Early U-20 engine numbers

[cole455]

After looking through the registry it looks like U-20 1542 is the highest numbered block in a 67.5 2000. I know datsun was fairly random with engine selection -- are there any instances of a block with a lower number leaving the factory in a 68?

[garth]

When I purchased SRL3115020 eight years ago its engine was U20 0645. There is no way to determine if it left the factory with that engine but I highly doubt it given the diversity of components from different years both on the car and engine. I represent the car as a 69 body on a 68 chassis with a 67.5 engine.

I understand that all 1968 SRLs delivered to Canada had the 150hp U20 as did SRs to Australia. This would suggest the lowest numbered U20 engine in a 68 model might be a Canadian or Australian car. I am sure one of the more recognized Datsun archivists can provide more insight into the question.

[sports imports]

Arnold needs to chime in when he gets back from holiday as he owns one of the first high windshield 68 SRL311-1008.

Ross
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[FairladySPL]

I'll ask a friend of mine if he kept a record as to the engine number in his non-US '68 Solex SRL that was brought back from Japan by a US Air Force man. It could be one of the earliest high-windshield jobs with a U20.

I believe there are photos of the 150 HP plate on the top of the firewall. Someone on this board now has that car -- may chime in too.

[sports imports]

Japanese RHD cars have no block number stamped on the ID tag. Do Ozzie cars have engine number stamped on ID tag?

my latest 150 hp 68 is SRL311-04944 with U20-06266

Ross
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[sports imports]

my 67 2000 150 hp project is SRL311-00690 with long gone U20-01539 ( had a V-6 in it)

Ross
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[spl310]

When I purchased SRL3115020 eight years ago its engine was U20 0645.

That engine most likely came out of a fairly early 67.5 2000 - between VIN 267 and 277. I base that on the registry at Datsun.org which has VIN and Engine numbers for many 67.5 2000s.

[jamesw]

Yeah Garth - I have SRL-275 that has a very similar engine number.

[fossil]

SRL311-00170 had engine # U20-00415

SRL311-00037 had engine #U20-00235

Stan

[cole455]

I'm putting block #826 in car 42. After looking at the registry I have no idea what car it came out of since the numbers jump around so much. The closest match I could find was car 443 with engine 830 but car 440 has #763...

[Chucks66]

I have SRL311-00148 with a block number U20 00451

[Datsun 440]

Ross here are the engine numbers on
Srl 00692 engine 1542 Solex
Srl 01008 engine 1544 Solex
You have known both cars for a very long time.
Arnold
Made my vegas donation.

[Gregs672000]

So, are we starting a registry? If so, SRL311-00588 came with engine #1000, but currently has #540 since at least the early '80s, likely '70s some where.

[twistin]

SRL311-01749
U20 -02563
Motor still in my collection, not sure of spare engine #, will post later.

[sports imports]

I am pretty sure that Grant's car is an original solex 150 hp.