> I decode 5A18 as January 18 1965
>
> A=Jan
> B=Feb
> so on
> thru
> M= Dec.
>
> Letter I is not used.
>
> No comment about what is an appropriate date code for a Tiger.
> On Mustangs, the casting dates usually preceded a car build date by 6 to 8
> weeks.
> Of course those were flying out of dealers, and Tigers were not. Also the
> engine plant was a tad bit closer to the Ford assy line.........
>
> Erich
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Hutchinson" <shutchin@netjets.com>
> To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:09 AM
> Subject: Engine Date Code
>
> > So,
> >
> > If the code stamped on the front left of the engine block is 5A18 the
> engine was made on the 18th of August 1965?
> >
> > And it should be black?
> >
> > And it makes sense that it is in a car that came off the assembly line
in
> December of '65?
> >
> > Scott
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