I am not sure, but my sprite engine (#2 on the engine stand) has MOWOG
stamped all over it. On the block, on the pistons, on the manifolds, etc.
It has a big 950 stamped on it (meaning 948 cc) I am pretty positive this
is a BMC engine, NOT a triumph engine. 15GC-U-H 18911: 15 means 1500cc ,
GC means Austin(?) or Healey(?) , U means center change gearbox (NOT close
ratio) , H means High Compression Engine , 18911 is the serial number of the
engine (number made)
If anyone knows what MOWOG stands for, I'm curious!
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dave Moag
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 1999 4:39 PM
To: Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail)
Cc: british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Mystery Engine Found in Mayflower
I visited a friend today who is beginning a restoration of a Mayflower. It
appears to have a strange engine in it. On the LHD side it has MOWOG and a 3
under it, and a big 1500 stamped in it. On the RHD side it has Pat. No.
565391 and a serial number 15GC-U-H 18911. The head has 3 exhaust ports and
2 intake ports. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks,
Dave Moag
62 TR3B
77 Spitfire
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