Engine, gearbox identification

[Scotauto]

after having a better look at the engine and gearbox that came with my project 240z here are the numbers. Any info is great:)

engine no. L28-451267

gearbox nr. (stamped on top of bell housing?) 7419704

cylinder head has acasting nr. on the side - N42

go on.. tell me it's a special edition 50000hp beast or just the truth will be fine:D

[5thhorsemann]

They are all listed on the FBI hot sheets. It's all stolen stuff!

[Scotauto]

er sorry for my ignorance but What are the FBI hot sheets?..

[5thhorsemann]

Police stolen vehicle reports, sorry, didn't see the Denmark location.

[Zed Head]

The numbers look like those of the common 2.8 liter engine used in the 280Z. My 1976 L28 block, with N42 head, has number 071155 stamped on it so your block is newer than 1976. In the states, they started using the N47 head in late 1977, but maybe the N42 was used outside the states. Where do you think the engine came from, Japan, US or Europe?

[Scotauto]

are you being serious or what! no you can't be...... must be humour ;-(

[Scotauto]

it's difficult for me to tell were the engine is from. It would have originally been an L24 then it's been changed by the previous, previous owner before 1986

[240ZGL]

L28+ 280Z block, N42= 280Z head. If you have a 5 speed, its 280Z. There were no special option motors that you could order from the factory. There were very few option that could be ordered, air, auto, the color. That was about it. What you have is a 240Z with a replaced 280Z motor and trans. Pretty much the standard replacement stuff on a 240Z.

[Scotauto]

where is the gearbox no. stamped?