Chassis Number Written on the Front of the Head

[Mazzini]

The Elan was sold in component form in April '67 to an American serviceman in the UK, by Christmas '68 it was in the US sold to the PO whom had the car till April last year. I don't think the engine has been out or apart (other than to set the valve clearances). If you look closely you can see the chassis number written across the head. I always thought Lotus wrote the engine number, but it seems I was wrong.

[elanern]

Mine has the chassis number on the front of the head as well.

[Mazzini]

I guess your head hasn't been painted either. I thought it was just the Elans sold in component form that had the engines thus marked, but Federal Elans were not sold as kits.

I love the poppy red cam cover.

Merry Christmas Ernie

[Bill]

Mazzini

I see that the engine is stage 2 (the green valve cover ) from the fatory.

Merry Christmas

[Mazzini]

Mazzini

I see that the engine is stage 2 (the green valve cover ) from the fatory.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family

[garyeanderson]

Mazzini

I see that the engine is stage 2 (the green valve cover ) from the fatory.

Merry Christmas

I can't see whats written across the front of the head, maybe bill can read better than I

Gary

[Mazzini]

Yeah baby, it's Austin Powers!

Better be careful Gary or you'll have the thread drift police after you!