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nvjonkey |
11-15-2014 @ 8:09 PM
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I am a newcomer to the Ford flathead V8, and a new owner of a 34 Ford Pickup model 46 with the V8 flathead.The engine # is *18-1301, the heads show a casting year of 1942 with 21 bolts, the frame # is 582954. Do I have an original or new or modified V8? Hopefully someone out there can explain the various numbers/years of this engine. Thank you, Bill
This message was edited by nvjonkey on 11-15-14 @ 8:10 PM
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cliftford |
11-16-2014 @ 7:05 AM
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Beautiful truck. I no longer have info on the various vin and part nos. but I'm sure some one on the forum does. How about it guys? Lets help this guy out. A picture or two of the engine would help.
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nvjonkey |
11-16-2014 @ 9:26 AM
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Attached is a photo of the V8 in my 34 Ford. Thanks to all who may assist me..Bill
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David J |
11-16-2014 @ 9:39 AM
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Where is the *18-1301 located ? Is there a star after it ? If that is indeed the complete # it is a very early 32 tranny . The 582954 is a 34 # but it is not all there . Are there stars before and after it ? The prefix - arrow is missing also . Is it by the steering box ? The missing prefix is not really rare on 33's but should be there on a 34 . The motor pic you posted looks proper other than the replacement heads . Cast heads are normal on 34 pickups but yours are newer replacements . Nice truck BTW . OK after looking again the fuel pump in not a 34 . Still looks good !!!!!!!!
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42merc |
11-16-2014 @ 9:43 AM
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It could very well be the original engine with aftermarket heads replacing the aluminum ones. In the 60's it seemed like every OLD parts store had a pile of Ford cast iron replacement heads next to the back door.
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nvjonkey |
11-17-2014 @ 9:48 AM
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David, I rechecked the tranny number and it is as I said before. The frame number, adjacent to the steering housing is 582954*...I did not previously see the star at the end. If the fuel pump is not stock, do you have an idea as to the year Thanks, Bill
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David J |
11-17-2014 @ 11:37 AM
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Fuel pump looks to be a newer replacement . Your truck when new would have had the " small dome type " . The tranny number if correct is March 32 . The 582954 number is Jan 34 and I see you found a star after it . Should be one before it along with the prefix and double ended arrow though . As I stated before the missing prefix is not that rare on 33's but kinda rare on 34's . My 33 5w has the prefix on the tranny but NOT ON THE FRAME !! Stars and double ended arrow are there though . Had a 33 roadster years ago that was close serial # wise and it was the same on the frame # . Star , double ended arrow , 6 digit number and final star . No original tranny with that car so no idea on that . Should be a star after the tranny number and also before the frame number . Also according to the 33-34 V-8 club book on page 7-16 pickups after number 550532 had iron heads . So yours is supposed to have the iron heads but not the ones on it . Later replacements as the 1942 date shows .
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nvjonkey |
11-17-2014 @ 7:20 PM
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David, thanks so much for the info...I will continue looking for the # prefix. Sounds like the book you referenced would be a great investment. Again, thanks...Bill
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David J |
11-18-2014 @ 5:54 AM
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I occasionally complain about the book but it is by far the best around . Covers only 33-34 and for me that's all that's needed . You may be able to get a copy here ? I would think anyway .
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trjford8 |
11-18-2014 @ 8:00 AM
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You can purchase the book at the "on-line store" on the front page of this site. If you haven't joined the Early Ford V-8 Club you should consider becoming a member. The V-8 Times magazine is worth the price of admission. You get 6 issues a year and it's all about 32-53 cars and trucks.
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