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Engine numbers

Post by BarrettR » Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:55 pm

What year did they first start stamping engine numbers on the frame? Which side of the frame is correct?

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Re: Engine numbers

Post by TRDxB2 » Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:32 pm

BarrettR wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:55 pm
What year did they first start stamping engine numbers on the frame? Which side of the frame is correct?
From the MTFCA Encyclopedia need to scroll down to answer https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/C-D.htm#Chassis2
FRAME NUMBERS
Accession 94. Walter Fishleigh files.
“Motor number was first placed on frame side member R.H. on Dec. 12, 1925. Motor No. 12,861,044. Information obtained from Mr. Burns, Final Assy., Highland Park.”
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Re: Engine numbers

Post by DanTreace » Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:05 pm

BarrettR wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:55 pm
Which side of the frame is correct?
Could be either, some may be on the driver's side, most on passenger side upper frame rail by the running board support bracket.



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