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Sanddoc · 10-09-2016, 09:04 PM

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

flatjack9 · 10-09-2016, 09:10 PM

The markings mean nothing to the public.

51 MERC-CT · 10-09-2016, 10:07 PM

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'.

Sanddoc · 10-09-2016, 10:23 PM

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

RalphM · 10-09-2016, 10:47 PM

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

Sanddoc · 10-09-2016, 10:51 PM

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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

RalphM · 10-09-2016, 10:54 PM

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.

Sanddoc · 10-09-2016, 11:22 PM

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..

Ol' Ron · 10-10-2016, 07:40 AM

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.

Bob C · 10-10-2016, 11:14 AM

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

Bob

10-09-2016, 09:04 PM	#1
Sanddoc Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 46	markings 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

10-09-2016, 09:10 PM	#2
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,600	Re: markings The markings mean nothing to the public.

10-09-2016, 10:23 PM	#4
Sanddoc Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 46	Re: markings 51 Merc Thanks for the info Think I'll take a drive out there and look at it.. $400 is not bad,

10-09-2016, 10:47 PM	#5
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,667	Re: markings If it's got a good 4" crank, that's worth $200.00 by itself.

10-09-2016, 10:51 PM	#6
Sanddoc Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 46	Re: markings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This one just came on line looks like a crack next to the valve http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...821058390.html

10-09-2016, 10:54 PM	#7
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,667	Re: markings 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.

10-09-2016, 11:22 PM	#8
Sanddoc Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 46	Re: markings 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..

10-10-2016, 07:40 AM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: markings 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.

10-10-2016, 11:14 AM	#10
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,354	Re: markings The hogs head on that 4-speed is probably worth $100-$150. Bob