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Engine System I.D.

Engine VIN Code I.D. [1] A

Engine Displacement 4.2 Liter (4196 cc)

Engine Configuration V 8

Engine Family [2] NMB 5.0 V 5 F A 10 [3]

Engine Designation 119.970

Market Certifications [4]
Federal F
California A

Fuel System [5] Bosch LH-Jetronic

Ignition System [6] Bosch EZL/AKR

Computer System LH/EZL

Remarks:
[1] Fifth digit of VIN.
[2] Located on emission control system information plate (attached to radiator crossmember).
[3] All 119.970 engines are certified as 5.0 liter even though displacement is only 4.2 liters.
[4] 9th. digit of engine family number, located on emission control system information plate (attached to radiator crossmember).
[5] Electronic fuel injection with hot-wire air mass meter and oxygen sensor.
[6] Electronic ignition with knock sensor.