Thanks Ernie, I believe the Mk IV came with the single Stromberg, and that's
still a 1296.
Thanks for the link and the info.
Cheers,
Wayne
From: Ernest Husmann
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 4:48 PM
To: Triumph List ; Wayne Lee
Subject: Re: [TR] Identifying Mk III Engine Block Externally
Wayne:
Try this link:
http://www.triumphspitfire.com/historymk3.html
The most accurate way to tell what engine you have are the engine
numbers stamped on on a boss located on the block just below the head. If the
numbers are not readable then the bolt on the lower pulley; if this bolt head
is bigger than 1.5 inches it is a large journal 1296; if smaller than 1.5
inches it is a small journal 1296 or possibly an 1147 which would be an
incorrect engine for a Mk3.
I am not aware that any 1296 came with a single carb; I believe the
single carbs were only on 1500 motors; but then I don't consider myself an
expert on the subject.
Good luck
Ernie
--- On Tue, 4/13/10, Wayne Lee <wayne@motorcarriage.com> wrote:
From: Wayne Lee <wayne@motorcarriage.com>
Subject: [TR] Identifying Mk III Engine Block Externally
To: "Triumph List" <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 1:56 PM
Hi All,
I'm going down after work with my Van to pick up some loose Bits
from
the Garage where the 69 Spitfire Mk III is located . The Engine was
rebuilt in
the
past and until I pull the Sump Pan and look at what I have, How can I
tell if
this replacement
Engine is a Mk III or the later, larger Bearing Sized example by
looking at it
externally or
by having some Casting #'s to go by. I seen a single Carb Manifold
amongst his
spares
and I'm hoping it didn't come off of this Engine.
He has 2 Trannies and an extra Diff., so there's hope it's a Mk III
if he
picked up the rest
of the pieces from another Collection. In the meantime, I'll be
anxious to
identify it, when I get there.
Any help appreciated. I won't be leaving for another 2 1/2 hrs.
Cheers,
Wayne
Douglas, MA
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