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Ian in Mississauga · 11-02-2018, 05:02 PM

I know this is unimportant but I'm curious. The engine in my car is a model B. It has the small diamond in the casting but there is no date code. Is this common?

Chris Haynes · 11-02-2018, 11:08 PM

My "A" Diamond block has no date code.

Gary WA · 11-02-2018, 11:44 PM

There is a number stamped on a small plate that is date coded. rv in so can't show picture. But in on block looks like plate with two mall screws but is cast into block.

jw hash · 11-03-2018, 03:17 AM

Model A diamond blocks did have date bar. I have had two of them.

GerryAllen · 11-03-2018, 03:48 AM

can you guys show a picture of the date bar location

springerpete · 11-03-2018, 05:35 AM

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The date code is on the same side as the diamond, behind it 3-4" and has a capital letter followed by 2 numbers. Mine is C 5 7 which means March 5, 1937.

russcochiolo · 11-03-2018, 07:59 AM

D126 = April 12th 1936

GerryAllen · 11-03-2018, 11:07 AM

My car has a diamond engine, not sure what that means. Will look for the date code and do some research on Diamond engines.
Thanks guys
Gerry Birch Bay WA

Bob Bidonde · 11-03-2018, 12:19 PM

I have 2 "Diamond" Model "B" engines and neither of them has a date. I see no significance to the "Diamond" blocks other than the "Diamond" caster's mark is indicative of an aftermarket manufacturer.

11-02-2018, 05:02 PM	#1
Ian in Mississauga Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 123	Diamond B i.d. I know this is unimportant but I'm curious. The engine in my car is a model B. It has the small diamond in the casting but there is no date code. Is this common?

11-02-2018, 11:08 PM	#2
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Hills, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,531	Re: Diamond B i.d. My "A" Diamond block has no date code. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

11-02-2018, 11:44 PM	#3
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 3,318	Re: Diamond B i.d. There is a number stamped on a small plate that is date coded. rv in so can't show picture. But in on block looks like plate with two mall screws but is cast into block. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

11-03-2018, 03:17 AM	#4
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,294	Re: Diamond B i.d. Model A diamond blocks did have date bar. I have had two of them.

11-03-2018, 03:48 AM	#5
GerryAllen Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Birch Bay WA Posts: 141	Re: Diamond B i.d. can you guys show a picture of the date bar location

11-03-2018, 05:35 AM	#6
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 529	Re: Diamond B i.d. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The date code is on the same side as the diamond, behind it 3-4" and has a capital letter followed by 2 numbers. Mine is C 5 7 which means March 5, 1937.

11-03-2018, 11:07 AM	#8
GerryAllen Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Birch Bay WA Posts: 141	Re: Diamond B i.d. My car has a diamond engine, not sure what that means. Will look for the date code and do some research on Diamond engines. Thanks guys Gerry Birch Bay WA

11-03-2018, 12:19 PM	#9
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,035	Re: Diamond B i.d. I have 2 "Diamond" Model "B" engines and neither of them has a date. I see no significance to the "Diamond" blocks other than the "Diamond" caster's mark is indicative of an aftermarket manufacturer. __________________ Bob Bidonde

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