How do you determine the year of a cocker?

[TheDuelist]

I am purchasing a cocker which I intend to convert to a pump and would like to know what I look for to determine what year it is so I can buy the right parts for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Lee]

yo my brutha!!

it has something to do with the bolt in the front block. pre 2k is a different size than 2k+. i don't remember which is which though.

look at a cocker that you know is 2k+ and then look at the block bolt on yours.

hope that helps some!

[punkncat]

The milling of the body , the length of the bolt and size of the back block.

Just about all you need be concerned with is pre/post99.

The older cockers have a large body with just one milled side for the timing rod.The back block is thicker and the bolt is longer.
The newer bodies are milled both sides , and have a short bolt and back block.There is also a difference in the hole where the front block mounts.I think the newer ones use a larger size(diameter) for the screw/volumizer through the front block.

[GoatBoy]

Cut it in half and count the rings.


















Sorry, I couldn't resist.