My 1950 3100 has a this on the data plate, 5 HP-F 17255. What can you tell from this? The title reads HBA624380. Is this the original engine number. I have a replaced rebuilt 216 in it now, the pad is clean with no serial numbers. I have owned this truck since 1982 and removed the old engine due to a cracked water jacket about 1984. It wasn't bad and previous owner did JB weld repair, but it started leaking a little and decided to replace it. The old engine is lying in the junk pile on the ground out at the ranch for probably for 40 years. If I could read the pad, maybe the numbers are on it as the title reads? Is it legal to stamp the clean pad with the title numbers? Does not matter to me, but if my heirs sell it, would there be problems as it is now. I am going to register my 1950 Texas Truck tags tomorrow, the tag is clear. get a 5 year sticker and no inspections. last registered in 1992, so it might not be in the system any more.
Last edited by Shof; 09/20/2023 3:48 AM. Reason: Added info
