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Re: Engine Number

To: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
Subject: Re: Engine Number
From: Michael Marr <mmarr@execpc.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 13:47:07 -0500
Cc: Triumph Mailing List <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Evantage
References: <33CC52F2.6170@worldchat.com>
Chris Taylor wrote:
> 
> I have a 1975 spitfire comm. no. FM30090U
> however the engine block is stamped FP55738UE
> this number doesn't seem to jibe with the comm.
> number according to the books and catalogues I have
> Is it possible this was a later model replacement block?
> 
> Also I will be in Oshkosh Wisconsin the first week of Aug.
> for the airshow. Are there any good parts suppliers in that
> area I should check out
> 
> Thanks in advance
> Chris Taylor
> 75 spit
> Burlington, Ontario

There is a place in Seymour, WI, the name of which escapes me.  It is a
salvage yard that specializes in LBCs.  Someone on the list will know
the name, I'm sure.  Be sure to check out the "Aircraft Maintenance
Technology" magazine booth at EAA and say "Hi" to my wife (the
publisher).

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