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07-28-2019, 12:51 PM | #1 |
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Date Stamp question on intake flat ??
I am trying to identify the year of my motor.
The date stamp on intake flat is (?) 24 H. See attached picture. From what I have read it indicates (unreadable month)24th day of 1947. The 1947 motors had a round style distributor, located in the front/middle. My motor has a top mounted distributor, 1949-1953, and has the 5/8" wide V belts. I have read that 1948 trucks also had the top front mounted distributor. My pan has the round cleanout and the heads say EAB. I know these may have come from any motor. Does the information I have make my motor built late in 1947 for the 1948 the truck line? Thanks for any help. |
07-28-2019, 06:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: Date Stamp question on intake flat ??
HI Everyone. I'm no expert here Dan 1939, but from what I understand you need to identify the block using characteristics of the casting.
Hopefully you find something good in this thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...tion&showall=1
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07-28-2019, 10:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: Date Stamp question on intake flat ??
It's impossible to say for sure.
It sounds like you have a late series flathead. They were produced 1948 (truck) thru 1953 (US) and 1954 (CAN) Your heads are '52/'53 and the oil pan is for a truck. The stamping you pictured is missing a character. The typical date code, IF it has one, is a letter/number/letter. I'd say it's more likely the block was assembled 24 August. You'd have to open it up and find distinguishing details to get a better idea. Rotating valves? Numbers on the crank? If it runs, just enjoy it! |
07-29-2019, 04:13 AM | #4 |
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