found some m50s at junk yard. Where the engine code!!

[bsturman92]

hey guys so at the local junk yard by my house there are 2 engines... idk if they are m50s or m52s.. where is the engine code on the block located so i can figure it out?

[amcink]

the vin is in the back of the head

[Mr.SWISS]

Visually it's pretty easy to deduce what's what.

Is the intake a straight runner or the smaller curved runners?
What oil filter housing? plastic or steel?
Valve cover plastic or magnesium?
Is there a crank sensor on the front pulley? or is it in the rear of the block on the drivers side below the starter?

[mr2peak]

Visually it's pretty easy to deduce what's what.

Bad idea for a junkyard car, who knows what's been swapped? Check the engine code.