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flat head ser no
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cub 45 |
05-28-2021 @ 11:53 AM
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Motor has been changed in my 40 tudor, the ser no on back of bell housing for what I can read is 69920 can't see a last no, would this be a 46 motor? thanks kurt
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1931 Flamingo |
05-28-2021 @ 12:28 PM
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Probably a casting number. If a 46 it would have a 59 on top of the bell housing visible looking straight down to the housing. Paul in CT
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cub 45 |
05-28-2021 @ 12:39 PM
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not a casting no it is stamped same font as the frame, going to have to pull a head and want to make sure I get the correct gaskets, casting on the heads is 59a b. thanks kurt
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JayChicago |
05-28-2021 @ 12:43 PM
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Unfortunately, there were no numbers on the block to identify it. Those casting numbers don't tell you anything. Here is a quote from VanPelt Sales' web site: "The foundry would also place what were probably "lot" or "production" numbers in the castings on all blocks. These were usually a small group of letters and numbers cast on the top of the bell housing....right next to the vertical surface of the back of the block. Unfortunately, any records of these numbers are long gone and they provide no clues as to the particulars of any engines." VanPelt's detailed engine identification page can probably help you pin down which series engine you have. (i.e. 59 series, new 1946-48) But nothing on the engine can tell you exactly when the engine was manufactured. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_specifications.htm
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JayChicago |
05-28-2021 @ 12:49 PM
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Then that probably is stamped on the trans, near the bell housing. If it agrees with the car's serial number, you still have the original trans in the car, which I understand is uncommon to find.
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