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Tim Ayers · 02-08-2022, 10:43 AM

Hi All:

I'm new to the four banger world. I generally deal with flathead V8's. I've recently picked up a bunch of parts and a '32 four banger was part of the deal. The motor is disassembled.

I've read a bunch of threads about cracking issues with these blocks.

Are there other issues I should be on the look out for?

It has the early '32 crank without counter weights. It did include weld on counter weights.

From what I've read in various threads here is that a counter weighted crank isn't a deal breaker. I plan to check it out and put it back together if it the babbit checks out. If not, I plan to pass it along to someone who could use it more than me.

Any info on these motors would be greatly appreciated.

rotorwrench · 02-08-2022, 07:21 PM

The B motor was set up to have 50HP plus it had the fuel tank that required a fuel pump. The block casting has some areas that are thinner than the A and that makes it more vulnerable. The 1932 model B had its own exhaust manifold and the carburetor has a larger bore with a new manifold as well. The B cam is different from the A but a lot of model A engines ended up with them as replacements, The distributor has a mechanical advance set up. Check out Vince's Model A and B Ford Garage site for more info.

Tim Ayers · 02-08-2022, 07:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

The B motor was set up to have 50HP plus it had the fuel tank that required a fuel pump. The block casting has some areas that are thinner than the A and that makes it more vulnerable. The 1932 model B had its own exhaust manifold and the carburetor has a larger bore with a new manifold as well. The B cam is different from the A but a lot of model A engines ended up with them as replacements, The distributor has a mechanical advance set up. Check out Vince's Model A and B Ford Garage site for more info.

Thank you!

02-08-2022, 10:43 AM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	'32 Four banger: What to look for Hi All: I'm new to the four banger world. I generally deal with flathead V8's. I've recently picked up a bunch of parts and a '32 four banger was part of the deal. The motor is disassembled. I've read a bunch of threads about cracking issues with these blocks. Are there other issues I should be on the look out for? It has the early '32 crank without counter weights. It did include weld on counter weights. From what I've read in various threads here is that a counter weighted crank isn't a deal breaker. I plan to check it out and put it back together if it the babbit checks out. If not, I plan to pass it along to someone who could use it more than me. Any info on these motors would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by Tim Ayers; 02-08-2022 at 02:20 PM.

02-08-2022, 07:21 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: '32 Four banger: What to look for The B motor was set up to have 50HP plus it had the fuel tank that required a fuel pump. The block casting has some areas that are thinner than the A and that makes it more vulnerable. The 1932 model B had its own exhaust manifold and the carburetor has a larger bore with a new manifold as well. The B cam is different from the A but a lot of model A engines ended up with them as replacements, The distributor has a mechanical advance set up. Check out Vince's Model A and B Ford Garage site for more info.