Spitfire engine

[JHMDDS@aol.com]

I bought an engine from of a Ebay.  Is there and easy way to tell if it is an 
1296 as claimed or an 1147?  The number stamped on the block is FK3214HE.  
Also what should I look for to decide whether a full tear down and rebuild is 
necessary?  What other mods can be done at this stage to increase performance.

Thanks,

James '66 Spitfire (Yes I know the 1147 is supposed to be in there)


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