Confusion over second dizzy

[deks]

Hi Steve

The 4 bolts/studs are for an exhaust support on the normal exhaust

Peter

Hi Peter. Many thanks for that learning each and every day

[deks]

So two things re engine 

First I can find the engine number that should be stamped on the block somewhere  possibly I am looking in the wrong place but Ill worry about that later


Second thing is the engine block code which I have found  28CB1 A O Lancia   on the block seems to relate to a VX engine so it looks like it's not just the head thats been changed which would make sense to be fair easier to just drop a complete engine in  Again not worried by this.

[peteracs]

Hi

The engine code is stamped just above the oil filter housing, should start 828, though can be hard to see some of the numbers sometimes.

I would be surprised if this was a VX engine given how few of them there were in the UK and how many more of the IE there was. Also the head is consistent with a late 2L non VX as the VX has a different head casting by having larger inlet valves.

Peter

[deks]

Hi

The engine code is stamped just above the oil filter housing, should start 828, though can be hard to see some of the numbers sometimes.

I would be surprised if this was a VX engine given how few of them there were in the UK and how many more of the IE there was. Also the head is consistent with a late 2L non VX as the VX has a different head casting by having larger inlet valves.

Peter

Hi Peter  yes found engine code as for type this is yet for me to learn  the same article that i found i google also mention I.E  the differences is something I know nothing about so you may well be correct in your comments 

[rossocorsa]

I'm not sure I've seen one before with the pump mounting removed at casting  - but then all of mine have been earlier. I wonder if it's still got the annoying lobe on the auxilairy shaft ?

I think that my VX block has the fuel pump mount cast over, but I'll try to remember to check when I can, they probably started doing it at some point for both VX and ie. Still has the lobe but it can be cut off and plugged.

[SanRemo78]

If it were a VX engine I’m sure it would have had work done to increase the compression ratio! Most likely a late IE.

[deks]

If it were a VX engine I’m sure it would have had work done to increase the compression ratio! Most likely a late IE.

As I said to Peter. I still have to learn what engine is what. it was just what came up on google. Dont really know what the VX or the IE engines are.

I assume the engine in mine is from a later car with fuel injection based on what has been said with the injection system removed and a car fitted.
at first thought it was just the head that was different but it seems its the whole engine which would make some sense if fitting a second hand one in it

not sure if there are any power differences or advantage/disadvantage to this but there isnt much I can do about it either way