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Can anyone ID this engine.. 1A887 - goodwoodweirdo - 29-11-2024
Been late night bidding again !!!
Can anyone help ID this engine, was sold as a austin seven 1930 but looks later, the other lots included dixi parts so maybe ... I googled A1887 and dint find anything.
thanks Matt
RE: Can anyone ID this engine.. 1A887 - AustinWood - 29-11-2024
It is later.
The engine number should be on the top of the crankcase just in front of the oil pressure guage outlet.
RE: Can anyone ID this engine.. 1A887 - Reckless Rat - 29-11-2024
Looks like a 3 bearing case to me... (but what do I know)
RE: Can anyone ID this engine.. 1A887 - John Cornforth - 29-11-2024
Hi
It has a high compression head from Mid 1936 onwards. It's rubber mounted so post 1930. Is there a bolt head on the side of the case on the manifold side ? If so it's 3 bearing. The engine number is the clincher, 1A 887 is just a foundry casting number.
RE: Can anyone ID this engine.. 1A887 - Mike Costigan - 29-11-2024
The strengthening rib half-way down the side of the crankcase identifies it as a 3-bearing (post Jul 1936) engine.
RE: Can anyone ID this engine.. 1A887 - goodwoodweirdo - 29-11-2024
Thanks chaps, I knew you would have the answers...
Now lets hope its not blocked haa haa
however seemed a good basis for some spares and wasnt silly money...
RE: Can anyone ID this engine.. 1A887 - Speedex750 - 29-11-2024
Don't separate the centre main housings from the crankcase, keep them together. They're match machined and while all looking the same shouldn't be juggled - centre main disasters usually quickly follow!!