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12-10-2022, 03:19 PM
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36 LB block any interest ?
Since I have been involved building and playing with V-8 Ford flatheads for a very long time there's two V-8 Ford engine blocks I rarely see. The first is the 1932 and second the 36 LB.
Recently I came across a very nice LB block all the machine work had been done but was never assembled. The cylinder bore is .040 new cam bearings have been installed. In those cam bearings is a NOS stock cam with matching NOS Ford fiber gear. Wondering if anyone would be interested in the LB ? Ronnieroadster
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I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH |
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12-10-2022, 09:44 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
I would be interested in the LB block. I've been debating getting a 59AB rebuilt for my '34.
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12-11-2022, 07:16 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
Possibly. I need one for my 36 of almost 50 years. My block is in bad shape thanks to an incompetent machinist in it’s past.
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12-11-2022, 10:33 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
What'e the big deal on an LB engine. Babbie bearings will last a heck of a lot longer than any of us will. Not worth the big bucks you're going to have to pay. My 2¢.
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12-12-2022, 11:17 AM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
It's tough to find anyplace to get the babbit work done and also very expensive.
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12-12-2022, 06:16 PM
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I had a buddy that did it locally, but he has sadly joined the ranks of the dearly departed.
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12-12-2022, 09:00 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
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No need for trying to find someone to do the Babbitt when you have the LB its rebuildable forever just put in the needed insert bearings. 
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I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH |
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12-12-2022, 10:25 PM
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12-12-2022, 10:47 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
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Yes that's correct insert main bearings.
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12-12-2022, 11:21 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
LB stands for " large bearing"...if the rumors are correct !
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12-13-2022, 05:47 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
Where is LB stamped on the engine, is it on the block under the intake manifold? I guess the only way to know for sure if you have babbit or inserts is to pull the pan!
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12-13-2022, 06:07 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
The LB's I've seen are big letters, like 3/8 or bigger, on the front drivers side of the deck between the intake and head. Not all are stamped
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12-13-2022, 07:08 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
The one thing to check on is the availability of insert bearings for the LB. I thought that I'd heard that they were getting quite difficult to find . . . buy maybe I'm imagining things! LOL
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12-13-2022, 09:14 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
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They are the same as 37-38. Not thick on the ground by any means, but they can be found. The crank is the same as 37-38 also. |
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12-13-2022, 10:16 PM
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I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH |
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12-13-2022, 10:35 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
I wonder... Could the LB be machined to accept water pumps? I believe all else is like a '37? I know the '37/38 is the most versatile 21 stud, maybe include the LB with that mod?
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12-14-2022, 09:40 AM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
Not all LB blocks are stamped. I have a Insert bearing block with no stamping. It came out of a 35 1 1/2 ton truck. Dave/Green Bay
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12-14-2022, 01:36 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
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The front of the block is different than the latter blocks so there's no material to machine on the front surface of the block to mounted water pumps. Ronnieroadster
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I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH |
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12-14-2022, 11:27 PM
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Re: 36 LB block any interest ?
Hi Ronnie,
I just saw this post. I'd be interested in this LB. and I'm here in Connecticut. Please let me know the details on it. Bruce/CT
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