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fords · 06-04-2018, 07:41 AM

I acquired a model A engine and transmission at know charge. The serial number has been removed - seems it was machines off. What does this do to the value?
I want to rebuild for the heck of it and if I wanted to sell - would no serial number be an issue?
Thanks guys

SeaSlugs · 06-04-2018, 07:47 AM

having the serial number on the block is nice to know what car/year it came out of but not necessary for anything. most model A's dont have their original engines anyways and restorers like to restamp the frame number on the new block anyways.

Josh Randall · 06-04-2018, 08:21 AM

Replacement blocks were not stamped according to this.
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/diamondblock.htm

burner31 · 06-04-2018, 10:17 AM

Where the diamond would be I have what appears to be an "X"
Would that mean anything?

fords · 06-04-2018, 09:02 PM

Thanks guys appreciate the feed back. Will go and look closer to the block and see what other cast infonthere might. Also it was at NO charge. (Not Know)

Chris Haynes · 06-05-2018, 01:51 PM

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The Diamond is cast as part of the block. It is raised. It is not stamped as your "X" is.

burner31 · 06-05-2018, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

The Diamond is cast as part of the block. It is raised. It is not stamped as your "X" is.

I understand all thst.
But what is the X?
I like to believe it means "extra fine motor", seeing how the motor runs great

garyjohn · 06-06-2018, 07:52 AM

I am running a factory replacement motor built in 1934 and has NO diamond on it. The diamond blocks are industrial motors.

06-04-2018, 07:41 AM	#1
fords Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 62	Engine no serial number I acquired a model A engine and transmission at know charge. The serial number has been removed - seems it was machines off. What does this do to the value? I want to rebuild for the heck of it and if I wanted to sell - would no serial number be an issue? Thanks guys

06-04-2018, 07:47 AM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Engine no serial number having the serial number on the block is nice to know what car/year it came out of but not necessary for anything. most model A's dont have their original engines anyways and restorers like to restamp the frame number on the new block anyways. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

06-04-2018, 08:21 AM	#3
Josh Randall Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 28	Re: Engine no serial number Replacement blocks were not stamped according to this. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/diamondblock.htm

06-04-2018, 09:02 PM	#5
fords Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 62	Re: Engine no serial number Thanks guys appreciate the feed back. Will go and look closer to the block and see what other cast infonthere might. Also it was at NO charge. (Not Know)

06-05-2018, 01:51 PM	#6
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Engine no serial number Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Diamond is cast as part of the block. It is raised. It is not stamped as your "X" is. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

06-06-2018, 07:52 AM	#8
garyjohn Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Big Pine,CA Posts: 161	Re: Engine no serial number I am running a factory replacement motor built in 1934 and has NO diamond on it. The diamond blocks are industrial motors.