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My first try at a PDF file. If it is good. I will make some more from my files. Darn gotta break it down. too large.
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My first try at a PDF file. too large.
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Yep and mine are real short.

Aw to hell with it. Just going to post one at a time.
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Maybe this time
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Since my health is not getting any better. I thought I should start sharing my files. This section covers mostly the older units. I can only post four at a time. So there will be many post.
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System wont let you post just photos. I hope these will help someone
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Just three more to go and that will be it for today
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Well that is it for tonight. Gotta run to the BBQ shack before they close. Anyone need anything. I will see what I can do.
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Interesting information. I like the attachment of the 10 Commandments.

OK, so after reading the information on the serial numbers, in the picture below did I correctly point out the serial number on my JB? What about the "N" under Onan? What does that mean? Also I see 2790 on the block too. What does that mean? Earlier in the week I found numbers elsewhere on the block and the feedback was its the casting part number.

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Yes that is the serial number. Not sure about the other two. I will check my files. Most likely production numbers.Or production line.

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BBQ shack came through again. Ribs,tater salad,coleslaw and black berry cobbler.
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Time for bed. Got a bad day ahead in the morning. Gotta work on a genajunk unit
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BBQ shack came through again. Ribs,tater salad,coleslaw and black berry cobbler.
I drooling!! I didn't hear the dinner bell.
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