where to find what my engine prefix means

[msggunny]

Ok, so my engine # is 95117557C, where do i find what the numbers mean? I found where the chassis number can id your series, but not one for the engine.

Thanks!

[msggunny]

Wow,

I didnt really expect this.

I thought all the Series experts hung out here, guess i gotta ask it somewhere else......

[O'Brien]

where is this number located, on your block? maybe with a little more info we can figure it out. patience!

[Momo]

Gunny here's your serial number decoded courtesy of CalVIN:

951 Model: Land Rover, Series III
Body type: Lightweight
Wheel base: 88in
Engine: petrol
Model years: 1972-1980
Destination: Home market, right-hand drive (RHD)
17557 Serial number
C Design: Two significant design modifications

http://www.clifton.nl/calvin

[msggunny]

Thanks guys, but the number i gave is off the block not the chassis.

Trying to find out if its a 5 MB or 3 MB with out having to tear the oil pan off.

[Squire]

The difference between a 5 and a 3 brg is the engine casing.
If the engine block has smooth sides its a 3brg and if it has reinforcing Xs' on the side of the casing its a 5 brg.

[Erin]

There is a website, Glencoyne Engineering, http://www.glencoyne.co.uk/, that has some engine numbers listed. You will be able to determine the general specs of your engine there. The site also has some information for a 200 DI conversion for a Series truck rather than the TDI, pretty interesting.
Erin

[msggunny]

Nice,
Airportable is the same thing as light weight?

if so then its defidently not the orginal engine:
951xxxxxx Series III petrol 2286cc 3-bearing (fitted to 88 inch airportable)