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01-10-2019, 12:49 AM | #21 |
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Re: Model B engine serial number question
You might want to check out the back issues of the Secrets of Speed Society magazine. I think I saw something about rebuilding the engine in that magazine.
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01-10-2019, 02:59 AM | #22 | |
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The block is Russian and yes it seems to be the date you mentioned. What's the engine number...or has that been changed to match a US Title? Head is not Russian. Remember that Russian B heads used metric plugs.
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01-10-2019, 03:30 AM | #23 |
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M2M the number has been changed, and I was 99.9% positive it was not a Russian head.
Thanks for verifying things for me Charlie thanks for the info as well. Still the unanswered question... quality of the casting? Again thanks, Bill |
01-10-2019, 03:32 AM | #24 |
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01-10-2019, 11:58 AM | #25 |
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QUOTE: "Still the unanswered question... quality of the casting?
I have been told by several sources that the Russian castings were of superior quality compared to the Ford Model B castings, which are notorious for cracks. The appearance of the Russian castings is less attractive. |
01-10-2019, 12:33 PM | #26 |
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I can tell you that my Russian B casting inside and outside was and is equal to or better than domestic B castings. B castings is all I've ever worked with ! My engine was complete and in cosmoline when purchased. I only used the block for a rebuild and it was machined for different reasons. The casting had no flaws which were revealed via machining and it still runs strong with no cracks/no leaks ! |
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01-10-2019, 07:51 PM | #28 |
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So now that were a page and a half into this, lets start from the beginning.
I've been looking for a CC31PU for over 2 years, this past July the stars aligned. So my dream truck before the purchase was a stock looking, driving truck.With the plan to start slowly making it mine, hydraulic brakes, t170-176 hybrid trans and a strong 4 cylinder, NO V8. What I found was a really nice looking California PU with freshly rebuilt mechanical brakes, CI drums, Flathead Teds ect... which I love. It has a New Mitchell transmission and overdrive.. no notched crossmember or split wishbone for me. The truck has a "B" motor in it which was a plus. So the current plans are Tatterfield intake, Holley 94, Mallory distributor. I've been communicating with Tod Buttermore about a 6:1 "B" head that coming soon. Long term maybe a replacement block, and last but not least the cookbook, Jim Brierley 4 bangers and me. Now here is where this strange twist of fate kicks in, I ran across this tread. Before the thread I was really considering a replacement block based on the questionable soundness of a "B" block, I've not been inside of it but the outside had in my opinion a lot of casting flash, but I believe I'm in the clear. So now I have bared my soul based on years of lurking some will say this belongs on the HAMB, but this is not a Pinto motor, so I'm here to stay So a little about me ...I'm an A&P Mechanic not a novelist so please forgive my grammar and punctation. Thanks again |
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By the way, what is a "t170-176 hybrid trans"? You should put your general location in your profile. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 01-10-2019 at 09:11 PM. |
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01-11-2019, 03:47 AM | #30 | |
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Everything I have is already setup for a "B", so I'm just going to change the head. Well I guess I've hit a few nerves on my "T170-176" hybrid based on my PM's this morning. All i can say to that is I currently have a Mitchell trans and overdrive, so that puts that project off the stove. I however one day may to Tech on it, but not on this thread. Thanks for the heads up on the profile, I guess it slip my mind. Thanks again Bill Last edited by lsr490; 01-11-2019 at 03:48 AM. Reason: spelling |
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