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Hello
I see a "52 flathead" on CL
he says it's a Merc, but gives no other info.
He does show a picture with a stamping of 52 in a square and a
2 H next to it.
Any Idea about the engine... it's been dissembled I did count
24 studs, and no extended bell-housing
thanks

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The markings mean nothing to the public.

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The numbers don't indicate the year.
It's weird because of the head studs installed.
It may be a Merc. engine based on the 1CM stamping on the crank.
If the carb. and heads are original it's not a 52'.

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51 Merc
Thanks for the info
Think I'll take a drive out there and look at it..
$400 is not bad,

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If it's got a good 4" crank, that's worth $200.00 by itself.

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This one just came on line
looks like a crack next to the valve

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...821058390.html

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The tranny will make a good boat anchor!
Good news is that crack is easily repairable with a new seat, new sleeve and pinning the block.

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to tell you the truth I need another project like a need a hole in the head...
but would like to have a Flathead, but If I do go for it, I think the 8cm is the
one..

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Just remember, the heads and intake, as well as all the other bolt on stuff is interchangeable. The big difference between a ford and Merc is the crankshaft. However in this day and age, the block is the most important part of the engine. A good one is worth it's weight in Gold.

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The hogs head on that 4-speed is probably worth $100-$150.

Bob