Re: Starter & Generator Band Dates VS Engine S/N’s
Were not the starter, generator, distributor and carburetor install at the assembly plant prior to installing the engine assembly into the chassis?
I seem to remember seeing pictures of the engine/transmission assembly being prepared for shipping to the assembly plants. The engine had the intake and exhaust manifold installed but no other accessories.
I do not believe the engines were actually run at the Rouge Plant. The engine/transmission assembly was placed on a motoring dynamometer stand where the engine was turned by the electric motor and the torque required to turn the engine was measured. When the required torque dropped below a predetermined value, the engine was pronounced good and it was removed and shipped. This procedure helped to seat the rings and bearings.
I have never actually seen a complete discussion published by Ford on what actually took place. I am only going on what I have been able to read and carefully looking at factory photos.
If someone has actual documentation from Ford, please enlighten us.
Now, if what I have posted is correct, the starter and generator dates could vary from the build date of the engine but all dates must fall within the guidelines in the Judging Standards.
My take on the subject, but others may have better information.
Chris W.
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