Engine info "are they any good"

[austerwobbler]

Can any one give me any info on Blackburn Cirrus major 111 155hp engines in a Auster ? are they a good motor ? any common faults to look for ? are spares available ?
thanks Austerwobbler

[A and C]

An OK engine in their day but parts are now as rare as rocking horse sh1t and those that you might hear of are made of unobtainum.

[VOD80]

Parts here. Appartently :-)

I don't know these people and haven't made any enquiries about the parts but there is quite a long list of bits and pieces here:

Aircraft Parts For Sale and Projects

I loved mine when I had it!