Thread: 80" Information required

Now that is a project 1.6 ltr

Mrs hh

Spit n polish....come up like new

Yes, it would be a big project! If bulkhead and chassis weren't in good condition I probably would have left it with it's relatives. I'll put it in storage for a rainy day.

Peter

Before you start spending any money on this car, get yourself a Workshop manual and a Parts cataloue. You'll get your money back in no time by not wasting it on incorrect parts.
.W.

Thanks for the input so far. Just to clarify, this is a possible future project and no money will be directed it's way for some time! The pressing matter is trying to get the correct engine, if it is there. Is it possible to find out what engine number it left factory with?

Peter

The engine number ranges are in the picture below

engine numbers.jpg

Judging from that I would suggest that the engine number would be pretty close to the car number. Info taken from the service manual.

Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by discopete

Hi guys,
after some information on this little project. The engine has been removed and is sitting with another. I'm hoping it was the original engine that was removed and would like to know if possible to get necessary details of the vehicle to help ID the correct engine. The car number is R06111800 which I've determined is a 1950 vehicle, although not sure if it will be a 1.6 or 2L engine. Completely new to Series 1s so any input/advice appreciated.

Peter<5 images removed>

Hi Peter

All that I can tell you is that your R06111800 would have had the 1595cc engine which would have probably been in the engine number range 0f 06112150 through 06112300 it would be the square sump type.

It would have been delivered to its original owner in September 1950.

The following is a summary of the most recent modifications present on your original engine.
06111606 The three long bolts holding the thermostat housing to the cylinder head are changed from being the special type which can hold the engine governor, part No. 232955 to being three normal bolts 5/16 x 11/16" long
06112001 The oil filter inlet and out let pipes changed. I think that they were lengthened a little so that it would make the oil filter easier to remove. The fan pulley was changed from being the type with two grooves, one for the fan belt and the other for the engine governor drive belt, part No. 218563, to being the type with one groove, part No. 230492 except when an engine governor is fitted and then two belt pulley is used.
06115161 The thermostat housing changed from being the type with two plugs on the left hand side, one for the heater pipe and the other for the temperature gauge sender, part No. 212379 to being the type with no extra plugs, part No. 233483. If you wish to fit a heater or a temperature gauge then you need to get one of the thermostat housings with the two plugs.

Thanks Tote and Lotz-A-Landies, great information that should narrow it down a bit. I'll contact previous owner today and find out what numbers he has there.

Peter