I was wondering about that myself. All the information I have indicates that
the KF engines were Mk3 only. The KF105 HE would
indicate that someone installed a very early high compression Mk3 engine.
Joe
Beth & Ken wrote:
>
> How was it "verified original"? My car is later, but has the right serial
> number on the engine.
>
> ken shapiro
> baltimore
> 1970 GT6+ KC81872L
>
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> Subject: GT6 MkII Specs?? Engine serial numbers head specs - question
>
> >
> > Well my newest toy was built July 1970
> > A GT6 MKII . KC81437L BUT.......
> > The engine (verified original) is KF105HE.
> >
> > What does the H stand for? high compression? (9.25:1 ?)
> >
> >
> > I can only find info relating to KF engines being the MKIII.
> > Although the MKIII started production in late 1970, is possible
> > that this KF engine made it into production a little early?
> >
> > It has a brand new head (PO said a crack was found in the orig
> > when the engine was being rebuilt)
> > My question is specs on this head casting that the shop installed.
> > Between each of the head studs, all except the first two,
> > starting from the firewall ... head markings/casting numbers are
> >
> > (rear) last two studs
> > 2nd/3rd stud (front)
> > 6112A stanpart A140 808351 188
> 5
> >
> > Any ideas what all these numbers mean? Expected engine performance?
> >
> >
> > Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com (new
> > format)
> >
> >
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