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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: smdl on February 01, 2015, 09:25:47 PM

Title: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: smdl on February 01, 2015, 09:25:47 PM

Hi, Folks,

My '75 850-T has what I know to be a non-original engine (it was replaced by a friend when he owned it), that I am trying to find some more information on.  It's interesting, in that there are some characteristics of an early engine (old lifters, pushrods, etc.), and a later one (oil filter).  I'm wondering if this is normal, or if there is a list or guide somewhere that might help me understand the origin of this engine.  The number on the block is VC097429.

Thanks,
Shaun

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: Hahnda on February 01, 2015, 10:12:31 PM

I have VC097280 and it also has the oil filter and earlier style rockers/pushrods.

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: smdl on February 01, 2015, 10:18:44 PM

Thanks, Kevin.  Do you know what bike this was (or is) originally from?

Cheers,
Shaun

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: Hahnda on February 01, 2015, 10:20:41 PM

'75 850-T

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10472091_681531031894924_5001764392898182299_n.jpg?oh=782e0bc12d5d538637ef81de655ff8ab&oe=55698769)

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: smdl on February 01, 2015, 10:38:51 PM

Quote from: Hahnda on February 01, 2015, 10:20:41 PM

'75 850-T

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10472091_681531031894924_5001764392898182299_n.jpg?oh=782e0bc12d5d538637ef81de655ff8ab&oe=55698769)

Much more organized than the one in my garage!   :BEER:

Thanks,
Shaun

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: Turin on February 01, 2015, 10:41:22 PM

My 1975 850-T (with filter) VC 097423

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: Hahnda on February 01, 2015, 10:46:22 PM

I have another T engine without filter. Will check number on that one tomorrow just for reference.

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: smdl on February 01, 2015, 10:54:36 PM

Thanks, guys.  Looks pretty clear that this is from a T, just not the one originally from the bike.

Cheers,
Shaun

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: rodekyll on February 02, 2015, 02:11:42 AM

Quote from: Hahnda on February 01, 2015, 10:20:41 PM

'75 850-T

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10472091_681531031894924_5001764392898182299_n.jpg?oh=782e0bc12d5d538637ef81de655ff8ab&oe=55698769)

That entire bike needs a hose clamp.   :o   :bike 

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: Hahnda on February 02, 2015, 08:12:53 AM

The number on the non-filter T engine is 093813.

My T project is moving along slowly, but its moving along....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Hahnda/Guzzi%20850T/IMG_2111_zpst9aikigb.jpg)

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: smdl on February 02, 2015, 10:40:23 AM

Thanks, Kevin.

Shaun

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: Two Checks on February 02, 2015, 10:58:42 AM

Late 75 Ts came with filters.

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: smdl on February 02, 2015, 11:25:55 AM

Thanks, two checks.

Kevin, by the way, that engine looks great.  I like the look of the cylinders in black.

Shaun

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: dsrdave on February 02, 2015, 11:50:58 AM

093111 and 093657 w/o filter and  097369 w/filter.

Title: Re: Engine Number Detective Work
Post by: bobdar on February 02, 2015, 12:01:39 PM

'75 T, build date Sept. '74, engine #092142, no filter.