Re: the vin on my frame does not match the vin on the motor identically

Posted by LukeM on Dec 17, 2011; 1:26am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/the-vin-on-my-frame-does-not-match-the-vin-on-the-motor-identically-tp3593054p3593197.html

My assumption is that engines were assembled on one line, and frames on another.  When they come together, they didn't worry about numbers matching stuff.

If you've got a DOHC model, the Haynes service manual has a listing of frame number ranges and engine number ranges.

Luke M