I just picked up a 2f engine that has production numbers 2F 591944 can someone point me to a place where I can find out the production date of this engine?
2F production dates
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The driver side of the engine block, toward the rear has the production date cast on it.
Pics show the date code on a typical 2F block.
Format is Y MM DD
7 01 15 = 1977 or 87, January 15th
Pics show the date code on a typical 2F block.
Format is Y MM DD
7 01 15 = 1977 or 87, January 15th
You can try this link too. Not sure how accurate it is...
Specter Off-Road, Inc.-Landcruiser Parts & Accessories -Engine Serial Numbers
Specter Off-Road, Inc.-Landcruiser Parts & Accessories -Engine Serial Numbers
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Thanks for the reply. I found the date on the block. it is a 2f engine and it starts with a 1 so I am assuming that means 1981 it looks like they had moved to the 3f by 1991 is that true?
bobbin, check here as well: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/82256-2f-serial-number-info.html 1981 looks correct by serial number.
Jim, what paint did you use on the block? Looks real nice.
Jim, what paint did you use on the block? Looks real nice.
The paint is "Rustoleum hammered black metallic". It was used on this particular block to help camouflage the welded & bondo-ed hole where the rod tried to escape.
No, it did not go in a customer vehicle. It's in my junkyard dog truck.
No, it did not go in a customer vehicle. It's in my junkyard dog truck.
What would be the correct color scheme to use for my 2F engine rebuild to replicate the way they came from the factory? I'm already aware of the "Big Gay 2F" scheme, very eye catching but not factory.
The original color was satin black.
I know this is an old thread however does the same apply to an "F" engine regarding the production date. If so how do you work out this number.
Yes still applies 
The number that has the 60030 is a part number for the block... Not a date
The number that has the 60030 is a part number for the block... Not a date
What is the 11411 number then.
That is the first part of the part #
11411-60030
11411-60030
Thanks Johnny for the info at least I have a bit better time from for the build of my 40.
Block part number is 11411-60030.
Block date is 1 06 09.
The 60030 tells us it is a later F engine (60010 is first version of F, 61010 is first 2F).
Date is year ending in 1, month 06=June, day=9th.
Year is after 1960's, but before 1981, so 1971 June 9th.
Block date is 1 06 09.
The 60030 tells us it is a later F engine (60010 is first version of F, 61010 is first 2F).
Date is year ending in 1, month 06=June, day=9th.
Year is after 1960's, but before 1981, so 1971 June 9th.
