I'm toying with the idea of a J4... Well, I love the idea of a J4, but I'm toying with options to make it more practical as not just a load-lugger but possibly even a tower.
Would an MGB 1.8TC lump be a straight swap, and would I also be able to retain/obtain an overdrive-capable gearbox? With the shifter linkage in the J4, I'm not sure if it's worth looking at possible 5-speed upgrades rather than an overdrive, but I'm guessing there's adaptors available for Ford Type 9s to attach to B-series lumps if the linkage could be made to work?
What other blocks might be suitable for drop-in upgrades? As I'm a Londoner, I'm looking at purely petrol-powered options so as to avoid any possibility of conflict with the LEZ regs.
Also, where might I source suitable brake upgrades?
Austin Morris J4 engine/gearbox upgrades
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Austin Morris J4 engine/gearbox upgrades
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Re: Austin Morris J4 engine/gearbox upgrades
Anything's possible.. 
Re: Austin Morris J4 engine/gearbox upgrades
Hmm.... sure I've seen that 'K' somewhere.......zipgun wrote:Anything's possible..
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