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What Does An Engine Number Really Tell You?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Stokie, Jul 25, 2010.

  1. Stokie

    Stokie New Member

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    I got myself a complete XJ550 engine today. I got it from a reputable breaker who told me that the motor came from a running bike... but that's pretty much all the information the guy could tell me. Is it possible to find out any more details from the engine number? It's 4V8-001210

    Cheers
     
    Stokie, Jul 25, 2010
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    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    Here's a link that helps decipher vin numbers / model numbers.

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14577.html

    COUNTRY: EUROPE

    MODEL NAME: XJ550
    STREET NAME: 1981 XJ550
    MODEL ID CODE: 4V8
    FRAME ID: 4V8
    SERIAL NUMBER STARTS AT: 000101
    NOTES: styling and features the same as US Seca model, has dual front disc brakes.
     
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    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

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    While the motor is out, you could drop the "oil pan" and look for odd trash, unusual amounts of copper or ally, and for bits of the plastic chain guides, if there.
     
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    Very useful, thanks for that fella :)

    Good idea TIMEtoRIDE, I will have an extra close inspection of everything when I open it up.

    Cheers
     
    Stokie, Jul 26, 2010
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