[Spridgets] engine id

[bjshov8 at tx.rr.com]

On my engine there is a tag on the left side of the block at the #1 cylinder that says 1275.

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>   I put in a 1098 into my car, id plate says 8G which is some (Gold Seal 
> whatever that is) replacement engine but 1098.  I have a second motor 
> that I am keeping as a spare that is a 10C motor, so that is also 1098.  
> Now, I have a 3rd motor with NO id plates on it and I noticed the head 
> casting is different then my other 2 1098's, not much different but its 
> there.  Without opening up the motor and without id plates on it, how do 
> I identify what it is.  I am guessing its a 1275 but I dont know, it 
> does have a vibration damper on the front instead of plain pulley which 
> is why I guessing 1275 as that would be a later motor.