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Title: Engine Identification
Post by: Jriddle on December 08, 2008, 06:59:57 PM

How do you positively identify what engine is you a bus? I was told 6v92 but how do you tell for sure, 1984 MCI.

Thanks John

Title: Re: Engine Identification
Post by: makemineatwostroke on December 08, 2008, 07:02:51 PM

John; looking at the front of the engine on the right side there is pulley ( balancer) and it will be stamped 6v92 have a great day

Title: Re: Engine Identification
Post by: Jriddle on December 08, 2008, 07:09:32 PM

One reply and problem solved THANKS. It is 6v92. I thought it would be a simple question but glad I asked. I learn every day:)

Thanks John

Title: Re: Engine Identification
Post by: akroyaleagle on December 11, 2008, 09:37:34 AM

Look at the serial numbers:

Silver 6V92TA began with F83425
Silver 8V92TA began with F73594

Title: Re: Engine Identification
Post by: NJT 5573 on December 11, 2008, 10:32:51 AM

If all else fails, look at the exhaust manifold. 3 ports, 6 holes- 4 ports, 8 holes.

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