ditchlewis
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 08:48 PM |
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The old chestnut of engine Nrs
I have a Pinto that i bought from Vulcan engineering.
I am going to write to Ford for a letter of authentication on the age of the block but my question is where is the engine number ?
there is a 7 number and 1 letter code stamped into the block near the distributer.
there is a 5 digit code cast into the block just above the 205 code. (all numbers)
there is a code 85HM6015BB cast into the block just below the 205 code
to the rear of the block below the exhaust there appears to be a date cast into the block 260587. which of these is the block number?
I think it is the stamped code is this correct?
do the other codes give any suggestion on the date if the engine?
this is all too confusing for a simple sole like me
Ditch
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flak monkey
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 08:57 PM |
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Theres a picture of my block here:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/flak_monkey/Locost%20Gallery/My%20Car/Pinto/Paintedblock.jpg
Next to the engine mount is a load of cast in numbers. These are the casting numbers for the block. The two letter date code is located this code.
Directly above these is a machined face with some numbers/letters stamped on. This is the engine number.
Cheers,
David
[Edited on 14/5/06 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 09:02 PM |
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my block looks nothing like that
i have a block that has
*****
205
85HM6015BB
where your cast numbers are (adjacent to the alternator)
the date at the back of the block
and a machined plate behind the distributor on the other side of the block. which has 8 digits (7 numbers and one letter)
would i be corret to assume that the engine number is always stamped onto the block not cast?
Ditch
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flak monkey
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 09:04 PM |
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Yes its always stamped into the block.
The numbers are similar to mine. From that casting code you gave, and the burtons catalogue your engine is a November 1987 engine. (Code HM)
I seem to remember most people just showng the burton power catalogue casting code date table as proof of age for pintos.
I have no V5 or anything for proof of age for mine either...
[Edited on 14/5/06 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 09:07 PM |
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many thanks. i also have no V5 as the donor was bought off a scrap yard and has already been registered as scrapped.
the donor's engin was then used a an exchange at Vulcan.
i will have to dig out my old burton catalogue.
once again meny thanks.
Ditch
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DIY Si
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 09:14 PM |
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Slight hijack, but any one know where the number should be on a cvh?
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tim windmill
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 07:06 AM |
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for sva i just took the burtons catalogue for proof of date of engine and he accepted this no problem. (beverley test centre)
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