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C4engr · 07-22-2012, 06:16 PM

I have a 1930 Fordor with Engine # RF7428. Does anyone know what the RF in the serial number means?

Clem Clement · 07-22-2012, 06:29 PM

Look closely to see if the number rising has been ground down a bit. This could be a local rebuild shop's number.

Bob C · 07-22-2012, 06:36 PM

Probably Richmond Ford, see the link.
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...light=richmond

Bob

RHD · 07-22-2012, 06:43 PM

I thought "RF" meant Real Ford", not one of these plastic jobs you buy today.

C4engr · 07-22-2012, 08:07 PM

Thanks folks for the input. Now I believe I have a legitamit block numbering. I have found the diamond as referenced in link from BOB C.

mpalilonis · 07-22-2012, 08:58 PM

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Banky · 07-23-2012, 08:25 AM

Rat Fink?

JC60B · 07-23-2012, 11:35 PM

It's possible the RF might be AF. I've mistaken a rusty stamped A for R before on an oil seal number. Could happen.

07-22-2012, 06:16 PM	#1
C4engr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 113	Model A Engine Swreial number I have a 1930 Fordor with Engine # RF7428. Does anyone know what the RF in the serial number means?

07-22-2012, 06:29 PM	#2
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Model A Engine Swreial number Look closely to see if the number rising has been ground down a bit. This could be a local rebuild shop's number.

07-22-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,751	Re: Model A Engine Swreial number Probably Richmond Ford, see the link. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...light=richmond Bob

07-22-2012, 06:43 PM	#4
RHD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 670	Re: Model A Engine Swreial number I thought "RF" meant Real Ford", not one of these plastic jobs you buy today. __________________ R.H.D. Author of Model 'A' Ford technical manuals. Supplier of good original RHD parts.

07-22-2012, 08:07 PM	#5
C4engr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 113	Re: Model A Engine Swreial number Thanks folks for the input. Now I believe I have a legitamit block numbering. I have found the diamond as referenced in link from BOB C.

07-22-2012, 08:58 PM	#6
mpalilonis Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 62	Re: Model A Engine Swreial number Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Try this site. Good info. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm

07-23-2012, 08:25 AM	#7
Banky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 201	Re: Model A Engine Swreial number Rat Fink?

07-23-2012, 11:35 PM	#8
JC60B Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 85	Re: Model A Engine Swreial number It's possible the RF might be AF. I've mistaken a rusty stamped A for R before on an oil seal number. Could happen.