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Engine Identification: Notes

Engines used are identified by suffix letters of "Engine Production Code Number" stamped on top of engine block just forward of alternator-oil filter adapter and behind oil pressure sending unit. Suffix letter codes are as follows:

Engine Suffix Letters
95 HP (Std. Engine) RA, RS, RE, RV, RG, RJ
110 HP (Hi. Perf.) RU, RD, RF, RW, RH, RK
140 HP (4 Carbs.) RT, RB, RR, RQ, RM, RX, RN, RZ, RY
180 HP (Turbo-Charged) RL