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31Abone

10-18-2021 08:30 PM

Mdl. A motor serial number ?

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have A motor serial RF 3317 what is this late 30's motor ? see pics

40-A Twins

10-18-2021 08:57 PM

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Look for this diamond casting mark above the timing cover. "Diamond" blocks were manufactured after Model A production ended for replacement motors and industrial use. If your motor has this diamond mark, the casting date code begins with month represented by a letter (J= 10th letter in alphabet), then day and year. This one was cast October 21, 1936. These motors typically have a few improvements like "B" cam and exhaust valve seat inserts.

katy	10-18-2021 09:09 PM

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I like that crankcase breather cap.

Bob C

10-18-2021 09:42 PM

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Some info at this link, not sure how accurate it is.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...=richmond+Ford

40-A Twins

10-19-2021 06:33 PM

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Thanks for the link above. The serial number on my diamond block has prefix LBI which indicates it was manufactured at Long Beach factory

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