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mcelroymad
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engine id

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need help with my engine i have an 86 gt and i got an engine with it to change but there is no size stamped on it just a big letter A it also has a 210 mm clutch but the haynes book only lists 190 or 200. what do i have??????


PeteGLi
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Is there a number stamped on the flat plate on the front face at the top of the block, just under spark plug number 3? It should start DX, EX, EG, FR or whatever. That code will then tell you what engine you have.


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thats no help im afraid cause i cant read it. its all faded any thing else i can try?


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Could look at your log book, if no one has changed the engine and not told the DVLA should be right.
Is there a lable in the boot with engine No. Paint colour etc?

Or clean the flat plate on the engine with a bit a wet/dry or sand paper the engine number is stamped in the block so should not rub off.


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