Monte Block in a Beta

[HFStuart]

Other than the embarrassment of it having Flat written on it are there any problems with this once sump and oil pump are swapped?

[HFStuart]

While waiting for the deluge of replies that are no doubt coming on this I started to strip the engine.

I took the big oil filter mount off and found this.



I wonder what the oil pressure was like ?? I don't know if it's been like that from new but the bolts hadn't been disturbed for a very long time and the gasket was well welded to the housing.

[Neil-yaj396]

I would have thought that Eric and Alan are your men to answer this query......

[rossocorsa]

I would have thought that Eric and Alan are your men to answer this query......

Eric is the man for this I don't know all the subtle TC variations

[betabuoy]

Stuart

Continuing my Beta parts rationalisation... I have a spare Beta engine block with matching numbered caps available in my garage should it be required.  It is in original (ready for re-bore) condition with an apparently good aux d/s bearing.  Happy to discuss if you're interested.

Chris   

[HFStuart]

Chris,

Much appreciated but the Monte block I've got looks to be pretty good  - notwithstanding the gasket fitting.

[WestonE]

Hi Stuart

Take the Beta Block, the Monte one has different engine mount castings that will be a pain to use in a Beta. You can machine Beta one's to go in a Monte as I have done but tricky to o the other way round. Sorry for the bad news.

Eric

[HFStuart]

Bugger.... Thanks Eric I'd completely failed to notice that. Still I got a good crank out of it so probably still worth it.

Chris!!

NB Anybody in need of a Monte block.....

[betabuoy]

I’ve seen your pm Stuart and I’m sure we can come to an arrangement. I have a spare crank too!

I’ll reply off-line.

Chris

[LanciaDave]

I think that gasket was flipped wrong way around on install. How did the bearings look?

Dave