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Old 09-18-06, 10:51 PM   #68
FJ40Jim
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Originally Posted by Martian
Is there any way to tell whether or not my engine is the original that came with the rig when it was new? The serial number seems to be in the right range, but is there a definitive way to look that up?
AFAIK, no record exists in English of what engine serial numbers went into what chassis numbers.

If the block casting date closely matches the dates on other compnents that seem to be original (cyl. head, carb, T-case, ring gear, etc) then it's a fair assumption that the vehicle is original.


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