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russcc · 09-11-2013, 07:02 PM

have 59L block which I understand is from truck or bus. How about a 59Z block, what is that from ? Anyone heard of them before ? Thanks Fordbarners.

Bluebell · 09-11-2013, 07:41 PM

According to Rumbleseat, the 59Z is a hard military block. "the block of choice" and will almost certainly take a 3 7/16 bore. very hard on cutting gear. Find his stuff on line and have a read. www.flatheadv8.org...

Ed Pitts · 09-11-2013, 07:46 PM

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The Z block is a post war replacement for the earlier 85 hp engines. The one that I have came out of a 1939 farm truck in Oklahoma. Good blocks. Ed

09-11-2013, 07:02 PM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	59 Block identification have 59L block which I understand is from truck or bus. How about a 59Z block, what is that from ? Anyone heard of them before ? Thanks Fordbarners.

09-11-2013, 07:41 PM	#2
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: 59 Block identification According to Rumbleseat, the 59Z is a hard military block. "the block of choice" and will almost certainly take a 3 7/16 bore. very hard on cutting gear. Find his stuff on line and have a read. www.flatheadv8.org...

09-11-2013, 07:46 PM	#3
Ed Pitts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 598	Re: 59 Block identification Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Z block is a post war replacement for the earlier 85 hp engines. The one that I have came out of a 1939 farm truck in Oklahoma. Good blocks. Ed