Pinto Engine Number

[Guest aidankinnell]

Just filling out the IVA paperwork, all ok except when I get to the engine number. Stamped on the block under the exhaust manifold I have a 10 character code starting 85, however the log book has a 7 character code starting JS. This code also matches the end of the donor vin.

 

I've looked all over for the JS code but cannot find it on the block, so, where should it be? Would it be really obvious?!

 

I believe the 10 character code is the cast number. I'm happy to note down the JS code on the IVA paperwork but unsure how I can prove it if asked.

 

Thanks

Aidan

[RedTrev]

Hi Aidan,

 

Yes your Pinto engine number is a 7 digit one.

The donor VIN includes the original engine number as the last 7 digits (Ford did/do this) The JS code suggests the engine from the donor was made in November1988.

 

I used this to prove my engine date at IVA:

 

https://dl.dropboxus...gine Dating.xls

 

Also available here:

 

http://www.burtonpower.com/tuning-guides/tuning-guide-pages/ford-manufacture-dates.html

 

Hope this helps.

Edited July 23, 2013 by RedTrev

[Snapperpaul]

The 10 number starting 85 is a casting number not a stamped engine number

I think your looking in the wrong place

May also be painted over, rusty of faint

Edited July 23, 2013 by Snapperpaul

[RedTrev]

Location of engine number:

 

http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=18192&hl=%2Bengine+%2Bnumber+%2Blocation

[Guest aidankinnell]

Thanks guys, think it might be really faint but will take another look. At least I know what to put on the iva!

[Bob Tucker]

Shine a torch across it at an angle.... works for CSI....

[johnlrichardson]

Make sure it can be read As it will be checked

 

john

[Guest aidankinnell]

If it can't be read or found should I leave that section blank on the iva form?

I'll take another look and see what I can find.

[Snapperpaul]

For IVA they need proof of engine age

Me I would assist the hard to see engine number with some stamps to match the V5 & VIN