In this video we identify the various A-Series engines found in the Austin Healey Sprite and MG Midgets through 1974. Below is listing of the various Engine ID Prefixes and other associated information.
Factory Engine ID Prefixes:
9C - Austin Healey Sprite Mk I (Bugeye/Frogeye), 1958-1961, 948CC - MOWOG/"Engine" Green
9CG - Austin Healey Sprite Mk II/MG Midget Mk I, 1961-1962, 948CC - MOWOG/"Engine" Green
10CG - Austin Healey Sprite Mk II/MG Midget Mk I, 1962-1964, 1098CC - MOWOG/"Engine" Green (1.75" Crankshaft main journal size)
10CC - Austin Healey Sprite Mk III/MG Midget Mk II, 1964-1966, 1098CC - MOWOG/"Engine" Green (2.00" Crankshaft main journal size)
12CC - Austin Healey Sprite Mk IV/MG Midget Mk III, 1967, 1275CC - MOWOG/"Engine" Green/possibly also the Light Green hammer finish (all "Thin Flange" blocks)
12CD/12CE (home market)/12CJ - Austin Healey Sprite Mk IV/MG Midget Mk III, 1968-1971, 1275CC - Light Green hammer finish - All emission controlled/evaporative loss engines (except 12CE)
12V - MG Midget Mk III, 1971-1974, 1275CC - Black
Got a question about your engine? Email me at [email protected].
Sprite and Midget Light Green Metallic Engine Paint:
http://www.spridgetmania.com/part/GAP411/HEALEY-SPRIDGET-GREEN-METALLIC-ENGINE-PAINT---SPRAY-CAN
Sprite and Midget MOWOG Green Engine Paint:
http://www.spridgetmania.com/part/GAP410-REP/ENGINE-PAINT-MOWOG-GREEN
If you've got a Classic Mini Cooper, here's a very comprehensive list of engine ID's from Mini Mania:
http://www.minimania.com/article/1520/Engine_-_Identification_Data_UPDATED
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