Re: Minx engine in an Alpine?

From: Robert L. Abernathy (rabernat(at)sdc.org)
Date: Sun Apr 19 1998 - 09:25:49 CDT


Jarrid, you can rest easy, I checked the block
and there is a 1600 cast onto the block above
the starter. I guess it is officially a
1600 cc block.

Robert

Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA) wrote:
>
> Robert,
>
> >It's got an aluminum head and dual Strombergs. The
> >car was basically assembled from parts about 20 years
> >ago, although I was told they were all Alpine parts.
>
> The last detail would be if it says (1600) above the starter
> on the block.
>
> This would tell us if the engine is a 3 main or a 5 main.
>
> If it does say (1600) you have a 1600CC engine in your
> series V, with a series V induction system.
>
> If it does not say (1600) then the serial number and the block
> dont jive.
>
> Jarrid Gross



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