interchangeable parts between 47 G series and H series flat 6.

[46Ford4dr]

I've been getting varied opinions and ideas on what can or can't be interchanged between these motors. I know the heads, water pump, and distributor can not be used. But I would like to know what can be used. Or what other years may be used on the 47 G series. Seems like most of the info I've read online is all about V8's or H series. But the G series seems to be the reject of the flathead group.

[toby]

Most everthing is different from the G to H series. Here is some info on the G differences:

General Information

The original G Series engine was used in Ford Special, Ford Deluxe, and Ford Super Deluxe passenger cars. It was also used in Ford Commercial and Truck models (except COE - cab over engine). The engine was rated at 90hp at 3300 rpm.
Both head and cylinder block were of cast iron. Pistons were dome head type and were either of steel alloy or aluminum alloy. The crankshaft was of cast steel and had four main bearings of the insert type.
Some engines had dry type cylinder sleeves. The first two years (1941 to 42) models used Holley single barrel carburetors (1GA-9510-A). The 1946 to 47 models used the Holley single barrel carburetor (5GA-9510-A).

The distributor (1GA-12127) was mounted on the front of the engine and driven directly off the end of the camshaft. It had a vacuum brake for advance. The coil was mounted separately. For 1946 and 47 the distributor was changed to the new "Sealed Dry" type (5GA-12127) with single breaker, full automatic advance, and vacuum brake adjustment. This type also mounted to the front of the engine and was driven directly off the end of the camshaft.

The oil pump was a gear type design and the housing was integral with the front main bearing retainer

[46Ford4dr]

The first line of your post was what I was afraid of and what I thought was true from everything I've read, was just looking for some outside confirmation. As far as the rest of the info, where did you get it? It's really great info, and some of it I didnt know. Thank you very much. I've been reading as much as possible as I can about these, and have been scribbling down notes in a notepad that i've been carrying back and forth to work so that when I have a break or my lunch time, I can go online and read about these motors.

[toby]

Great info from VanPelt's website: www.flatheadV8.com

[toby]

Check you private messages

[Bruce Lancaster]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

An easy source for comprehensive check is simply the '28-48 parts book. Look up each part that interests you and see if number matches up.

[46Ford4dr]

Do you know if it is available online somewhere? Or would I have to purchase either the book or the cd?

[Seth Swoboda]

I have a flathead 6 engine. It has been sitting for who knows how long. This engine has been outside for a long time. I'm sure the innerds are ok. I didn't want to throw it away so I kept it. If you can use it or anything off of it contact me. I see that you are in Chicago and I am in Southern Illinois near St. Louis.

[46Ford4dr]

pm sent

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by 46Ford4dr

pm sent

got it & gottcha back