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Some questions that searches have not provided the answers to. The car's VIN is definately a MKII number (TD3) but sometime way back in history the engine was changed out as the engine number is a TD2 designation. My Uncle says it is a MKII powertrain though and as I understand it the short block is the same between MKII and std. So my question is how to determine the head is MKII. I know I can measure the carb throats and intake manifold to ensure they are 1 1/2". But how to verify the head without pulling it and measuring valve sizes? Any hints would be appreciated. Since it is higher compression is there a difference in head hieght?
Also, when my Uncle last rebuilt it many years ago he had to put a new crank in it. He keeps referring to it as a 100 ton crank. Apparently he had to wait a while for it and it was one of the last ones from England. I had read about a switch over to a better alloy for cranks I believe to increase strength. I'm thinking that is the same thing although there is no documentation on it. I have seen some confirmation on this so that is good.
And lastly, in looking through the Moss parts books it shows separate cylinder sleeves for the engine. Can the blocks be resleeved if need be??
Thanks in advance for your help and I can't wait to get my hands on this ole gal and get it back on the road.
Also, when my Uncle last rebuilt it many years ago he had to put a new crank in it. He keeps referring to it as a 100 ton crank. Apparently he had to wait a while for it and it was one of the last ones from England. I had read about a switch over to a better alloy for cranks I believe to increase strength. I'm thinking that is the same thing although there is no documentation on it. I have seen some confirmation on this so that is good.
And lastly, in looking through the Moss parts books it shows separate cylinder sleeves for the engine. Can the blocks be resleeved if need be??
Thanks in advance for your help and I can't wait to get my hands on this ole gal and get it back on the road.
