How can i tell that the engine is the correct period for the car X-flow 1600

[Raffik]

is there a number on the Engine Block additonal to the Engine serial number that can or could have an correlation to the build date of the car ( Escort MK1 ) ? This is with ref X-flow 1600.

Any help is appreciated
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[Tony B.]

Is the engine serial number missing ?, the first two letters will give the exact year and month of the build and the whole serial number matches the VIN of the chassis.

[Raffik]

no the serial number is there but want to make sure that it was not just put there . The artwork looks original but fior example on Triumph TR's there is a cast number which realtes t othe year of the engine and hence car build. Is there a similary casting number on the X-flow .

Thanks for getting back to me .

[Miniliteman]

Is there a similary casting number on the X-flow .

No. Although there is a casting number (Tx) on the block, where T1 is an early casting and T20 a later casting.

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

no the serial number is there but want to make sure that it was not just put there . The artwork looks original but fior example on Triumph TR's there is a cast number which realtes t othe year of the engine and hence car build. Is there a similary casting number on the X-flow .

Thanks for getting back to me .

No. Although there is a casting number (Tx) on the block, where T1 is an early casting and T20 a later casting.

There are some numbers and letters cast into the block just above the alternator mount on a crossflow - if you can get me them (a photo would be best) I can tell you what date the block was cast.

[Raffik]

thanks will do . i will be able to get it to you early next week.
much apreciate your help .

[Miniliteman]

There are some numbers and letters cast into the block just above the alternator mount on a crossflow - if you can get me them (a photo would be best) I can tell you what date the block was cast.

Didn't know that.
Have a block here that has 8G18 on it; what date is that?

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

Didn't know that.
Have a block here that has 8G18 on it; what date is that?

What is the main block part number? Crossflow? 681 / 691/ 711?

[Miniliteman]

711m6015ba

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

711m6015ba

Leon - that should be July 18th 1978

[Miniliteman]

Thanks,.
So I gather 8 = 1978, G is 7th month / 7th letter of alfabet, 18 is 18th.

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

Thanks,.
So I gather 8 = 1978, G is 7th month / 7th letter of alfabet, 18 is 18th.

That's right - however, there is no "I" used so if decoding any other blocks J is September, K October, L November and M is December ie 9th letter of alphabet is not the 9th month etc etc.

[Raffik]

thanks thast is exactly what i was looking for ....

[Raffik]

been offered a 711m6015r34 complete engine what is a realistic price for this . is this a AX block or equivalent ?

[HonkyWhiteTrash]

been offered a 711m6015r34 complete engine what is a realistic price for this . is this a AX block or equivalent ?

I think it's South African made but is not an AX block - AX blocks are 831c 6015 r34