Topic: Early Flathead identification

Eking	-- 09-28-2020 @ 9:27 AM
	Hi guys Rescued an early 21 stud Flathead from a quarry up in the mountains. I have managed to figure out through research that this must be a 37 or 38 model from an unknown vehicle. On the top of the intake flange on the block it’s engraved or stamped *BB 18F* 7 27 5426* On the bellhouse it’s cast F30 and a digit I’m not able to identify. The carburetor mount has 3 studs, water pumps mounted on the block. It has the crab style distributor, petcock is mounted in an angle. Cast iron heads. Any chance someone here can help me further identify what I have found. Thank you
carcrazy	-- 09-28-2020 @ 1:37 PM
	This is a 1937 Ford V-8 as evidenced by the 21 stud heads and the block mounted water pumps.
JayChicago	-- 09-28-2020 @ 2:27 PM
	Most people on this site are knowledgeable about the original Ford cars. But I am thinking you may have something unusual there. May have been a stationary engine at the quarry. You may have better luck getting info over at the FordBarn site, where there are guys experienced with unusual flathead engines. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4
37RAGTOPMAN	-- 09-28-2020 @ 2:36 PM
	HI It looks to me like a 37 -early 38 truck engine, by the double pulleys ,on crankshaft and RS water pump the generator would also have double pulleys and ALSO , BECAREFULL with the engine stand, it might break the engine if not supported in the front, more photos would be help full is the intake cast iron or aluminum ? my 2 cents 37Ragtopman
3w2	-- 09-28-2020 @ 7:00 PM
	In addition to the BB prefix designating it as a truck engine, the F at the end of prefix means it was originally intended for RHD application.
Eking	-- 09-29-2020 @ 7:12 AM
	Thank you guys for your replies. I’m amazed how much knowledge is around about these old power plants. Since I posted I also found out that the distributor is a Lucas distributor which is a rare piece in itself. This message was edited by Eking on 9-29-20 @ 7:23 AM
Eking	-- 09-29-2020 @ 7:15 AM
	Hi 37ragtopman, thanks for the warning about the engine stand. I’m less worried as parts come off The intake is cast iron.
Eking	-- 09-29-2020 @ 7:17 AM
	Hi 3W2 Excuse my ignorance but what is RHD application? I’m not familiar with that abbreviation.
1937sedandelivery	-- 09-29-2020 @ 7:35 AM
	RHD = Right Hand Drive
TomO	-- 09-30-2020 @ 11:09 AM
	This is a safety warning to prevent injury to you if the bell housing breaks and the engine falls. Even a bare block can break at the bell housing using that engine stand set up. The recommended stand adapter mounts the engine to the exhaust parts. The adapter used to be available at Stumpy's and other suppliers. If you do not want to buy the adapter, build a support for the front of the engine from the base of the engine stand. https://www.stumpysfabworks.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html http://www.allfordparts.com/shop/catalog/product/engine/flathead-engine-stand-adapter Do this before you start removing the parts, as removing parts can stress the bolts holes holding the bell housing to the adapter and the bell housing can break. Tom
37RAGTOPMAN	-- 10-01-2020 @ 7:56 AM
	hi Eking with having a Cast Iron INTAKE , is a truck for sure, heavier duty for the double pulleys on the generator, my 2 cents 37Ragtopman if the the engines bell housing breaks you will end up with a boat anchor,

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