So you don't think using the serial number is a good place to start for engine
identification Paul? What would be your recommended starting point?
I'm glad you've corrected me for saying the serial number was on the flat
surface of the top of the block; pointing out that actually it's on the flat
surface of the top of block.
>>> "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com> 05/30 9:05 AM >>>
Ha! Wrong. The serial number for the block is
stamped into the flat surface of the head mating
surface of the block that protrudes from the head
at the left rear edge of the block. (above your mechanical
fuel pump)
The head being the question here, has little to do with the block.
You have to pull your valve cover to
get the casting numbers of the head itself.
The non-air port head could easily still be an
early 1500 head.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>; <bill@cs.scranton.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 6:47 AM
Subject: Re: Help identifying my engine
Look on the engine block for the identification letters and numbers. It's on a
flat surface, right beside where the head gasket would lie. Think it's the
right front corner of the engine. That number identifies the block. Lets
start there.
>>> Bill Gunshannon <bill@cs.scranton.edu> 05/29 3:59 PM >>>
I'm looking for a little help. While replacing a leaking manifold gasket
today I got a rather big surprise. Not only am I certain that the engine
in my 79 is not the original, I'm not even sure what or where it came from.
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