We can't get to California, but I am going to try to talk Gary into stopping at
the ABFM in Portland on Labor Day Weekend. We will probably be without LBC, and
with Jeep, dog, and camping gear, but it would be nice to make an
appearance. Kate
SirIanOfCa@aol.com wrote:
> Thankyou all for your help and info and advice etc regarding the 948 I am
> rebuilding.The block is off at the machine shop and I look forward to getting
> it together soon.
>
> I have just recently acquired a pile of 1275 engines and transmissions and am
> starting to work my way through stripping them down to have a look.I have no
> LBC to drive for the next little while so Saturday and Sunday relaxation is
> spent stripping motors in the garage.
>
> A few questions if I may.
>
> Is there a bit of a better guide to rebuilding 948s 1098s and 1275s out there
> something a little bit better and more informative than the standard Haynes
> manual?
>
> Whilst stripping a 1275 today I noticed that the pistons have stamped on the
> top the following.
>
> A
> M2210 U42.
> Does this mean anything significant? I have stripped plenty of other motors
> etc but I have always seen .20 or .40 stamped on the top.I havent measured
> the bores/pistons yet and call me naive but could this mean this motor is
> stock?
> The number on the engine is 12CJ / DA / H 35531 Can anyone tell me an approx
> year this motor was manufactured?
>
> Sorry to trouble you all with all this but I have bought several books etc
> lately none seem to be what I really need If anyone could recommend any good
> books I would very much appreciate it.
>
> By the way Any west coasters planning to go to the Palo Alto Show this year?
>
> Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
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