948 or 1098? how do i tell?

Post by **puchmaxikid** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:58 pm

hi, i was just wondering how to tell between a 1098 or 948? as im trying to find out witch mine is in my morris minor.

Post by **PSL184** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:16 pm

I assume the engine number is missing ?
If so, see this previous thread....

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/index.php?name=P ... highlight=

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:01 pm

Take the rocker cover off (two bolts) - and look at the number cast into the top of the cylinder head - if 12G202 then that's a 1098 head, and so it's likely a 1098 engine !

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:29 am

The 1098 engine has a thick steel backplate and the tappet chest cover plate centres slope outwards to the securing bolt. the engine may also have a breather pipe or cannister.
The 948 engine has a thin metal backplate curved at the edges and the tappet chest cover plates are recessed in the centres.

Post by **MoggyTech** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:38 am

Try to overtake a women pushing a pram. If you get past it's a 1098

Post by **morrisman1** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:03 am

dont you mean 948? for such a simple and unrefined engine the 1098 goes quite well. nothing compared to a more modern engine but still not as slow as you would think