How to identify a Ford V8
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===1946-1948=== | ===1946-1948=== | ||
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*24 studs hold on the heads. | *24 studs hold on the heads. | ||
*Water pumps and neck retain the same location as above. | *Water pumps and neck retain the same location as above. | ||
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===1949-1953=== | ===1949-1953=== | ||
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| + | |[[Image:53_Ford_4_dr_4.jpg|thumb|center|420px|1953 Ford flathead engine]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:1950fordflathead.jpg|thumb|380px|center|1950 Ford flathead engine]] | ||
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*Water passages are enlarged for improved cooling. | *Water passages are enlarged for improved cooling. | ||
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*Mercury receives a 3.1875" x 4.000" bore and stroke. | *Mercury receives a 3.1875" x 4.000" bore and stroke. | ||
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===1937-1940 V8 60 flathead=== | ===1937-1940 V8 60 flathead=== | ||
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