Topic: 1939 ford engine


39FORDPU    -- 11-27-2011 @ 1:51 PM
  I have a stock 39 ford pick up.The truck has 39500 orginal miles. On the engine is 59A-B,I have owned this truck for almost 30 yrs, I was told when I bought it that the engine froze in Big Bear California and was replaced back in the 50's. I've had trouble with the radiator leaking since I've owned it. I've had it fixed a couple times but it still leaks, the owner of the shop said it looks like it froze. Can anyone tell me what year the motor might be? Where I can get a radiator, new or good used? also I bought water pumps from Bob Drake for a 39, Will they fit in the engine I have? Thank You for all your help.


37 Coupe    -- 11-27-2011 @ 2:44 PM
  If engine is a 59AB and has 59 on the bell housing it is a 46-48 Ford or Mercury engine. The water pumps fit the 1937 (85 hp) through 1948 engines but I am not that familar with trucks or pickups and double pulleys.

This message was edited by 37 Coupe on 11-27-11 @ 2:46 PM


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