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Old 12-25-2017, 01:08 PM   #1
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can someone tell me what year this motor is A4020863. Thanks considering buying is motor.
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Old 12-25-2017, 01:19 PM   #2
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Late 1930.
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Old 12-25-2017, 01:28 PM   #3
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Old 12-25-2017, 02:30 PM   #4
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Where is the chart to find this info?
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Old 12-25-2017, 02:32 PM   #5
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Where is the chart to find this info?

Here's one http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm

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Old 12-25-2017, 07:36 PM   #6
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I use this PDF from Steve Plucker's site

http://www.plucks329s.org/pdf/studie...n%20Charts.pdf
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Engine #4020863 was made on Oct 7, 1930 to be exact.
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Old 12-26-2017, 07:01 AM   #8
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Be aware that the numbers may have been changed over the years to keep title/registration etc. consistent.
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Old 12-26-2017, 12:35 PM   #9
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For what reason(s) would an engine NOT have a serial number stamped on it?
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Old 12-26-2017, 01:17 PM   #10
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If an A engine, could have been a service replacement that didn't get re-stamped with the takeout number. Also could have been purchased by a farm equipment manufacturer for use in non automotive application, although they often had their own number system and were stamped as such.
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