The Ford Barn

emf · 01-13-2017, 11:39 AM

I have a 28 AA with a Howe Fire Apparatus body that has all of the markings of an early 28. Wire wheels, single shoe rear brakes, left side brake handle, etc. The engine ran well, but after a few hundred miles, threw a center main bearing. It did not leak oil or water. Since it failed in the middle of parade season, I quickly replaced it with a rebuilt short block with the idea to rebuild the blown one. I stripped the block and found a JB Weld repair in the water jacket just above the water inlet that goes all the way from front to back, so this baby froze at least once. The serial number on the block does not match the serial number for the truck. Now the question: is this a keeper to be repaired correctly, since it's a 28 or should I just toss it?

Frank

01-13-2017, 11:39 AM	#1
emf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 568	May, 1928 Engine Block I have a 28 AA with a Howe Fire Apparatus body that has all of the markings of an early 28. Wire wheels, single shoe rear brakes, left side brake handle, etc. The engine ran well, but after a few hundred miles, threw a center main bearing. It did not leak oil or water. Since it failed in the middle of parade season, I quickly replaced it with a rebuilt short block with the idea to rebuild the blown one. I stripped the block and found a JB Weld repair in the water jacket just above the water inlet that goes all the way from front to back, so this baby froze at least once. The serial number on the block does not match the serial number for the truck. Now the question: is this a keeper to be repaired correctly, since it's a 28 or should I just toss it? Frank