help with year I.D.

[jeepboy45]

Hey guys...
I had a question about a grand wagoneer...
A couple years ago I got a donor engine from this vehicle, and dont know the exact year. Obviously a 360 is generally a 360, but I'd like to know what year this is really from...


any help..?

thanks
brian

 

[hagar]

is the Jeep still around ?
post the VIN number if possible
based on the color of the Jeep, my guess is 1985 or 1986

 

[jeepboy45]

is the Jeep still around ?
post the VIN number if possible
based on the color of the Jeep, my guess is 1985 or 1986

No, several years ago I pulled the engine from a guys jeep in south orlando...
Never saw the guy, or his jeep before or since...

It might have been a craigslist ad... LONG GONE

 

[hagar]

engine build code then
tag attached to pass side valve cover
only other method I know....

 

[jeepboy45]

engine build code then
tag attached to pass side valve cover
only other method I know....

I think, by the tag, it could be a 1974..??
Could the pics be of a model from back then.???

tag says 711N17

by this site:
amc valve cover id

 

[hagar]

well, the code can repeat....
from the later manual it decodes:
7 = 1987
11 = November
N = V8 360 8.25 to 1 compression ratio, 2BBl carb
17 = 17th day of the month

the vehicle pictured is from the mid 80s, could even be an 87.
definetly not 1974 vintage

 

[jeepboy45]

well, the code can repeat....
from the later manual it decodes:
7 = 1987
11 = November
N = V8 360 8.25 to 1 compression ratio, 2BBl carb
17 = 17th day of the month

the vehicle pictured is from the mid 80s, could even be an 87.
definetly not 1974 vintage

Thanks Hagar... appreciate the help..
Like I said, this isnt life or death... I'd just like to know when getting parts, and for general knowledge. Parts should be the same for most years, but .................................

 

[Incommando]

It is at least an '84 as that is when the "Grand" name got attached to differentiate it from the XJ-based version. Previous loaded Wagoneers carried the "Limited " tag. I'd say you are safe with saying it is an '87 from the numbers you provided.

 

[jeepboy45]

It is at least an '84 as that is when the "Grand" name got attached to differentiate it from the XJ-based version. Previous loaded Wagoneers carried the "Limited " tag. I'd say you are safe with saying it is an '87 from the numbers you provided.

thanks incommando..!

its good to know