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1bali-rod · 07-30-2020, 01:21 PM

Complete A diamond block engine.
Runs very nice and smooth.
Located in So Cal 92886
$1500
714-718-4591

McMimmcs · 07-30-2020, 02:00 PM

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Chris Haynes · 07-30-2020, 05:39 PM

What are the differences/improvements to the diamond A Block?

Synchro909 · 07-30-2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

What are the differences/improvements to the diamond A Block?

There has been much discussion about that. I am of the opinion that there is really no difference better or worse. I have a diamond B and a diamond A engine and can see no difference. The general consensus seems to be that the diamond engines were produced after general production for cars ceased. These engines were used in industrial or agricultural equipment.
I'm sure others will chime in.

goodcar · 07-30-2020, 09:09 PM

Engines used on some ag machines, Gleaner combines for example, only ran during harvest season, therefore fewer total hours. May be other differences, I don't know.

Jim Brierley · 07-31-2020, 11:46 AM

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Diamond engines, both A and B, were produced at least up to the war. They have a date cast into the block on the lower right front. Sometimes the dates are hard to decipher, but are there. Most, if not all had hard exhaust seats, all diamond castings were not the same, in thickness around the ports, etc. The diamond is a foundry mark so not produced on the Ford assemby line. The mark can be found on heads, bell housings, rear trans nounts, etc.

Gary WA · 07-31-2020, 09:24 PM

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/diamondblock.htm

Gary WA · 07-31-2020, 09:26 PM

Thanks to Vince for the great info and his website. fordgarage.

1bali-rod · 08-26-2020, 08:12 AM

Sold

07-30-2020, 02:00 PM	#2
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Diamond block engine complete You might consider posting on FordBarn Swap Meet!

07-30-2020, 05:39 PM	#3
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Diamond block engine complete What are the differences/improvements to the diamond A Block? __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

07-30-2020, 09:09 PM	#5
goodcar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 293	Re: Diamond block engine complete Engines used on some ag machines, Gleaner combines for example, only ran during harvest season, therefore fewer total hours. May be other differences, I don't know.

07-31-2020, 11:46 AM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: Diamond block engine complete Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Diamond engines, both A and B, were produced at least up to the war. They have a date cast into the block on the lower right front. Sometimes the dates are hard to decipher, but are there. Most, if not all had hard exhaust seats, all diamond castings were not the same, in thickness around the ports, etc. The diamond is a foundry mark so not produced on the Ford assemby line. The mark can be found on heads, bell housings, rear trans nounts, etc.

07-31-2020, 09:24 PM	#7
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,101	Re: Diamond block engine complete http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/diamondblock.htm __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-31-2020, 09:26 PM	#8
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,101	Re: Diamond block engine complete Thanks to Vince for the great info and his website. fordgarage. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

08-26-2020, 08:12 AM	#9
1bali-rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sunny southern cal. Posts: 523	Re: Diamond block engine complete Sold