Engine identification

[Mustlust]

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In a 1950 80in. Seller says is original but that breather indicates a 2.0 and not the original 1.6. Am I correct or has the rocker cover been changed over?

Cheers,
P

[1950landy]

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In a 1950 80in. Seller says is original but that breather indicates a 2.0 and not the original 1.6. Am I correct or has the rocker cover been changed over?

Cheers,
P
You are correct, 1595 cc had an aluminium oil filler tube & no breather in top of rocker cover. If you use the 1st number in engine number will tell you the year same with Chassis, gearbox, & differential numbers. The 1595cc Exhaust manifold exit is in the centre & the 2L is off centre as well if you have a photo of the other side of the motor. In this photo it looks like the oil filter below the carby which makes it a 2L were the 1595 cc the filter is on the passenger's side if it hasn't been taken off.

[B.S.F.]

Most if not all external engine parts are interchangeable between 1.6 and 2L Siamese engines. Checking engine number or measuring bore is the only way to make sure.
.W.