| dixiejak | -- 07-30-2011 @ 3:10 PM |
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I am new and have just purchased a Ford 2dr Standard with a flathead V-8. How can I be assured the engine is an 85hp and not a 60 hp V-8. I realize the 60 is smaller in size, but its been since 1947 that I drove a little 37 Ford with a 60hp engine. The car I bought, looks to have a relatively small engine, but it does have 600 X 16 tires and not the 5.50 X 16 that the 60 hp cars have. I know there has to be some other simple ways without crawling around and finding some special number stamped in a hidden place. Appreciate any ideas. dixiejak
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| Stroker | -- 07-30-2011 @ 3:26 PM |
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You could count the head studs, and if you come up with less than 21 per side, you have a 60. Another way is to look at the fuel pump mounting, which is separate from the oil filler pipe, or check out the number on the side of the Stromberg carb. which should be a 81 if it's a 60, or a 97 if it's an 85. The front motor mounts attach to a cast front cover, rather than the water pumps; If you crawl underneath, the starter actually "intrudes" into the transmission bell housing, which has a relief to clear the back side of the Bendix drive. You didn't mention what year Ford you bought, but if the radiator looks "thin", it may have come from a 60. This message was edited by Stroker on 7-30-11 @ 3:52 PM
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 07-30-2011 @ 4:06 PM |
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60 HP 17 STUDS 85 HP 21 STUDS hope this helps 37RAGTOPMAN
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| ford38v8 | -- 07-30-2011 @ 4:20 PM |
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Look only at the bottom row of head studs. 60HP= 6 studs 85HP = 5 studs till '38 85 HP = 8 studs beginning '38 Alan
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| 37 Coupe | -- 07-30-2011 @ 4:37 PM |
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Also if you drove it home and got passed by a Model T it is probably a 60hp.
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| Hardie | -- 07-31-2011 @ 2:32 AM |
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Easy!! Model T's rule!! Mac
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| JM | -- 07-31-2011 @ 6:36 AM |
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If it turns out that you do have a little 60 hp engine, don't trash it in favor of an 85 hp. That little 60 can be built to produce 100 hp. Rich Willim in Detroit, MI has a book out on the 60 HP V8 and he can tell you how it's done. JM This message was edited by JM on 7-31-11 @ 6:37 AM
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