engine id

hello to everyone , i try to do my best in english and it s not so easy . i need help , i ve buy a engine for my e type 2+2 1969 , european style , 3 carburetors and jaguar 4 speed gearbox . i have different numbers on the engine ; under the carburator : C28807FF ; same side near the oil filter very small :7l1018 other side ( exhaust ) in the bottom near cluth : F1 17.6.1968 . thank you and happy new year

Hi from UK. You have found some manufacturing numbers. these are not the engine ID. (Help me out '68 owners 'cos I'm playing from memory here) - You should be looking for a number stamped on the cylinder head, between the camshaft cover and no.6 (front) spark plug. Should say something like "RAxxxx-9". the same number should be stamped on the bellhousing flange above the starter

The S2 2+2 engine numbers ran as follows 1R40001 - 1R44287: As Paul says it should be at the front of the cylinder head.
For more info on car numbers check out www.xkedata.com under resources.

Dave
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