RE: SER1 Side Plate Engine

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Hi,
I think I recall that they are called welch plugs.
But that was a long time ago!
Bob B

At 05:40 AM 1/19/2006, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I think it's generally accepted that the changeover from
>sideplate to core plug engine did not have a specific cut-off
>from one type to the other at a particular engine number but
>that engines of both types were fitted for a transitional period
>and were stamped with sequential numbers regardless.
>
>The change appears to have begun in the spring of 1949 (around
>the move perhaps from R86XXXX to R866XXXX chassis numbers) and I
>believe may have continued into May/June of that year. I can
>only contribute the fact that R8666826 (June 1949) has its
>original engine which is the core plug type.
>
>BTW, Diana - this is a new one on me; where does 'welsh' plug
>come from?
>
>Regards,
>
>Dave H
>West Wales
>
>
> > 1813 is still a side plate. I know because I found it in Portugal
> > and bought it.
> >
> >
> >
> > :-)
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> > Rui
> >
>
> >
> > Hi Gals and Guys
> >
> > Can anyone tell me at what engine number did the side plate 1.6
> > litre engine become the welsh plug 1.6 engine?
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Diana
> >
> >
>
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