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Apr 02, 2012 6:22 pm
Apr 02, 2012 6:22 pm
Subject: Re: Engine identity
Hi Folks,
Yep, it looks like a Q1 1928 HC speed model engine - which stacks up with the previous correspondent's observations. Pointers are the aluminium cam covers - later HC engines had steel ones. It also has the "1928" and beyond oil distribution, a single pipe from the oil manifold on the timing cover. Early speed model cars had oil pipes which entered the engine via the three semicircular machined casting faces.
Later cars also had a larger capacity oil pump.
The back of the head shows what I think is a repair plate fixed on with two bolts. Mine is also cracked there and this is not really a problem.
Looks good!
Colin M34
Hi Folks,
Yep, it looks like a Q1 1928 HC speed model engine - which stacks up with the previous correspondent's observations. Pointers are the aluminium cam covers - later HC engines had steel ones. It also has the "1928" and beyond oil distribution, a single pipe from the oil manifold on the timing cover. Early speed model cars had oil pipes which entered the engine via the three semicircular machined casting faces.
Later cars also had a larger capacity oil pump.
The back of the head shows what I think is a repair plate fixed on with two bolts. Mine is also cracked there and this is not really a problem.
Looks good!
Colin M34