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Engine Identification

Vehicle and engine number is marked on a number plate riveted to the left rear side of engine block. Plate is located just below cylinder head mating surface. First 5 digits identify engine.

1974 ENGINE CODES

Application Code
R-12
  Man. Trans. 841-10
  Auto. Trans. 841-11
R-15
  Man. Trans. 841-15
  Auto. Trans. 841-16
R-17 G 807-13
R-17 TL 841-15
1975-79 ENGINE CODES

Application Code
Le Car 810-28
R-5 810-28
R-12
  Man. Trans. 843-10
  Auto. Trans. 843-11
R-15 TL & R-17 TL
  Man. Trans. 843-15
  Auto. Trans. 843-16
R-17 GTL 843-16
R-17 Gordini 843-13