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Post by dave1800 on May 17, 2014 7:11:32 GMT
I have found another 1800 here in Thailand but need to check out a number of details before I venture on another fruitless 1,000 mile round trip.
Unfortunately the LOCI database Which I normally use for reference is down at the moment and I need to check the validity of the engine number.
18H353EH9178 is fitted to a Mk11 Austin circa 1968. I know 18H means a Mk11 transverse engine but can anyone clarify 353EH9178 for me.
If there are ANY discrepancies here it makes it virtually impossible to tax the vehicle. A friend here even has problem with his 1967 Alfa because one digit on the engine plate is slightly tilted.
Many thanks in anticipation
David
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Post by Nick RS on May 17, 2014 7:36:52 GMT
Hello David,
353 is a recognised power unit code. in BMC speak this engine features Yd+Rf+Te. Yd is a Mechanical fuel pump. Frustratingly the table in my reference doesn't translate RF or Te.
E is Carburettor crankcase ventilation
H is High Compression
9178 is the serial number
Hopefully someone else can fill in the missing Rf & Te codes from a more complete manual
good luck with this one
Nick
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Post by dave1800 on May 17, 2014 8:11:25 GMT
Hi Nick Many thanks for the quick and helpful reply. What is your source for these codes? regards David Hello David, 353 is a recognised power unit code. in BMC speak this engine features Yd+Rf+Te. Yd is a Mechanical fuel pump. Frustratingly the table in my reference doesn't translate RF or Te. E is Carburettor crankcase ventilation H is High Compression 9178 is the serial number Hopefully someone else can fill in the missing Rf & Te codes from a more complete manual good luck with this one Nick |
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Post by Nick RS on May 17, 2014 8:32:55 GMT
David,
It's the BMC Mechanical Service Parts List AKD5040, the one with the Blue covers. From 1969 onwards they include the later engine coding which came in around the same time as the MkII cars.
Nick
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Post by dave1800 on May 17, 2014 9:37:17 GMT
Nick Many thanks, I will keep an eye open for a copy. regards David David, It's the BMC Mechanical Service Parts List AKD5040, the one with the Blue covers. From 1969 onwards they include the later engine coding which came in around the same time as the MkII cars. Nick |
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Post by Nick RS on May 17, 2014 12:03:27 GMT
David, Make sure the window in the cover shows the models as below at least. The earlier lists don't have the 1968+ engine numbers and codes.  Nick |
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Post by dave1800 on May 17, 2014 12:46:44 GMT
Nick Thanks for clarifying that. There is a parts manual currently on Ebay but the photo only shows Mk1 cars. I already have access to the parts details for the Mk1 cars as a member of the austineighteenhundred website which lists both the early UK imports and the later Mk1 cars with locally produced Australian parts, many of which are different. regards David David, Make sure the window in the cover shows the models as below at least. The earlier lists don't have the 1968+ engine numbers and codes. Nick |
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Post by Nick RS on May 17, 2014 12:53:06 GMT
David,
I'll keep an eye out this end for you. If you need a scan of the relevant pages from mine then I can do that.
Nick
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Post by tommydp on May 17, 2014 13:24:56 GMT
I've got the AKD 5040 from '69 too, and sadly can't find more than Nick. It does not mention the Rf and Te symbols.
It's part of the 2nd prefix group of the engine number, so has something to do with gearbox and ancillaries. Rc is automatic gearbox and Td twin carburettors.. Maybe the symbols starting with R has to do with the gearbox and T has to do with the carb?
Different gear ratio and carburettor needle perhaps? Just a thought:-)
Good news though: it's a genuine engine number:-)
Tommy
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Post by dave1800 on May 18, 2014 0:12:42 GMT
Tommy, thanks I've got the AKD 5040 from '69 too, and sadly can't find more than Nick. It does not mention the Rf and Te symbols. It's part of the 2nd prefix group of the engine number, so has something to do with gearbox and ancillaries. Rc is automatic gearbox and Td twin carburettors.. Maybe the symbols starting with R has to do with the gearbox and T has to do with the carb? Different gear ratio and carburettor needle perhaps? Just a thought:-) Good news though: it's a genuine engine number:-) Tommy |
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Post by crabmaster on May 18, 2014 8:57:55 GMT
Te = Standard ratio Remote Control Gearbox all speed synchromesh
I don't have an interpretation for Rf, but R isn't necessarily related to the gearbox.
Tony
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Post by dave1800 on May 18, 2014 10:35:59 GMT
Thanks Tony. We are nearly there! regards David Te = Standard ratio Remote Control Gearbox all speed synchromesh I don't have an interpretation for Rf, but R isn't necessarily related to the gearbox. Tony |
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