This is a BMC "B" series engine. In single carb form (SU), they were fitted
to the Morris Oxford/Austin A50 and Wolesley 1500. In twin carb form they
were fitted to the MGA and Riley 1.5. MOWOG is an identifier for BMC parts,
I think a carryover from Morris before the merger with Austin. Does the
engine have one or two carbs?
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Moag <moag@ix.netcom.com>
To: Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail) <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: british-cars@autox.team.net <british-cars@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, August 22, 1999 4:54 PM
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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