Bill -
The serial number checks out alright, but the description of things
(like the valve cover bolts) sounds like your PO swapped in some
Spitfire 1500 parts along the way. It's the same engine, so no harm
done from a mechanical standpoint, but it will make getting parts a
challenge sometimes.
Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net
William M Gilroy wrote:
>
> It has been suggested that I might not have the original engine
> in my 77 Midget. From what I know, and that is not all that much
> I think it is orginal. The ID number is stamped on the block above the
> number 4 spark plug. The id number is FP40916UE. I was wondering is
> this the orignal engine? I was unable to find a reference for 1500 cc
> engines. I know it is not any of the the other Midget engines.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Gilroy
> lucent.com
> 77 Midget
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