How to identify a Ford V8
(→1946-1948) |
(→1949-1953) |
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major changes are made to the flathead | major changes are made to the flathead | ||
| − | water passages are | + | water passages are enlarged for improved cooling |
| − | water necks are | + | water necks are now thermostat housings and bolt onto front of the heads |
waterpumps remain in the same location | waterpumps remain in the same location | ||
| − | heads are held on with 24 bolts rather than studs | + | heads are held on with 24 bolts rather than studs and nuts |
new conventional style distributer is used | new conventional style distributer is used | ||
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distributor is now driven by a gear off the cam | distributor is now driven by a gear off the cam | ||
| − | + | bell housing is now a bolt-on stamped steel piece for cars, cast iron for trucks | |
modern insert bearings are used | modern insert bearings are used | ||
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Mercury engines are increased to 255 cubic inch displacment | Mercury engines are increased to 255 cubic inch displacment | ||
| − | + | Ford retains the 3.1875 x 3.750 bore and stroke | |
Mercury receives a 3.1875 x 4.000 for bore and stroke | Mercury receives a 3.1875 x 4.000 for bore and stroke | ||
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