Engine identification
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Punch engine numbers at marked surface with number punch.
Magnesium crankcase with sticker
M47/M47TU/M47T2
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M57/M57TU/M57T2
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M67/M67TU
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N47/N47S/N47C/N57 N57S
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M52/M52TU
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M54
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M56
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N40/N45/N45T/N43
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N42/N46/N46T
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N51/N52/N52K/N52T/N53/N54/N55
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N62/N62TU
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N73
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S54
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S85/S65
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W10/W11
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N12/N14/N16/N18
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W17
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Assemble engine.