Vic,
YC is the prefix that identifies a 1500 Dolomite engine. The only
difference in that and the Spitfire is the front wheel drive
application. The HE is high compression and would be expected on a Non
US market car and should perform better.
Joe
Vic Whitmore wrote:
>
> I have looked at a 76 Spitfire that has had an engine replacement and would
> like to know any details about the engine you may be able to provide. It
> appears to be a 1500 and has this engine number...YC64932HE. I think HE
> means "High Compression (9.5:1) and "Emissions" (it had an air pump at one
> time). The YC is unknown to me. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
>
> Vic Whitmore
> 76 Spitfire
> Thornhill, Ontario
>
> http://www.vicwhit.com
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