304614 engine number

Kdancy
Kdancy Senior Contributor
in HUDSON
If I understand the numbering system right, is this a 54 Hornet engine number?

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  • Lance
    Lance Member
    Kerry, That number is a starter to solenoid cable part number. 51-54
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Alex Burrs information hand book lists the date the car with that number was built June 1954. If it has the reiforced rib along left side of block it is a 308 Hornet engine. But someone may come up with a known special order 308 in a Wasp or Super Wasp since Hudson or the dealer was know to make exceptions to satisfy a customer. The number 304614 is a date code. All 54 models numbers start with 269060. The model prefix to that number determines the models 1D, 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D. Not part of the engine #.

    1DJet 6 (1D- 269060-319720) (1D-304614)

    6D Hornet Special 6 (6D-269060-319720) (6D-304614)

    7D Hornet 6 (7D-269060 - 319720) (7D-304614)

    That extra rib is the determining factor for a 308 which is on all 308 Hornets unless engine ordered special with other size engine. The rib is not on any other engines.

    Lee O'Dell
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    Why not identify by using the block casting number?  Much easier to see, especially us "old" guys
    with visual challenges.   
    304539 is the number used on 51-53 Hornets.
    310111     is used on 1954 Hornets
    532500   is used on 55-56 Hornets

    This number is located below the distributor.     This info is posted on Alex Burrs HET library.

    "Ric"
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