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Old 05-08-2018, 07:45 PM   #1
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Are all AA engines Diamond Blocks? What is the difference from an A engine and a Diamond block?
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Old 05-09-2018, 12:06 AM   #2
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Diamond blocks did not come in cars or trucks. The only difference between an A engine and a AA is the serial number starting with AA.
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The AA indicated the engine/transmission assembly was intended for a large (AA) truck. The engines were the same but the transmissions were different for the large trucks. The diamond blocks were post production replacement engines.

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The 'DIAMOND block is built with hard seats in the exhaust and the Camshaft is a ''B" Style. The A and AA blocks use standard valve seats and standard "A" camshaft.

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Not all Diamond blocks had hard seats.
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Why hardened seats in the '30's? All the gas was unleaded. The valves is stock blocks did well.
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I have a diamond block in my A & it does not have hardened seats.
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Thanks for the info Guys.
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