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mccsix · 11-05-2013, 03:48 PM

I have a 9 digit engine s/n preceded and followed by a star. No charts carry that large a #, so I'm guessing I'm dealing with a replacement engine, but did they make 4 cylinder engines thru 9 digits?

Bob C · 11-05-2013, 04:00 PM

According to Vince's site probably the last Rouge built and numbered Model
A engine was 4872865 Jan 31, 1944. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm

Bob

Charlie Stephens · 11-05-2013, 06:53 PM

You should not find a number over 5000000 as this was the start of the Model B engines. Ford stopped producing the Model A engines but left a few extra numbers for post production Model A engines. Any pictures?

Charlie Stephens

mccsix · 11-05-2013, 08:02 PM

Eng s/n is
*276521667*

d.j. moordigian · 11-05-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccsix

Eng s/n is
*276521667*

What is the "length" of the pad, in inches.

d.j. moordigian · 11-05-2013, 08:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mccsix

Eng s/n is
*276521667*

What is the "length" of the pad, in inches. Were the numbers are stamped.

Bob C · 11-05-2013, 08:14 PM

I would say that not an original Ford stamping, there are no letters at the beginning.

Bob

d.j. moordigian · 11-05-2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

I would say that not an original Ford stamping, there are no letters at the beginning.

Bob

Well done Bob....flat missed it!

mccsix · 11-06-2013, 10:37 AM

For what it's worth the pad is 2 3/4" long. The pad looks to be original (very old) as well as the stampings. The edges are rounded and it looks like it was cast into the block. The head has a cast B on it.
So I'm not sure what Ive got here. Is there any way to determine, from an external view, whether this is an A or B engine?

1931 flamingo · 11-06-2013, 11:44 AM

Probably an A with a B head. Does it have a fuel pump on the right side of the engine??
Paul in CT

Bob C · 11-06-2013, 11:51 AM

If the head has the B cast into it it's a high compression Police head, very desirable .

Bob

mccsix · 11-06-2013, 02:58 PM

No pump, so I'm guessing I've got a rebuilt A engine (by someone) with a good head. Did a compression ck on it last week got 82# in 3 cyls and 72# in no 3 hole. Currently going thru thru a stop leak cycle hoping for a quick cheap fix, and then I'll tap the oil pan and see what comes out. I was told the engine was rebuilt in the late 80's and the odometer was zeroed out, now has 1,674 miles on it and it runs strong.

old car guy · 11-06-2013, 05:16 PM

Could it be that some one ground the original number off and inserted there ss number which was. Common practice back in the day before identity thieving of our current life style. I personally have found the ss numbers on many old car parts and cars over the years as a form of ownership, especially if the owner had one stolen in their past. Today it would be very unwise to identify anything with your ss number.

11-05-2013, 03:48 PM	#1
mccsix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 305	Engine ser no question I have a 9 digit engine s/n preceded and followed by a star. No charts carry that large a #, so I'm guessing I'm dealing with a replacement engine, but did they make 4 cylinder engines thru 9 digits? __________________ Gene USN

11-05-2013, 04:00 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	Re: Engine ser no question According to Vince's site probably the last Rouge built and numbered Model A engine was 4872865 Jan 31, 1944. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm Bob

11-05-2013, 06:53 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: Engine ser no question You should not find a number over 5000000 as this was the start of the Model B engines. Ford stopped producing the Model A engines but left a few extra numbers for post production Model A engines. Any pictures? Charlie Stephens

11-05-2013, 08:14 PM	#7
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	Re: Engine ser no question I would say that not an original Ford stamping, there are no letters at the beginning. Bob

11-06-2013, 10:37 AM	#9
mccsix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 305	Re: Engine ser no question For what it's worth the pad is 2 3/4" long. The pad looks to be original (very old) as well as the stampings. The edges are rounded and it looks like it was cast into the block. The head has a cast B on it. So I'm not sure what Ive got here. Is there any way to determine, from an external view, whether this is an A or B engine? __________________ Gene USN

11-06-2013, 11:44 AM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Engine ser no question Probably an A with a B head. Does it have a fuel pump on the right side of the engine?? Paul in CT

11-06-2013, 11:51 AM	#11
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	Re: Engine ser no question If the head has the B cast into it it's a high compression Police head, very desirable . Bob

11-06-2013, 02:58 PM	#12
mccsix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 305	Re: Engine ser no question No pump, so I'm guessing I've got a rebuilt A engine (by someone) with a good head. Did a compression ck on it last week got 82# in 3 cyls and 72# in no 3 hole. Currently going thru thru a stop leak cycle hoping for a quick cheap fix, and then I'll tap the oil pan and see what comes out. I was told the engine was rebuilt in the late 80's and the odometer was zeroed out, now has 1,674 miles on it and it runs strong. __________________ Gene USN

11-06-2013, 05:16 PM	#13
old car guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: tampa fl Posts: 194	Re: Engine ser no question Could it be that some one ground the original number off and inserted there ss number which was. Common practice back in the day before identity thieving of our current life style. I personally have found the ss numbers on many old car parts and cars over the years as a form of ownership, especially if the owner had one stolen in their past. Today it would be very unwise to identify anything with your ss number. __________________ old car guy