On Thu, 21 Aug 1997, Theis, Karl J wrote:
> Andy,
> I really hate contradicting you, but.....Later MKI's had engines with
> lower compression ratios (8.5:1 vs the earlier 9.5:1) and were marked
> with the "KD" prefix. The first round of emission standards I
> believe went into effect in 1968. My 1967 GT6, KC6353L, has the
> 9.5:1 comp engine, earlier style throttle linkage, no vaccuum retard
> mechanism or switch, single cable choke, and an engine marked with
> "KC". My 1968 GT6, KC11856LO, has the 8.5:1 comp engine, different
> style throttle linkage, vaccuum retard mechanism and switch, dual
> cable choke, and an engine marked with "KD". The spare MKI engine
> gathering dust in the corner of the garage is stamped with "KD".
> Also, the '68 GT6 I built into a 'Spit-6' had the smog-control setup
> and the "KD" prefixed engine. All of these engines have the earlier
> style narrow head. As it is not possible to bolt the MKII full width
> head to a MKI block (I've tried) I assume it is not possible to bolt
> the MKII head to a MKI block.
> Karl Theis
Karl, I happily stand corrected on all points. This doesn't surprise me,
except that I've usually found factory workshop manuals to be fairly
accurate in such details. Obviously, that is NOT the case with the
factory GT6/Vitesse 2 litre workshop manual.
Thanks for the info.
--Andy
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