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Flathead · 11-13-2013, 10:57 AM

When replacing the engine, how do you deal with having the correct engine number? Simply grind the pad and re-stamp? I have stamps but not the correct style. Can you get correct stamps and the star? I don't suppose the rebuilder would do it? How about legal and judging issues?

The car is registered to the number currently on the motor and is still running, but I was hoping to avoid the delay of sending that one to be rebuilt. I have several good "core" engines to use.

Charlie Stephens · 11-13-2013, 12:14 PM

I would send the original engine out and have it rebuilt. Another option would be to take the car to the DMV and ask them if they could assign an ID plate to the door jam since you are going to exchange the engine. That would work in California (at least it used to). As far as the original stamps go check to see of your local Model A club has a set in the tools they loan.

Charlie Stephens

bart78 · 11-13-2013, 12:27 PM

I've seen the numbers on a block milled off and stamped again. I think when it comes down to it. If the state gets their money. They are ok.

Bob C · 11-13-2013, 12:29 PM

Does the engine number match the frame number??

Bob

CarlG · 11-13-2013, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flathead

... Can you get correct stamps and the star? ...

They are on the swap meet all the time:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ghlight=stamps

Flathead · 11-13-2013, 07:33 PM

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I have not lifted the body to check the frame number. The existing engine has been in there a long time.

Tiny · 11-13-2013, 08:26 PM

Mine has a date stamped where the engine number should be 6 9 1946.
Yes I'm rolling a very old rebuild

Mike V. Florida · 11-13-2013, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bart78

I've seen the numbers on a block milled off and stamped again. I think when it comes down to it. If the state gets their money. They are ok.

Mine is like that and was inspected by the state when brought in from Louisiana to match the title.

11-13-2013, 10:57 AM	#1
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,498	Engine numbers on rebuilts When replacing the engine, how do you deal with having the correct engine number? Simply grind the pad and re-stamp? I have stamps but not the correct style. Can you get correct stamps and the star? I don't suppose the rebuilder would do it? How about legal and judging issues? The car is registered to the number currently on the motor and is still running, but I was hoping to avoid the delay of sending that one to be rebuilt. I have several good "core" engines to use.

11-13-2013, 12:14 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: Engine numbers on rebuilts I would send the original engine out and have it rebuilt. Another option would be to take the car to the DMV and ask them if they could assign an ID plate to the door jam since you are going to exchange the engine. That would work in California (at least it used to). As far as the original stamps go check to see of your local Model A club has a set in the tools they loan. Charlie Stephens

11-13-2013, 12:27 PM	#3
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: Engine numbers on rebuilts I've seen the numbers on a block milled off and stamped again. I think when it comes down to it. If the state gets their money. They are ok.

11-13-2013, 12:29 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,751	Re: Engine numbers on rebuilts Does the engine number match the frame number?? Bob

11-13-2013, 07:33 PM	#6
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,498	Re: Engine numbers on rebuilts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have not lifted the body to check the frame number. The existing engine has been in there a long time.

11-13-2013, 08:26 PM	#7
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Engine numbers on rebuilts Mine has a date stamped where the engine number should be 6 9 1946. Yes I'm rolling a very old rebuild