The Ford Barn

Pech33 · 08-26-2021, 06:55 PM

VanPelt says a 1939-42 block has three openings between the center cylinder bores, top one is triangular and the two lower ones are trapazoids. A 45-48 block has the top one triangular and the two lower are round holes. This block has a triangle on top, circle in the middle and trapzoid at the bottom. Any help?

Will D · 08-26-2021, 07:31 PM

Looks like a Canadian made C59A.

Pech33 · 08-26-2021, 11:41 PM

Thanks. Do we have a date range that it might be? I’ll take a look for that casting location.

V8COOPMAN · 08-27-2021, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pech33

Thanks. Do we have a date range that it might be? I’ll take a look for that casting location.

The "59" indicates 1946-'48 production. DD

.

richard crow · 08-27-2021, 05:58 AM

the crab dist says it,s a 1942 eng . if the dist is the is the oriignal one

rotorwrench · 08-27-2021, 07:18 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Canadian engines will have the casting number with C prefix. Prewar 95 hp 239 blocks and wartime 239 blocks have the same deck configuration. There are casting differences between the early 39 thru 40 239 blocks and 41 thru wartime 239 blocks. If it's a truck engine then it will likely be a relieved type block.

Canadian early 239 blocks have a little 99 casting number on the front right if I remember right. US made early 239 blocks were stamped 99 on the front right intake deck. All pre 1941 engines have sand clean out ports on the pan rails. 1941 & later have no clean out ports and have what appears to be a raised intake deck.

Bored&Stroked · 08-27-2021, 08:14 AM

My guess is that it is a 39-42 239 CI engine - given the round center hole. Does it have the core-sand cleanout plugs on the pan-rail and a "raised" intake deck surface? Take it a bit further apart, clean it up a bit and we'll be able to tell you more. I have a very similar engine in my 32 Cabriolet.

08-26-2021, 07:31 PM	#2
Will D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BC Canada Posts: 573	Re: What year is my engine? Looks like a Canadian made C59A. __________________ Sometimes, ingenuity gets in the way of sense and sanity.

08-26-2021, 11:41 PM	#3
Pech33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Mukilteo, WA; Rio Verde, AZ Posts: 163	Re: What year is my engine? Thanks. Do we have a date range that it might be? I’ll take a look for that casting location.

08-27-2021, 05:58 AM	#5
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: What year is my engine? the crab dist says it,s a 1942 eng . if the dist is the is the oriignal one

08-27-2021, 07:18 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: What year is my engine? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Canadian engines will have the casting number with C prefix. Prewar 95 hp 239 blocks and wartime 239 blocks have the same deck configuration. There are casting differences between the early 39 thru 40 239 blocks and 41 thru wartime 239 blocks. If it's a truck engine then it will likely be a relieved type block. Canadian early 239 blocks have a little 99 casting number on the front right if I remember right. US made early 239 blocks were stamped 99 on the front right intake deck. All pre 1941 engines have sand clean out ports on the pan rails. 1941 & later have no clean out ports and have what appears to be a raised intake deck. Last edited by rotorwrench; 08-27-2021 at 07:28 AM.

08-27-2021, 08:14 AM	#7
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: What year is my engine? My guess is that it is a 39-42 239 CI engine - given the round center hole. Does it have the core-sand cleanout plugs on the pan-rail and a "raised" intake deck surface? Take it a bit further apart, clean it up a bit and we'll be able to tell you more. I have a very similar engine in my 32 Cabriolet.