Technical Another 1242 question

[1275GT]

Hi all, I'm in the middle of sourcing parts for my 899 - 1242 project, and I've got the offer of a lump from a 1.2 Punto Sporting Mpi from an S-reg car which has air-con.
My question is can I use the short engine ( ie bottom end ) from this? I'll be using a modded Spi head, so I won't need the Mpi stuff and I'm guessing I may need a different alternator bracket from a non aircon car, but am I missing anything else?
It's quite tempting as it looks like it's been rebuilt not so long ago, it's local and fairley cheap.
The only downside I can see is once I get it home, I may be tempted to put it in as is........
Cheers, Neil

 

[arc]

the crank on the 16v is a bit longer.. so that might cause you problems with lining up cam belt pulley etc.

 

[cc1]

The pitch on the cam pulley may differ from the crank pulley on the 16v so you may have to fit one from an 1100 and fit a 1242 cam belt.

 

[Oldschool]

the crank on the 16v is a bit longer.. so that might cause you problems with lining up cam belt pulley etc.

Late Mk2 1.2 8v Puntos use a 16v bottom end. Pulleys with the right pitch are available.

 

[1275GT]

Thanks very much for the info. I was hoping to find a cheap running car, that way I know the lump is ok. I'll hold off the 16v for now and see if a suitable 60 or 75 turns up.
Cheers, Neil