Installing data plates

[mbflemingkf]

What's the correct process to attach new data plates (Rudy's) to the engine block and generator?  Removal of old rivets, installation of new, etc.  Size, where to purchase, etc?     Thanks!

[MilesP]

Wish I knew I will have to do that when I get my motor back from the rebuilder

[r1lark]

Mike,

The 'rivets' are called drive screws. Here is one link: http://www.bigflatsrivet.com/drive_screws.html

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

Please note you are NOT installing data plates on engine or generator.  You are installing SERIAL NUMBER tags.  It is true that there will be a little info (bearing sizes) on the engine tag but the classic "Data Plate" in the engine compartment of a K-F product is the larger one on the firewall with PAINT, TRIM and other numbers of significance.

[Fid]

I put new tags on my generators about 10 years ago. I pulled the old drive screws, and then put them back in with a bit of JB Weld on them. They've held fine for all these years but thanks for that link r1lark! If I have to do it again, I now know I can do it right!