Engine Number Detective Work

[smdl]

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

[Hahnda]

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

[smdl]

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

Cheers,
Shaun

[Hahnda]

'75 850-T

[smdl]

'75 850-T

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

Thanks,
Shaun

[Turin]

My 1975 850-T (with filter) VC 097423

[Hahnda]

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

[smdl]

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

Cheers,
Shaun

[rodekyll]

'75 850-T

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

[Hahnda]

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

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

[smdl]

Thanks, Kevin.

Shaun

[Two Checks]

Late 75 Ts came with filters.

[smdl]

Thanks, two checks.

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

Shaun

[dsrdave]

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

[bobdar]

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