Engine identification

hoehopper74

Cadet
Joined
Sep 16, 2024
Messages
15
I can't even find the year of the engine with the tag plate off the engine! What gives?
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20240916_160232580.jpg
    IMG_20240916_160232580.jpg
    3.9 MB · Views: 7

matt167

Rear Admiral
Joined
Sep 27, 2012
Messages
4,168
987124 is an ‘86-‘93 OMC Cobra, and it says 5.0 so that’s either a 302 or a 305. Specific year doesn’t matter much between those years, although the order number is the serial number where you can get the year of manufacture
 

Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
Staff member
Joined
Jul 23, 2011
Messages
50,230
if the distributor is in front, its a ford based motor. if the distributor is in back, its a chevrolet based motor
 
Top