engine id

[fastroadster]

can someone tell me what year this motor is A4020863. Thanks considering buying is motor.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Late 1930.

 

[fastroadster]

Thanks Tom

 

[dmdeaton]

Where is the chart to find this info?

 

[Bob C]

Where is the chart to find this info?

Here's one http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm

Bob

 

[foxfire42]

I use this PDF from Steve Plucker's site

http://www.plucks329s.org/pdf/studies/Model A Daily Motor Production Charts.pdf

 

[Mike V. Florida]

Engine #4020863 was made on Oct 7, 1930 to be exact.

 

[SuperDave]

Be aware that the numbers may have been changed over the years to keep title/registration etc. consistent.

 

[twilder]

For what reason(s) would an engine NOT have a serial number stamped on it?

 

[100IH]

If an A engine, could have been a service replacement that didn't get re-stamped with the takeout number. Also could have been purchased by a farm equipment manufacturer for use in non automotive application, although they often had their own number system and were stamped as such.