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03-14-2018, 01:34 AM | #1 |
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Ford script cast in block just above water intake?
I was recently sent a photo of a Model A engine with a Ford script cast into the block just above the water intake (below the engine number block). Under the Ford script are the letters "GS". The engine is supposedly from late 1931. Here's the photo:
Is this really a Model A engine block? Was that Ford script associated with a certain year? Could this be a foreign cast engine block? What do the letters "GS" stand for?? Does the engine number block look like it has been ground off and re-stamped? Please share any insight that you might have, Brad in Maryland Last edited by Brad in Germany; 03-14-2018 at 01:39 AM. |
03-14-2018, 03:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: Ford script cast in block just above water intake?
I have had Dagenham "B" engines with "GS" but no Ford script . I have not been able to find out what foundry it was but I am certain it will be English . Check to see if the serial number is in one of the blocks of serials issued to Ford of England . I think the foundry was an outaide surplier like diamond blocks in USA . I think your number will be late 31 and most likely assembled at Dagenham not Manchester .
John in lovely sunny spring day Suffolk County England . |
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03-14-2018, 04:05 AM | #3 |
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Re: Ford script cast in block just above water intake?
I have a Model B engine with GS in larger letters in the same place,
but no Ford Script. The engine was on a WW2 Fire pump There are pictures of it on Vince's site I think they were cast on there to show that they were built for Government Service Anyone else have any ideas?? |
03-14-2018, 09:54 AM | #4 |
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Re: Ford script cast in block just above water intake?
Brad,
There are also some entries in the daily engine logs that have GOV on them. Maybe this engine number falls into one of those blocks. Dave |
03-14-2018, 03:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: Ford script cast in block just above water intake?
I have a 'GS' B block in for machining at the moment. It's certainly heavier with a thicker deck. I'll pop it on the scales next time I see it...
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03-14-2018, 04:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: Ford script cast in block just above water intake?
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John in same place same weather . |
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