Section 2 - Engine Identification - Barrus Shire 39 Manual

SECTION 2 – Engine Identification
The engine serial number can be found engraved into the brass plate on the top of the engine
rocker cover and stamped to the crankcase next to the starter motor. The Canal Boat Engines
(CB) do not have identification initials on the engraved plate.
An example of the engine identification plate is shown below (Figure 1):
SHIRE
39-XXXXX-D
Description of Models:
Abbreviation Type of Engine
CB Canal Boat
WB
RB
*Note: There are a number of other optional extras that may be fitted to an engine that are
not listed here.
A list of common item service part numbers can be found in Section 12, Shire Parts.
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Figure 1: Engine Identification Badge
Keel cooled dry exhaust manifold
Seawater/Heat Exchanger cooled, dry exhaust manifold
with either a dry exhaust system (same as a Canal Boat)
Work Boat
or water injected exhaust system. Can also be used for
sea going applications
Can
Seawater/Integral exhaust manifold, heat exchanger
River Boat
cooled. Water injected exhaust system.
1 Engine Model
2 Serial Number
3 Indicates Model Type or Optional Extras:
RB = River Boat
WB = Work Boat
D = Deluxe Panel
3 = 3:1 Ratio Gearbox
Description*
also be used for sea
Description
going applications.
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