Andy and Dave,
I agree with the summary you gave, Andy. Some data I have come across
indicates that there were a few MkIV-1500 cars produced. If this is so,
I'd bet that the engine was (and maybe still is) from such a vehicle,
judging by its early serial number. The carbs are likely from a Mk3
since the manifold would also have to be changed as well. The only one
that would fit the 1500 head would be form the early 1296 (Mk3 engine).
I am puzzled by the generator, since I believe all MkIV's and later were
equipped with alternators. Why anybody would go to the trouble of back
dating the electrical system escapes me.
BTW, My own 1500 engine has the dual 1.25" SU's but has an alternator.
Regards,
Joe Curry
Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Thu, 26 Feb 1998, DTait44495 wrote:
>
> >
> > I could use a hand..... I took the day off from work and visited a local
> > junk yard, I came across a mark IV or 1500 I could not really tell, I could
> > not get to the commision plate. But I did get the engine # FM970UF
> ^^^^^^^
> That indicates an early U.S.-spec. 1973 "1500" engine. BTW, that last
> letter probably is an "E" instead of an "F".
>
> > best I could make out. The car had a generator and dual SU carbs, I was able
> > to get the/a # off a tag on the float bowl It is AUD285R. Can any body tell
>me
> > what engine it is and are these carbs SU4 or what?.
>
> Probably HS2 (1.25") carbs, from a Mk.2 or early Mk.3 Spitfire.
>
> It all sounds like someone "backdated" the engine at some point to a
> pre-Mk.IV car. Perhaps the car it's in now is the engine's third home,
> since most all Mk.IV and later cars had alternators? Just a guess....
>
> --Andy
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