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Gwill65074 · 09-01-2019, 01:40 PM

My head has a diamond logo or marking between the 3 and 4 cylinders, what the heck does this mean?
Thanks

Railcarmover · 09-01-2019, 01:48 PM

Castings were made under contract by different foundries after model a production ended.A number of different foundry marks have been identified,the 'diamond' mark is highly prized with engine blocks.Are there any other markings? Ford script is another indicator of a service head (heads produced for service after 1931) .The one in the picture shows a 1936 service head I have..its a high quality casting,clearly better than a production head. The L286 casting mark above the water pump boss indicates it was cast 12/28/36

Gwill65074 · 09-01-2019, 02:18 PM

On one of my heads there is a Ford script around cyl 3 and at the water pump there is B117. On the other head, I took a picture of the triangle above cly 3 but I don't know how to post it here.

Railcarmover · 09-01-2019, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwill65074

On one of my heads there is a Ford script around cyl 3 and at the water pump there is B117. On the other head, I took a picture of the triangle above cly 3 but I don't know how to post it here.

B117

B = month of casting
11 = 11th day of month
7 = year of casting,presumably the 30's,so 1937

there were a number of foundaries casting for ford,all kinds of marks,triangle,diamond MHC and an assortment of others.I bet that B117 head appears to be a nice one.

Gwill65074 · 09-01-2019, 04:24 PM

Yes it is, really clean

Railcarmover · 09-01-2019, 05:37 PM

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Gwill65074 · 09-01-2019, 06:18 PM

I've got a fresh one sitting in the garage, it came off a Gleaner, it's a 1937 Rouge production.

Railcarmover · 09-01-2019, 08:09 PM

You get hankering a build for speed that's the one..

katy · 09-03-2019, 10:08 AM

The number on the top front of the (used) head that I just installed reads 92447. Would that be September 24 1947?

09-01-2019, 01:40 PM	#1
Gwill65074 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri Posts: 196	Cylinder head marking My head has a diamond logo or marking between the 3 and 4 cylinders, what the heck does this mean? Thanks

09-01-2019, 02:18 PM	#3
Gwill65074 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri Posts: 196	Re: Cylinder head marking On one of my heads there is a Ford script around cyl 3 and at the water pump there is B117. On the other head, I took a picture of the triangle above cly 3 but I don't know how to post it here.

09-01-2019, 04:24 PM	#5
Gwill65074 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri Posts: 196	Re: Cylinder head marking Yes it is, really clean

09-01-2019, 05:37 PM	#6
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: Cylinder head marking Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Diamond marked B blocks are the holy grail,the diamond is right above the timing gear inspection cover..If you come across an A or B block with it,grab it..

09-01-2019, 06:18 PM	#7
Gwill65074 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri Posts: 196	Re: Cylinder head marking I've got a fresh one sitting in the garage, it came off a Gleaner, it's a 1937 Rouge production.

09-01-2019, 08:09 PM	#8
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: Cylinder head marking You get hankering a build for speed that's the one..

09-03-2019, 10:08 AM	#9
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Cylinder head marking The number on the top front of the (used) head that I just installed reads 92447. Would that be September 24 1947? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!