[Fot] Aluminum Transmission

[Mike Harmuth]

>From Shawn Frank's Triumph Spitfire spec page
http://triumphspitfire.com/enginenumbers.html
This applies to the engine numbers, I'm sure a similar system was used for
other parts. Notice for a Factory Rebuilt unit, the original SN is
overstamped and a number plate attached.

*FRE or FR* - Engine number suffix for "Factory Reconditioned Engine".
These engines often had its original number oblitterated by overstamping,
usually with the letter 'X' and a special plate rivetted to the block on
the vertical face of the boss which carried the original engine number.
This identification plate was used on Standards and Triumphs from the mid
1950's into the 1970's and is equally applicable to the Standard 8 and 10
as it is to the TR6. Visit this link
<http://freespace.virgin.net/w.davies/Plates/FRETR.htm> for a photo of the
plate.

mike h

On Sun, Jan 15, 2023 at 3:07 PM Rod Pierce via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> I read something on line about GR meaning it is a factory reconditioned
> unit.  I don't know if that is true.
>
> On Sun, Jan 15, 2023, 12:17 PM JOE CURRY <spitlist at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> The leading G would certainly look to be from a Herald but the second
>> character alludes me.  I can't tell whether it is a P or an R, but neither
>> one shows up in all my reference material.
>>
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> On January 14, 2023 at 6:43 PM Rod Pierce via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I acquired this transmission with a bunch of spares when I bought a
>> Spitfire awhile back.  I have not been able to track down the origin.  Does
>> anyone have any info on what car this came from?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
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