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Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: GT6 MkII Specs?? Engine serial numbers h

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Subject: Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: GT6 MkII Specs?? Engine serial numbers head specs - question
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 18:47:58 -0700
Cc: wizardz@toad.net, triumphs-owner@autox.team.net, triumphs@autox.team.net, spitfires@autox.team.net, NASS@egroups.com
References: <000301bfc9e1$23434920$321e31d1@asus200> <00c301bfca86$871e46c0$6cceaccf@oemcomputer>
I was wondering about that myself.  All the information I have indicates that 
the KF engines were Mk3 only.  The KF105 HE would
indicate that someone installed a very early high compression Mk3 engine.

Joe

Beth & Ken wrote:
> 
> How was it "verified original"? My car is later, but has the right serial
> number on the engine.
> 
> ken shapiro
> baltimore
> 1970 GT6+ KC81872L
> 
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> Subject: GT6 MkII Specs?? Engine serial numbers head specs - question
> 
> >
> > Well my newest toy was built July 1970
> > A GT6 MKII . KC81437L    BUT.......
> > The engine (verified original) is KF105HE.
> >
> > What does the H stand for?  high compression?  (9.25:1 ?)
> >
> >
> > I can only find info relating to KF engines being the MKIII.
> > Although the MKIII started production in late 1970, is   possible
> > that this KF engine made it into production a little early?
> >
> > It has a brand new head (PO said a crack was found in the orig
> > when the engine was being rebuilt)
> > My question is specs on this head casting that the shop installed.
> > Between each of the head studs, all except the first two,
> > starting from the firewall ... head markings/casting numbers  are
> >
> > (rear)    last two studs
> > 2nd/3rd stud   (front)
> >                 6112A           stanpart        A140      808351      188
> 5
> >
> > Any ideas what all these numbers mean? Expected engine performance?
> >
> >
> > Paul Tegler   wizardz@toad.net        http://www.teglerizer.com  (new
> > format)
> >
> >
> 
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