xxx-WE-x-xxx means center gear change
>-----Original Message-----
>From: todd@nutria.nrlssc.navy.mil [SMTP:todd@nutria.nrlssc.navy.mil]
>Sent: Friday, April 25, 1997 1:41 PM
>To: larryhoy@juno.com
>Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: MG BGT engine number
>
>Larry A Hoy writes:
>
>> Today I spotted a 1974 MGBT in a car lot, stopped to look. It is
>> complete, but way over priced when the rust is considered. I have a
>> question for the list about engine numbers. The VIN is GHD5UE360060G
>> this appears to be correct for a 1974, but the engine is 18CK-WE-H 8793.
>> My guess is the engine isn't even a MG engine.
>>
>> Any comments?
>
>Yes.
>
>What your eyes interpreted as "18CK" was probably "18GK", which puts it
>sometime around '70-'71 I think. "H" means high compression, which is
>right for an 18Gx engine. I don't remember what "WE" means.
>
>--
>
>Todd Mullins
>Todd.Mullins@nrlssc.navy.mil On the lovely Mississippi (USA) Coast
>
>'74 MGB Tourer with 18V-something-or-other...
>
>(witty quote here)
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