THE ENGINE NUMBER

The engine block is stamped with VIN number plus an engine production code which contains a series of letters that identifies the engine and numeric production date. The production code is stamped on the right side of the engine block.

LESABRE
ENGINE NO.	NO. CYL	CID	H.P.	COMP. RATIO	CARB.	TRANS.
3G L3G 3G 3G	8 8 8 8	364 364 364 364	210 235 250 300	8.5 9.0 10.25 10.25	2BC 2BC 2BC 4BC	MAN AUTO AUTO AUTO

INVICTA & ELECTRA

ENGINE NO.	No. CYL	CID	H.P.	COMP. RATIO	CARB.	TRANS.
4GC	8	401	325	10.25	4BC	AUTO
1/4" dash "-" following the code indicates .010" oversize cylinder bore.