Engine #?

[Timothy Keith-Lucas]

Hey, folks. 

My data plate (1962 S2 AMERICA SB1160) lists the engine as AEA 17RS 19576, and the valve cover is  labelled "AUSTIN", as in A-H Sprite. She was used for club racing (FB class) so I can't be sure that the engine was not changed out. Can anyone tell me more about my engine from that information? Displacement, HP, where to look for further engine information?

Thanks a bunch.

[Timothy Keith-Lucas]

Oh, and add, she has two SU carbs.

[MV8]

BMC A-series, "Seven America", 1098cc, 8.3:1 compression ratio, 43bhp at 5200rpm, 4.5:1 diff, sprite 4spd. For a review, see Road and Track, July 1961.

[7Westfield]

look for a tag on head---right front corner IIRC, next to valve cover

Edited February 16, 2023 by 7Westfield

[11Budlite]

Good info here: https://www.minimania.com/How_to_Identify_your_Sprite_Engine

[Timothy Keith-Lucas]

Wow! I came to the right place for help.  Thanks soooo much!

 

--Tim.

[IamScotticus]

A 7 is a collection of various parts from different cars.

These cars will have fan sites, forums and speciality aftermarket parts sales.

You can learn more about a part by going to the fan base for that car.

For example,  if I want info on my rear axle, I go to the Morris Ital, Austin Marina & Triumph TR-7 experts (all three of them).

 

Lucky for you, there is still much support for your engine.

Check out Moss Motors and Rimmer Bros.

Edited February 17, 2023 by IamScotticus