Metropolitan ID Tag Locations

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1 Metropolitan ID Tag Locations All ID tags are available from us to purchase on line or by phone. Our part number is listed under the picture of each tag. Engines were painted green our part number EN 124 aerosol spray can. Engine - All engine serial number tags are stamped on an aluminum tag that is cold riveted to the right side of the engine. They are right under the head in the center of the block cc, A series. All engine serial numbers begin with the prefix 1G starting with engine number 1G Austin (in script form) is cast in the lower right section of the block near the starter.. These were installed from chassis serial number E-1001 to E This engine was coupled to the short transmission with a mechanical clutch see transmission section below. EN 98 - ID Tag EN 38 - Engine ID Tag Rivet 1

2 cc, B Series. All serial numbers begin with the prefix 2G starting with engine number 2G is cast in the lower left section of the block near the fuel pump. These were installed from chassis serial number E to E This engine was coupled to the long transmission with a hydraulic clutch see transmission section below. EN 98 - ID Tag EN 38 - Engine ID Tag Rivet 2

3 cc Low Compression. All serial numbers begin with the prefix IH starting with engine number IH is cast in the lower left section of the block near the fuel pump. They were installed from chassis serial number E to E This engine was coupled to the long transmission with a hydraulic clutch see transmission section below. EN 98 - ID Tag EN 38 - Engine ID Tag Rivet 3

4 cc High Compression. All serial numbers begin with the prefix 15 A-N-H, C-N-H, or F-N- H is cast in the lower left section of the block near the fuel pump. This engine was fitted with a full flow canister oil filter. They were installed from chassis serial number E to the end of production (E 95981). This engine was coupled to the long transmission with a hydraulic clutch see transmission section below. EN 98 - ID Tag EN 38 - Engine ID Tag Rivet 4

5 Engine Date Code Cylinder block cast dates are on the right side of the block near the front directly above where the oil pan attaches. They have three digits the first digit is the day, the second digit is the month, and the last digit is the year. February 27, 1957 May 21,

6 Transmission Identification There were two basic transmissions used in the Metropolitan. For simple identication purposes they are indentifed as the long and short tranmissions. There were some differences in the long transmissions such as starter location/backing plate and the rear seal, etc. The short transmission is 21 inches in length and was only used on the 1200 cc A engine from chassis serial number E to E It was fitted with a mechanical clutch. The long transmission is 32 in length and was used on the balance of the serial numbers. It was fitted with a hydraulic clutch. Short Transmission 21 inches Long Transmission 32 inches 6

7 Engine Backing Plate Identification There were two different backing plates used on the 1200 B cc and 1500 cc engines commonly referred to as the thin and thick plates. The thin plate (used locktabs) is 3/16 and the thick plate (used lock washers) is 3/8. Note the difference in the starter location. These were only used with the long transmision. Note that the engine with the thin backing plate used the early slave cylinder and the engine with the thick backing plate used the late slave cylinder as listed in our catalog. Thin backing plate Serial numbers E to E

8 Thick backing plate Serial numbers E to end of production (E 95981) 8

9 Chassis Serial Number/Body ID Tags The chassis serial number is in two locations. One is the chassis serial number tag that is attached to the engine side firewall with two sheet metal screws. It is also stamped from the factory in the right upper shock tower in the engine compartment, on the dash to wheelhouse panel brace. This location is near the hold down tab for the distributer wiring harness. This is the offical serial number of the car as the tags can be easily switched. Note: Early 1954 cars did not have the serial number stamped in this location but did have the chassis serial number tag on the firewall. The body ID tag is pop riveted to the firewall right above the chassis serial number tag. 9

10 American Motors Corp. Body ID Tag Serial Numbers E to end of production (E-95981) BO2 AMC Body ID Tag Chassis Serial Number Tag Used on all years BO1 Chassis Serial Number Tag 10

11 Factory stamped serial number location Located on the right side of the engine compartment 11

12 Nash Kelvinator Corporation Body ID Tag Serial Numbers E-1001 to E BO3 Nash Kelvinator Body ID Tag Chassis Serial Number Tag Used on all years BO1 Chassis Serial Number Tag INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE The information, graphics, logos and product names/part numbers included on this Metropolitan ID Tag Locations document are trademarks or trade dress of Metropolitan Parts, Inc ( MP ). MP trademarks and trade dress may not be used in any manner that is likely to cause confusion or in any manner that disparages or discredits MP. All other trademarks or trade dress are the property of their respective owners and are owned by, licensed to, or, where required, used with permission by MP. These trademarks or trade dress may not be reproduced, copied or manipulated in any manner without the express written approval of the appropriate trademark owner. Metropolitan Parts, Inc. ( MP ) March 31,