1960 SI Engine Size

[RunnerDuck]

I have an early SI and I'm trying to figure out what size engine I have. The engine number is 1980628 built 5-31-60.
Thanks, Ken

 

[husky drvr]

Ken,

What is the serial number stamped in the boss just below the tappet cover in front of the oil filter base?

That number would help trace.

Hope this helps,

 

[RunnerDuck]

Woopsie, I put down the wrong number. The Engine Serial Number is 89007848LXR1.

 

[Alpine Addict]

I believe the the 8 should be a B. This is a 1500CC series 1 engine. If the is original to the car it will match the chassis number.

 

[RunnerDuck]

It is a B and it does match the chassis number. Thanks.

I thought they had two different engines the 1494 and 1592, am I wrong?

 

[RunnerDuck]

What do the other numbers on the other side of the block mean? 1980628 31-5-60. 31-5-60 is the manufacturing date but I don't recognize the other. It is a batch number?

 

[alpine_64]

It is a B and it does match the chassis number. Thanks.

I thought they had two different engines the 1494 and 1592, am I wrong?

Series I = 1494
Series II to IV = 1592
Series V = 1724 ( referred to as 1725)

 

[RunnerDuck]

Thanks Michael, you are correct, it is a 1494, thanks!
Ken

 

[husky drvr]

What do the other numbers on the other side of the block mean? 1980628 31-5-60. 31-5-60 is the manufacturing date but I don't recognize the other. It is a batch number?

Ken,

Your number in question, 1980628, is probably a block casting reference number. At this point, it seems no one is positive if it's a foundry number referencing a Rootes drawing number or a Rootes assigned number. I'm not sure if anyone has ever tried to compile a listing for these numbers.

That number doesn't match any of the four(?) 1494 block numbers in the parts manual.

Hope this helps,

 

[RunnerDuck]

Thanks Don, that does help.