Engine: Application and ID
To identify any engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.
(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:
10th character of V.I.N.
1990-L
1989-K
1988-J
1987-H
1986-G
1985-F
1984-E
1983-D
1982-C
1981-B
(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:
First 3 characters (1981-86) or 5 characters of engine number stamped on right top side of engine block or (1987-90) on decal by left hood hinge.
Fig. 008 Engine Identification:
(3) ENGINE CODE:
(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: