WRT:
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>Also, I was wondering if there's any way to tell for sure if I
>have the original engine. According to _The Original Austin Healey_,
>the engine has the correct code (29D, I think), and engine number 60XX.
>I believe that if it were the engine that was originally mated to the
>center-shift tranny, it should have a much higher engine number, right?
>
You can write to the "British Motor Industry Heritage Trust," in England.
For $40 they will research the particulars on your car, including original
equipment, original colors, factory-installed options, and, presumably the
engine serial number. They will send a certificate, "suitable for framing."
If you (or any others) are interested I will dig up the address and post.
regards,
bob spidell
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