where is the engine serial number?

[Tx_Atty]

I have looked all over the area where the oil filter is and I dont see any machined pad with a serial number on it. Can anyone give me specific directions or a picture of where I should be looking?

Thanks!


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edit - ok, I found something but not sure what exactly - could I possibly have a serial number of 566416 (with some other illegible mark after, could be another 1)? I read the cutoff number on Joat's list of part numbers and mine seems high compared with that. I still might be looking in the wrong place because there was not any readable prefix like has been described.

 

[action4478]

Did the numbers look like they are pin stamped. ( litte dots)?

 

[Tx_Atty]

yes they did. That it?

ok, that must have been it. I looked back at the wiki and it had a prefix of xxx U2U xxxx. The only prefix I could read on mine was the U2U part so that must be it. Good, I have the right cps from International. I think I can put this to rest now.

 

[action4478]

Great!!

 

[95_stroker]

You should also find the same number on a sticker on the front of the HPOP IIRC.

 

[hheynow]

edit - ok, I found something but not sure what exactly - could I possibly have a serial number of 566416 (with some other illegible mark after, could be another 1)? I read the cutoff number on Joat's list of part numbers and mine seems high compared with that. I still might be looking in the wrong place because there was not any readable prefix like has been described.

The first digit should be a 3 not a 5...so your number is 366416.
LOOK CLOSER!!!


Found these at webshots.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1034640600028475244PRUSMw

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1034640426028475244wEKXsD

 

[Tx_Atty]

well crap that means my cps (both) are the wrong ones. I read something today that the only risk is corrosion from the two types of metal due to a switch on the newer ones. Those pictures are FAR clearer than my stamping. That is the same place I was looking but mine is very faint. Im going to check yet again tomorrow.

 

[hheynow]

Mine was illegible so I gently cleaned the numerals with a green kitchen scrub pad and tiny drop of toothpaste.

 

[95_stroker]

Peter,

Dont fret the difference in the CPS. Some guys have been running the incorrect CPS for many moons with no problems. Use dielectric grease on the connectors and drive it.

 

[dpantazis]

You should also find the same number on a sticker on the front of the HPOP IIRC.

which sticker? i mean if its still there.

i have one on the VC that has a barcode and build date and "Indy Plant" on it.

dennis