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Series V 92 Model Description Chart, Serial # Location, Application, Rotation, & Design Variations

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Series V92	# Of Cylinders	Application Designation (see below)		Basic Engine Arrangement (see below)	Design Variation (see below)	Specific Model #

Basic Engine Arrangements
Rotation: L (left) & R (right) designates rotation as viewed from the front of the engine.
Type: A-B-C-D designates location of starter & oil cooler as viewed from the rear of the engine.
Cylinder Banks: Left & right cylinder banks are determined from the rear of the engine.

ALL VIEWS FROM REAR (FLYWHEEL) END OF ENGINE

The engine serial # & model # are stamped on the cylinder block in the following location (as viewed from the flywheel end) the right side, upper front corner of current 6V & 8V cylinder blocks. See figure 1.

On former 6V & 8V blocks & current 12V & 16V blocks the engine serial # & model # is stamped on the right side, upper rear corner. See figure 2.

An example of a Series 8V92 serial # is 08VFXXXXXXX. The engine serial # is required when placing a parts order.

Model # 8083-7000 is interpreted as follows: Series V92 Engine (8), eight cylinder (08), industrial engine (3), right-hand rotation with "C" accessory arrangement (7), four-valve head "N" engine (0), & specific model variation # 01 (00).