| dpriddy | -- 05-20-2023 @ 6:16 PM |
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I recently purchased a '41 Pickup chassis and engine. The engine has a 'raised intake' block and looks to be correct for a '41. I've included photo's of an engine ID tag located just below the generator mount. Is this common on factory original engines or does it signify remanufacture/service replacement? Sadly, this truck was a total loss from a warehouse fire back in January which will explain the condition seen in the photos.
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| ford38v8 | -- 05-20-2023 @ 7:23 PM |
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That's a rebuilder's tag. You might do some research on how your engine and chassis has been annealed by the fire. There should be a method of hardening the iron & steel to original specs? Alan
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| dpriddy | -- 05-21-2023 @ 5:59 PM |
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Thanks Alan. This was a package deal and I've no plans currently for the frame and axles. I definitely would be wary of the affects of the fire on them. The engine caught my attention as one that could replace the 59AB currently in my '41. I consider it a core that will need to checked carefully.
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