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46 pick up correct engine
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tbloss |
02-15-2016 @ 9:15 PM
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is the engine that was installed at the factory in the 1946 Ford pickup truck a 59AB? I know a 6cyl was also an option.
Tblossom
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cliftford |
03-03-2016 @ 12:00 PM
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Both V8 and 6 cyl. engines were available from the factory. I'm pretty sure the 59AB is the correct V8 engine.
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ford38v8 |
03-03-2016 @ 10:21 PM
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The 59 series V8 was introduced in 1945, so yes, that series would be correct for a 1946 pickup. That number, along with one of several possible suffix letters would appear on the upper bell of the block. The suffix letters A or AB would appear on the heads. I cannot narrow it down as to which would be on any particular '46 or '47 pickup, or '46, '47, or '48 car.
Alan
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