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> From: Mark Grafsrtom <markg4269@toast.net>
> To: truimphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR3A Numbers Questions
> Date: Tuesday, November 25, 1997 7:34 PM
>
> I was wondering if anybody out there in Triumph Land knows anything about
> the engine block numbers and how (or if) they correspond to the TS number
> of the car. I'm in the prosess of my first ground up restoration on a
1959
> TR3A. My TS number is TS41861L and the "original block" that came with
the
> car is TS55086E. Is there any way to tell if this is the original block?
> I also have a TR4 engine CT52591E, which is complete. I was planning
on
> using some of the parts from the TR4 motor on the TR3A motor. One on the
> pieces missing on the TR3A motor is the Block Plate. The moss catalog
> states that the plates are different widths, the TR3A being narrower
> between engine mounting points by 1 inch.
> Is it possible to use this TR4 block plate or do I have to go "in search
> of". My guess....
> "Anybody body know where a guy could buy a TR3A block plate?"
>
> Any answers would greatly ease my mind....if it's good news, if I'm
*%^$#@
> I can handle that also. Thanks.
>
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