My tr4, ct320L, had "built by bubba" under the starter.
I'm pretty sure it's original...
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From: "Wbeech" <wbeech at flash.net>
To: "Gary Grant" <61TR4ever at comcast.net>
Cc: "list Triumph" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Block writings
Date: Sat, Mar 3, 2012 09:41
ISTR that a friends TR engined 1962 Morgan was marked with an "M" in the same
color paint.
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On Mar 3, 2012, at 2:41 AM, "Gary Grant" <61TR4ever at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> Like most all sidescreen TRs,...>>>
>
> This is not meant to criticize you, but contrary to common belief, most TRs
> did not have these markings. In actual fact very few sidescreens, or TR4s
> for that matter, had the markings. But it appears your TR3B has the correct
> markings for your car. The TR4 2138cc engine was not standard until May 62
> with the start of the TCF series for the TR3B.
>
> There was a survey done on another forum several years ago that indicated
> the engine markings were common on the TR3B. Unfortunately, the link to
that
> site went dead within the last few months (rucompatible.com).
>
> BTW - For reference, of my 6 TR4 engines and 2 TR3 engines, none have the
> markings that I know of. One of the TR4 engines has likely been repainted,
> but the others look to be original paint and I need to degrease the engine
> in CT1547L to get a closer look. The remaining 6 engines have been
carefully
> checked for the markings.
>
>
> Gary
> TR4 CT1547L
>
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