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minimike
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RIley Elf engine swap Jan 7, 2017 20:31:29 GMT

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Post by minimike on Jan 7, 2017 20:31:29 GMT

I have a 1967 Riley Elf Automatic, and recently acquired a 1275 a plus automatic engine and subframe from a 1990s min.Could I put the engine/gearbox directly into the Elf or would I need the later subframe, and would this subframe fit.
I was originally going to put the 1275 auto into my mini Moke. Any help would be appreciated

limby2000
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still after the foulis automatic rebuild manual if anyone has.

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RIley Elf engine swap Jan 7, 2017 21:52:09 GMT via mobile

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Post by limby2000 on Jan 7, 2017 21:52:09 GMT

Hi Minimike, welcome to the register, your subframe on your elf will have 2x bolt (and possibly hydrolastic) where as the A+ will have single bolt. I,m sure with a bit of fettling you will get it in, however engine mount holes may be different. And then there the issues of drive shafts, the elf should have hardy spicers and the A+ will have pot joints. It all depends what parys you have lying around. Good luck.