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FRANK PKNY · 04-29-2015, 01:40 PM

I have a spare block I'm thinking of rebuilding as a short block spare engine. it's a 29 year. Is there any difference in the 29 and a 31 early model? Is there any reason other than show that I would not want to swap that out with my 31 coupe?

James Rogers · 04-29-2015, 03:07 PM

There may be some minor differences but none that would cause any problems. Basically the same engine.

Mike V. Florida · 04-29-2015, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRANK PKNY

Is there any reason other than show that I would not want to swap that out with my 31 coupe?

Short answer, no.

Long answer as to differences,

http://www.plucks329s.org/40hb.htm

Charlie Stephens · 04-29-2015, 04:06 PM

Unless there is something wrong with the engine in your car I would just put it under the bench. Nobody knows what the future holds. (PS, if you know what the future holds PM me as I have a few questions on the stock market)

Charlie Stephens

Russell in Tulsa · 04-29-2015, 04:57 PM

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My early thirty has a clean out on the engine pan/ crankcase. First person in the club that saw my engine said "wrong pan" and then criticized all he could find. Nitpicking all he could think of. It left a sour taste in my mouth from then on and was told by other club members to check his car and I would find a few things to point out to him also. I told him "no thanks" Let him think I believe he is a true Model A policeman. I don't give a rats ass.

04-29-2015, 01:40 PM	#1
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,020	engine question 29-31 I have a spare block I'm thinking of rebuilding as a short block spare engine. it's a 29 year. Is there any difference in the 29 and a 31 early model? Is there any reason other than show that I would not want to swap that out with my 31 coupe? __________________ [email protected]

04-29-2015, 03:07 PM	#2
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: engine question 29-31 There may be some minor differences but none that would cause any problems. Basically the same engine. __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/

04-29-2015, 04:06 PM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: engine question 29-31 Unless there is something wrong with the engine in your car I would just put it under the bench. Nobody knows what the future holds. (PS, if you know what the future holds PM me as I have a few questions on the stock market) Charlie Stephens

04-29-2015, 04:57 PM	#5
Russell in Tulsa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 298	Re: engine question 29-31 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My early thirty has a clean out on the engine pan/ crankcase. First person in the club that saw my engine said "wrong pan" and then criticized all he could find. Nitpicking all he could think of. It left a sour taste in my mouth from then on and was told by other club members to check his car and I would find a few things to point out to him also. I told him "no thanks" Let him think I believe he is a true Model A policeman. I don't give a rats ass.