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by jc1138
Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Number
Replies: 11
Views: 2387

Indeed, the 1970 Drivers Handbook show a wiring diagram with a positive earth alternator. The AEG engine number info came from the MG Club's engine specialist. All i know is that the plate rivetted to the block states AEG 75 RS52263. I've got to get out this weekend and work on the Minor, so i'll ha...
by jc1138
Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Number
Replies: 11
Views: 2387

Several books and web sites state that a few of the last production Minors were fitted with alternators. Approximately 3500 4 door minors were produced in 1970, mine was first registered on 6th May 1970. It appears that AEG is a BMC (Unipart) Spare part number, and could mean the engine is a post Go...
by jc1138
Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Number
Replies: 11
Views: 2387

From the V5, the original engine number suffix is 10MA UH, indicating that the alternator is an later addition. The current engine is metallic blue in colour (definately not hammerite) instead of BMC green. From information on MG engines i found on the net, it could be a factory replacement. Does an...
by jc1138
Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Number
Replies: 11
Views: 2387

Engine Number

Can anybody enlighten me on the engine number of my Minor? The car is a 1970 4 door Deluxe, first registered 06/05/70. The engine number on the rivetted on plate at the top of the block reads AEG75 RS52263. The car has been modified in the past eg Sierra disc brakes and has an alternator fitted, alt...