| Naturalgas | -- 07-11-2020 @ 5:50 AM |
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Hi all, I’m new to this forum and just picked up a 1932 BB dump truck. I’m in Ma. And interested in finding guys knowledgeable about these rigs. Parts sources etc. First off I see oil specification all over the place. I have a 21 stud v8 in my truck and want to change oil with the best possible.
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| CharlieStephens | -- 07-11-2020 @ 9:39 AM |
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That is a beautiful truck but it is actually a 1933 or 1934. I am not smart enough to know the difference between the two but there are a few small ones. What is the serial number (VIN in todays world)? Use XXX for the last three numbers if you are concerned about posting the whole number. How about some pictures under the hood? This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 7-11-20 @ 9:56 AM
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| 39 Ken | -- 07-12-2020 @ 6:54 AM |
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You'll find oil preference opinion all over the place so here's mine. If your engine is not a new rebuild, just drain and replace with any modern detergent oil as any modern oil is much better than oil that was available for your truck in 1933 or 1934. 10w-30 or straight 30 weight works for me in this instance. Some will recommend 20w-50 or some heavier oil if your truck tends to use oil. Many are using diesel oil such as Sh*ll Rotella which still has some zinc in it if you like. If your engine is a new rebuild, you can use a zinc supplement if the re-builder recommends it. However, with the low valve spring pressures on the Ford Flathead, but you really don't need any additive. Ken
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| trjford8 | -- 07-12-2020 @ 7:27 AM |
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Just for info your nice old dump truck is a 1934.
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| Naturalgas | -- 07-12-2020 @ 12:41 PM |
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Charlie, , sorry late getting back to you. Crazy day yesterday. Ok here are a couple pics of the motor and the vin# is. BB18953499. The title says 32 but the gentleman I got it from said he was told it’s a 33 motor in it. Any real info you can give me is appreciated. Thanks, Jim. This message was edited by Naturalgas on 7-12-20 @ 12:47 PM
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| Naturalgas | -- 07-12-2020 @ 12:48 PM |
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Thanks Ken.
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| Naturalgas | -- 07-12-2020 @ 12:48 PM |
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Thanks. TRJ This message was edited by Naturalgas on 7-12-20 @ 12:49 PM
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| nelsb01 | -- 07-12-2020 @ 4:31 PM |
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If I read the Serial Numbers chart from Mac Van Pelts web site http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_serialnumbers.htm correctly........ Youe truck fits in the 1934 year ..... 18- 457,478 to 18-1,234,356 BB is the model number for big truck http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_model_ID_1934.htm
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| CharlieStephens | -- 07-12-2020 @ 4:32 PM |
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The serial number looks like 1934. See: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_serialnumbers.htm The BB says it is a big truck and the 18 says it is a V8. The rest of the number tells when it was built. Charlie Stephens
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| Naturalgas | -- 07-12-2020 @ 5:51 PM |
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Thanks guys
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| 3w2 | -- 07-13-2020 @ 4:44 AM |
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The exhaust manifolds on your engine are the '37+ versions which suggests that the engine block is also a '37 with block-off plates on the front to permit the water pumps to be retained on the front of the cylinder heads, a typical practice of the period when installing a rebuilt engine.
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