For a BJ8 engine, the numbers and letters of the engine serial number are
embossed from the rear of the plate. I believe this is true for BJ7s as well
(mine is). For the other models, I can't say.
I mention this because, although Clarke Spares perfectly reproduced a VIN
plate for me that was identical to the original in every way, and I was
completely satisfied with the service, I understand that someone else with a
BJ8 had an engine serial number plate reproduced by Clarke and it was embossed
from the front side. As I was told, Mr. Clarke insisted that it was correct,
but of all the BJ8 engine serial plates I have seen (and I have seen a bunch),
all were from the back side. It might be prudent to specify how you want the
tag embossed if you order one from Clarke.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
----- Original Message -----
From: Randy Hicks
To: Alan Bromfield ; Healey List
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: Engine ID Plate
On 10/24/04 3:29 PM, "Alan Bromfield" <alan.bromfield@virgin.net> wrote:
"made with the embossed numbers from the reverse side".
I have been under the impression that this is correct, but was told I was
wrong recently. So I began looking and the majority of ID plates I have
seen
have the numbers embossed from the front. What is correct?
Does it make a difference from model to model? What is correct for a BN2?
Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'56 BN2
"53 MGTD
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