ryan95i4 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Looking at a Nissan remanufactured motor, is it was possible anywhere to look up the serial number to find out more (build date, sell date, build specs, etc). Here is the part no/serial no plate on the motor Ive found the part number online (with a list price of nearly $3K, wow! for a factory rebuild!) and its obviously no longer available and tagged as discountined, but I cant seem to find any way of tracking down serial numbers to find out specifics. Maybe its not possible, but figured it was worth asking about at least. Thanks, Edited June 26, 2012 by ryan95i4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 That tag signifies it was the 1,906th engine produced during Showa Year 53 (1978)---after that, I doubt anything else is discernable other than indeed, it was a factory exchange engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 That's some good information. So it should probably have an N42 or N47 head, correct? At least he can get an idea of if it might be still whole from when it was remanned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 "So it should probably have an N42 or N47 head, correct?" To paraphrase Shep Proudfoot from "Fargo": "Don't know that, never said that, can't vouch for that!" It has what head it has. Why guess or try to state anything without knowing what Nissan Supplied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I derived the conclusion from the 1978 vintage on an L28, wasn't projecting from your post. That's why I threw a "probably" in. How about "So it shouldn't have a P79 or P90 head, correct?" Just providing clues for the OP so he can calculate the probability that the engine hasn't been remanned again since 1978. In a general kind of way, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95i4 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) That tag signifies it was the 1,906th engine produced during Showa Year 53 (1978)---after that, I doubt anything else is discernable other than indeed, it was a factory exchange engine. How sure are you on the year? I ask because its a F54 block. I can snag a pic of the stamping on the block if needed, but its there. I thought F54's werent made until '81 (just referencing the xenons30 site)? Newzed - It has a P90a head, but like i said, its a f54 block, not a n42 block... hmm... Edited June 26, 2012 by ryan95i4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 You know, by the crinkling, that sticker looks like it's been removed and replaced. Maybe someone ran a scam using that engine. Look through a plug hole and see if it has flat tops or dished pistons. That will give you a clue on if it's a turbo or NA engine. Assuming, of course, it's not just a mish-mash of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 53+25=78... Then again, service replacement blocks were shipped without serial numbers just "L24" "L26" or "L28" What difference does it make, really? Morbid curiosity? What is the number on the pad on the starter side of the engine>right after "L28"? Or is there anything there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95i4 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 53+25=78... Then again, service replacement blocks were shipped without serial numbers just "L24" "L26" or "L28" What difference does it make, really? Morbid curiosity? What is the number on the pad on the starter side of the engine>right after "L28"? Or is there anything there? Curiosity is all, motor is strong with perfect compression on all 6 cylinders. I'll check out the starter side when i have a chance, hopefully today at lunch. Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95i4 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 53+25=78... Then again, service replacement blocks were shipped without serial numbers just "L24" "L26" or "L28" What difference does it make, really? Morbid curiosity? What is the number on the pad on the starter side of the engine>right after "L28"? Or is there anything there? L28 R902746 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 There you have it: "L28 R902746 " That "R" is 'Remanufactured' from a new block assembly as opposed to something like an ATK where the original Engine Serial Number is maintained. Though one would wonder why the tag doesn't match... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95i4 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 There you have it: "L28 R902746 " That "R" is 'Remanufactured' from a new block assembly as opposed to something like an ATK where the original Engine Serial Number is maintained. Though one would wonder why the tag doesn't match... Definitely odd, not sure what to make of it Thanks for the insight Tony, much appreciated as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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