Going off http://www.guess-wor...ech/engine.htm, with 12H, all 3 digit codes are eliminated based on being A+. So the 4 left, with 0 or 9 followed by 9 is:
12H A09
Source Vehicle : Metro Economy
Engine type & CC : A+ 1275 cc Transverse mounted
Fueling :
Engine features : Lucas 16AC alternator with -ve Earth
Gearbox features : Std. Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints
12H B09
Source Vehicle : Metro
Engine type & CC : A+ 1275 cc Transverse mounted
Fueling :
Engine features : Lucas 16AC alternator with -ve Earth 55 Amp Alternator Police Specifications Breakerless (electronic) ignition Mechanical petrol pump
Gearbox features : Std. Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints 3.4:1 Final Drive
12H C09
Source Vehicle : Metro
Engine type & CC : A+ 1275 cc Transverse mounted
Fueling :
Engine features : Pre-engaged starter
Gearbox features : Std. Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints
12H D09
Source Vehicle : Metro
Engine type & CC : A+ 1275 cc Transverse mounted
Fueling :
Engine features : Pre-engaged starter Wide Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints 1985 Requirements 1988 Model year Breakerless (electronic) ignition
Gearbox features : Std. Ratio Rod Change gearbox with Pot Joints 3.4:1 Final Drive
I'll have a look at the alternator and starter later tonight. I think its all original.
Is any of the remaining easily ruled out? Or is there a way of knowing the Serial range of each Engine code?
The plate doesnt have any Code Suffix inbetween the Code and Serial.
Thanks for the help and advice.
Edited by BenSwan, 12 April 2021 - 05:44 PM.