Ron Tebo wrote:
>
> I have a friend who is trying to restore a Series I - III he bought in
> boxes. The car is completely devoid of serial nos. (scuttle plate and
> plate behind lh dr. seat have been removed). Also, he has a 1725 engine
> which has serial # BO34013166 HLUX on the r.h. block, and cast into the
> l.h. block are the nos. 1980959-JJ T-2-66 ( These last 4 cast like a
> screw-on engine plate c/w cast screws). (1724 is on block under the ex.
> manifold). This engine has a cast-iron head and Series I steel tank on
> the waterpump, pressed steel valve-cover and 2 bbl. Solex carb. It is
> mated to a '66 transmission with a brace extending from the lower engine
> block to the bell housing (which I haven't seen before).
>
> The rest of the parts appear to be std. Series I-II. Could anyone out
> there I.D. this engine?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
>
> Ron Tebo - Series I - B9000627
Ron, according to the Alpine Guide B034 is a Hillman Super Minx Mk IV.
It is Block D used on the Series V Alpine. Also used in "light car
range"
with a 3" stroke giving 1724cc with a cast iron or aluminum head.
Good Luck
Tony Leeming
Series II Alpine
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