RDG603A17 – Issue 1 – Shire 30_40_50 WB/RB Manual
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SECTION 2 – Engine Identification
Please quote the engine identification number during any enquiry or when ordering spare
parts. Use the space below to record these details.
This 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.
An example of the engine identification plate is shown below (
Figure 1
):
Description of Models:
CB: Canal Boat Engine: Keel cooled dry exhaust manifold.
WB: Work Boat Engine: Seawater / Heat Exchanger cooled, dry exhaust manifold
with either dry exhaust system (same as a Canal Boat) or
water injected exhaust system.
RB: River Boat Engine: Can also be used for sea going applications. Seawater / Integral
exhaust manifold, heat exchanger cooled. Water injected exhaust system.
Note: There are a number of 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 11, Shire service parts.
Figure 1: Engine
Identification
Badge
SHIRE
1550 D XXXXX
Indicates Model Type or Optional Extras:
RB = River Boat
WB = Work Boat
D = Deluxe Panel
3 = 3:1 Ratio Gearbox
Engine Model
Build Number
Serial Number
