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engine numbers

Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:35 pm
by boris the morris
Greetings Chaps,

Can anyone help ; I have an A series engine that came out of a 1962 Saloon. The number is: DBL50E 60884 There is also a letter E which has been stamped on the plate, which does look original. I have tried the usual sources but cannot identify it. There is nothing in the castings, other than MOWOG that may help. There is also a transfer on the rocker cover with the word DELTA thereon.

Many thanks.

Re: engine numbers

Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:12 pm
by brucek
Probably a 'gold seal' unit (is there any evidence of gold or silver paint anywhere?) this means that, at some stage, the engine has been reconditioned by BMC.

Re: engine numbers

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:28 am
by boris the morris
Many thanks,
No it is painted mid blue- cannot find any sign of gold paint
Peter

Re: engine numbers

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 4:37 pm
by katy
Probably reconditioned by "DELTA", whoever that is, and they replaced the plate w/their own.

Re: engine numbers

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:58 pm
by bmcecosse
It's certainly not a Works engine number. Google is your friend..... Probably these people! http://www.yellowpages.com.au/vic/shepp ... sting.html What do you need to know about the engine - is it a 948 or a 1098?