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autocomman mark w lost angy, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye	Posted: July 19, 2012 03:18PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 486

So I was told is the original motor for my 59 bugeye, numbers matching anyway...and its locked up good, looks like it may have been left out in the rain, no carbs, no exhaust, smooth case trans still attached. Worth keeping? Its just a 948, and I have no intention of it ever going back into the car...ever. Any reason i should keep it? Im doubting its rebuildable...but i havent torn it down

Mark

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dlrhine Dave Rhine South, Carolina, USA 1978 MG Midget	Posted: July 19, 2012 03:51PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 3,369

An original brake cylinder that was locked up, I might chunk. An original engine that was locked up, I'd keep!

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Steve-in-Florida Steve Hill Orlando, Florida, USA 1975 MG Midget 1500 ""Good Lil' Car""	Posted: July 19, 2012 04:06PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 264

Do you plan to sell the car? If so, then a potential owner might want it, so it _could_ be a selling point.

If not, then it's up to you. Ask your significant other for a second opinion. You could always use it as an end table!

Steve

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autocomman mark w lost angy, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye	Posted: July 19, 2012 04:30PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 486

You mean like this?

I dunno, the significant other said if your not gonna use it why keep it. I dont plan on ever selling it, but you know how that goes...Im strapped for space so im not sure what im gonna do...history tells me to keep it, but eh...lol

Mark

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Steve-in-Florida Steve Hill Orlando, Florida, USA 1975 MG Midget 1500 ""Good Lil' Car""	Posted: July 19, 2012 05:46PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 264

Too many pistons for a Sprite!

Yes, that's what I was thinking about, though.

Well, you've seen some of the "Hoarders" shows, haven't you? That may affect your decision somewhat.

Why is it that most subjects of those shows don't really hoard "useful" stuff, like precious metals or MG parts?

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autocomman mark w lost angy, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye	Posted: July 19, 2012 06:17PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 486

Lol I know what you mean. Ive gone through everything I got with the car a few times...most of it rusty junk, along with many of the parts to go back on. Just moved everything again and gonna get rid of more....god i wanna move this project along...waitin for $$ to get her dipped...too bad that boat anchor of an engine isnt worth anything

Mark

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trevorwj Trevor Jessie Louisville KY, USA	Posted: July 19, 2012 06:47PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,276

My 2 cents: Just keep the engine tag, and ancillaries (dizzy,carbs,starter,generator). Chuck the block in the bin.

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Steve-in-Florida Steve Hill Orlando, Florida, USA 1975 MG Midget 1500 ""Good Lil' Car""	Posted: July 19, 2012 07:11PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 264

In reply to # 2124663 by autocomman
...too bad that boat anchor of an engine isn't worth anything

Do you happen to have a boat?

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autocomman mark w lost angy, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye	Posted: July 19, 2012 08:20PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 486

heh no boat..i dont need that kinad headache, lol...and i dont have the carbs, starter, dissy or gene for that motor...its a long block really....guess ill keep the tag, and ditch the rest

Mark

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66jalopy Phillip Jolliffe Lake City, FL, USA 1956 Morris Minor	Posted: July 22, 2012 08:49AM Registered: 11 months ago Posts: 131

If you are real careful you can remove those two pins holding the tag, they are about a one twist into the block. If it's any consolation I know that a lot of dealers did this back in day on warranty swaps so they wouldn't have to mess with paperwork. My brother worked as a BMC mechanic for the dealer and so I have first hand info.

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