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Engine numbers
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:55 pm
by BarrettR
What year did they first start stamping engine numbers on the frame? Which side of the frame is correct?
Re: Engine numbers
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:32 pm
by TRDxB2
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.”
Re: Engine numbers
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:05 pm
by DanTreace
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.