engine id

[dakal]

i have a 1988 mj with i6 motor. i was told the motor has been replaced.

 

here is the engine id number: 903mx17. can anyone read it for me. :popcorn:

[LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW]

Best is to look at the block and head casting numbers.

 

Block

 

Year...........Casting No.

1987-90......53005535 (8933002665)

1991-95......53008405

1996-98......53020569

1999-04......53010449

 

Head

 

Year...........Casting No.

1987-90......2686

1991-95......7120

1996-98......0630

1999-04......0331

[Eagle]

From the I-6 FSM:

 

Build Date Code

 

The engine Build Date Code is located on a machined surface on the right side of the cylinder block between the No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders.

 

The numbers of the code identify the year, month and day that the engine was built.

 

1st character (year): 6 = 1986 | 7 = 1987 (presumeably 8 = 1988, etc)

 

2nd & 3rd characters (month): 01 - 12

 

4th character (engine type): M = 4.0L

 

5th & 6th characters (day): 01 - 31

 

My FSM only covers thru 1987 on the engine, but I think it's safe to assume that 8 means 1988 and 9 means 1989. I would read your code number ... 903mx17 ... as 4.0L built March 17, 1989.

 

I don't have a clue what the 'X' means. The FSM makes reference to an additional code 'E' or 'W' for vehicles sold in Georgia or Tennessee, but these codes include numbers and are not IN the engine date code (example: E-1197277)

[dakal]

thanks a lot. it helps with ordering the right parts :D