A or A+ engine?

hi people, i have just bought a 1981 BL mini pick up, and it needs a core plug in it. minispares do the two types, so;

I do not know if this is the original engine (think it is)

can you tell me when A+ started and what the visual differences are between them.

thanks, RS

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forgot to say, think it is a 998cc

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RS

In message , RS writes

The A+ has prominent strengthening ribs on the block casting. But the easiest way to tell is that the distributor mounting is different, with the A+ engine having a rather crude clamp plate holding the distributor down to the block with a single 5/16" UNF set-screw.

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Chris Morriss

The dipstick and distributor as well as extra ribs on the engine case are quick visual cues.

can you tell me when A+ started and what the visual differences are between them.

thanks, RS

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Tatiele

As far as I can remember the A+ blocks have 2 core plugs on the side of the block underneath the engine steady bar, the A series have 1 larger one.

Chris

"RS" wrote in message news:wB2if.4211$ snipped-for-privacy@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net... forgot to say, think it is a 998cc

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Chris

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