308 number

Unknown
Unknown
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi every one,

I took the 308 out of my 54 hornet and am looking for a s/n on it. There is no number stamped on the pass side of the block at the front like there should be. Any idea what else to look for?

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I also have another engine that has # 7296585 on it. Any one know what year it would be?
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    #7296585 would be a 1954 engine



    Jerry

    53jetman
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    thanks Jerry
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    Jim, factory (dealer) replacement engines did not have numbers stamped on them. Upon the installation of one of these in a car, the dealer was supposed to stamp the car's VIN on it. A lot of these engines are '55 production, identifiable by dipstick bosses at both the rear and the center of the left side of the block. Bad news is they're not the hard chrome alloy material; good news is they have the much improved rear main bearing seal.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    ok I'll have to have another look at it, definately no number where it should be. The rear bearing cap is a big block that lifts straight up ( with engine on a stand upside down that is) and has some kind of felt seal on it. The crankshaft itself has neoprene seal on it.

    Its has twin h
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Does the Twin H have an integrated balance tube or an external? may have a 55 or 56 replacement engine there.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    hi Sean, its got the external tube. Might be a replacement engine then. BTW are you back home yet?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    No I am still in Brazil being subjected to sunny days at 30 C oh how I pine for the 2 feet of snow and below zero weather of home ....oh yeah LOL
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Hi all, Just an update on this engine....I found a portion of the block that sticks out past the head ( almost even with the thermostat ) on the top forward drivers side that has a number. That number is SF8408 and the car I pulled it from is a 54 Hornet sedan with s/n 7295989 model D. Does any of this make sense to any one?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Yes that is a dealer stamped serial number for a replacement engine. I would be interested in a picture of the top of the block with the head removed....
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