machined Centre Main - Centre Strap.
- New Core Plugs (Water and Oil)
- Balanced, Knife-edged, Cross-drilled and Machined crank - Balanced to Rods, Clutch and Flywheel
- New TRI-METAL King Main Bearing Shells.
- New Thrust Washers, Shimmed correctly.
- New TRI-METAL King Big End Bearing Shells.
- New Performance High Compression Pistons with Rings.
- New Vernier Duplex Timing Chain Kit Fitted and Shimmed with Crank correctly.
- 276 (Kent) Profile Camshaft installed.
- Timed Correctly.
- New Large Impeller Water Pump
- New Oil Filter Housing,
- Braided Oil Feed Pipe.
- Distributor Drive Fitted.
- New iSKY Cam Followers
- Oil Pressure Relief Valve Fitted.
Surcharge and Payment
If you decide to have this item delivered, it is delivered to you in a wooden crate, which can be used to send us your exchange unit, we will then refund the crate price. There is a £200 surcharge added if you do not have a core unit to exchange.
Shipping Crates are charged for, this is refunded on return to us along with any surcharges if you return a core unit to us.
Time Frames and Shipping Info
We always try to give an accurate and honest time frame for your engine builds, being in control of the machining and build has allowed us to monitor the times with the only out sourced aspect being the testing.
Due to the successes our race clients are enjoying with our engines along with the consistency of our Road builds, we have found our selves picking up a lot of new Race clients along with supplying some of your favourite classic car specialists both domestically and overseas. With this comes pressure on us to meet the demands from these sometimes time critical builds. We have therefore taken the decision to advertise our road builds on a 6 month build plan. If this looks like it may increase we will let you know at the first signs of it. Last year was our biggest year for trade and Race clients, we have a small team here but we trust each other and know the quality we work to.
The 6 month build plan is based on all of our set engine packages. Builds that are bespoke to your requirements may take longer.
Race and Trade clients please contact us before ordering.We have removed shipping from the website checkout due to the ever-changing shipping rates for such large items.
We use wooden shipping crates for international orders and restrain the engine for secure transit. Please reach out to us for a quotation for shipping your engine.
