David,
A 12CJ is from a '70-'71 Midget.
The "D" refers to close reatio gearbox and the "H" means high compression.
Gerard
At 9:51 AM -0500 2/27/03, David P. Crandall wrote:
>Begging the group's forbearance with a small nagging question and some
>followons. My Morris Minor van [Nigel] has, I believe, a 1275cc
>engine. But I'd like to be 100% positive as I begin accumulating spares,
>improvements, etc. So, the # on it is 12CJ/D /H 34455. Does this offer
>positive ID of its origins? And, does it really matter? Are there any
>distinctions between these engines and the various years that an amateur
>wrench needs to keep in mind? This is obviously not a concours vehicle,
>just for fun but inquiring minds would to know.
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