Can someone help me with engine identification on my 68?
I assumed when I bought the car that it has a replacement engine, because it has a history of racing.
However, I have been going through and speaking with all of the previous owners, and the earliest owner I can find INSISTS that this is the original motor.
It seems possible, based on my limited understanding:
1) it sounds like the 68's have a VIN on the back of the engine near the oil sender. This is obviously super difficult to get to, and likely been painted over. Been trying to look back there, without much luck.
2) the pad on the bottom of the engine doesn't have any numbers, only an "iron cross" symbol.
3) The cast date in the side of the block is 8/28/66. I have read they didn't make blocks in 1967.
4) The pad on the top of the engine says:
"BH 426" along with a "6 21 04"; "WT"; along with another "iron cross"
5) My RR was built in 11/07
Before I go crazy trying to find a potentially non-existent VIN can someone tell me if this block is on the ballpark?
Thanks again!
Mike
I assumed when I bought the car that it has a replacement engine, because it has a history of racing.
However, I have been going through and speaking with all of the previous owners, and the earliest owner I can find INSISTS that this is the original motor.
It seems possible, based on my limited understanding:
1) it sounds like the 68's have a VIN on the back of the engine near the oil sender. This is obviously super difficult to get to, and likely been painted over. Been trying to look back there, without much luck.
2) the pad on the bottom of the engine doesn't have any numbers, only an "iron cross" symbol.
3) The cast date in the side of the block is 8/28/66. I have read they didn't make blocks in 1967.
4) The pad on the top of the engine says:
"BH 426" along with a "6 21 04"; "WT"; along with another "iron cross"
5) My RR was built in 11/07
Before I go crazy trying to find a potentially non-existent VIN can someone tell me if this block is on the ballpark?
Thanks again!
Mike