engine size

[errolflyn]

hi I have a 1954 series 2 in the original log book from first owned it says a 800cc engine but when I bought it back in march it came with paperwork saying it had a 948 cc engine but there is no paperwork to say it changed, how can I find identify the engine size would it say anywhere on the engine

[philthehill]

The 803cc engine has a screw on filter (with additional filter securing by a wire clip and bracket) on the off side of the engine block under the dynamo. The 948cc engine has 950 cast into the block under the front cam follower cover.
The 803cc engines were invariably changed to a 948cc unit when they got worn. The 803cc engine gave very little power and changing to a 948cc engine gave a much better power band.
At least the change has been recorded even if the date was not. Is the change of engine cc (or not) recorded on the V5?
A photo of the current engine would not go amiss especially the side of the block under the dynamo and under the front cam follower cover.

[errolflyn]

Ok thanks I'll have a look after work today

[mike.perry]

Has it got the long gear lever ?

[errolflyn]

Yes the pudding stirrer do you mean

[errolflyn]

I've just looked at the engine it has got 950 stamped on it so it is a 948 cc engine

[philthehill]

There you go - 948cc (950) it is.........

[errolflyn]

Thanks very much