How to identify a Ford V8

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(1932-1937)
(1932-1937)
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*32-36: poured main bearings until October 1935 when an inserted main bearing engine was introduced. Both poured and inserted styles were available through 1936. Some inserted engines were stamped "LB" but many were not; there is no sure external way to identify them and many "stamped" engines are bogus. The oil pan must be removed and mains inspected. 37 blocks have insert mains.
 
*32-36: poured main bearings until October 1935 when an inserted main bearing engine was introduced. Both poured and inserted styles were available through 1936. Some inserted engines were stamped "LB" but many were not; there is no sure external way to identify them and many "stamped" engines are bogus. The oil pan must be removed and mains inspected. 37 blocks have insert mains.
 
*Front-mounted distributor driven directly off the camshaft, coil mounted in distributor with 3 screws.
 
*Front-mounted distributor driven directly off the camshaft, coil mounted in distributor with 3 screws.
*32-36 early, two screws at angle.
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*32-36 early: two screws at angle.
*36 late, 2 screws side to side.
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*36 late: 2 screws side to side.
 
*221 cubic inch displacement.
 
*221 cubic inch displacement.
 
*32-33: 1-barrel carburetor.
 
*32-33: 1-barrel carburetor.

Revision as of 18:36, 23 August 2009

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