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05-29-2014, 07:07 PM | #1 |
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What engine do I have?
29 closed cab mod a pickup. Titled vin# A2252539 engine has no number on a machined plate 3 1/4 x 7/8. Engine also has no oil return tube, solid valve cover and a plate over what looks like a fuel pump mount. Timing cover is same as 29 stock cover, Simmons super power head that's marked for model a. Runs great and hate taking it down to try to find out what it is. Could this be a model b block?
Are parts interchangeable between them? Are there any other differences I can look for on the outside? Thanks, George |
05-29-2014, 07:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: What engine do I have?
Looking at the lower plate it blocks off the fuel pump, so my best guess is that it is a Model B block
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05-29-2014, 11:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: What engine do I have?
The provision for a fuel pump that is blocked off definitely says it is a B block. No need to look inside it is a B block. The B block did not have a serial number, the number was stamped into the flywheel housing for the B. Depending upon the distributer used it could have either a Model A or Model B timing cover (see http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/timingcovers.htm). The oil pan is different in the back, you will probably see indications that someone modified it to use in a Model A (unless the used the B transmission also). Most parts are similar but not interchangeable, did you have any specific question?
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05-30-2014, 04:59 AM | #4 |
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Re: What engine do I have?
I agree the pump mount makes it look like a b block, but what about the Simmons head would that also fit on a b block? There is a narrow strip of thin metal between the oil pan and bell housing held in by pan bolts, possibly to hide alterations to oil pan. No numbers on housing above starter. From what I've been reading there were changes in water passages in the block, so would the Simmons head still fit, and what gasket would be used? Thanks guys for the info, it's great to get answers to some of these burning questions I have
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05-30-2014, 06:21 AM | #5 |
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Re: What engine do I have?
Charlie is the authority ! He knows of what he speaks. So now you know it is a B go and enjoy it.
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05-30-2014, 06:36 AM | #6 |
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05-30-2014, 11:35 AM | #9 |
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Re: What engine do I have?
Your B block for sure check the block for a small diamond in. Front of upper right corner of valve cover if so you have hard valve seats and bigger gusset s around the main s also pull your oil filler tube and shine light in to see if it has counter weights and if condensor is out side of distrbtor its a B with centrifugal anvance if so you will need to time with light to get it right on the money with A timing cover
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05-30-2014, 11:38 AM | #10 |
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Re: What engine do I have?
O yea you haVe oil presser to mains bigger journinals on crank mains and rods
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05-30-2014, 12:22 PM | #11 |
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05-30-2014, 02:02 PM | #12 |
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05-30-2014, 02:28 PM | #13 |
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Yes B heads have 3 bolts on water pump HE has siminos high compression head for A or B with 4 bolt water pump aftermarket speed item
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05-30-2014, 08:49 PM | #14 |
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Re: What engine do I have?
Thanks everyone for the info, my mind is at ease.
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