Engine identification - help!

Post by **moochypooch** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:34 pm

Hi, I have recently bought a 1969 Morris Minor 1000. The V5 says it's got a 1098cc engine, however I'm not so sure (primarily because 950 is stamped into the side of the block!). Having read the previous threads relating to engine numbers I am none the wiser since I can't seem to find a meaningful number on the engine. There is a plate riveted onto the top of the block at the front - it reads 8G9 R N22366. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Post by **Packedup** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:42 pm

It's a 948 surely, if it has "950" on the side of the block?

Post by **moochypooch** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:47 pm

Yeah, I would imagine so. However, I would still like to be able find the engine number for parts ordering and correcting the V5 etc.

Post by **Packedup** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:10 pm

The number on the plate rivetted on the front of teh block is the engine number - And for parts all you need to know is it's a 948. However, 1098 engines are pretty easy to come by and cheap, and thatr's what eh car should have - Might be worth getting one before messing with sorting the V5 details

Post by **moochypooch** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:20 pm

OK, thanks for that. Getting a 1098 engine sounds like a good plan, this one I've got needs a rebore - so it'll save me bothering with it.