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David R. · 08-03-2020, 01:08 PM

Working on a AA truck. Engine needs rebuilt. The engine that came in the truck is not original but the numbers were machined off the block and it was re-stamped to match the original numbers and corresponds with numbers on the frame, (September 1930). I found another engine that looks like a more rebuildable core, (December 1928). If I use the ‘28 block should I have machine shop mill the old number off and re-stamp it with original frame number? I don’t want to be deceptive in any way but want it properly identified. The other thought I had was to add the original number on rebuilt motor under it’s existing number, looks like there would be room. Any thoughts?

08-03-2020, 01:08 PM	#1
David R. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Virginia Posts: 430	Renumbering question Working on a AA truck. Engine needs rebuilt. The engine that came in the truck is not original but the numbers were machined off the block and it was re-stamped to match the original numbers and corresponds with numbers on the frame, (September 1930). I found another engine that looks like a more rebuildable core, (December 1928). If I use the ‘28 block should I have machine shop mill the old number off and re-stamp it with original frame number? I don’t want to be deceptive in any way but want it properly identified. The other thought I had was to add the original number on rebuilt motor under it’s existing number, looks like there would be room. Any thoughts?