1275's don't have removable tappet covers on the side of the block. 948's and
1098's do.
Phil Vanner
-----Original Message-----
From: BILL GLANVILLE [SMTP:glanvill@frontiernet.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 1998 11:18 AM
To: mgs
Subject: Identifying 'A" series engines
Fellow Listers,
How do I tell a 1275 from a 1098 engine other than the number plates by
the left front engine mount and the one above the distributor? I have a
chance to pick up a couple of "1275's". One engine is a basket case, hot
tanked, polished crank and new pistons needing assembly. The other is
slightly modified and can be run on a test stand where it sounds very
strong(open exhaust). My worry is the seller owns a Bugeye with a very
hot Mincomp A+ 1275 and these spare engines may have been his original
and one he thought he could rebuild himself.
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Bill Glanville '72 Midget
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