so i have a question

[jasonspragg]

I have a question about my engine's number that thus far i have found a few details just from this forum but need some help still

engine # PM318R26631452

PM i know is the plant
318 is engine size
R is regular
and i know the first 4 numbers are the manufacture date???
and the last 4 are production???
how do i decode these numbers so i know?

Jason

*EDITED* changed it from VIN to engine so doesn't confuse anyone, sorry

[ChgrSteve67]

I think you need to look at the vin a little closer
VIN is only 13 characters long

This plage should help
http://www.degeneratepress.com/newport/vin66-74.htm#1972

Looks like you may have a 72 block out of a plymouth Fury

[jasonspragg]

@ChargerSteve: Thank you for that link however that took me to car VIN #'s but I am looking for an engine VIN #

[doctor4766]

A VIN is a Vehicle Identification Number not an engine number

[ChgrSteve67]

the VIN of the car and the number on the block is suppose to match.
If it does not then its not the original motor for your car.

The VIN / Engine number is located on the passenger side towards the front of the motor just above the oil pan.

[John_Kunkel]

PM318R26631452

PM= Plant Mound Road
318= Displacement
R= Regular fuel
2663= Build date November 11, 1968 (a '69 engine)
1452= Sequence number, the 1452nd built that day

[jasonspragg]

Thanks John that is the info i needed