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  1. 27th October 2024, 10:13 AM #1
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    1952 S1 Engine number

    Hi All
    been going over the new 1952 80" S1 - checking to see how much is authentic original and missing!
    using mainly with the good, interesting and newish book "Factory Original, Land Rover Series 1 80 Inch Models Originality Guide" by James Taylor (JT) and some 1952 model photos/videos on line etc


    Chassis number matches year and is for a CDK RHD etc via CalVin and the JT Book
    Wheels looks correct
    speedo/dash look correct
    radiator looks ok/correct 11/50 date stamped
    D rear lights look original and correct
    drawbar looks correct
    smalll things like bonnet support clip - look correct

    Chassis Number is 26660296
    Engine Number is 111800780 this seems to have an extra digit - JT has 8 digits? It is a very clear stamp

    Is this a 1951 motor ? It looks correct in configuration etc

    I do have original Rego plate/number in SA (trying to get/buy that!) - I tried to check engine number on phone with SA Motor Registration - but they will not say/confirm that engine number is the same one -

    Any thoughts appreciated

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    Nobby
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  2. 27th October 2024, 12:20 PM #2
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    It may be a factory replacement engine, as that number does not match any records. I believe that some, if not all, factory supplied replacement engines were shipped "bare" so to speak, the intention being that the installer stamped them to follow the original numbers.
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  3. 27th October 2024, 01:17 PM #3
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    OF - Thanks yes thats what James Taylor says - but he does also say that for factory reconditioned engines "there is a brass plate attached by screws, next to the dipstick hole and engine numbers were removed - The brass plate has the Rover Name and two numbers an engine part number and then a code to show where the engine had been reconditioned ie Solihull" Part Number is 245583 for a 1952-53 motor

    I am a bit distance away from the S1 at the moment - but will check that out soon
    bit of a mystery. I will also check with the South Australian Motor registry - in person

    Thanks

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    It may be a factory replacement engine, as that number does not match any records. I believe that some, if not all, factory supplied replacement engines were shipped "bare" so to speak, the intention being that the installer stamped them to follow the original numbers.
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  4. 27th October 2024, 06:02 PM #4
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    111800780 appears to be a 2L !958 Series I spread bore petrol engine. (Oil filter on RHS).
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  5. 27th October 2024, 09:09 PM #5
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    Hi and thanks
    I had a look at a couple of photos that I have - Oil filter looks to be on Drivers side ( not 100% clear as these were taken in a shed - I will check that out more when I am near the car.
    It will be interesting to see what number is on the old registration info - ie what engine number is listed for the car.

    I appreciate your thoughts/Info

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    111800780 appears to be a 2L !958 Series I spread bore petrol engine. (Oil filter on RHS).
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