| 1933 | -- 08-25-2010 @ 7:31 PM |
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How can I tell a late 36 motor . I remember there was a number or letter stamped on the top of the engine. could anyone please help?
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| TomO | -- 08-26-2010 @ 7:50 AM |
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Here is a link to a site that has the information that you are looking for. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm Tom
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| drkbp | -- 08-26-2010 @ 7:23 PM |
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Hello 1933, The late 1936 blocks are stamped "LB" on the block intake manifold deck. Near the front, sort of below the generator. About a 1/4" tall letters. If you have it apart, it will have inserts in the main bearings, 21 studs and no water pumps on the front of the block. They will have the two bolt flat top coil and distributor. I believe that is late(r) 1936. Desirable because there is no babbitt involved. Some have said it "LB" means Large Bearing. Mine almost looks like IB. As I recollect, you can see it with the intake on the engine. Hope this helps, Ken in Texas
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| JM | -- 08-27-2010 @ 7:01 PM |
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Keep in mind that not all LB blocks are stamped with an LB and some blocks that are not LB are sometimes stamped with an LB by dishonest folks trying to make more $$ when selling a poured babbitt block. IMO the best way to tell an LB is to remove the oil pan and measure the center distance between main bearing journal studs. An LB will measure ~ 3-1/4" and a poured babbitt block will measure ~ 3". I also like to remove a main cap and make sure the bearing half will actually come out. JM
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| 1933 | -- 08-28-2010 @ 8:49 AM |
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Thanks alot for the information. It was very helpful. The block in question only has a L stamped on it. I noticed that the flywheel has the 3 finger clutch mounted about 2 inches in from the top of the ridge. Once again thanks. 1933
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